Associate Director - Marketing Agency in Gurugram, India

About WPP Media
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.
WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.
About WPP Media
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
We are looking for a Creative Lead who will be responsible for leading and inspiring a team of designers, writers, and content creators to develop impactful, engaging, and on-brand creative solutions across digital and offline platforms. The candidate will be responsible for conceptualizing campaigns, guiding creative strategy, and ensuring high-quality execution aligned with brand objectives and client expectations.
Lead the creative strategy and direction for brand, digital, social media, and marketing campaigns.
Manage and mentor a team of designers, copywriters, and content creators.
Conceptualize and execute integrated campaigns across digital, social, video, and print.
Collaborate with internal teams including strategy, content, media, and client servicing to deliver cohesive campaigns.
Ensure all creative outputs are aligned with brand guidelines and business objectives.
Present creative concepts and campaign ideas to internal stakeholders and clients.
Stay updated with industry trends, social media trends, and emerging creative formats.
Manage multiple projects and ensure timely delivery with high creative standards.
Review and approve designs, videos, and content before final delivery.
6–10 years of experience in creative/design/content roles, preferably in an agency or digital marketing environment.

• Strong portfolio showcasing creative campaigns, branding, and digital work.
• Experience in leading and managing creative teams.
• Strong understanding of social media, digital content, branding, and campaign planning.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and basic understanding of video and motion graphics.
• Experience in digital marketing agencies.

Knowledge of video production, motion graphics, and UI/UX is a plus.
Strong storytelling and campaign planning skills
Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.