Design Manager

Role Overview

The Design Manager will head a multi-disciplinary design team and manage all creative operations of the company. This role requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of design and production workflows, and the ability to translate complex ideas into high-quality visual output.

You will be responsible for brand consistency, creative strategy, team leadership, design execution, and cross-department collaboration.

Key Responsibilities1. Team Leadership & Management

• Lead and mentor a diverse team including UI/UX Designers, Graphic Designers, Video Editors, Illustrators, and 3D Artists.
• Oversee daily workflows, assign tasks, and manage performance to ensure timely and high-quality output.
• Provide creative direction, feedback, and guidance to maintain excellence in all design deliverables.

2. Brand Management & Creative Direction

• Build, maintain, and enhance a consistent and cohesive brand identity across all platforms.
• Lead creation of visuals for:
• PPC Ads
• Social Media Creatives
• Website UI/UX Assets
• Product Packaging
• Amazon Listings
• Brand Campaigns & Presentations
• Ensure every creative aligns with brand strategy, market positioning, and company goals.

3. Project & Production Oversight

• Manage the complete design lifecycle — concept, execution, review, revision, and final delivery.
• Coordinate with printing vendors and production teams for packaging, labels, and print quality checks.
• Oversee design for both digital and print mediums with a strong emphasis on accuracy and execution.
• Ensure all design tasks meet deadlines, quality benchmarks, and project expectations.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Marketing, Product Development, E-commerce, and Management Teams.
• Align design strategies with business requirements, campaign goals, and product launches.
• Provide creative insights to support branding, advertising, and product strategy.

5. Innovation, Tools & Trends

• Stay updated with the latest design trends, UI/UX advancements, digital advertising strategies, and industry best practices.
• Recommend design tools, software, and workflow improvements to enhance productivity and creativity.
• Introduce innovative approaches to elevate the brand’s visual presence.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or related field.
• 5–10 years of professional experience in design roles, with strong experience managing teams.
• Advanced knowledge of:
• Adobe Photoshop
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• After Effects
• Premiere Pro
• Figma / UI Tools (preferred)
• Strong expertise in packaging design, digital branding, UI/UX, and print production workflows.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in wellness, nutraceuticals, FMCG, e-commerce branding, or product-based companies.
• Strong understanding of printing processes: offset, digital, screen printing, die-cutting.
• Experience managing Amazon storefront creatives and marketplace content.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-output creative environment.

Why Join Wellness Extract?

• Work with a brand that is expanding rapidly in the wellness industry.
• Lead a design department with real creative freedom and strategic influence.
• Collaborative work culture with opportunities for growth and skill enhancement.
• Competitive salary and long-term career potential.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹70,000.00 - ₹90,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Internet reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ambala, Haryana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• This is an On-site Job Opportunity. The office is located in Ambala, can you relocate or commute?
• Mention your CCTC [In LPA]
• Mention your ECTC [In LPA]
• Mention your Notice Period [In Days]

Work Location: In person