Stage Technologies - Creative Manager (5-8 yrs)

About STAGE OTT:

STAGE is a regional OTT platform bringing authentic content in local dialects to audiences across India.

With a growing library of movies, series, and documentaries, we are expanding into new dialects, driving deeper cultural connections.

Role Overview:

- We are looking for a dynamic Creative Manager to lead and manage creative deliverables for specific dialects.

- This role requires strong project management capabilities to handle a team of creative professionals and ensure timely, high-quality outputs.

- You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compelling content, including promos, trailers, teasers, posters, and performance ads, driving the creative vision while ensuring operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management:

- Manage end-to-end creative processes for multiple projects across dialects.

- Oversee timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met.

- Coordinate with allied teams (marketing, content, performance) to align creative outputs with business objectives.

Creative Leadership:

- Guide and mentor a team of creative leads handling promos, trailers, teasers, posters, and ads.

- Provide strategic creative direction to enhance the impact and effectiveness of all visual and video content.

- Ensure consistency in brand voice, storytelling, and design across all formats.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Act as the key point of contact for allied teams, understanding creative briefs and translating them into actionable plans.

- Foster strong communication channels between creative and non-creative stakeholders to streamline workflows.

Outcome Ownership:

- Take full accountability for the quality and performance of creative assets.

- Monitor content performance, gather feedback, and optimize future deliverables based on data-driven insights.

Qualifications:

- 5+ years of experience in creative project management, preferably in OTT, media, or digital content industries.

- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire creative teams.

- Excellent project management abilities, with experience handling multiple projects simultaneously.

- Proven track record in delivering high-quality creative outputs across formats (trailers, promos, ads, posters, etc.

- Strong understanding of storytelling, visual design, and content marketing principles.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines.

- Proficiency in creative tools and project management software is a plus.

Key Skills:

- Project Management.

- Creative Strategy & Execution.

- Team Leadership & Development.

- Cross-functional Collaboration.

- Problem-solving & Decision-making.

What We Offer:

- A vibrant, growth-oriented work environment with opportunities to shape the future of regional content.

- The chance to lead impactful projects that reach diverse audiences across India.

- A collaborative team culture that values creativity, innovation, and ownership.