About this opportunity

Company: Homegrown

Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Mumbai, India

Type: Full-time

Salary: Negotiable

Experience: 7+ years

Closing Date: Feb 15, 2026

Homegrown is India's next-generation platform for culture and lifestyle for the creative class, with work deeply rooted in culture, pushing creative and design boundaries across editorial, brand campaigns, films, experiential formats, and IPs like Homegrown Festival.

This role involves leading creative vision and strategy across the Agency & Design Studio, overseeing conceptualization and execution of campaigns that resonate with youth culture. The ideal candidate brings exceptional creative leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to inspire teams while delivering breakthrough creative work for progressive brands.

Key responsibilities:

Lead creative vision and strategy across brand campaigns, editorial content, films, and experiential formats
Oversee creative development from concept to execution across multiple projects
Direct and mentor creative teams including art directors, designers, writers, and producers
Present creative concepts and campaigns to clients and stakeholders
Collaborate with strategy, account management, and production teams to deliver integrated campaigns
Champion design excellence and push creative boundaries in line with youth culture and contemporary trends
Develop innovative creative solutions that drive brand impact and cultural relevance
Manage multiple high-profile projects simultaneously while maintaining creative quality
Stay ahead of creative trends, cultural shifts, and emerging platforms
Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and collaborators

Requirements:

7+ years of experience in creative direction, preferably in a creative agency or design studio
Strong portfolio showcasing diverse work across brand campaigns, digital content, and experiential projects
Proven track record of leading award-winning creative work
Deep understanding of youth culture, contemporary arts, fashion, and lifestyle trends
Exceptional conceptual thinking and storytelling abilities
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Experience working with progressive and culturally-driven brands
Proficiency in creative tools and understanding of production processes

To apply:

Submit your application with your CV, portfolio, and other relevant materials to careers@homegrown.co.in with the subject line:

Application – Creative Studio, Creative Director, (Your Name)

If this role sounds like a strong fit and you’d like to learn more, Homegrown would love to hear from you. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We appreciate all applications but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for next steps.

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auster

Creative Director