Creative Director

About Wingman Brandworks

Wingman Brandworks is a creative-led digital and performance agency based in Hyderabad, partnering with bold brands to drive meaningful impact through design, content, and campaigns. From ultra-luxury real estate to fast-growing D2C brands, we bring together strategy, storytelling, and sharp execution to deliver standout work across print, digital, and experience.

About the Role

Creative Director – Graphics

You’ll guide the visual direction for multiple brands — from identity design and campaign concepts to digital storytelling and high-impact presentations.

artistic craft with business intelligence

Key Responsibilities

Creative Leadership

• Define and drive the overall visual language, tone, and creative direction for all clients and campaigns.
• Lead ideation and concept development for brand identity, advertising, and integrated campaigns.
• Collaborate closely with strategy, content, and performance teams to ensure visual outputs align with brand positioning and marketing objectives.
• Maintain Wingman’s design standards — every piece of work should be premium, thoughtful, and distinctive.

Design Oversight

• Supervise all design deliverables — branding, brochures, OOH, websites, digital creatives, and campaign collaterals.
• Review and refine designs to ensure quality, brand consistency, and storytelling coherence.
• Translate abstract ideas and strategy into tangible, high-impact visual concepts.
• Ensure timely delivery without compromising on craft or detail.

Team Mentorship & Management

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of graphic designers, motion artists, and visualizers.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages experimentation, innovation, and growth.
• Conduct regular design reviews, feedback sessions, and training to upskill the creative team.
• Guide designers in client presentations, helping them articulate creative rationale effectively.

Client & Business Collaboration

• Partner with client servicing and leadership to understand business goals and translate them into creative opportunities.
• Present design concepts and campaigns to clients with confidence and clarity.
• Contribute to new business pitches, brand naming, and creative strategy discussions.
• Bring proactive creative ideas to existing clients to strengthen long-term partnerships.

Innovation & Design Thinking

• Stay ahead of design trends, digital tools, and creative technologies (AI, motion, 3D, experiential).
• Push the agency’s creative boundaries with fresh ideas and modern visual languages.
• Encourage cross-disciplinary innovation — integrating design, motion, and storytelling seamlessly.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in a creative/design agency, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in branding, campaigns, and digital design.
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); familiarity with After Effects, Figma, and 3D tools is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead a team and manage multiple high-value projects simultaneously.
• Strong sense of visual aesthetics, composition, and storytelling.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.