Manager Graphic Designer

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to join our expanding Enterprise In-House Creative team. The Senior Graphic Designer will take a hands-on role in crafting communications that drive engagement, deliver on business objectives and build brand loyalty. As a People Leader, you will also manage a team of designers and oversee their work to ensure it meets quality standards and is on brand and on time. You are: • An expert designer who passionately drives design from concept through execution and delivery with a keen eye for detail and quality of craft • An natural leader who knows how to motivate and inspire their team • A champion of team well-being • Passionate about building an idea-generating creative culture • Always approaching design from a modern, mobile-first perspective • A master of your craft with hands-on experience in creating engaging content for social media and digital platforms • Curious. You stay on top of emerging trends, keeping the pulse of advertising industry shifts. • A steward of the Guardian brand, responsible for establishing and maintaining consistency with regard to visual style across all channels and brand experiences • Gatekeeper for quality control of creative with respect to assigned projects KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Listening, asking, prioritizing and translating key messages into creative concepts and designs • Ensuring consistent and respectful communication to Guardian’s various audiences, in keeping with overall brand standards • Setting quality standards for design team and providing ongoing feedback to meet standards • Overseeing team of graphic designers and ensuring projects are on brand and on time • Ability to organize and architect information into visual solutions that stop the scroll and drive engagement • Consultation with internal client partners on tactical and creative approach POSITION REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor’s degree and portfolio or portfolio link required • Minimum of 10 years of experience in a creative services position, preferably including prior employment with an advertising agency, corporate marketing organization, or digital agency • Management experience is a plus • Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite • Proficiency with Figma • Familiarity with front end design/development • Working knowledge of outlook email client and template design is a plus • Demonstrated talent for high-caliber design and digital storytelling • Proven ability to solve problems, architect information • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, matrix-oriented environment • Strong relationship management skills: ability to foster collaboration, value other perspectives • Excellent oral and written communication skills Location: This position can be based in any of the following locations: Chennai, Gurgaon For internal use only: R000106079