Designer

About the Role

Local Ferment Co is a micro-brewery and kitchen focused on creating probiotic beverages and foods. The company crafts drinks using thoughtfully selected, locally sourced fruits, spices, and herbs, highlighting freshness and regional ingredients. Its process blends modern design principles with age-old fermentation techniques, resulting in distinctive flavors and experiences. Team members collaborate in a creative, sensory-driven environment where design, food, and sustainability come together. Applicants can expect to join a growing brand that values quality, innovation, and community-focused sourcing. This is a full-time, on-site Designer role based in Bengaluru.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop visual identities and packaging concepts for products, ensuring alignment with the brand’s emphasis on probiotics, local sourcing, and sensory experiences.
• Create digital and print marketing materials.
• Design for social media, menus, and in-store signage.
• Collaborate with the brewing and kitchen teams to translate product stories into compelling visuals.
• Maintain brand consistency across all touchpoints.
• Prepare production-ready files.
• Work with external vendors such as printers and packaging suppliers.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions.
• Support campaign launches.
• Contribute to improving the overall customer experience through thoughtful visual design.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong skills in graphic design for branding, packaging, and marketing collateral.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, or equivalent).
• Basic knowledge of layout and typography.
• Ability to design for digital channels, including social media content, website assets, and email marketing materials.
• Experience preparing print-ready files and working with production vendors for labels, packaging, and in-store signage.

Qualifications

• A portfolio showcasing relevant design work.
• Understanding of user-centered design principles.
• Interest in food, beverages, or hospitality-related brands.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to incorporate feedback and work closely with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail, time management skills, and ability to handle multiple design projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant education in design, visual communication, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.