Creative Director (Contract) in भारत

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Creative Director (Contract) based in India. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced creative leader to shape compelling brand narratives and culturally relevant campaigns across social media, digital content, and integrated marketing initiatives. You will lead creative development from initial concepts to final execution, combining strategic thinking with hands-on storytelling and innovative visual communication. Working with multidisciplinary teams across creative, media, and client partnerships, you will inspire talent and deliver impactful work for diverse brands and industries. A strong understanding of social platforms, particularly TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and short-form video, will be essential to creating content that captures attention and builds communities. You will also contribute to client relationships, new business pitches, and creative strategy across the Philippine market. This contract opportunity is ideal for a visionary, adaptable leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and believes that outstanding creative work starts with understanding people and culture. Accountabilities - Lead and inspire a growing creative team, collaborating with multidisciplinary specialists across creative, media, strategy, and client partnerships in the Philippines and the wider APAC region. - Develop compelling social-first storytelling strategies and culturally relevant content, with particular expertise in TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and short-form video formats. - Participate in high-priority project briefings and kickoff meetings, providing creative leadership, strategic direction, and clear guidance from the outset. - Oversee the integration of art direction, copywriting, editing, and storytelling to ensure cohesive, engaging, and high-quality creative output.

- Maintain a strong understanding of social media platforms, audience behaviors, emerging trends, and cultural conversations relevant to the Philippine market. - Lead the creative development and delivery of a diverse range of projects, from always-on social content to large-scale integrated campaigns across multiple clients and industries. - Balance hands-on creative execution with the management, mentoring, and approval of work produced by assigned creative teams. - Provide high-level conceptual direction, evaluate creative proposals, and ensure final deliverables meet brand objectives and quality expectations. - Challenge established creative practices, experiment with new formats and approaches, and encourage continuous learning and innovation across the team. - Partner closely with client relationship teams to develop new business opportunities, strengthen industry connections, and build trusted relationships with clients. - Lead creative presentations and new business pitches, articulating strategic thinking, creative concepts, and the commercial value of proposed solutions. - Work collaboratively with clients to co-create ideas and ensure creative work aligns with their business objectives, audience needs, and brand positioning. - Communicate progress, priorities, and creative recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders, maintaining alignment across projects and initiatives. - Champion a people-first, empathy-led creative culture that encourages collaboration, supports individual growth, and brings diverse perspectives together. - Apply industry best practices and emerging creative approaches while developing a distinctive point of view on social media, culture, and brand relevance. Requirements: - At least 10 years of relevant experience in creative leadership, advertising, creative media, or a related field, supported by a strong portfolio of work relevant to the Philippine market.