Executive Manager – Creative Direction

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Lead a creative team located in India consisting of over 70 designers, copywriters, videographers, and UI/UX experts.

• Motivate, mentor, coach, and supervise the professional development of both team leaders and members.

• Foster a collaborative and empowering atmosphere that promotes creative excellence while attracting, nurturing, and retaining top creative talent.

• Comprehend go-to-market strategies and implement best practices across various business units.

• Guide the integration and alignment of professionals across different regions, including the US and Costa Rica.

• Define the creative vision and strategy for captivating visual narratives and proposals.

• Assist teams in employing advanced methodologies in art, design, branding, and design thinking.

• Set standards for articulating creative visions to clients and internal stakeholders.

• Develop innovative solutions for proposals and other deliverables.

• Ensure creative solutions align with business goals, client needs, and brand identity.

• Keep track of industry trends, client expectations, and the competitive landscape.

• Suggest areas for development and training to enhance the capabilities of the creative team.

• Advocate for AI-driven and automation tools to enhance strategic creative processes, production efficiency, and scalability.

• Offer strategic guidance and oversight for creative support throughout the pursuit pipeline in collaboration with US leadership.

• Establish frameworks and best practices for resource management.

• Provide regular reports on utilization and efficiency to US leadership.

• Set and maintain standards for accuracy and quality in creative outputs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 14 years of relevant experience.

• Minimum of 3 years as a Creative Lead in an agency or firm.

• At least 5 years of experience in a sales, business development, or proposal environment.

• Strong leadership skills with the capacity to inspire and drive innovation.

• Professional demeanor and executive presence in client service.

• Ability to adapt, take initiative, and engage with all management levels.

• Excellent client relationship skills with the ability to build trust and sell creative ideas.

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to navigate conflicting priorities.

• A robust online portfolio that demonstrates innovative work across various channels.

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English.

• A strong network within the creative industry and connections to relevant associations.

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, UI/UX best practices, digital media and video production tools, Adobe Creative Cloud, and other relevant applications.

• Experience in video production and management of digital assets.

• Familiarity with Agile methodology and experience with Workfront are preferred.

• A postgraduate degree in Fine Arts, Media, or Visual Communication is preferred, or equivalent experience in Fine Arts, Media, or Visual Communication.

🏝️ Benefits

• Various engagement models for talent partners, including freelance, part-time, or full-time options.

• A collaborative community of marketing professionals.

• Opportunities for collaboration, contribution, and co-learning with intelligent peers.

• Access to learning opportunities and academy resources.

• Exclusive job opportunities through the WinnerBrands community.