Senior Art Director

a Cheil company is a full-service digital-native agency that combines content, technology, and strategy to drive up commerce for brands. With a techno-creative DNA, Experience Commerce specializes in creating intelligent, creative, and interactive digital assets that help drive revenue for Fortune 500 companies. Since 2019, EC has been a part of the Cheil Worldwide group, enhancing the network’s digital capabilities with cutting-edge technological expertise and setting new benchmarks in digital business. EC's content production arm, CYLNDR INDIA, is a platform, medium, and agency-agnostic powerhouse for brands, content creators, and advertisers. It offers end-to-end production, post production, and innovative content for the virtual world & web 3.0, empowering brands with creative content that aligns with their current and future communication goals.

Experience Commerce : Crafting Experiences That Bring You Commerce!

Role Overview :

We’re looking for a Senior Art Director who blends imagination with intention — someone who can transform strategy into visual stories that captivate and inspire. You’ll lead the creative expression of brands, guiding design teams to craft work that’s thoughtful, fresh, and beautifully executed. From shaping campaign aesthetics to defining visual tone, you’ll be at the heart of ideas that don’t just look good — they make people feel something. If your craft is sharp, your vision clear, and your taste timeless, we’d love to have you on our creative floor.

Roles & Responsibilities :

• Lead the visual direction and creative development of 360° advertising campaigns — across digital, film, print, and social platforms.
• Partner with the Creative Director and Copy team to crack strong concepts that are fresh, strategic, and visually powerful.
• Mentor and guide designers and art teams — from idea to execution — ensuring every piece of work hits the brief and looks award-ready.
• Shape the visual language for brands and campaigns through mood boards, layouts, storyboards, and on-set art direction.
• Collaborate with strategy, film, and production teams to bring ideas alive with consistency and craft.
• Present and defend creative ideas to internal stakeholders and clients with clarity and confidence.
• Stay on top of design trends, digital culture, and new tech to push the creative envelope on every brief.
• Ensure timelines, quality standards, and creative ambition stay in perfect balance.

Skills & experience required to Succeed in this role :

• Experience :

5–10 years in a creative or advertising agency, with a strong track record in leading campaigns and mentoring teams.

• Creative Thinking :

Ability to translate insights and strategy into visually compelling, idea-driven work.

• Design Expertise :

Deep understanding of composition, typography, photography, and brand aesthetics.

• Software Fluency :

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects); knowledge of other tools is a plus.

• Leadership :

A natural eye for detail and the ability to inspire, challenge, and elevate the creative team.

• Presentation :

Strong communication and storytelling skills — confident in pitching and selling ideas.

• Versatility :

Experience working across categories, from FMCG and lifestyle to digital-first brands.

• Portfolio :

A standout portfolio that demonstrates conceptual strength, design finesse, and a clear sense of craft.

Why Join EC :

• Fast-growing Agency :

Experience the soaring growth of digital and be part of a fast-growing agency. Working with top clients across verticals will enhance your skills and career trajectory.

• Creative Innovation :

Opportunity to develop creative and innovative solutions at the intersection of channels + digital, activations + digital, and retail + digital solutions.

• Diverse Culture :

We embrace diversity in people, ideas, and opinions. Togetherness is the strength of ECult.

• Learning & Development :

Opportunities for upskilling and cross-skilling. We equip our people to adapt to a transforming business world.

• Work Hard, Party Harder :

Enjoy periodic celebrations, parties, bashes, dance, sports, lunches, and brunches. Epic, you might say!

• Rewards & Recognition :

We have a robust rewards and recognition policy called SPOTLIGHT, featuring exciting awards and rewards.

Our people are OUR people. We are a close-knit family. You'll also enjoy home-style food here.

To learn more about our work culture, visit https : / / www.experiencecommerce.com / join-us /