Lead Graphic Designer - Branding, Mumbai(Hybrid)

Lead Graphic Designer Branding and Corporate Communications

Work Location: Mumbai

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Work Schedule: 12:30 pm to 9:30 pm IST (Monday to Friday)

Role Overview:

The Lead Graphic Designer will drive the visual identity for Straive's branding and corporate communication efforts. In this key role, you will translate our mission, vision, and values into impactful designs that connect with diverse audiences across digital, print, and experiential platforms. This position requires a balance of creative leadership and technical expertise, ensuring the development of cohesive branding strategies while maintaining design excellence across all channels.

Job Responsibilities:

• Brand Stewardship: Develop and maintain a compelling and cohesive visual identity that aligns with Straives branding, positioning, and messaging across all internal and external communications.
• Design Strategy & Execution: Lead and manage the design execution for corporate communication materials, ensuring high standards of creativity, quality, and brand alignment across all media, including presentations, brochures, social media, and websites.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing and corporate communications teams to deliver visually compelling assets that support strategic objectives and enhance brand visibility.
• Innovation & Trends: Keep abreast of the latest design trends and technologies, incorporating fresh ideas into Straives branding to ensure relevance and appeal.
• Feedback & Iteration: Establish a feedback loop for reviewing design outputs, fostering iterative improvements based on team and stakeholder input.
• Project Management: Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of assets while maintaining high standards of design quality.
• Tools & Process Development: Develop processes, templates, and tools that improve design efficiency and maintain brand consistency across teams.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may also be considered.
• Experience: 5+ years of graphic design experience, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in branding and corporate communication design.
• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canva, PowerPoint, and other design tools.
• Strong grasp of design fundamentals, including typography, color theory, and composition.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality designs under tight deadlines.
• Experience in maintaining and evolving a visual identity.