Visual & Graphic Design Associate

We are seeking a talented and experienced visual and graphics design associate to join our dynamic design team.

This position will play a key role in creating visually compelling and engaging designs that align with our brand identity and communications objectives.

The role requires a creative mindset, strong attention to detail, and a passion for producing high-quality visual content.

Activities and Tasks

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Graphic Design: Creating and designing visual content for a variety of digital and print media, including but not limited to books, reports, infographics, social media graphics, event collateral, presentations, and advertisements;
• Brand Consistency: Ensuring that all design work aligns with IIHS brand guidelines and maintaining a consistent visual identity across all channels;
• Collaboration: Collaborating closely with the design team, marketing team, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver on design briefs;
• Concept Development: Participating in brainstorming sessions and contributing innovative design ideas that drive engagement and resonate with the target audience;
• Visual Assets Management: Maintaining a well-organised library of visual assets, including images, icons, and templates for easy access and utilisation by the team;
• Design Software Proficiency: Utilizing industry-standard design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) to create and edit graphics, illustrations, and other visual content;
• Quality Assurance: Conducting thorough reviews, including proofreading, to ensure that all design work meets quality standards and is error-free;
• Deadline Management: Managing multiple design projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines, and communicating effectively with team members about project status;
• Trends and Innovation: Staying up-to-date with design trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continually enhance design skills and creativity;
• Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
• Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and travelling on IIHS work within the country as and when needed.

Structure and Reporting

The associate will be an External Consultant coordinating with the Head - Communications and Design at IIHS or with any other person designated by the Head, and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and where needed, external individuals/organizations, and students.

Person Specification
The ideal candidate should have:

• A Design/ Art school background with a Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Graphic design, Visual Communication or a related discipline;
• Proven experience in graphic design, with 4-6 years of relevant work experience and the ability to work independently;
• A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of design projects and a keen eye for aesthetics;
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign);
• Excellent understanding of typography, color theory, and layout principles;
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality design work;
• Good language proficiency in English, Kannada or Hindi; effective communication and collaboration skills; excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to work with inter-disciplinary teams;
• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment;
• Knowledge of web design principles and UI/UX design concepts; this would be a plus;
• Added advantage: Photography, Drawing/Sketching, Animation, Knowledge of HTML, Web-programming, WordPress or any CMS based web applications and Hosting sites on FTP.