Set Designer

About Dentsu India:

Dentsu international comprises of six leadership brands - Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Isobar, dentsuMB and Merkle Sokrati, each supported by its specialist divisions and scaled services. With best-in-class services and solutions in Media, Customer Experience Management (CXM), and Creative, Dentsu international operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 66,000 dedicated specialists.

Part of Dentsu International, dentsu India helps some of the biggest & most interesting brands who are our clients everyday to win, keep and grow their best customers and achieve meaningful progress for their businesses. With best-in-class services and solutions in Media, CXM (Customer Experience Management) and Creative, Dentsu India is the 2nd biggest Advertising agency network in India while the dentsu international is the 5th largest in the world.

In good times and bad, we partner with brands to achieve meaningful progress as we are a force for good & for meaningful growth. Our teams of optimists, entrepreneurs and first-movers coalesce around the needs of our clients, unlocking unique possibilities for sustainable value and lasting change.

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Role summary:

Job Title: Art Director

Location: Mumbai

Total experience: 3+ yrs

Position Overview

We are looking for a dynamic Set Designer who can elevate visual storytelling through a strong sense of design, aesthetics, and production craft. This role requires a balance of creativity, leadership, and operational excellence from concept development to on-ground execution. Will be responsible for conceptualizing and supervising the visual language of campaigns and production projects, ensuring that the creative vision translates seamlessly across all stages of execution.

You will lead art direction across shoots, set design, styling, and overall aesthetic storytelling, working closely with producers, directors, and creative strategists. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in design and production, an eye for modern aesthetics, and the ability to manage teams and vendors under tight timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Creative & Art Direction

• Define and drive the visual style, tone, and overall artistic direction across projects.
• Develop moodboards, style references, and design treatments aligned with brand identity and campaign objectives.
• Collaborate with creative directors, producers, and directors to bring storyboards and visual concepts to life.
• Oversee set design, props, styling, and visual aesthetics for all production outputs.
• Ensure consistency in visual tone and quality across multiple projects and formats.

Production Collaboration

• Partner closely with production teams to ensure creative intent is maintained throughout execution.
• Supervise art setups during shoots, ensuring all visual elements meet the creative and technical standards.
• Oversee vendors, set designers, and prop teams for timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Manage timelines, resource allocation, and on-ground implementation during shoots.

Budgeting & Logistics

• Plan and manage art department budgets, ensuring cost efficiency without compromising on quality.
• Source and negotiate with vendors, suppliers, and rental partners for set materials, props, and decor.
• Ensure all art-related logistics from procurement to setup and wrap-up run smoothly and within deadlines.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor junior art directors, stylists, and art assistants.
• Provide creative feedback, design direction, and production guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, accountability, and craft excellence.

Quality Control & Final Delivery

• Conduct visual checks and approvals for set design, prop styling, and shoot aesthetics.
• Review final outputs to ensure alignment with brand guidelines and the envisioned creative tone.
• Maintain high creative and production standards across all deliverables.

Problem-Solving

• Anticipate creative and logistical challenges, providing proactive solutions.
• Adapt to last-minute production changes while maintaining creative integrity.

Balance creative ambition with operational feasibility and timelines

Requirements

• Experience: 3–6 years of experience in art direction, production design, or visual communication , ideally within an agency, production house, or design studio environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Art Direction, Design, Production Design, Fine Arts , or related discipline.

Skills:

• Strong aesthetic sense and knowledge of design, color theory, and visual composition.
• Expertise in developing and executing set designs, styling, and on-ground art direction.
• Proficiency with design tools (Adobe Creative Suite) and production software.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Mindset:

• Detail-oriented, hands-on, and solution-driven.
• Passion for contemporary design, culture, and visual innovation.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, on-site creative production setup.

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Mumbai (Andheri)