Art Director - 3D (Exhibitions / Stall Design)

About the role:

As a Art Director, you are required to bring ideas to life through your creative designs. This role requires you to proactively provide feasible & innovative design solutions for Exhibitions

You shall be the point of coordination between all involved in the exhibition - client, internal teams at Hyperlink including Client service, Production, Concept, Design as well as external agency partners

Responsibilities:

1. Creative Output on briefs received:

• Meet with Client Service team/ Client & understand briefs
• Develop design briefs by gathering information and data through research
• Visualize, brainstorm, ideate & transform ideas into effective designs/artwork/templates
• Sketch ideas whenever required Give direction, inputs, suggestions to the team on briefs
• Attend reccees if required to get a fair idea of the Exhibition venue Keen eye on design aesthetics- use a good sense of aesthetics & judge & visualize the right style of design.
• Create identity designs, environmental graphics, illustrations OR commercial art/ scenic designs, stage or exhibition designs and spatial designs.
• Create print files & art files that can be sent to printers for printing/ Create production files with specifications of all materials and ensure feasibility.
• Being ahead of the curve to provide directions to the team & advice the client Incorporating the latest trends in graphic design.
• Updated knowledge of software and tools of the trade

1. Client Related Goals:

• Attend Client meetings whenever required Research on clients & brands to deliver an effective creative design; Staying updated on brand knowledge.
• Having the sensibilities to understand the brand, brand guidelines (colors), the clients core message, target audience and other needs of the client.
• Ability to Present & Explain Designs to clients.
• Uphold integrity of the brand by following ethical practices.
• Project conversion for existing clients.
• Project conversion for new clients

1. Project Management & Internal Coordination:

• Adhering to internal/ client timelines.
• Coordination with the concept team to ensure that the copy and design are in sync*
• Effective communication of the final art works to relevant internal departments-CS, production (for final execution).
• Working with the Production Department, overseeing the print production process to ensure design integrity, color accuracy and image quality are met.
• Working in tandem with other departments (Concept/CS/Production) to gain understanding of consumer experience, marketing strategy and operational capabilities

Required Qualification, Experience and skills:

• 10 - 12 years experience of art director in the Exhibition / Events / BTL industry
• Strong knowledge of Software's like 3D Max / Maya.
• Understanding of brands & their needs to connect with consumers/target audience
• Fair knowledge on set ups (Exhibition / Events / BTL industry)
• Has exceptional attention to detail and the ability to plan and manage multiple tasks and projects in parallel despite tight deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint is a must
• Highly customer oriented with proven ability to build internal and external relationships.

What do we offer?

• Opportunity to work on diverse projects while being part of the growth story
• Creative, diverse, nurturing & entrepreneurial work environment
• Competitive salary with flexi structure
• Flexi & Hybrid working & time off policy including annual flexi work from anywhere days
• Comprehensive & gender-neutral parental leave including leave for adoption & Surrogacy
• Childcare support Compressed working hours & creche allowance
• Family cover for Medical Insurance including same gender partner cover
• Preventive health check-ups Gender neutral anti-harassment policy
• Access to Mental wellness programs & counselling
• Exposure to attending notable events & concerts

Were an equal-opportunity employer, encouraging candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply including women and LGBTQIA+ candidates.