Job Description

Job Title: Associate Creative Director

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Location: Mumbai

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Total experience: 8+ yrs

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We’re looking for an Associate Creative Director (ACD) with strong conceptual thinking, hands-on creative leadership, and production experience , someone who can ideate, lead teams, and translate brand strategies into high-impact creative work across digital, social, and video platforms.

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Key Responsibilities

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1. Creative Strategy & Conceptualisation

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- Lead creative ideation for brand campaigns, digital films, social content, and integrated brand experiences.
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- Work closely with the strategy, content, and account teams to translate brand objectives into powerful creative narratives.
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- Develop creative decks, campaign ideas, and visual storytelling routes that are both strategic and culturally relevant.
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- Balance big-picture thinking with hands-on involvement in scripting, copywriting, and art direction when required.
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2. Team Leadership & Creative Direction

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- Oversee a team of writers, designers, and art directors to ensure creative consistency and excellence.
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- Guide and mentor junior creatives, providing clear direction and constructive feedback.
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- Ensure all work delivered is on-brand, on-brief, and meets our creative standards.
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- Review scripts, storyboards, campaign ideas, and final outputs before client presentations.
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3. Production Collaboration

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- Work closely with the in-house production and post-production teams to bring creative ideas to life.
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- Participate in pre-production, casting, styling, and on-set creative supervision when required.
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- Ensure creative integrity during execution from script to final edit.
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- Collaborate with directors, DOPs, and editors to ensure the tone, look,



and feel align with brand intent.
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4. Client Engagement & Presentations

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- Lead creative presentations and discussions with clients and stakeholders.
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- Build confidence with clients through strong storytelling, rationale, and creative vision.
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- Partner with the Business and Strategy teams to proactively identify creative opportunities with existing clients.
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5. Innovation & Trend Awareness

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- Stay up-to-date with digital trends, content formats, and emerging platforms.
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- Bring new creative techniques, formats, and storytelling approaches to the team.
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- Encourage experimentation with design, motion, and new media forms in campaign execution.
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Key Skills & Competencies

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- Robust conceptual thinking with excellent command over visual and verbal storytelling.
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- Deep understanding of digital content, social media, and branded film production.
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- Excellent leadership, presentation, and communication skills.
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- Ability to balance creative freedom with brand discipline and timelines.
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- Strong collaboration and multitasking skills in a fast-paced creative environment.
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- Hands-on with idea development, scripting, and creative reviews.
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- A portfolio that demonstrates a blend of creative campaign thinking and production-led storytelling .
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Qualifications & Experience

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- Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Mass Media, Communication, or Fine Arts.
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- 8–10 years of experience in creative roles at an advertising agency, digital agency, or production house.
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- Prior experience working on branded content, social films, or campaign production is a must.
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- Experience leading creative teams and managing end-to-end campaign lifecycle.
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Employment Type : Full Time (Work From Office)

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Location: Andheri East

📌 Associate Creative Director - Content (Social Media) (Mumbai)
🏢 Dentsu Amp
📍 Mumbai