Creative Lead Jobs in Bangalore at Contextread
Contextread, a digital marketing agency in Bengaluru since 2012, is hiring a Creative Lead to join our Design team in Domlur. If you're searching for Creative Lead jobs in Bangalore with real client work and a clear growth path, this role is a strong fit.
YOUR GROWTH PATH AT CONTEXTREAD
Quick facts about this Creative Lead role
Job Title
Creative Lead
Location
Domlur, Bengaluru (on-site)
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience
4–8 Years
Department
Design
Working Hours
Mon–Fri, 10 am–7 pm
Compensation
₹55,000 – ₹95,000 / month
Reports To
Creative Director
Openings
Multiple, rolling basis
What you'll do as a Creative Lead
You'll join our Design team, working alongside 150+ specialists across SEO, content, design, and paid media. You'll work on Design for clients across fintech, retail, healthcare, real estate, and more — the same industries we've served since 2012.
This isn't a solo role. You'll work with a dedicated account manager and cross-functional team on every account, so your work turns into real results, not just a report nobody reads.
Why this role exists
As Contextread has grown to 480+ clients and 3,500+ completed projects, our Design team is expanding to keep turnaround times at 7 to 20 working days without cutting corners on quality.
What this job involves day to day
Brief interpretation
Turn client and internal briefs into clear creative concepts.
Visual design
Design graphics, layouts, and assets for digital and print use.
Brand consistency
Keep every client's visual identity consistent across campaigns.
Cross-team collaboration
Work closely with content, social, and video teams on shared campaigns.
Revisions
Incorporate feedback quickly while protecting design quality.
Staying current
Track design trends and tools relevant to each client's industry.
Requirements & skills
Must-haves
- ✓ Strong portfolio showing range across digital and print design
- ✓ Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite or Figma
- ✓ A good eye for typography, colour, and layout
- ✓ Comfortable taking feedback and iterating quickly
Good to have
- ✓ Basic motion graphics or animation skills
- ✓ Experience designing for social-first formats
- ✓ Prior agency experience across multiple client brands
- ✓ Interest in AI-assisted design tools
Why Creative Leads choose Contextread over other Bangalore agencies
Real client work from day one
No busywork. You'll work on live accounts with senior guidance from week one.
A clear growth path
Every role at Contextread has a defined next step, with mentoring built in.
Steady, respected hours
Monday to Friday, 10 am to 7 pm. No unpredictable late nights as standard practice.
Where this role can take you
Creative Lead
You start here
Head of Design
Own department strategy and larger teams
Director, Design
Lead across departments
What a typical day looks like
10:00 am
Review the design task board for your accounts, flag anything unclear.
Midday
Design, iterate, and prep files for review against active briefs.
Afternoon
Reviews with your creative lead, and client feedback rounds.
7:00 pm
Wrap up and log progress so the design pipeline stays current.
Compensation & what's discussed at offer stage
For this role, with 4–8 years, compensation is typically in the ₹55,000 – ₹95,000 / month range — in line with current Bangalore market standards for Creative Leads. Your exact offer depends on your specific experience and skills, and we'll confirm the number with you before any offer is made.
What we can tell you upfront: you'll be part of our in-house team of 150+ specialists, not an outsourced or freelance arrangement, working Monday to Friday, 10 am to 7 pm, from our Domlur office.
Want the exact range for your experience level?
Call us at +91 88615 68208 and our People team can confirm where you'd likely fall in this range before you apply.
Four steps to join our Design team
Send your resume
Apply through our contact page with your resume and, if you have one, a short work sample.
Screening call
A short call with our People team to understand your background and expectations.
Design interview
A conversation with the Design team about your approach to real scenarios.
Offer
If it's a fit on both sides, we'll share a written offer with role and compensation details.
FAQs about this Creative Lead role
What does a Creative Lead do at Contextread?
You'll join our Design team, handling day-to-day design work for client campaigns across industries such as fintech, retail, healthcare, real estate, and more.
What is the salary for a Creative Lead in Bangalore at Contextread?
For this role, with 4–8 years, compensation typically falls between ₹55,000 and ₹95,000 per month, in line with current Bangalore market standards. Your exact offer depends on your specific experience and skills.
Do I need prior experience to apply?
We're looking for candidates with 4–8 years of relevant experience. If you have strong fundamentals from an internship or coursework but less full-time experience, mention it in your application and we'll still take a look.
Where is Contextread located in Bangalore?
Our office is in Domlur, Bengaluru, a short drive from Indiranagar, Koramangala, HSR Layout, and Whitefield.
Is this Creative Lead role remote or on-site?
This role is on-site at our Domlur office, working alongside the Design team and other departments on the same accounts.
How do I apply for jobs at Contextread?
Send your resume through our contact page or call +91 88615 68208. Our People team typically responds within a few working days.
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