Designer Illustrator (Brand, Graphics UI)
Get Started, India

We are an early-stage startup with a small team, so you'll be building things from the ground up. This is a paid full-time and in-office position; apply only if you can work for at least 6 months. As we are an edtech startup you might also have to be involved in the course building, supporting amp; taking the classes.

This is based in Bengaluru (Bangalore), India. If you are selected, you'll have to work from one of our offices on MG Road or Indiranagar. You can also apply if you are restarting your career.

General Purpose:

We are looking for an experienced Designer (Brand, Graphic amp; UI) to join our team. The ideal candidate should possess a strong portfolio of work showcasing their creative and technical skills in designing digital products, branding materials and user interfaces. They must be innovative thinkers who can bring fresh ideas to the table while also being able to take direction from senior designers. In this role, you will collaborate with other members of the design team as well as stakeholders across departments on projects ranging from website designs, logos and marketing collateral. Strong communication skills are essential for success in this position along with a passion for creating beautiful visuals that capture attention and convey brand messages effectively!

Responsibilities

• Creating designs for our website amp; landing pages.
• Communication design for any of the media we use like emailers, banners, standees and promotional materials.
• Creating regular designs for social media channels along with the content team.
• Creating designs for digital advertisements.
• Coordinate schedules and project deliverables with project managers and other team members.
• Maintain graphic resources and information systems.

Requirements

• Have a college degree or equivalent experience in Design (B.F.A., M.F.A., or equivalent), Computer Science, Education or a related field
• A degree in design is good to have though we are not big on degrees
• 2-4 years of experience

• Excellent design and typography skills.
• Solid knowledge of design systems and templates, grid structures, layout principles, colour theory and information design.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into clear and compelling visual solutions
• Demonstrable skills across online designs
• Advanced proficiency with Figma, Canva, Adobe CS
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a high volume, energetic, deadline-driven environment
• Working knowledge of Webflow or any website builder, HTML and front-end frameworks is an added advantage

Required Skills/Experience/Characteristics:

• Ability to effectively convey complex ideas in an easy-to-understand manner
• A scrappy, entrepreneurial attitude that gets high-quality projects done quickly.
• Knowledge of MS Office / Google Drive (Docs), Internet Browsing, Social Networks, Web-based tools, etc...
• Strong research and brainstorming skills are required to produce highly creative and unique content
• Must have a natural flair for writing amp; be able to deliver content that perfectly works for the Web
• Write exceptional content, original, grammatical-error-free, technically/conceptually authentic
• A strong presence on social media and Experience with social media properties
• Base-level understanding of search engine optimization and keyword usage
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines

Key Competencies:

• Good written and oral communication proficiency in English
• Should be conversant in your regional language and Hindi would be added advantage
• 'Getting Things Done' is the mantra of your life and Goal driven
• Adaptability, Persuasiveness, Resilience and tenacity and Stress tolerance
• Demonstrate the ability to Multitask and Prioritise
• Flexible to work in a team as well as independently
• Adaptable to workplace changes and open to flexible work timings

Qualities we are looking for

• Imaginative and curious (about almost everything!)
• Quick to grasp new concepts and learn new skills
• The ability to communicate the rationale for ideas
• Exceptional visualisation skills and an eye for details
• Provide and accept constructive feedback
• Thirst for knowledge and a strong desire to grow

Job Rewards and Benefits