About the Role
We're looking for an Executive Creative Director who can define and elevate the creative vision of the agency. You'll lead multidisciplinary creative teams across art, copy, design, video and emerging AI-led creative practices while partnering closely with strategy, client servicing and production. This role is responsible for building creative work that also delivers business results. You'll inspire teams, strengthen client relationships and raise the creative standard across every brand.

Key Responsibilities
• Own the overall creative vision and quality of the agency.
• Lead and mentor Creative Writers, Art Directors, ACD, Content Teams.
• Transform business and marketing challenges into breakthrough creative ideas.
• Oversee campaigns across social media, digital, influencer, integrated and brand communication.
• Present concepts and creative rationale confidently to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Drive innovation in storytelling, AI-powered creativity, content formats and platform-first thinking.
• Partner with Business teams to develop winning pitches and current business opportunities.
• Build a strong creative culture focused on experimentation, collaboration and excellence.
• Review and approve all major creative output before delivery.
• Ensure creative consistency across brands while adapting to each client's voice.
• Identify emerging trends, creators, technologies and cultural moments that can shape campaigns.




• Recruit, mentor and retain top creative talent. Must have:
• 12+ years of experience in leading creative agencies with a strong focus on Digital and Social.
• Proven experience leading large multidisciplinary creative teams.
• Exceptional portfolio featuring integrated campaigns, social-first work and digital storytelling.
• Strong background in both brand building and performance-driven creative.
• Excellent presentation, communication and client management skills.
• Ability to inspire teams while maintaining high creative standards.
• Deep understanding of platform behaviour across Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Meta, Snapchat and emerging channels.
• Experience leading high-value pitches and growing client relationships.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial agency environment. Preferred:
• Experience managing multiple national and international brands.
• Understanding of AI creative tools and evolving production workflows.
• Recognition through industry awards is an added advantage. What we're looking for:
• Visionary creative thinker
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Culture builder
• Strategic mindset with commercial understanding
• Excellent storyteller and presenter
• Collaborative and solution-oriented
• Obsessed with craft and creative excellence
• Curious about trends, technology and culture

📌 Creative Director (Mumbai)
🏢 Chord : A 1702 Network Agency
📍 Mumbai