Art Director Design-4
Location: Bangalore,India
Time type: Full time
Posted: Posted 3 Days Ago
Job requisition ID: R0000475836
About us:
The company is one of America’s leading retailers and an iconic brand with a very large global workforce.
Joining the company means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a the company team member means joining a community that values different voices and lifts each other up. Here, we believe your unique perspective is important, and you’ll build relationships by being authentic and respectful.
About the India team
At the company, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy. And that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from different backgrounds come together at the company to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes. That formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where the company’s India team operates as a fully integrated part of its global team, supporting global strategy and operations.
Job Title – Art Director – Brand Design Lab
The Brand Design Lab is the company’s in-house creative team for its owned brands, with the mission to inspire joy, wonder and excitement and tell a cohesive brand story. Operating as one integrated team across the US and India, it leads creative strategy, packaging design and brand building for a large portfolio of owned brands, several of which are billion-dollar brands.
About this Opportunity
As an Art Director within the company Brand Design Lab, you will lead the development of compelling, brand-aligned creative solutions across the company owned brand portfolio. This role centers on delivering high-impact work that advances core business priorities while elevating design standards across categories.
You will serve as a steward of the company brand expression, ensuring adherence to established style guides and design systems while thoughtfully evolving them to meet emerging business and guest needs. Through strong conceptual thinking, category research, and visual exploration, you will craft design solutions that are both strategically grounded and creatively distinctive.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring end-to-end ownership; from interpreting the brief to delivering final creative assets. You will operate with clarity, confidence, and a strong sense of accountability, bringing together strategic insight, aesthetic excellence, and production precision.
You will also embrace innovation as part of your creative practice thoughtfully leveraging AI and emerging tools to enhance exploration, efficiency, and ideation while ensuring all final outputs reflect a human-centered aesthetic and unmistakable brand authenticity.
Beyond project delivery, you will contribute to a culture of collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning, supporting onboarding efforts, engaging in cross-functional initiatives, and investing in your own growth to remain at the forefront of industry trends and creative best practices.
If you’re passionate about design and eager to learn more, we’d like to meet you. We will support you along the way with onboarding, as well as personal and career development, to help you grow as a strong Art Director.
_Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs._
Roles and Responsibilities
Creative Excellence & Brand Stewardship
– Lead high-impact creative initiatives aligned to core business priorities
– Ensure all deliverables uphold the company brand standards, design systems, and packaging guidelines, while identifying opportunities to elevate and evolve them
– Develop strategically grounded visual concepts through research, category understanding, and strong design craft
End-to-End Creative Ownership
– Own the creative process from brief interpretation through final production delivery
– Translate business objectives into compelling, on-brand design solutions with strong attention to detail, authenticity, and guest relevance
– Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to drive alignment and quality outcomes
– Present work confidently, articulate design rationale clearly, and incorporate feedback effectively
– Apply sound print production knowledge to ensure technical and visual excellence
Innovation, Collaboration & Growth
– Leverage AI tools thoughtfully to enhance ideation, exploration, and efficiency while maintaining human-centered creativity and brand integrity
– Participate actively in team workflows, translating strategic inputs into impactful creative outputs
– Support onboarding and peer development, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture
– Continuously invest in learning, experimentation, and industry awareness to strengthen craft and creative leadership
Personal Attributes
– Highly motivated, self-driven, and capable of working independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
– Strong brand sensibility with excellence in typography, color, composition, and visual storytelling.
– Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining and elevating design standards
– Strategic thinker who can operate confidently in ambiguity and manage multiple projects simultaneously
– Passionate about design, innovation, and cultural trends, with a global perspective and inclusive mindset
– Effective communicator with strong presentation and organizational skills
– Open to feedback, adaptable to change, and energized by working in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Experience & Educational Profile
– Minimum 3+ years of design experience within a branding or design agency environment
– Design degree or equivalent professional qualification
– Strong creative portfolio demonstrating expertise in branding, packaging design, typography, and photo art direction
– Proficiency in key creative software programs including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Keynote
– Strong written and verbal communication skills
