Creative Team Lead

We are seeking an experienced Creative Project Manager to lead the graphic design department within a dynamic agency environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing creative teams and overseeing design projects from conception to delivery. This role requires a hands-on leader who can serve as the key liaison between management, clients, and the internal design team, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality creative output. Candidates with purely IT, software, or technical project management experience will not be considered. This is a full-time, on-site position based in DHA Phase 1, Lahore, with working hours from 9 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday.

Key Responsibilities

- Project Management & Delivery: Oversee the entire lifecycle of graphic design projects, ensuring all deliverables are completed on time and meet quality standards. Monitor project timelines, track progress, and manage team workload effectively to maintain a clear and efficient execution pipeline.

- Design Direction & Quality Control: Provide strong creative guidance to the design team, implementing quality checks before work is submitted to senior management. Ensure all outputs are polished, consistent with branding guidelines, and minimize revision cycles through structured review processes.

- Department Ownership: Lead and manage the graphic design department by developing workflows that promote autonomy and reduce the need for constant supervision. Identify operational inefficiencies and implement improved processes to enhance team collaboration and productivity.

- Client Communication & Collaboration: Engage directly with clients when necessary to understand their requirements and feedback. Translate client expectations into clear, actionable design briefs while maintaining professional communication and fostering strong client relationships.

- Process & Tool Management: Utilize project management tools such as Notion, ClickUp, Asana, Trello, Jira, or similar platforms to organize, monitor, and report on project status. Establish and maintain structured workflows to improve project visibility and accountability.

Required Qualifications

- Proven experience managing graphic design or creative teams within a design or marketing agency environment.
- Strong understanding of social media design trends and branding principles.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards.
- Hands-on experience with project management tools (e.g., Notion, ClickUp, Asana, Trello, Jira).
- Strong organizational skills and leadership capabilities.

Core Competencies

- Ownership mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Sound decision-making ability and quality-focused leadership.
- Ability to build and refine processes that enhance team efficiency.
- Confidence in client-facing interactions and managing expectations.
- Keen attention to detail and effective team leadership.

Success Expectations

The Creative Project Manager will be considered successful when projects are consistently delivered on schedule, design quality aligns with senior management’s expectations, and routine design approvals require less direct involvement from management. Additionally, smoother client communication and a design department operating through structured systems rather than ad-hoc coordination will mark the role’s success.

This position offers the opportunity to lead a creative team in a vibrant agency setting, driving both operational excellence and creative innovation.