Executive Manager – Creative Direction

WinnerBrands

. Lead an India-based creative team of 70+ designers, copywriters, videographers, and UI/UX specialists .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • IndiaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in managing creative teams, fostering innovation, and aligning creative strategies with business objectives. Proficient in utilizing advanced design methodologies and tools to enhance creative outputs and client engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Creative LeadershipClient Relationship ManagementDigital Media ProductionAgile MethodologyAdobe Creative Cloud

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Hard Skills

Creative StrategyDesign ThinkingVideo ProductionProposal DevelopmentDigital Asset ManagementUI/UX Best PracticesSales DevelopmentCreative Concept SellingResource ManagementUtilization Reporting

Soft Skills

LeadershipNegotiationAdaptabilityCommunicationTeam Building

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeWorkfrontAI-Powered ToolsAutomation ToolsCreative Production Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Post Graduate Degree in Fine ArtsPost Graduate Degree in MediaPost Graduate Degree in Visual Communication

Industry Keywords

Creative ExcellenceGo-To-Market StrategiesIndustry TrendsCompetitive LandscapeCreative Network

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead an India-based creative team of 70+ designers, copywriters, videographers, and UI/UX specialists
Inspire, guide, coach, and oversee the professional growth of creative team leaders and members
Create a collaborative and empowering environment that delivers creative excellence and attracts, develops, and retains creative talent
Understand go-to-market strategies and develop and adopt best practices across businesses
Lead integration and alignment of professionals across geographies, including the US and Costa Rica
Set the creative vision and strategy for engaging visual stories and proposals
Guide teams in applying advanced art, design, branding, and design-thinking methodologies
Establish standards for communicating creative visions to clients and internal stakeholders
Create innovative solutions within proposal and other deliverables
Align creative solutions with business objectives, client requirements, and brand identity
Monitor industry trends, client expectations, and the competitive landscape
Recommend development and training areas to enhance the creative team's capabilities
Champion AI-powered and automation tools to improve strategic creative processes, production efficiency, and scalability
Provide strategic direction and oversight for creative support across the pursuit pipeline in collaboration with US leadership
Establish resource-management frameworks and best practices
Deliver regular utilization and efficiency reports to US leadership
Set and uphold accuracy and quality standards for creative outputs

Requirements

What you’ll need

14+ years of relevant experience
At least 3 years of experience as a Creative lead with an agency/firm
At least 5+ years of experience in a sales/business development/proposal environment
Leadership skills with the ability to generate and inspire innovation
Executive presence and professional client service manner
Ability to adapt, take initiative, and interact with all levels of management
Strong client relationship skills and ability to establish trust and sell creative concepts
Effective negotiation skills and ability to manage conflicting priorities
Strong online portfolio showcasing innovative work across multiple channels
Strong verbal and written English communication skills
Strong creative network and connections to industry and creative associations
Advanced knowledge of MS Office, UI/UX best practices, digital media and video production tools and methodologies, Adobe Creative Cloud, and other relevant tools/platforms
Experience with video production and digital asset creation and management
Understanding of Agile methodology and experience in Workfront are preferred
Post graduate degree in Fine Arts, Media, or Visual Communication preferred, or equivalent in Fine Arts/Media/Visual Communication

Benefits

Comp & perks

Multiple engagement models for talent partners, including freelance, part-time, or full-time
Collaborative community of marketing professionals
Opportunities for collaboration, contribution, and co-learning with smart peers
Learning opportunities and access to academy resources
Exclusive work opportunities through the WinnerBrands community