Senior Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer
This position is part of our creative team in Pune, India
General Overview / Purpose of Job:
The Graphic Designer is responsible for driving broad conceptual exploration as well as producing all final design assets with a focus on strategic objectives, target key audiences, on-brand messaging and values communication. Under general guidance from the Art Director, you will help establish a creative direction and help lead projects for key partners as you already have a solid understanding of the project cycle.

You will have a chance to mentor and develop Jr. and Mid-level Visual Designers and opportunities to develop your own design and leadership skills both internally and client-facing.
Core Responsibilities /

Job Duties:

Create visual concepts for Amazon product listings, A+ content and storefronts that align with overall creative strategy, brand style guides, engage target audience, and meet brand objectives
Promote and protect creative integrity throughout the process
Understand and track design trends, and identify areas of opportunity to expand and stretch conventional approaches
Conduct thorough brand research to deliver assets that resonate with the target audience while maintaining brand consistency
Collaborate closely with the Art Director to receive feedback, iterate on designs, and ensure that the creative vision aligns with brand partners' needs
Maintain a well-organized file management system to ensure efficient workflow and consistency across brand folders and Google sheets
Create visual presentations that effectively communicate design concepts, strategies and speak to design decisions

Key skills and areas for development, many of which support advancement

Extremely organized and works well under pressure
Deliver inspiring and exceptional design work
Able to view a project from a strategic perspective
A deep understanding of the industry and market trends and how to create a unique design strategy within that
Develop skills in staff/personnel management

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited design program in directly related field of study
Portfolio showcasing strong conceptual thinking and design in consumer branding and packaging design
Good communication and organizational skills
6-10 years of relevant experience; agency setting preferred

Questionnaire:
Please share your responses to these screening questions based on your experience:
1. What do you do when you get stuck on a project or run into a roadblock?
2. What do you do when you don’t agree with the direction given to you? (Do they feel comfortable and confident in providing recommendations to level up a project)
3. What strategies do you use when working in a team to execute a design project?
4. Do you use Design Strategy in your projects?
5. How do they stay on top of current design trends?
6. Do you have experience in designing for e-commerce?

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