Art Director, Creative Dev, GSS Creative Studio
Marketing, Media & Creative · Creative Arts & Fashion · Graphic Design · Marketing Strategy
In short
Amazon Prime Video's GSS Creative Studio is looking for an Art Director specializing in Creative Development to lead a team of Art Directors and Visual Designers in Bengaluru, India. This role involves setting creative quality standards, guiding projects from brief to execution, and presenting creative work to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Manage a team of Art Directors and Visual Designers, providing direction, coaching, and professional development.
- Set and uphold high creative quality standards for all team outputs.
- Lead creative development on assigned projects and oversee the team’s portfolio.
- Translate campaign objectives, brand strategy, and audience insights into clear creative direction.
- Construct persuasive narratives to explain creative decisions.
- Present and advocate for creative work to internal stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Collaborate with other ADs to align on cross-project creative standards.
- Partner with Brand Strategy, Insights, and Marketing teams.
- Evaluate stakeholder feedback and guide the team toward optimal creative paths.
- Develop creative briefs and concept presentations.
- Align team output with studio vision and business objectives.
- Stay updated on trends in entertainment, design, and emerging technologies.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience driving compelling creative strategy and execution at an agency or in-house creative team.
- An online portfolio demonstrating concept development, creative direction, and high-quality execution.
- Experience managing or mentoring Art Directors, designers, or other creative contributors.
- Experience leading creative work from brief through approved execution.
- Solid understanding of brand strategy and ability to translate strategic inputs into clear visual direction.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills for presenting creative rationale.
- Experience providing clear creative direction and constructive feedback to designers.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and collaborative design tools.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience presenting creative concepts effectively to senior executives.
- 8+ years of experience in art direction or creative development within agency or in-house settings.
- Proven track record managing Art Directors or multi-disciplinary creatives.
- Experience in entertainment, streaming, media, or consumer marketing.
- Developed integrated campaigns for global brands, including regional adaptations.
- Familiarity with audience research and performance signals for creative decisions.
- Experience in crafting creative briefs, positioning documents, and campaign presentations.
- Knowledgeable in motion, OOH, and multi-platform campaign development, as well as AI-assisted workflows.
Benefits
- Inclusive culture that empowers Amazonians.
- Workplace accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
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