Job Title: Experiential Art Director
Location: Mumbai
Experience: 8–15 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are looking for a highly creative and visionary Experiential Art Director to lead the conceptualization, design direction, and execution of immersive brand experiences. The ideal candidate should possess exceptional creative leadership, strong storytelling abilities, and extensive experience in experiential events, exhibitions, luxury brand activations, and large-scale event environments.
As an Art Director, you will collaborate closely with clients, creative strategists, designers, and production teams to transform ideas into compelling experiential environments that elevate brand engagement and create unforgettable experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the creative vision and art direction for experiential marketing campaigns, corporate events, exhibitions, retail activations, product launches, conferences, and luxury experiences.
- Develop innovative design concepts, mood boards, creative narratives, and visual storytelling presentations.
- Guide and mentor a team of 3D designers, visualizers, and creative professionals throughout the project lifecycle.
- Oversee the design of stages, exhibition booths, experience centers, registration areas, hospitality zones, retail environments, and branded installations.
- Ensure creative consistency across all visual touchpoints, including spatial design, graphics, lighting, multimedia, and branding.
- Review and approve 3D concepts, renders, walkthroughs, production drawings, and presentation materials.
- Collaborate with Client Servicing, Strategy, Production, Fabrication, and Technical teams to ensure design feasibility and flawless execution.
- Present concepts confidently to clients and stakeholders while articulating creative direction and design rationale.
- Stay updated on emerging trends in experiential design, luxury branding, fabrication technologies, sustainable materials, and immersive experiences.
- Drive innovation by exploring AI-assisted design workflows, interactive technologies, multimedia integration, and experiential storytelling techniques.
- Maintain the highest standards of creativity, quality, functionality, and brand aesthetics across all projects.
- Manage multiple high-value projects while ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project budgets.
Required Skills
- Expert proficiency in 3ds Max, SketchUp, AutoCAD, V-Ray/Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Strong knowledge of Lumion, Twinmotion, Unreal Engine, or similar real-time visualization software.
- Excellent understanding of experiential design, event fabrication, production techniques, materials, structural systems, and installation methodologies.
- Strong expertise in spatial planning, architectural visualization, and photorealistic rendering.
- Ability to conceptualize and execute luxury experiential environments with a strong focus on storytelling.
- Exceptional leadership, mentoring, and team management skills.
- Strong client presentation and communication abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple projects and tight deadlines.
- Strong understanding of branding, lighting design, AV integration, multimedia, and fabrication workflows.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Architecture, Interior Design, Exhibition Design, Product Design, Environmental Design, Fine Arts, or a related discipline.
- 8–15 years of experience in experiential event design, exhibitions, luxury events, retail design, event production, or brand activations.
- Proven experience leading creative teams and managing large-scale experiential projects.
- A strong portfolio showcasing corporate events, exhibitions, luxury activations, experiential environments, stage designs, and immersive installations is mandatory.
Preferred Experience
- Corporate Events
- Product Launches
- Luxury Brand Activations
- Experiential Marketing Campaigns
- Conferences & Summits
- Award Shows
- Exhibitions & Trade Shows
- Retail Experience Centers
- Luxury Events
- Museum & Experience Centers
- Pop-up Installations
What We're Looking For
- Visionary creative leader with exceptional design sensibility.
- Strong passion for experiential storytelling and brand experiences.
- Excellent eye for aesthetics, detail, and innovation.
- Ability to think strategically while maintaining creative excellence.
- Collaborative leader capable of mentoring high-performing creative teams.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Highly organized with excellent project management skills.
- Self-driven, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced creative environment.
Bonus Points If You Have
- Experience with AI-assisted visualization and generative design workflows.
- Knowledge of motion graphics, animation, and cinematic presentations.
- Experience with immersive technologies such as AR, VR, XR, and projection mapping.
- Understanding of interactive installations, multimedia integration, and experiential technologies.
- Knowledge of sustainable design practices and eco-friendly fabrication techniques.
- Experience working with luxury brands, international clients, or premium experiential agencies.
To Apply
Please share your updated resume, creative portfolio, and expected CTC.
Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹250,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
