Associate Creative Director

Dentsu · Media, Advertising & Entertainment

DGS India - Bengaluru - Manyata H2 block
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About the job

Job Description:

Associate Director / Associate Creative Director — Experience Design (DCF 40)

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and well-rounded design leader to join our Experience Design (XD) team as an Associate Director / Associate Creative Director (DCF 40).

This role requires a strong blend of UX, UI, and Visual Design capabilities, with the ability to independently lead projects from discovery through delivery. The ideal candidate should be capable of driving design quality, collaborating with cross-functional teams, influencing stakeholders, and mentoring designers while operating within a fast-paced global environment.

The role reports into the Director of Design and will work closely with Strategy, Product, Technology, and Client stakeholders across markets.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Delivery Leadership

Lead end-to-end experience design engagements independently across UX, UI, and Visual Design

Translate business and user needs into compelling digital experiences

Drive delivery quality, consistency, and execution excellence across projects

Manage project workflows, timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder alignment

Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Strategy, and Client teams

UX, UI & Visual Design Excellence

Create strong user-centered experiences across web, mobile, and platform ecosystems

Drive interaction design, information architecture, user journeys, and flows

Contribute to high-quality visual systems, UI patterns, and scalable design components

Ensure craft quality across usability, accessibility, responsiveness, and visual consistency

Guide designers in applying design systems and structured methodologies

Communication & Stakeholder Management

Present design concepts, rationale, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders and clients

Facilitate discussions, workshops, and collaborative working sessions

Translate complex ideas into structured narratives and actionable outcomes

Build confidence with clients through strong communication and delivery ownership

Team & Practice Contribution

Mentor and support junior and mid-level designers

Contribute to building design capability, culture, and best practices within the XD team

Participate in hiring, reviews, and capability development initiatives

Help strengthen collaboration across UX, Visual Design, Motion, Content, and Strategy teams

Innovation & Emerging Practices

Stay updated with evolving trends in UX, UI, AI-enabled workflows, and digital experiences

Explore opportunities to integrate AI tools and emerging technologies into design workflows

Advocate for accessibility, inclusive design, and responsible design practices

Required Skills & Experience

Core Skills

Strong expertise across UX, UI, and Visual Design

Excellent interaction design and problem-solving capability

Strong understanding of design systems and scalable experience frameworks

Ability to independently lead projects and manage stakeholders

Strong storytelling, presentation, and communication skills

Comfortable working within agile and cross-functional environments

Experience

8–12 years of relevant experience in Experience Design / Product Design / Digital Design

Experience working in agencies, consulting firms, product companies, or global delivery environments

Proven experience leading digital product or platform design initiatives

Experience working with distributed or cross-market teams is preferred

Preferred Attributes

Balanced design thinker with both strategic and execution capabilities

Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills

High ownership and accountability

Structured and detail-oriented approach to delivery

Growth mindset and willingness to learn

Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively within larger teams

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Director of Design

Works closely with: UX, Visual Design, Strategy, Product, Engineering, and Client stakeholders

Level Expectations (DCF 40)

This role is expected to:

Independently lead medium-to-large design engagements

Influence project direction and delivery quality

Mentor designers and contribute to team capability

Operate with minimal supervision

Contribute meaningfully to practice growth and stakeholder confidence

The role is not expected to fully own organizational strategy, large-scale business growth, or global practice leadership, which remain Director-level expectations (DCF 45).

Location:

DGS India - Bengaluru - Manyata H2 block (inactive)

Brand:

Merkle

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

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