Creative Lead

The Talent Searchers; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Blankspace in Delhi is seeking a Senior Creative Lead to guide the design, video and strategy teams, setting clear expectations, timelines and accountability for every project.

You will lead on set for production direction, craft briefs and campaign narratives, and ensure flawless execution that translates ideas into compelling client work.

This role requires a sharp eye for detail, mentorship of junior staff, and strong cross‑functional leadership across strategy, design and production.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a creative agency with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the creative team across design, video, and strategy.
• Review all outgoing work to maintain Blankspace's standards.
• On-set production direction to translate vision to camera.
• Write briefs, concepts and campaign narratives.
• Spot inconsistencies and ensure quality before delivery.
• Bridge strategy, design and production across projects.
• Mentor junior team members and raise creative standards.

Skills

Team Management

Quality Control

Production Direction

Creative Writing

Visual Quality

Cross-functional Leadership

Mentorship

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Team Management Leading and managing the creative team across design, video, and strategy. Getting work done through people setting clear expectations, timelines, and accountability.

Quality Control Reviewing all outgoing work — graphics, branding, films, social content — before it reaches the client. Maintaining Blankspace's creative and visual standards across every deliverable.

Production Direction — Being present on set to lead creative direction. Making real-time decisions on composition, performance, styling, and execution to ensure the vision translates on camera.

Creative Writing & Conceptualisation — Writing briefs, concepts, and campaign narratives. Comfortable going from idea to articulated direction that the team can execute against.

Visual Eye & Error Detection — Spotting inconsistencies, errors, and quality gaps in visual output before they reach the client. The last line of quality defence.

Cross-functional Leadership — Bridging strategy, design, and production. Ensuring all three teams are aligned on brief, timeline, and creative direction at every stage.

Mentorship — Guiding junior team members, giving constructive feedback, and raising the overall creative standard of the team over time.

Preferred candidate profile

• — 5+ years in a creative agency with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• — Has managed a team of designers, editors, or strategists
• — Strong visual instinct across design, production, and content
• — Comfortable on set, in client meetings, and giving direct feedback
• — Exceptional eye for detail and quality — the standard setter
• — Delhi based, office first