Design Lead | Full-Stack Digital Agency

Katapult; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Katapult in Mumbai is seeking a Design Lead to steer the creative direction across digital, social, and branding campaigns. You will turn briefs into compelling visuals, maintain high brand standards, and mentor a team of designers toward delivering impact-driven work.

You will own projects from concept to delivery, collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality results while staying ahead of industry trends and tools.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years in a digital or creative agency with leadership experience.
• Strong portfolio with brand campaigns and digital-first work.
• Deep understanding of branding, typography, layout and design systems.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with Figma and AI tools.
• Experience managing multiple brands and projects with high creative standards.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management.
• Mentor and build a collaborative, innovative design culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative direction across digital, social, branding, and campaigns.
• Translate briefs into strong visual concepts and brand stories.
• Review and elevate output to meet brand and quality standards.
• Mentor designers through feedback, reviews and development.
• Own projects end-to-end, balancing creativity, quality, timing and business goals.
• Present ideas to clients and drive creative discussions.
• Improve workflows and processes to drive excellence.
• Contribute to pitches and new business opportunities.
• Stay ahead of design trends and AI tool updates.

Skills

Creative leadership

Brand campaigns

Branding

Typography

Layout

Visual storytelling

Design systems

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

AI tools

Stakeholder management

Mentoring teams

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

AI-powered tools

Job description

The role

We're looking for a Design Lead who can think beyond execution. Someone who has led teams, built brands, solved creative challenges, and knows how to turn ideas into impactful campaigns.

Design Lead

Experience: 6 to 7 Years

Location: Andheri East, Mumbai

Full-time, in-office role

What You'll Do

• Lead the creative direction across digital, social, branding, and integrated campaigns.
• Translate briefs into strong visual concepts, campaign ideas, and compelling brand stories.
• Review, refine, and elevate creative output, ensuring every deliverable meets high creative and brand standards.
• Guide, mentor, and inspire designers through regular feedback, creative reviews, and career development.
• Own projects from concept to final delivery, balancing creativity, quality, timelines, and business objectives.
• Present ideas confidently to clients, lead creative discussions, and turn feedback into stronger solutions.
• Solve creative and operational challenges by improving workflows, introducing better processes, and driving creative excellence.
• Contribute to pitches, new business opportunities, and key client presentations.
• Stay ahead of design trends, platform updates, emerging technologies, and AI tools to continuously evolve the team's creative capabilities.

What We're Looking For

• 6-8 years of experience in a digital or creative agency, with experience leading creative teams.
• Strong portfolio showcasing brand campaigns, conceptual thinking, and digital-first work.
• Strong understanding of branding, typography, layout, visual storytelling, and design systems.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with familiarity with Figma and modern AI-powered creative tools.
• Experience managing multiple brands and projects while maintaining high creative standards.
• Strong communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Someone who enjoys mentoring teams, challenging ideas, and building a collaborative creative culture.
• A curious leader who takes ownership, embraces new technologies, and is always looking for better ways to create impactful work.

Life At The Agency

Work here goes beyond task lists and deadlines. You'll be surrounded by creative thinkers, ambitious teammates, and opportunities to learn every day. Through regular learning sessions, collaborative problem-solving, and exposure to diverse brands, you'll constantly be challenged to grow both creatively and professionally.

If you love building brands, shaping visual narratives, and creating meaningful work, we'd love to hear from you.

Skills: design, adobe creative suite, digital, branding, campaigns