Creative Head- Design

Job Description

Job Title : Creative Head – Design
Industry : EdTech
Location : Kozhikode, Kerala
Experience : 10–15 years in creative design, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role
Employment Type : Full-Time

About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Creative Head – Design to lead our in-house design team. As the creative anchor for all visual communication across platforms, you’ll be responsible for translating educational ideas into compelling visual experiences that resonate with learners, parents, and educators alike. This is a strategic leadership role based out of Kozhikode that blends creativity, design innovation, and storytelling within the fast-evolving EdTech space.

Key Responsibilities
Creative Leadership :
Lead and mentor a team of graphic designers, illustrators, animators, and UI/UX designers.
Set the creative vision, tone, and standards for all design deliverables across digital, print, and product platforms.
Brand Stewardship :
Maintain and evolve the company’s visual identity and brand guidelines.
Ensure brand consistency across marketing campaigns, website, mobile apps, learning platforms, social media, and promotional materials.
Campaign and Content Design :
Collaborate with marketing, content, and product teams to conceptualize and execute creative campaigns.
Drive the design of engaging educational visuals, explainer videos, infographics, and promotional content.
UI/UX and Product Collaboration :
Work with product managers and UX teams to craft intuitive and engaging interfaces for web and mobile products.
Oversee user research, prototyping, and iterative design processes.
Innovation and Trendspotting :
Stay ahead of design and technology trends in education, media, and digital communication.
Encourage experimentation, innovation, and the use of emerging tools within the creative team.

Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or related field.
10–15 years of experience in creative design, preferably in a digital-first or consumer tech environment.
Strong portfolio showcasing creative leadership and multidisciplinary design work.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, and other relevant design tools.
Excellent understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and design systems.
Experience in animation/motion graphics is a plus.
Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to solving design challenges.
Strong communication, storytelling, and presentation skills.

What We Offer
Opportunity to shape the visual identity of a fast-growing EdTech brand.
Collaborative and inclusive work culture.
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
Work from a creative office space located in Kozhikode , one of India’s rising tech and design hubs.

How to Apply
Send your updated resume, portfolio link, and a brief cover letter to jijin@xylemlearning.com
with the subject line: Creative Head – Design Application .