Associate Creative Director

Role overview

Associate Creative Director at Dentsu Aegis

This role requires a strong blend of UX, UI, and Visual Design capabilities, with the ability to independently lead projects from discovery through delivery.

Associate Director / Associate Creative Director — Experience Design (DCF 40)

We are looking for an experienced and well-rounded design leader to join our Experience Design (XD) team as an Associate Director / Associate Creative Director (DCF 40).

The ideal candidate should be capable of driving design quality, collaborating with cross-functional teams, influencing stakeholders, and mentoring designers while operating within a fast-paced global environment.

The role reports into the Director of Design and will work closely with Strategy, Product, Technology, and Client stakeholders across markets.

Responsibilities

• Project & Delivery Leadership
• Lead end-to-end experience design engagements independently across UX, UI, and Visual Design
• Translate business and user needs into compelling digital experiences
• Drive delivery quality, consistency, and execution excellence across projects
• Manage project workflows, timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder alignment
• Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Strategy, and Client teams
• UX, UI & Visual Design Excellence
• Create strong user-centered experiences across web, mobile, and platform ecosystems
• Drive interaction design, information architecture, user journeys, and flows
• Contribute to high-quality visual systems, UI patterns, and scalable design components
• Ensure craft quality across usability, accessibility, responsiveness, and visual consistency
• Guide designers in applying design systems and structured methodologies
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Present design concepts, rationale, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders and clients
• Facilitate discussions, workshops, and collaborative working sessions
• Translate complex ideas into structured narratives and actionable outcomes
• Build confidence with clients through strong communication and delivery ownership
• Team & Practice Contribution
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level designers
• Contribute to building design capability, culture, and best practices within the XD team
• Participate in hiring, reviews, and capability development initiatives
• Help strengthen collaboration across UX, Visual Design, Motion, Content, and Strategy teams
• Innovation & Emerging Practices
• Stay updated with evolving trends in UX, UI, AI-enabled workflows, and digital experiences
• Explore opportunities to integrate AI tools and emerging technologies into design workflows
• Advocate for accessibility, inclusive design, and responsible design practices

Required qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant experience in Experience Design / Product Design / Digital Design
• Experience working in agencies, consulting firms, product companies, or global delivery environments
• Proven experience leading digital product or platform design initiatives
• Balanced design thinker with both strategic and execution capabilities
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
• High ownership and accountability
• Structured and detail-oriented approach to delivery
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn
• Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively within larger teams
• Reporting Structure
• Reports to: Director of Design
• Works closely with: UX, Visual Design, Strategy, Product, Engineering, and Client stakeholders
• Level Expectations (DCF 40)
• This role is expected to:
• Independently lead medium-to-large design engagements
• Influence project direction and delivery quality
• Mentor designers and contribute to team capability
• Operate with minimal supervision
• Contribute meaningfully to practice growth and stakeholder confidence
• The role is not expected to fully own organizational strategy, large-scale business growth, or global practice leadership, which remain Director-level expectations (DCF 45).

Required skills

• & Experience
• Core Skills
• Strong expertise across UX, UI, and Visual Design
• Excellent interaction design and problem-solving capability
• Strong understanding of design systems and scalable experience frameworks
• Ability to independently lead projects and manage stakeholders
• Strong storytelling, presentation, and communication skills
• Comfortable working within agile and cross-functional environments

Preferred qualifications and skills

• Experience working with distributed or cross-market teams is preferred
• Preferred Attributes

Employment details

• DGS India - Bengaluru - Manyata H2 block (inactive)
• Brand:
• Merkle
• Time Type:
• Full time
• Contract Type:
• Permanent