Job Description

About WinZO Games WinZO is India\'s largest social gaming platform aiming at building an astronomical tech strong gaming ecosystem in India. WinZO in a short span of time has emerged as the leanest Series C funded gaming startup in the Indian startup ecosystem. WinZO has so far raised over $100MM and handles more than 4 Bn+ micro transactions monthly, a number which is fast growing. WinZO with a data driven DNA is working towards becoming the one-stop-shop for online gaming users spread across every household in Bharat. With a vision of becoming a household name for Bharat, catering to their entertainment needs through interactive engagements, Paavan Nanda (Co-Founder, WinZO, Zostel & ZO Rooms) and Saumya Singh Rathore (Co-Founder, WinZO, Ex-Chief of Staff & Growth- ZO Rooms, Zostel, Ex-Times Group), are aggressively building the platform to not just capture market opportunities but also explore and maximize potential of social interactions as consumption drivers. Both of them are putting together WinZO piece by piece using tech and data to create a transparent and unique gaming experience for its users. WinZO, which hosts 100+ games in 12+ languages , has a user base of 100 million of which 80% users consuming the app in vernacular languages. WinZO has always yearned to mentor, guide and onboard games to be culturally relevant for Bharat. It also provides opportunities for housewives to translate and earn which empowers them economically. A 150+ members strong team with stellar professionals coming from global tech giants and companies such as Google, Amazon, Flipkart, McKinsey etc. WinZO is funded and backed by global gaming and entertainment investment funds such as Griffin Gaming Partners, Maker\'s Fund, Courtside Ventures, Pags Group and Kalaari . WinZO is continually working towards revolutionizing the gaming ecosystem by creating a complete entertainment package through a slew of interactive features. Speaking of the larger picture the platform is driving unique initiatives that are constantly attempting to nurture and groom developers. WinZO Values Integrity, Excellence, Perseverance, Data Orientation, Agility About the Role We are seeking a talented and experienced Creative Manager to lead our creative team in producing captivating and impactful visual and multimedia content. As the Creative Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity of our brand and ensuring that our creative output consistently aligns with the company\'s goals and values. You will work with a team of designers to deliver best-in-class creative across all our channels and through different mediums such as Graphics, Motion, ATL etc. You will help build the WinZO brand through creative storytelling whilst adhering to the brand design principles and systems to ensure a consistent, unified experience across all channels. You will proactively collaborate with the design team as well as work hand in hand with our marketing team, product & strategy team, audio/visual producers to ensure the highest quality products that seamlessly integrate with WinZO DNA. You will be working in a fast-paced environment which will require you to take initiatives with complete ownership, manage multiple projects, and drive execution with stakeholders. Responsibilities: Creative Leadership: Provide creative direction and leadership to the creative team, ensuring all projects are in line with the brand\'s identity and goals. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages team members to excel in their creative roles. Content Strategy: Develop and execute creative strategies that align with our marketing and branding objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business goals into compelling visual content. Understand and respond to performance data (metric tests, usability studies), and steer the direction of future creative designs Project Management: Oversee the end-to-end project management of creative initiatives, ensuring deadlines are met. Delegate tasks effectively and prioritize projects based on strategic importance. Team Development: Mentor, coach, and provide professional development opportunities for team members. Assess and enhance the skills and capabilities of the creative team. Quality Assurance: Maintain a high standard of quality for all creative work, reviewing and approving designs, graphics, and multimedia content. Ensure all assets are consistent, on-brand, and visually appealing. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with marketing, sales, and other departments to understand their creative needs and deliver solutions that drive results. What you should have: We\'re looking for people with a hustler mindset, who are curious, eager to learn new things, with a passion for innovation, and work to be a little better every single day. This is not solely based on whether a candidate has previously done similar work or not. We\'re looking for someone dynamic with below qualities in generous quantities to perform well in this role - Bachelor\'s/Master\'s degree in Fine Arts/Visual Design/Visual Communication/Graphic Design related creative studies is preferred 5+ years of equivalent and proven work experience in Graphics, Motion and ATL designing High proficiency in design principles like typography, composition, scale, color theory and advanced knowledge of how those principles work together Proven understanding and skills in creative storytelling, art direction, user experience, motion, and designing marketing campaigns An Ambitious Strategist and Analytical Thinker - Deep experience and proven achievement in digital and cross-channel campaign work, conceptualization and implementation of performance ads and collaboration with merchandisers for employer branding An Excellent Communicator- A clear, approachable, and friendly communication style, both written & verbal, and ability to negotiate and influence credibly at all levels of the organization A Pragmatist - Ability to distinguish between the important and urgent, and know-how to appropriately tackle each challenge A Collaborator- Who builds trusted relationships with all stakeholders by providing deep market insights and helping them see around corners. Prior experience in leading teams and getting work done within desirable timelines is preferred An Operator- You enjoy breaking big problems into ambitious project plans with clear milestones and success metrics. You can take a great idea, imagine it at scale, and then execute a delightful, repeatable experience. We believe Ideas are 10% but Execution is 90% of the work Essential Tools & Softwares: Adobe Photoshop Illustrator After effects (Motion) Sketch/Figma (Good-to-have) JIRA What we offer you: A flat and transparent culture with an incredibly high learning curve A swanky informal workspace which defines our open and vibrant work culture Opportunity to solve new and challenging problems with a high scope of innovation Complete ownership of the product and chance to conceptualize and implement your solutions Opportunity to work with incredible peers across departments and be a part of the Tech revolution Most importantly, a chance to be associated with big impact early in your career At our core, we\'re a creative company. Ideas is where we live, and we love building magical products. It\'s not just about features, it\'s also about how they make people feel. So, we build at the intersection of the technical and the romantic. And it all starts with people, the right team that cares deeply about our mission, values, and our users. We value diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer: we do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, ethnicity, or disability status. Download our app for a better understanding - https://www.winzogames.com/ Come join our rocketship!

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