Creative Head - Art

Location:

Hyderabad

Experience:

10+ Years
Industry:  Advertising / Creative Agency

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced and highly creative  Creative Head – Art  to lead the Art function and drive the visual and creative direction across brands and campaigns.
The ideal candidate will be a strong  creative thinker and visual storyteller  with significant experience in an  advertising agency environment . The role requires someone who can conceptualise big ideas, translate strategies into compelling visual communication, and lead a team of designers and art professionals to deliver high-quality creative work.
This is a leadership role for someone who can  think beyond execution, challenge conventional ideas, mentor creative talent, and raise the overall creative standard of the agency.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Leadership
Lead the Art function and establish a strong creative vision across campaigns, brands and communication platforms.
Develop  big creative ideas and visual concepts  that are distinctive, relevant and strategically aligned with the brand.
Work closely with Copy, Strategy, Client Servicing and other creative teams to develop integrated campaigns.
Provide creative direction from  concept development through final execution .
Push the team to explore fresh, innovative and unconventional visual approaches.
Ensure consistency and quality of creative output across different mediums and platforms.
Team Management
Lead, mentor and develop the Art team, including Art Directors, Graphic Designers and other creative professionals.
Allocate projects based on individual strengths, capabilities and development areas.
Review creative work and provide constructive feedback to improve the quality of output.
Build a culture of  creative thinking, experimentation and continuous learning .
Identify skill gaps within the team and support capability development.
Motivate the team to consistently deliver work that meets a high creative standard.
Concept & Campaign Development
Generate original concepts for  brand campaigns, advertising campaigns, digital campaigns, social media, films, activations and other communication requirements .
Translate client briefs and strategic objectives into strong visual ideas.
Develop campaign territories, mood boards, visual directions and creative presentations.
Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute actively to overall creative strategy.
Ensure that ideas are not only visually appealing but also  relevant, meaningful and commercially effective .
Agency & Client Collaboration
Work closely with the Creative Director, Copy team, Strategy and Client Servicing teams.
Understand client briefs and contribute to developing effective creative solutions.
Present and defend creative concepts internally and, when required, to clients.
Balance creative ambition with timelines, budgets, brand guidelines and business objectives.
Collaborate with production partners, photographers, illustrators, filmmakers and other external creative resources when required.
Quality & Execution
Maintain a high standard of visual craft and attention to detail across all creative deliverables.
Review final artwork and ensure accuracy, consistency and quality before release.
Stay updated with evolving  design trends, visual culture, advertising trends, digital formats and emerging creative technologies .
Explore the effective use of AI and new creative tools to improve ideation, experimentation and execution.

What We Are Looking For
10+ years of relevant experience , preferably with a reputed advertising or creative agency.
Strong experience in  advertising, brand communication and campaign development .
Proven experience in leading and managing a creative/art team.
Exceptional…