Creative Director - Art

Pepper Content (www.peppercontent.io) is building a global content marketplace that brings companies and content creators together to scale up content creation processes across 75+ content verticals and 150+ content categories. Over the past 5 years, over 100,000+ freelance content creators have applied to be part of the Pepper network of which we work with the top 5% of talent, and on the other end - we work with over 2500+ customers like Amazon, Adobe, Google, HDFC Bank, Adani, and the majority of the startup ecosystem.

CD- Art

Note: Experience in Creative Agencies preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee design quality: Ensure that all design projects – including logos, branding, digital ads, social media graphics, website UI/UX designs, and print materials – meet the highest quality standards and client specifications.
• Collaborate with clients: Work closely with clients to understand their design requirements and objectives. Provide guidance on design strategies to ensure their brand vision is effectively captured.
• Quality assurance: Review and approve design outputs to ensure they meet the required quality, consistency, and brand guidelines.
• Team leadership: Lead and mentor a team of designers, providing constructive feedback and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Guide the team in refining design concepts and solving creative challenges.
• Strategic oversight: Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop design strategies that align with client business objectives and enhance their brand presence.
• Process improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve the design process, from concept to delivery, ensuring efficiency, innovation, and high-quality outputs.
• Client communication: Manage client expectations regarding design timelines, revisions, and approvals, ensuring satisfaction with the final design deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience (8+ years) in design, with at least 4 years in a leadership role overseeing design projects.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of design work, including branding, digital, print, and UI/UX design.
• Expertise in design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, InVision) and a solid understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a strong ability to ensure consistency and accuracy across all design work.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, actionable feedback and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and clients.
• Ability to balance creativity with client requirements and deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.

Benefits at Pepper:

• Paid parental leave
• Paid menstrual leave
• Flexible work hours
• Comprehensive medical insurance for all employees and their dependents (including parents/in-laws)