Qualifications
Role Requirements:Over 12 years of experience with a strong, diverse portfolio that includes visual design, motion graphics, storytelling, animation, brand work, and interactive projects.Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop.Strong skills in animation, compositing, visual effects, and motion typography.Experience with 3D design tools such as Cinema 4D, Blender, or Maya is preferred.A solid understanding of UI/UX motion design, including app and web animations.Familiarity with Lottie, vector motion, and web-embedded assets is advantageous.Ability to translate strategic messaging into visually compelling narratives, both static and motion.Proven leadership skills to guide, mentor, and critique junior and mid-level designers, while maintaining quality and consistency across teams.Comfortable collaborating with creative directors, strategists, copywriters, producers, developers, and clients.Strong ability to articulate design rationale and present work effectively.Ensure all final deliverables meet aesthetic, technical, and brand standards.Stay updated on design trends, tools, and formats, bringing fresh ideas and pushing visual boundaries.Willingness to work both in the agency and on-site at client locations as needed.Additional Skills:Ability to accurately estimate work efforts and collaborate with the program team to ensure consistent work output.
About the job
Join akqa as a Creative Director where you will seamlessly integrate innovative creative vision with execution across both static and motion media. In this pivotal role, you will lead and mentor a talented team of UI/UX, visual, and motion designers, setting high standards for visual quality. You will drive compelling storytelling through creative ideation, ensuring a cohesive brand expression across various campaigns, digital platforms, film/animation, and interactive media.
Your expertise will be crucial in elevating the agency's visual voice, championing design innovation, and translating ambitious ideas into polished, emotionally engaging visual and animated content.
Location - Mumbai
About AKQA
akqa is a forward-thinking agency dedicated to harnessing the power of creativity and technology to deliver innovative solutions for our clients. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment that encourages collaboration, creativity, and growth, driving impactful visual experiences that resonate with audiences.