Manager- Creative Concepts

Greetings!

Cielo Talent, the world's leading Talent Acquisition Partner, is currently hiring on behalf of one of our esteemed clients in the Retail industry for the position of Manager- Creative Concepts

Position Details

Role: Manager- Creative Concepts
Industry: Retail
Employment Type: Permanent / Direct Payroll
Location: Bangalore
Experience: 8+ years
Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Communication, or related discipline.

Job Purpose

The Manager Concept & Creative Strategy leads trend-driven concept development, visual storytelling, and seasonal creative direction across the brands. Combining strategic leadership with hands-on creative execution, this role manages a team of designers while partnering with Design, Merchandising, Marketing, and Product teams to translate consumer insights and fashion trends into compelling brand narratives that drive business impact across multiple brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead seasonal trend forecasting, concept development, and lifestyle storytelling across multiple brands.
• Translate runway, consumer, cultural, and market insights into compelling narratives.
• Develop and oversee concept decks, mood boards, and seasonal creative direction.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align concepts with business objectives.
• Present seasonal concepts and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Establish scalable concept development processes and creative best practices.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Concept and Creative Designers.
• • Foster innovation, collaboration, and creative excellence.
• Balance strategic leadership with hands-on creative execution.

Required Skills

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong concept development, trend forecasting, and visual storytelling.
• Excellent styling, image curation, and presentation design.
• Deep understanding of fashion, retail, consumer behavior, and cultural trends.
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proven ability to lead and develop creative teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Communication, or related discipline.
• Preferred: NIFT or equivalent institution.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience.
• Experience with global or U.S. fashion/lifestyle brands.
• Experience across Men's, Women's, Young Adult, or Lifestyle categories preferred.

What Will Help You Stand Out

• Strong understanding of the U.S. fashion market.
• Expertise in trend forecasting and styling.
• Exceptional concept deck creation and storytelling.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership.
• Proficiency in CLO and AI-powered creative tools.
• Portfolio demonstrating creative leadership.

Interested in Exploring This Opportunity?

Please share your updated resume along with the following details to

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Our team will review your profile and connect with you should your experience align with the role requirements.

About Cielo Talent

Cielo is the world's leading Talent Acquisition Partner, delivering exceptional talent experiences through Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Executive Search, Contingent Workforce Solutions, and Talent Consulting services.

With operations spanning over 113 countries, 215+ active clients, and a global workforce of 4,000+ professionals, Cielo continues to redefine talent acquisition through innovative, technology-driven solutions that help organizations attract and retain top talent.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you,

Ayana Joy