Creative Director

About Nxtwave: 

NxtWave is founded by Rahul Attuluri (Ex-Amazon, IIIT Hyderabad), Sashank Reddy (IIT Bombay), and Anupam Pedarla (IIT Kharagpur). In February 2023, NxtWave raised ₹275 crore led by Greater Pacific Capital, a leading international private equity firm. The startup is also backed by Orios Ventures, Better Capital, and marquee angels, including founders of some of India’s unicorns.

NxtWave is one of India’s fastest-growing Ed-Tech startups, revolutionizing the 21st-century job market by transforming youth into highly skilled tech professionals irrespective of their educational background with its CCBP 4.0 programs.

As an official partner for NSDC under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India, and recognized by NASSCOM, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and Startup India, NxtWave has earned a reputation for excellence. The startup has received accolades such as ‘The Greatest Brand in Education’ in a research-based listing by URS Media, a leading international media house. NxtWave has also been honored with the "Startup Spotlight Award 2023" by T-Hub on its 8th Foundation Day.

Recently, NxtWave’s founders, Anupam Pedarla and Sashank Gujjula, were honored in the 2024 Forbes India 30 Under 30 for their exceptional contribution to transforming the tech education landscape in India.

The edtech brand eliminates the entry barrier to learning tech skills by offering vernacular content and interactive learning. Learning in one’s mother tongue helps achieve higher comprehension, deeper attention, longer retention, and greater outcomes.

Presently, NxtWave has paid subscribers from 647+ districts across India. In just 2.5 years, CCBP 4.0 learners have been hired by 1700+ companies, including Google, Amazon, Nvidia, Goldman Sachs, Oracle, Deloitte, and more.

Know more about NxtWave: https://www.ccbp.in

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Requirements:

• 4+years experience as a Creative Director or in a similar creative leadership role.

• Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of successful creative projects

• Strong project management skills to oversee multiple projects, meet deadlines, and manage resources efficiently.

• Ability to interact with clients, understand their needs, and present creative concepts that meet client expectations.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

• In-depth knowledge of industry trends, design principles, and creative software.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Need to be outcome oriented and produce deliverables satisfying with the objective given

• Achieving the desired outcome holds the the highest priority, need to act proactively to achieve it

• The attitude to always strive for the best outputs and an enthusiasm to craft engaging videos for users.

• Self-disciplined, self-motivated, flexible, approachable, attentive to detail, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-moving work environment.

• Strong collaboration abilities and a flexible & friendly approach to working with teams.

• High determination with a constant eye on solutions.

• Creative ideas with a problem-solving mindset.

• Should be open to take feedback objectively and reflect them in the next versions

Key Responsibilities:

• Creative Leadership:

  • Develop and articulate a clear and inspiring creative vision for the brand.

  • Provide strong leadership to the creative team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Strategic Planning:

  • Define and implement creative strategies that align with overall business goals and marketing objectives.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate creative initiatives into broader business strategies.

• Team Management:

  • Lead and mentor a team of creative professionals, including graphic designers, copywriters, video editors, animators and cinematographers.

  • Provide guidance, feedback, and support to ensure the team's growth and development.

• Project Oversight:

  • Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, from concept development to execution, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.

  • Collaborate with project managers to allocate resources effectively and manage workflow efficiently.

• Brand Stewardship:

  • Maintain and evolve the brand identity, ensuring consistency across all creative outputs.

  • Collaborate with marketing and communication teams to align creative efforts with brand strategy.

• Client Interaction:

  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients regarding creative aspects of projects.

  • Present and pitch creative concepts, incorporating client feedback while preserving the integrity of the creative vision.

• Innovation and Trends:

  • Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and creative best practices.

  • Infuse innovative ideas into the creative process and encourage a culture of continuous improvement.

• Budget Management:

  • Ensure resources are allocated efficiently to meet project requirements.

• Quality Control:

  • Uphold high creative standards and conduct regular reviews to ensure the quality of all creative outputs..

• Reporting and Analysis:

  • Analyze the performance and impact of creative campaigns and projects.

  • Provide insights and recommendations for optimization and improvement