Creative Director

Creative Director

Location: Calicut

About the role

Were looking for a Creative Director who can blend vision, craft, and leadership to drive award-worthy ideas and exceptional creative output across all mediums from brand strategy to integrated campaigns.

This role demands a hands-on leader who can conceptualize, guide, and execute ideas that move people and grow brands. Youll work closely with the Strategy, Content, and Design teams to shape the creative direction for some of Keralas and Indias most ambitious brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead creative strategy, concept development, and design direction across brand, digital, and campaign projects.
• Oversee execution and ensure creative excellence and consistency across all deliverables.
• Translate client briefs and brand strategies into insight-led, compelling creative ideas.
• Collaborate with strategy, account, and media teams to align creativity with business goals.
• Guide and mentor designers, writers, and visualizers to push boundaries while keeping brand coherence.
• Define KPIs and KRAs for the creative team; monitor performance and maintain accountability.
• Support project management to deliver campaigns on time and within defined scope.
• Present ideas clearly and confidently, build creative trust, and contribute to client satisfaction and retention.
• Apply logical thinking and problem-solving to resolve creative or execution challenges.
• Stay ahead of cultural, digital, and creative trends to keep the work relevant and forward-looking.

Qualifications & Skills

• 34 years of proven experience as a Creative Director / Associate Creative Director / Senior Art Director at a reputed agency.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative thinking, storytelling, and campaign craftsmanship.
• Strong organizational skills with effective file management, workflow structuring, and time discipline.
• Deep understanding of branding, communication strategy, and digital ecosystems.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with motion/video workflows.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and people leadership skills.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to inspire, critique, and elevate the teams work.
• Deep understanding of AI tools for creativity, efficiency, and faster, smarter execution.

What Youll get

• Opportunity to lead campaigns for top brands and IPs across entertainment, education, fashion, and events.
• Creative freedom backed by a strong strategic and production team.
• A culture that celebrates curiosity, experimentation, and craft.
• Experience working on integrated campaigns that combine ATL, digital, and on-ground activations.
• Award-winning or nationally recognized work.
• Understanding of regional markets and cultural nuances (especially Kerala).