Group Head - Art (Digital)

Group Head - Art:

To lead the visual and aesthetic direction across brands. You will be responsible for driving concept development, leading creative teams, ensuring world-class execution, and working closely with internal and client stakeholders. This role requires a deep understanding of design, storytelling, and cross-platform campaign thinking, with the ability to mentor and elevate the work of the entire art team.

Key Responsibilities:

•Creative & Visual Leadership: Lead the visual language and art direction across integrated campaigns – from print and digital to film, AV, and experiential. Ensure all creative outputs maintain a high standard of craft and consistency.

•Conceptual Development: Partner with copywriters and strategists to generate bold, effective ideas and campaign platforms that are rooted in insight and executed with finesse.

•Client Collaboration: Present and articulate creative ideas to clients, offering a strategic rationale. Build trust through clear communication, creative passion, and a collaborative mindset.

•Team Management & Mentorship: Lead and inspire a team of art directors, designers, and visualizers. Foster a culture of creative excellence, mentorship, and continuous learning.

•Executional Excellence: Supervise all stages of production including shoots, animation, editing, and post-production to ensure creative integrity is maintained through delivery.

•Cross-functional Coordination: Work closely with copy, strategy, tech, production, and account management teams to bring ideas to life cohesively across all media.

Requirements:

•Degree or diploma in Applied Art, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or a related field.

•Proven portfolio with award-winning and culturally resonant work.

•Strong command over design fundamentals.

•Excellent knowledge of design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.) and production workflows.

•Confident in handling large teams, multiple brands, and fast-paced timelines.

•Excellent presentation and communication skills with fluency in visual storytelling.

•Awareness of global trends in art, design, technology, and culture.

Hard Skills: Adobe Photoshop, In-design, Illustrator, AE, Premier Pro, Midjourney / AI