Senior Manager: Creative

About Times One

We are a full-service marketing agency with a focus on conventional and new-age marketing solutions.

Powered by Precision, Performance and Purpose - Times One keeps client’s brand ahead, fresh and unforgettable.

Offering range of services:

• 360-degree Media solutions – Conventional and New-Age Media Solutions
• Unmatched Reach - India and Beyond
• Data-Driven Campaigns

Key Responsibilities:

1. Creative Leadership

• Lead the conceptualisation and execution of high-impact visual campaigns across ATL, BTL, digital, and experiential platforms
• Translate marketing objectives into clear creative strategies and visual narratives
• Guide and mentor junior members in the team of designers and visualisers to deliver compelling and on-brand creatives

2. Brand Stewardship

• Ensure brand consistency across all creative assets while pushing the visual boundaries to keep the brand fresh and relevant
• Collaborate with the strategy, sales and media buying teams to develop integrated campaign ideas aligned with brand positioning and consumer insights

3. Design & Execution Oversight

• Oversee the end-to-end visual development of marketing collateral, including digital banners, videos, OOH, brochures, social media creatives, packaging, and presentations
• Maintain a high standard of design, layout, and typography across deliverables
• Supervise art production processes, including photoshoots, video production, illustration, animation, and post-production

4. Team Collaboration

• Partner with copywriters, creative director, strategists, and media teams to co-create campaign concepts
• Coordinate with external vendors like external partners, photographers, illustrators, and production houses as needed

5. Innovation & Trendspotting

• Stay updated with global design trends, emerging technologies (like AI design tools), and creative innovations
• Encourage experimentation and inspire with fresh creative references and techniques

6. Client Interaction

• Present and defend creative concepts to internal stakeholders and clients
• Interpret client briefs into actionable and inspiring design directions

7. Project Management

• Manage multiple projects under tight deadlines without compromising quality
• Allocate and track resources to ensure efficient delivery

Key Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in fine arts, Design, Advertising, or related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in creative roles, preferably in advertising, OOH, or media.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, etc.)
• Convincing portfolio showcasing experience with large-format creative work
• Strong aesthetic sense and a sharp eye for detail
• Ability to balance creativity with business objectives
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven team leadership and mentorship abilities
• Experience in both digital-first and integrated campaign creation

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead creative for a top-tier media company
• Be part of a growing team within the dynamic advertising space
• Work on high-impact campaigns for India’s leading brands