Head of Design Bureau
ISMG Careers
Head of Design Bureau
Mumbai, IN (in-office Mon–Fri)
About Us
ISMG is a global intelligence firm and media powerhouse, leading the way in cybersecurity, enterprise IT, and digital transformation. With 10+ brands, 38 digital media properties, and over 400 premier events annually—ISMG connects a network of over 2M executives, decision-makers, and innovators with the insights and opportunities they need to stay ahead.
The Opportunity
ISMG is seeking a highly creative and strategic design leader to head our global Design Bureau, based within our APAC delivery center. This role will lead the delivery of high-quality creative services across the organization, overseeing design operations, team development, stakeholder partnerships, and brand consistency across all business units.
The ideal candidate combines strong people leadership, operational excellence, and hands-on design expertise, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.
What You'll Do
Lead and scale ISMG's APAC-based global Design Bureau, delivering creative services to stakeholders across multiple regions and business units.
Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of designers while fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Partner with global creative leadership to maintain brand consistency, design quality, and best practices across all deliverables.
Oversee the end-to-end design process, from intake and ideation through execution and delivery.
Establish and optimize workflows, service levels, quality standards, and performance metrics to drive operational excellence.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business objectives into impactful visual solutions.
Contribute as a hands-on designer when needed, helping shape ISMG's creative direction and design standards.
Stay current on emerging design trends, technologies, and AI-powered creative tools to drive innovation and efficiency.
Support strategic initiatives and other projects as assigned by senior leadership.
What You Bring to the Table
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
8+ years of professional design experience, including experience leading and developing creative teams.
Proven success managing a creative services function, design team, or shared-services model supporting multiple stakeholders.
Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in branding, digital marketing, event marketing, presentations, and business-focused creative design.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience building scalable processes, managing workflows, and driving performance through KPIs and quality standards.
Strong understanding of brand governance, design systems, and creative best practices.
Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and modern design tools.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment.
Familiarity with UX/UI design, motion graphics, video production, AI-powered design tools, and digital marketing creative is a plus.
Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, WordPress, or CMS platforms is preferred.
Why ISMG?
Join a rapidly growing global media, events, and intelligence organization serving the world's leading cybersecurity, technology, risk, and business leaders.
Play a strategic role in elevating ISMG's brands, visual identity, and customer experiences across digital, event, research, and marketing channels.
Enjoy the opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands-on creative contribution in a role that offers both visibility and influence.
Make a lasting impact on a global organization that values innovation, collaboration, entrepreneurial thinking, and professional growth.
Ready to be part of something bigger? Apply now or visit ISMG.io to learn more!
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