Lead Creative Designer

About Kanerika: Kanerika Inc. is a premier global software products and services firm that specializes in providing innovative solutions and services for data-driven enterprises. Our focus is to empower businesses to achieve their digital transformation goals and maximize their business impact through the effective use of data and AI. We leverage cutting-edge technologies in data analytics, data governance, AI-ML, GenAI/ LLM, and industry best practices to deliver custom solutions that help organizations optimize their operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth. Awards and Recognitions: - Best Place to Work 2023 by Great Place to Work - Top 10 Most Recommended RPA Start-Ups in 2022 by RPA Today - NASSCOM Emerge 50 Award in 2014 - Frost & Sullivan India 2021 Technology Innovation Award for its Kompass composable solution architecture - Kanerika has also been recognized for its commitment to customer privacy and data security, having achieved ISO 27701, SOC2, and GDPR compliances. Working for us: Kanerika is rated 4.6/5 on Glassdoor, for many good reasons. We truly value our employees" growth, well-being, and diversity, and peoples experiences bear this out. At Kanerika, we offer a host of enticing benefits that create an environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. From our inclusive hiring practices and mandatory training on creating a safe work environment to our flexible working hours and generous parental leave, we prioritize the well-being and success of our employees. Our commitment to professional development is evident through our mentorship programs, job training initiatives, and support for professional certifications. Additionally, our company-sponsored outings and various time-off benefits ensure a healthy work-life balance. Join us at Kanerika and become part of a vibrant and diverse community where your talents are recognized, your growth is nurtured, and your contributions make a real impact. Locations: We are located in Austin (USA), Singapore, Hyderabad, Indore, and Ahmedabad (India). Job Location: Hyderabad, India. About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and highly skilled Senior / Lead Creative Designer to lead and inspire our design team. This role requires a visionary design leader with a strong understanding of brand strategy and the ability to think both creatively and logically with a business-first mindset. The ideal candidate will be a role model who guides the team through every phase of the design process - from concept to execution - across multiple channels including print, digital, video, and UI/UX. Key Responsibilities: - Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary design team, fostering creativity, collaboration, and high performance. - Develop and execute comprehensive brand design strategies aligned with business goals. - Oversee and produce creative outputs across print, digital, video, and UI/UX projects, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines. - Create visually compelling PowerPoint presentations tailored for Sales teams and client pitches. - Design UI/UX screens for internal digital products, working closely with product teams. - Conceptualize and design event booth graphics, brochures, whitepapers, social media content, and video assets. - Maintain and continuously enhance brand guidelines, adding new elements as needed to keep the brand fresh and relevant. - Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, product, and other teams to ensure design solutions meet business needs. - Stay up-to-date with design trends, tools, and technologies including the use of AI powered design tools. - Encourage and train the team on leveraging AI tools and keeping up with evolving design best practices. Required Skills & Experience: - Bachelors or Masters degree in Design (B.Des/M.Des), Visual Communications, or equivalent from a Tier 1 college is mandatory. - Preferred 8+ years of professional experience in an agency or fast-paced design environment. Proven leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring design teams. - Deep understanding of brand strategy and the ability to translate it into creative design solutions. - Expertise in design and prototyping tools, including Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, and PowerPoint. - Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality work across print, digital, video, and UI/UX projects. - Exceptional conceptual thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Ability to balance creativity with business objectives and deadlines. - Experience designing for multiple platforms and mediums, including presentations, landing pages, social media, and website assets. - Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. - Knowledge of and willingness to explore AI tools for enhancing design workflows. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working on internal product UI/UX design. - Comfortable working in an on-site Hyderabad office environment. - Passion for staying updated on design and industry trends. - Ability to mentor junior designers on new-age tools and methodologies.,