nThe Role

nAs Creative Director, you will own the creative direction of Humans of Hustle across

ncontent formats.

nYou will be responsible for building concepts, shaping creative narratives, executing

nideas on ground, and maintaining a solid creative standard across everything we

nput out.

nThis is not a role limited to giving creative feedback from the sidelines. We’re looking

nfor someone who understands the entire journey — concept → strategy →

npre-production → shoot → execution → final content.

nYou will work closely with the content, production, graphic/design and wider creative

nteams, while also being able to communicate and present ideas clearly to clients,

npartners, and internal stakeholders.

n

nWhat You'll Do

n1. Concept Building & Creative Direction

n● Develop original concepts and creative formats for Humans of Hustle and its

nbrand partners.

n● Turn broad briefs, conversations, trends, or business objectives into strong,

ndifferentiated content ideas.

n● Build creative narratives, formats, hooks, visual directions and storytelling

napproaches.

n● Think beyond conventional podcast/content formats and constantly explore

nnew ways to tell stories.

n● Ensure every concept has a transparent thought, purpose and execution plan.

n2. Concept Execution

n● Take ownership of creative ideas from conception to final execution.

n● Translate concepts into practical shoot plans, visual references, scripts,

ntreatments and execution frameworks.

n● Work closely with production teams to ensure the original creative intent

nsurvives execution.

n● Be hands-on during shoots and comfortable making creative decisions on the

nspot.

n● Maintain quality and consistency across the final output.

n3. Shooting & Production

n● Have a strong understanding of video production and shooting processes.

n● Understand cameras, framing, lighting, composition, locations, talent direction

nand overall visual storytelling.

n● Be comfortable being on set and directing shoots when required.





n● Collaborate with photographers, videographers, editors, producers and other

ncreative professionals.

n● Know what is realistically achievable within a given budget, timeline and

nproduction setup.

n4. Team Management & Collaboration

n● Lead and manage the creative team while maintaining a high creative bar.

n● Collaborate closely with content, graphic/design and production teams.

n● Give clear creative direction, feedback and briefs.

n● Build a culture where ideas are challenged, improved and executed rather

nthan getting stuck in endless discussions.

n● Ensure different teams are aligned on the creative vision, deadlines and

ndeliverables.

n5. Client & Stakeholder Communication

n● Present and explain concepts clearly to clients, brand partners and internal

nteams.

n● Be able to articulate the “why” behind an idea, not just the “what.”

n● Convert complex thoughts into simple, compelling creative narratives.

n● Handle feedback thoughtfully while protecting the core creative idea.

n● Build confidence and trust with clients through strong communication and

nownership.

n6. Content & Social Understanding

n● Stay deeply plugged into the content, creator and social media ecosystem.

n● Understand what makes content interesting, shareable, watchable and

nculturally relevant.

n● Have a strong understanding of content strategy across platforms such as

nInstagram, YouTube and other emerging platforms.

n● Understand the difference between creating content for reach, engagement,

nbrand building and storytelling.

n● Keep track of evolving formats, internet culture, creators, trends and audience

nbehaviour.

n





nWhat We're Looking For

n● 2+ years of experience in creative, content, media, advertising, production or

na related field.

n● Solid concept-building and storytelling ability.

n● Proven ability to take concepts from idea to execution.

n● Good understanding of shooting and video production.

n● Strong visual sense and creative judgment.

n● Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.

n● Excellent communication and presentation skills.

n● Ability to explain ideas and creative thinking clearly.

n● Highly structured, organised and proactive.

n● Someone who takes ownership instead of waiting for instructions.

n● Strong understanding of social media and the up-to-date content ecosystem.

n● Ability to work in a fast-moving environment with multiple projects and

nstakeholders.

n● A strong portfolio/showreel demonstrating your creative thinking and

nexecution.

n

nGood to Have

nThese aren't mandatory, but would be a strong advantage:

n● Experience working on podcasts or interview-led content.

n● Experience at a media agency, creative agency, production house or content

nstudio.

n● Experience working on live events, panels, experiences or large-scale shoots.

n● Experience creating branded content or working directly with clients.

n● Experience building a content property, media page, YouTube channel,

ncreator brand or something of your own.

n● A personal project, content venture, community, show, channel or creative

ninitiative that demonstrates entrepreneurial thinking.

n● Experience working with founders, creators, brands or personalities.If you

nbelieve great content starts with a great idea — and a great idea means

nnothing without great execution — we'd love to hear from you.

n

nTo apply: Share your CV + portfolio/showreel + 2–3 pieces of work you're particularly

nproud of, along with a short note on why you think you'd be a good fit for Humans of

nHustle at

📌 Creative Director (Secunderabad)
🏢 Humans Of Hustle
📍 Secunderabad