Graphic Designer

About the Role

Ink Media is a boutique marketing and design agency based in Pune, seeking a skilled Graphic Designer with a strong eye for typography, layout, and detail. This role involves creating polished work across digital and print, working closely with the Creative Director to translate creative direction into on-brand designs ready for client presentation and production. The primary focus will be on static design, branding, and print collateral, with an expectation to edit short-form social videos. Advanced motion graphics are an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop brand identity assets, including logo variations, typography and color systems, and basic usage guidelines, under Creative Director's guidance.
• Create social campaigns, carousels, and digital creatives for platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn.
• Design brochures, signage, billboards, and other print collateral, including preparing and checking artwork for production.
• Produce presentation mockups showing designs in context.
• Edit and assemble short-form social videos, including captioning, resizing, and adapting content for different platforms.
• Organize and deliver clear, editable files ready for handoff.
• Participate in simple client discussions about briefs, revisions, and feedback with team support.
• As you grow, assist in checking junior designers' work for consistency, accuracy, and quality.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Canva.
• Ability to edit and assemble short-form videos using a tool you are comfortable with.
• Comfort communicating in English and Hindi.
• Ability to work with creative direction and incorporate feedback thoughtfully.
• Working arrangement requires candidates to live in Pune and be available for in-person meetings approximately once a week.
• Fixed availability required during these hours:
• Monday–Friday: 10:30 am–6:30 pm IST
• Saturday: 10:30 am–2:00 pm IST
• Having your own suitable computer is preferred; a computer can be provided if required.
• Software licenses will be provided.

Qualifications

• A strong portfolio demonstrating brochure or multi-page layout design and social campaign work.
• Strong fundamentals in typography, composition, visual hierarchy, and brand consistency.
• The ability to prepare print-ready artwork, including appropriate bleed, color settings, image resolution, and exports.
• Willingness to develop client communication skills.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Responsiveness during working hours and reliable delivery against agreed deadlines.
• Freshers with excellent portfolios and experienced designers are both welcome. For freshers, clearly labelled academic or self-initiated projects are welcome.

Additional Advantages

• Experience designing for real estate or luxury brands.
• Familiarity with Figma, Premiere Pro, or After Effects.
• Basic motion graphics skills.
• Photography or videography skills for on-site shoots.

How to Apply

Submit both your resume and portfolio. Include a working portfolio link prominently in your resume, with any access password provided. Your portfolio should include brochure or multi-page layout work and social campaign creatives. Identify your contribution to collaborative projects and include any available short-form video examples. Applications without a resume and an accessible portfolio will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a short call.