Creative Director

Job Title: Creative Director Location: Pune (Kothrud) - On-siteJob SummaryWe are looking for a highly creative, visionary, and strategic Creative Director to lead our brand's creative direction, visual storytelling, and integrated campaign strategy. The ideal candidate should possess a strong design sensibility, leadership capabilities, and experience managing high-impact branding and marketing initiatives across digital and offline platforms.The candidate must come from a reputed design institution such as NID, IIT (IDC School of Design), Srishti Manipal, MIT Institute of Design, Pearl Academy, or other leading design universities/institutes.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and define the overall creative vision and brand strategyDrive innovative concepts for branding, advertising campaigns, digital content, and visual communicationMentor and manage cross-functional creative teams including graphic designers, visualizers, content creators, and multimedia professionalsEnsure consistency in brand identity and storytelling across all touchpointsCollaborate closely with marketing, business, product, and leadership teams to execute impactful campaignsReview and approve creative deliverables before final executionTranslate business goals into compelling and engaging creative solutionsStay updated with emerging design trends, AI-driven creative tools, and industry best practicesManage multiple creative projects while maintaining quality, timelines, and innovation standardsRequired Skills & QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, Communication Design, or related fieldsPreferred educational background from premier institutes such as:NID (National Institute of Design)IIT Bombay - IDC School of DesignMIT Institute of DesignSrishti Manipal InstitutePearl AcademySymbiosis Institute of DesignOther reputed design schools/universities8-12+ years of experience in creative/design leadership rolesStrong portfolio showcasing branding, advertising campaigns, digital design, and integrated creative workExpertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, etc.)Strong understanding of branding, UX/UI, visual storytelling, and content aestheticsExcellent leadership, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skillsAbility to think strategically while executing innovative creative solutionsPreferred Industry BackgroundCandidates from advertising agencies, branding studios, digital marketing agencies, media houses, or consumer-focused brands will be preferred.Work ModeOn-site - Pune (Kothrud)