Lead Creative Designer

Job Description

<strong>Responsibilities</strong><p><br></p><ul><li>Define the creative vision for all brand, advertising campaigns, and marketing messages. </li><li>Building an environment for the creative team to work in and overseeing their ideas and projects. </li><li>Supervise a cross-functional team of graphic designers, copywriters, social-media experts, photographers/videographers, and project managers in the strategic development of messaging and deliverables. </li><li>Review and approve art and copy developed by the team, ensuring that deliverables address marketing goals and challenges effectively. </li><li>Produce fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling print materials and digital experiences for sophisticated audiences. </li><li>Taking responsibility for the creative philosophy and the standard of output across the agency or department. </li><li>Lead the team into liaising with other business teams and grasp the bigger picture for meeting deadlines and final deliverables without compromising on quality. </li><li>Visualization, conceptualization, execution, and direction of the small-scale and large-scale projects and deliver great solutions. </li><li>Has the ability to craft big ideas and turn mundane briefs into exciting campaigns. </li><li>To ensure that it is communicated and understood correctly by the art team. Responsible for overall quality of art delivered. </li><li>Take proactive initiatives in suggesting campaigns or new ideas for clients continuously to help get additional business from clients. </li><li>To take proactive initiatives in keeping the team updated on the current trends and training and upscaling the team’s knowledge and skills. </li><li>Should be able to communicate effectively, present and justify creative decisions. </li><li>Tracking KPIs of each team member on quarterly basis. </li><li>Meet budget standards by forecasting and managing expenses. </li></ul><p><br></p><strong>Requirements</strong><p><br></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in art, graphic design, marketing, communications, journalism, and other relevant fields. </li><li>15 years of relevant experience, with five or more years as a creative director in an agency or corporate setting. </li><li>A solid understanding of design, copy, and web practices. </li><li>Experience in creating marketing/advertising campaigns — from developing the vision and messaging platform to overseeing production on time and within budget. </li><li>Experience in creating integrated content across all marketing channels: digital, social media, paid media, mobile, offline, and print. </li><li>Proven ability to develop successful concepts. </li><li>Proficiency in leading a team of diverse, talented creatives. </li><li>Strong creative vision, with an eye on business objectives. </li><li>Brilliant interpersonal and communication skills. </li><li>Have in-depth knowledge of design, brand development and multichannel marketing models. </li><li>Must be a creative and strategic thinker. </li><li>Excellent stakeholder management. </li></ul><p><br></p><strong>Benefits</strong><p><br></p><ul><li>A collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated. </li><li>A flexible workforce. </li><li>A competitive market salary with housing and transport allowances. </li><li>A fast-moving supportive company where everybody takes ownership over their work. </li><li>Sharing in the success of the business with stock options for qualifying employees. </li><li>Sculpting a product with rapidly growing global appeal. </li><li>Working with some of the most talented people in the industry from well-known digital brands.</li></ul>