Lead Creative Strategy

WhizCo | Creative Tech and Influencer Marketing; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in New Delhi is seeking a Creative Strategy Lead to drive innovative campaigns that blend creativity and strategy. This role involves leading a team, transforming client briefs into impactful campaigns, and shaping the agency's brand identity. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in creative strategy, exceptional storytelling skills, and a passion for bold ideas. Join us to craft experiences that connect and engage audiences across digital and physical platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in creative strategy and brand planning.
• Proven track record on award-winning campaigns.
• Experience leading a team and reviewing creative work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative response to client briefs across various verticals.
• Mentor a team of Creative Strategists.
• Push the creative envelope to develop award-worthy ideas.

Skills

Storytelling

Leadership

Presentation

Creativity

Strategic Thinking

Tools

Google Slides

Keynote

Canva

Job description

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Experience: 5-7 years in creative strategy or brand planning roles

Type: Full-time

About WhizCo

WhizCo is a next-gen creative agency specializing in Influencer Marketing, Experiential Campaigns, and CGI-based Video Productions. We craft stories that connect, experiences that move, and content that performs. If you believe in the power of bold ideas, this is your playground. Our clients include Amazon, Tata, Reliance, and Swiggy.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Creative Strategy Lead who thrives at the intersection of creativity, storytelling, and strategy. You'll lead a team of dynamic creative strategists, turning client briefs into powerful campaigns that span across digital, physical, and virtual worlds.

From brainstorming big ideas to overseeing deck delivery, to helping shape WhizCo’s own brand story—this is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who’s done award-winning work and is ready to build a legacy.

Key Responsibilities

1. Own and lead the creative response to client briefs across influencer, experiential, and CGI verticals
2. Guide your team through brainstorms and ideation, bringing structure, insight, and originality
3. Ensure all concepts are insight-driven, relevant, and pitch-worthy
4. Translate complex client problems into clear creative strategies and storytelling
5. Manage and mentor a team of Creative Strategists
6. Review and refine idea decks before client submission
7. Set quality standards, workflows, and creative benchmarks
8. Bring storytelling excellence and a sense of craft to every campaign
9. Push the creative envelope—develop award-worthy, cross-platform ideas
10. Create presentations that convert to results
11. Build and maintain a library of best-in-class references and inspiration

Brand Development (Internal)

1. Establish WhizCo’s creative identity through its company deck, website, and social media presence
2. Partner with design, content, and marketing teams to maintain brand consistency across all channels
3. Keep evolving our internal pitch templates, idea formats, and communication tone

Requirements

1. 5+ years of experience in creative strategy, brand planning, or campaign development (agency background preferred)
2. Proven track record of working on award-winning campaigns (Cannes, Kyoorius, Spikes Asia, etc. a big plus)
3. Exceptional storytelling, writing, and presentation skills
4. Strong understanding of digital platforms, influencer ecosystems, and experiential formats
5. Experience leading a team and reviewing creative work
6. Hands-on with deck-making tools (Google Slides, Keynote, Canva, etc.)
7. A curious mind with a hunger for pop culture, trends, and innovation

What You Bring to the Table

1. A deep love for big ideas and bold execution
2. A storyteller's soul with a strategist’s mind
3. Leadership with empathy—you raise the bar and your team
4. Confidence in the boardroom, agility in the brainstorm
5. Passion for building not just client campaigns—but a brand

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales

Industries

• Advertising Services