Design Team Lead

Kimirica Hunter International; Indore District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimirica Hunter International in Indore is seeking a Creative Lead to shape the visual identity of its premium brands. You will guide conceptual design and ensure consistency across all channels. The role demands strong aesthetic sensibility, brand thinking and the ability to lead a team to deliver impactful visuals.

You will translate brand strategies into compelling concepts. You will collaborate with marketing, product and leadership to elevate brand storytelling and maintain high visual

Qualifications

• 10+ years in graphic design, branding, or creative roles.
• Experience leading a design team.
• Experience with premium/lifestyle brands is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain a strong visual language across brand communications.
• Lead design of marketing collaterals, packaging visuals, and digital assets.
• Oversee pitch decks, presentations, and brand communication materials.
• Mentor and guide the in-house design team; foster collaboration.
• Collaborate with marketing, branding, product, and leadership teams.

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a highly creative and strategically driven Creative Lead to shape and elevate the visual identity of our brands. This role requires a strong aesthetic sensibility, design excellence, and the ability to lead and inspire a creative team to deliver impactful visual storytelling across multiple touchpoints.

The ideal candidate will bring a blend of design expertise, brand thinking, and leadership, ensuring that all creative outputs align with the premium positioning and vision of the company.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Direction & Brand Aesthetics

• Define and maintain a strong, consistent visual language across all brand communications.
• Ensure all creative outputs reflect premium aesthetics and strong brand storytelling.
• Translate brand strategies into compelling visual concepts and campaigns.

Design & Execution

• Lead the design and development of marketing collaterals, campaign creatives, packaging visuals, and digital assets.
• Oversee the design of pitch decks, presentations, brochures, and brand communication materials.
• Ensure high standards of visual quality, typography, color balance, and overall design aesthetics.

Team Leadership

• Manage, mentor, and guide the in-house design team, ensuring creativity and productivity.
• Provide constructive feedback and creative direction to designers.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative creative culture within the team.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with marketing, branding, product, and leadership teams to understand campaign and communication requirements.
• Translate briefs into impactful creative solutions.

Quality & Innovation

• Stay updated with design trends, visual culture, and industry best practices.
• Bring fresh ideas that help elevate brand perception and visual storytelling.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality creative outputs.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional aesthetic sense and attention to visual detail
• Strong creative thinking and conceptual abilities
• Proven team leadership and mentoring capability
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Experience in packaging design, brand identity, and marketing communication
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling and brand positioning

Preferred Background

• 10+ years of experience in graphic design, branding, or creative roles
• Prior experience in leading a creative/design team
• Experience working with premium brands, lifestyle brands, or consumer products will be an advantage.