Associate Creative Director - Copy

Havas Creative Network is part of Havas, one of the world's largest communications groups. We make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses and people. We're building what we believe an innovative network should be: a connected ecosystem of 73 global multi-disciplinary Villages, united under one leadership, and with one P&L. In India, our diverse in-house capabilities spanning all communication disciplines are delivered by 500+ talented people across 6 best-in-class agencies -- Havas Worldwide (creative), Havas CX (customer experience), Havas People (employer branding), Think Design (UI/UX), Conran Design Group Mumbai (design), and Shobiz (experiential). Rather than a one-size fits all model, our unique Village model allows us to build dynamic teams of specialists that can be reconfigured as clients needs change. This approach allows us to bring undiluted specialist strength and deliver a custom solution built to suit your business, while also maintaining a consistent, client-focused approach with the flexibility to put people on the ground in markets around the world.

Havas Creative Network is part of Havas, one of the world's largest communications groups. We make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses and people. We're building what we believe an innovative network should be: a connected ecosystem of 73 global multi-disciplinary Villages, united under one leadership, and with one P&L. In India, our diverse in-house capabilities spanning all communication disciplines are delivered by 500+ talented people across 6 best-in-class agencies -- Havas Worldwide (creative), Havas CX (customer experience), Havas People (employer branding), Think Design (UI/UX), Conran Design Group Mumbai (design), and Shobiz (experiential). Rather than a one-size fits all model, our unique Village model allows us to build dynamic teams of specialists that can be reconfigured as clients needs change. This approach allows us to bring undiluted specialist strength and deliver a custom solution built to suit your business, while also maintaining a consistent, client-focused approach with the flexibility to put people on the ground in markets around the world

Job Title:: Associate Creative Director- Copy

Location:: Mumbai

Work experience:: 7+ Years

Role Overview

We are seeking a talented and strategic Associate Creative Director- Copy to drive the creative vision for written content across brands. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in both short-form and long-form content, with a particular passion for crafting engaging, high-performing short-form content.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of copywriters, ensuring high-quality and consistent output
• Develop creative concepts and campaign narratives across digital, social, and integrated platforms
• Oversee content creation for short-form and long-form formats, including social media, ads, scripts, blogs, and brand campaigns
• Collaborate closely with design, strategy, and client servicing teams to deliver cohesive campaigns
• Ensure all content aligns with brand voice, tone, and messaging guidelines
• Review, edit, and refine copy to maintain excellence and effectiveness
• Stay updated with industry trends, especially in short-form content and emerging digital formats
• Present ideas and campaigns confidently to internal stakeholders and clients

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in copywriting, preferably within an agency environment
• Strong portfolio showcasing both short-form and long-form content
• Proven experience leading or mentoring a team
• Excellent command of language, storytelling, and creative thinking
• Strong understanding of digital platforms, especially social media trends and content formats
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience working on integrated campaigns
• Familiarity with content performance metrics and optimization
• Ability to think strategically while executing creatively

Why Join Hanvas Creative

• Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting brands
• Collaborative and fast-paced creative environment
• Room for growth and creative ownership