Design & Brand Communication - Team Lead

About Flying Elephant Designs

Flying Elephant Designs is a creative strategy and design studio specializing in packaging and brand communication for D2C brands and legacy businesses. We work at the intersection of creativity, storytelling, and business goals to create design solutions that don’t just look good — they work.

About the Role

We’re looking for a dynamic and driven Team Lead to lead and grow our design team. This is a senior role for someone with hands-on experience in brand and packaging design who is ready to elevate their creative leadership journey. You’ll work directly with the Founder & Creative Director, contribute to top-level creative decisions, nurture the design team, and own the creative output across projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the visual design direction across projects—from concept to execution

Present concepts, moodboards, and design directions to clients confidently and clearly

Collaborate with strategy, content, and account management to ensure cohesive storytelling and design

Manage and mentor junior designers and interns, ensuring consistent quality and growth

Work on key packaging and branding projects with an eye for detail, innovation, and functionality

Provide technical inputs for print production—dielines, material behavior, color calibration, etc.

Liaise with printers and vendors to ensure design accuracy and production feasibility

Lead internal creative reviews, quality checks, and brainstorms

What We’re Looking For

4–5 years of professional experience in a creative / design agency environment

Prior experience in team management and mentoring

Strong presentation and client communication skills

A portfolio showcasing branding, packaging design, and visual systems

Strong understanding of print processes, materials, and vendor coordination

Ability to conceptualise video and motion graphic briefs with the Video team

Thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional studio environment

Proactive, solution-oriented mindset—balancing creativity and logic

Why Join Us?

Co-create brand identities that make it to shelves and screens across India and globally

Be part of a nimble, design-led team with clear growth opportunities

Work directly with the Founder, shaping the future of design strategy and leadership

Creative freedom, ownership, and an open studio culture

Apply Now

Send the following to akanksha@flyingelephantdesigns.com, rahul@flyingelephantdesigns.com,

• CV
• Portfolio link (mandatory)
• Cover letter on why you’re the best person for this position
• Current CTC (mandatory)
• Notice period (mandatory)

Important : Applications without a portfolio link, current CTC , and notice period will not be considered .

Email subject line :

Design & Brand Communication – Team Lead Application – [Your Name]

Let’s lead, inspire, and design the future together.

Join Team Flying Elephant Designs.