Creative Director

K12 Techno Services Pvt. Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organization is seeking a visionary Creative Director to oversee their branding and marketing efforts. The candidate must have 8-12 years of experience in creative roles, along with expert skills in managing teams, conceptual thinking, and design execution. Familiarity with tools like Adobe Creative Suite is mandatory. This is a full-time position based in Bangalore, ideal for those who have worked in sectors with heavy branding needs including FMCG and education.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in creative/design roles.
• Minimum 3-4 years in a leadership or Creative Director role.
• Prior experience in FMCG, retail, advertising agencies is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative process for branding and marketing initiatives.
• Oversee design development across various media.
• Manage a team of designers to ensure high-quality output.

Skills

Creative leadership

Team management

Conceptual thinking

Visual communication

Brand design

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Advertising

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

After Effects / Premiere Pro

CorelDRAW

Figma

Job description

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Job Description - Creative Director

Department: Brand & Marketing

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Creative Director to lead the creative function for Orchids The International School. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in designing high-impact communication across OOH, print, digital, school branding, banners, posters, marketing collaterals, and campaign development.

This role requires a strategic thinker who can manage and elevate a team of 6–8 designers while ensuring brand consistency and creative excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end creative process for Orchids’ branding and marketing initiatives.
• Oversee conceptualization, design development, and execution across OOH, banners, posters, school branding, digital creatives, and campaign assets.
• Collaborate closely with Brand, Marketing, Academics, and Operations teams to understand business goals and convert briefs into impactful visual communication.
• Guide, mentor, and manage a team of 6–8 designers, ensuring output quality, productivity, and skill growth.
• Maintain and evolve brand guidelines to ensure consistent and modern brand expression.
• Work with external vendors—printers, production houses, agencies—to ensure high-quality output and timely delivery.
• Review and approve design work to maintain creative excellence and alignment with the brand’s tone.
• Stay updated on trends in advertising, FMCG, education, and design to bring fresh ideas into the brand.
• Strong conceptual thinking with the ability to translate ideas into clear and compelling visual communication.
• Expertise in brand design, campaign thinking, OOH design, print production, and storytelling.
• Exceptional team leadership and people management capabilities.
• Attention to detail with a strong understanding of layout, typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy.
• Ability to handle high-volume creative requirements with quick turnaround timelines.
• Strong decision-making skills and stakeholder management.

Software Proficiency

• Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign (mandatory)
• After Effects / Premiere Pro (added advantage)
• CorelDRAW (if required for print teams)
• Familiarity with Figma or similar collaborative design tools (preferred)

Experience Requirements

• 8–12 years of experience in creative/design roles.
• Minimum 3–4 years in a leadership or Creative Director/Art Director role.
• Prior experience in FMCG, retail, advertising agencies, or similar fast-paced industries is highly preferred due to the volume and quality of creative output required.
• Experience managing medium-sized design teams and working on high-visibility OOH campaigns.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Advertising, or related fields.

Preferred Background

• Worked in sectors with heavy branding needs:
• FMCG
• Retail
• Education
• Advertising agencies (ATL/BTL)
• Hospitality or lifestyle brands
• Strong portfolio demonstrating impactful design across print, OOH, and integrated campaigns.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Art/Creative

Industries

Education

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