Manager - Media Design

Job Description: Manager - Media Design

Role Overview:

We are seeking a visionary Manager - Media Design to drive innovation and design excellence. In this role, you will lead strategic client engagements, champion human-centered design, and mentor talented design teams. By integrating cutting-edge AI-driven tools with deep pedagogical expertise across K-12, Higher Education, and corporate sectors, you will deliver high-impact, user-centric learning solutions that align with evolving market landscapes.

What You Will Do:

• Strategic Leadership: Analyze market trends to suggest modern design solutions, lead pre-sales ideation, and act as the primary creative consultant for client engagements.
• Design Governance: Maintain exceptional aesthetic standards, ensuring every deliverable is visual, impactful, and aligned with client objectives.
• Operational Excellence: Lead and mentor design teams, establish streamlined workflows, monitor project risks, and drive continuous improvement in team performance.
• Innovation: Stay at the forefront of the industry by integrating AI-driven media creation tools to enhance quality, speed to market, and creative experimentation.
• User-Centric Advocacy: Embed human-centered design principles into every project, ensuring all solutions are intuitive, empathetic, and tailored to specific user personas.

Who You Are:

• Strategic Thinker: You possess the ability to translate complex design concepts into compelling narratives for stakeholders.
• Expert Practitioner: You have deep expertise in diverse media modalities (Graphics, Animation, Video, Interactives).
• Resilient Leader: You thrive in high-pressure environments, manage project risks proactively, and possess a growth mindset regarding new technologies.
• Collaborative Mentor: You are passionate about coaching design leads and fostering a culture of continuous learning and accountability.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in media design management, preferably within the ed-tech sectors.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating strategic design thinking and visual impact.
• Proficiency in modern design software and an enthusiastic adopter of AI-assisted design workflows.

Interested candidates please share your updated resume & portfolio on [HIDDEN TEXT].

P.S - Candidates with UI/UX experience, kindly do not apply for this role.

We are looking for candidates from the Edtech or Publishing domain only.