Senior Manager - Creatives and Communication

Job Description

Position: Senior Manager – Creatives and Communication Location: Shiv Nadar School – Core Office Role Overview: Shiv Nadar School is seeking a detail-oriented and creative professional to join our Core Team as Senior Manager – Creatives and Communication. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with a sharp design eye, solid team management experience, and hands-on proficiency with modern tools like Canva, AI-based platforms, and ERP systems. Key Responsibilities: Content Production & Delivery • Create, review, creative collaterals, newsletters, websites, brochures, and supervise internal communication. • Work closely with campus teams and internal stakeholders to gather inputs and turn them into content and visuals. • Maintain a strong and unified brand voice and visual identity across all materials. Team & Workflow Management • Manage and coordinate a team of content writers, designers, and freelancers to ensure timely delivery of projects. • Actively mentor and upskill team members on design tools, content trends, and AI platforms. • Oversee daily operations of the creative function—briefs, approvals, timelines, and feedback cycles. Stakeholder Coordination • Liaise with departments across all campuses to ensure accurate representation of events, achievements, and initiatives. • Act as the central point of contact for all communication and design-related requests. • Translate campus-specific needs into polished final outputs without losing brand integrity. Design & Merchandise Execution • Lead design efforts using Canva and guide the team on layout, formatting, and asset creation. • Drive the execution of merchandise—T-shirts, stationery, event collaterals—ensuring alignment with brand guidelines. • Support on-ground events with banners, invites, signage, and presentation materials. Tool Usage & Content Management • Use AI tools like Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT, and Midjourney to enhance visual and copy output. • Navigate ERP systems for workflow tracking, feedback loops, and documentation. • Monitor and report on basic content performance (engagement, post reach, etc.) to support ongoing refinement. Qualifications: • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Design, or a related field. • Experience: 10+ years in communication and content delivery roles, with experience managing creative teams Required Skills: • Proficient in Canva and familiar with Adobe Creative Suite. • Working knowledge of AI tools for visual and copy content. • Exposure to ERP platforms for workflow, project management skills are preferred. • Solid understanding of social media and content formatting best practices. • Ability to juggle multiple deliverables with strong attention to detail. Soft Skills: • Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working across teams. • Clear communicator with a proactive, solution-driven approach. • Reliable, organized, and focused on execution. Show more Show less