CREATIVE HEAD - ART (AGENCY BACKGROUND, 16 LPA)- HYDERABAD

Role Objective

We are looking for a Creative Head who is first and foremost a strong Art Director with big ideas, and who can lead the visual and creative output of the agency. This role is responsible for setting the creative vision, elevating quality, building a strong creative team, and delivering award-worthy, high-impact brand communication across digital, social, campaigns, and integrated platforms.

This is a hands-on leadership role — not just delegation.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Vision & Art Direction

Own the overall creative vision of the agency across brands

Define:

Visual language

Brand tonality

Creative standards

Aesthetic benchmarks

Lead art direction for:

Campaigns

Brand launches

Key client pitches

High-visibility brand moments

Set the "taste level" for design, film, social, and content

Concept Development & Big Ideas

Drive concepting for:

Campaigns

Brand narratives

Digital-first ideas

Launch films & key visuals

Partner with Brand Strategy and Digital teams to create:

Insight-led ideas

Platform-native concepts

Push for bold, distinctive creative that stands out in cluttered categories

Team Leadership & Capability Building

Build and lead:

Art Directors

Designers

Video editors

Motion designers

Mentor the team on:

Visual storytelling

Craft

Idea development

Platform-specific creativity

Create creative processes, reviews, and quality gates

Inspire a culture of creativity, experimentation, and high standards

Quality Control & Output Excellence

Personally review and elevate:

Key visuals

Campaign creatives

Brand films

Social content

Ensure all output is:

On-brand

High-quality

Strategically aligned

Maintain consistency of brand aesthetics across platforms and touchpoints

Client & Leadership Partnership

Present creative concepts to:

Founders

CXOs

Marketing heads

Defend ideas with clarity and confidence

Partner with leadership on:

New business pitches

Brand visioning

Education

Preferred:

Degree / Diploma in:

Fine Arts

Visual Communication

Graphic Design

Animation / Multimedia

Design school background (NIFT, NID, Srishti, Pearl, etc.) is a plus

Important:

Portfolio quality + creative leadership matters far more than formal education.

Background

Look for candidates who come from:

Creative or digital agencies

Integrated ad agencies

Boutique design studios with brand work exposure

Ideal exposure:

Has led visual direction for:

Campaigns

Brand launches

Rebrands

Has worked across:

Digital

Social

Campaign films

Brand systems

Experience

Must-Have:

8–10 years in creative roles with strong art direction background

Has managed a creative team (5–15 people)

Has led key client presentations

Strong portfolio across:

Branding

Campaigns

Social content

Film / video direction (even if via collaboration)

Comfortable with fast-paced agency environments

Nice-to-Have:

Experience working on premium / luxury / lifestyle brands

Awards or notable campaign recognition

Experience building creative teams from scratch

What Kind of Person Will Succeed in This Role (Cultural Fit)

Look for someone who is:

Ideas-first but craft-obsessed

Taste-maker – high visual standards

Leader, not just a designer

Can inspire juniors

Can defend creative with logic

Hands-on when required

Comfortable with business realities of agencies

Red Flags While Hiring

Avoid candidates who:

Are great designers but weak leaders

Don't have concepting experience

Can't articulate ideas

Don't understand brand strategy

Can't work under timelines

Reporting To

- You will report to Business Head of the respective Vertical

Reporting Office

- You will be based at our EBG Group Office at Hitec City area, Hyderabad, Working days Monday to Saturday. Timings 10 am to 7pm.

Salary Package

- Your Salary package will range from 15 LPA to 18 LPA