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 neelam.fernandes@straive.com.
P.S - Candidates with UI/UX experience, kindly do not apply for this role.

Work arrangement
Hybrid