REMOTE (INDIA): Creative Director

Creative DirectorJob briefWe are looking for an experienced Creative Designer to provide our creative team with guidance and ideas to launch new impressive projects. You will devise the concepts and strategies for a particular venture and will monitor its progress. You will be able to implement your creative vision and become the point of reference for any creative plan that wants to make its way to the customers.The goal is to achieve the best possible outcome of our projects both visually and essentially to meet customer expectations and drive our sustainable growth.Objectives of this roleLead and review the work of the creative teams for all web, print, and digital marketing collateral.Spearhead and manage content strategy for both small and large projects, harnessing brand design, copy, art, and digital technology.Collaborate with the marketing department in developing marketing plans, analyzing results, and identifying opportunitiesResponsibilitiesSupervise a cross-functional team of graphic designers, copywriters, social-media experts and project managers in the strategic development of messaging and deliverablesPrioritize work and resources across engagements, based on short- and long-term needs, and develop schedules by collaborating with designers, copywriters, and production artistsConduct brainstorming sessions with creative team, maintaining strategic thinking to develop innovative and actionable initiatives in a fiscally responsible mannerReview and approve art and copy developed by the team, ensuring that deliverables address marketing goals and challenges effectivelyProduce fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling print materials and digital experiences for sophisticated audiencesOversee the presentation of final concepts, and obtain approvals for deliverablesConceive and implement concepts, guidelines and strategies in various creative projects and oversee them to completionDirect and motivate teams of art directors, illustrators, copywriters etc. to help them use their talents effectivelyLead brainstorming/creative sessions to generate ideasRequirements and skillsRequired skills and qualificationsMore than three years of relevant experience as a creative designer in an agency or corporate settingExperience in creating marketing/advertising campaigns — from developing the vision and messaging platform to overseeing production on time and within budgetExperience in creating integrated content across all marketing channels: digital, social media, paid media, mobile, offline, and printProven ability to develop successful conceptsProficiency in leading a team of diverse, talented creativesStrong creative vision, with an eye on business objectivesPreferred skills and qualificationsBSc/BA in advertising, fine art, design or relevant field; MSc/MA will be considered an assetExperience as a copywriter, graphic designer, or production artistExperience in project management, with a focus on creative directionProven experience as a creative director or in a similar creative roleHand-on experience in creative process, marketing, graphic design and brand developmentExcellent working knowledge of software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign etc.Outstanding leadership and organization skillsExemplary interpersonal and analytical abilitiesOriginally posted on Himalayas