Communication Designer

About the Role

AKINNA is a design-led leather goods neo-luxury brand that creates handbags and accessories for modern, everyday use. The brand is known for distinctive silhouettes, thoughtful functionality, and high standards of craftsmanship. AKINNA is guided by the idea that structure brings clarity, designing each piece to hold its form and serve a clear purpose. The brand focuses on blending form and function so its products become seamless parts of daily life.

This is a full-time, on-site Communication Designer role based in New Delhi. The Communication Designer will develop and execute visual communication across brand touchpoints, including marketing collateral, social media, and digital campaigns. The role involves translating brand strategy into cohesive visual narratives, creating graphic assets, and maintaining consistent visual identity across print and digital media. The Communication Designer will collaborate closely with the founders, product designers, and marketing partners to support launches, storytelling, and brand-building initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute visual communication across brand touchpoints.
• Translate brand strategy into cohesive visual narratives.
• Create graphic assets.
• Maintain consistent visual identity across print and digital media.
• Collaborate closely with founders, product designers, and marketing partners.
• Support launches, storytelling, and brand-building initiatives.
• Concept development.
• Design execution.
• Prepare production-ready files.
• Support ongoing refinement of AKINNA’s brand language.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong skills in Communication Design and Visual Communication.
• Experience in Branding and Corporate Design.
• Proficiency in Graphics design, including layout, typography, and asset creation for print and digital media.
• Comfort with industry-standard design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent).
• Ability to prepare files for production.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant degree or diploma in Design, Visual Communication, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Interest in fashion, accessories, or lifestyle brands, and an understanding of contemporary design trends is a plus.

Portfolio Requirement

• A portfolio demonstrating thoughtful design, attention to detail, and a strong sense of structure and form.