Creative Team Lead ( Copy )

Job Description - Creative Team Lead (Copy)

Location: Mumbai (Lower Parel)

Department: Creative

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a Creative Team Lead - Copy to lead a team of copywriters and develop impactful, insight-driven campaigns across digital and integrated platforms. The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller with a passion for creating compelling brand narratives, mentoring teams, and delivering high-quality creative work for multiple brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of copywriters, ensuring high-quality creative output.
• Conceptualize and execute integrated campaigns across digital, social, print, video, and experiential platforms.
• Develop compelling brand narratives, campaign ideas, scripts, taglines, and long-form copy.
• Collaborate closely with Art Directors, Designers, Strategists, and Client Servicing teams to deliver integrated creative solutions.
• Present creative concepts confidently to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Ensure all copy aligns with brand tone, communication objectives, and business goals.
• Review and refine copy to maintain consistency, creativity, and quality.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Stay updated with industry trends, cultural moments, and emerging content formats.

Requirements

• 4-8 years of experience in copywriting within an advertising, digital, or creative agency.
• Proven experience leading or mentoring creative teams.
• Strong portfolio showcasing integrated campaigns across multiple platforms.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Ability to translate briefs into compelling creative ideas.
• Experience working across diverse industries and brands.
• Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with integrated and digital-first campaigns.
• Scriptwriting for films, digital videos, and social media content.
• Strong conceptual thinking and campaign ideation.
• Knowledge of AI-powered creative tools is an added advantage.
• Ability to mentor junior creatives and foster a collaborative team culture.

What We're Looking For

• Creative thinker with a strong conceptual mindset.
• Passionate about storytelling and brand building.
• Detail-oriented with excellent editorial judgment.
• Collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented.