Associate Creative Director

Posted:
1/5/2026, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Karnataka, India ⋅ Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Art, Graphics & Animation ⋅ Growth & Marketing

Job Description:

Associate Creative Director (DCF 40)

Key qualities to look for:

  • A confident creative leader who can guide a team and shape the creative direction for all work released
  • Holds a sharp eye for detail and ensures cohesion across every deliverable, from concept to final production.
  • Skilled at fostering a positive, collaborative, and tight-knit team environment by establishing thoughtful processes and workflows, leading team meetings, and check-ins.
  • Invests in the growth of designers by providing constructive feedback, coaching, and opportunities for skill-building.
  • A visionary partner to marketing and brand teams, capable of generating fresh ideas, encouraging rapid iteration, and pushing creative boundaries beyond current comfort zones.
  • This role works closely with Marketing and partners directly with Phoebe Patterson (Sr. Director, Digital Marketing & Operations) and Will Rawle (Project Manager). Collaborates with Kaylie Beckley (Global Brand Design Manager) to ensure all work aligns with the highest of brand standards.
  • Brings strong knowledge and skill in print design, digital design, and traditional copywriting.
  • Able to multitask across high-profile projects while communicating effectively with stakeholders and project leads.
  • Comfortable stepping in to design when team capacity is limited, ensuring projects continue moving smoothly.

Location:

DGS India - Bengaluru - Manyata N1 Block

Brand:

Merkle

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Dentsu

Website: https://www.dentsu.com/

Headquarter Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1901

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Private Equity

Industries: Advertising ⋅ Information Services ⋅ Marketing