Senior Graphic Designer

Role:-Senior Graphic Designer — NxtWave

Location:

Working days:- 5 Days

EXP:-6+ years

Portfolio requirements (apply only if you can provide these):-

• 6–8 portfolio pieces that include a short 3–5 line context (objective, role, process, result).
• At least one full campaign case study showing concept → execution → metrics (e.g., uplift in CTR, engagement, or conversions).
• Examples of both social/ad creatives and product/UI assets (e.g., landing pages, thumbnails, presentations).

Must-have skills & experience

• 6+ years of professional experience in graphic design, preferably in education, edtech, or high-growth startups.
• Strong portfolio showcasing strategic thinking, end-to-end projects, and measurable impact (social, product, or campaign work).
• Expert-level skills in Figma / Adobe XD, Illustrator, Photoshop, and basic After Effects for motion thumbnails/short animations.
• Exceptional typography sense — able to design and document typographic systems for headers, body, and UI copy.
• Solid understanding of layout, grids, composition, and visual hierarchy for both static and motion formats.
• Proven ability to work as an independent owner — from brief to final deliverable — with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication: can present design rationale and negotiate trade-offs with stakeholders.
• Experience creating and maintaining brand guidelines and asset libraries.
• Comfortable with data-informed creative iteration (working with CTR, CVR, engagement metrics).

Interview process

1. Portfolio review (30–45 mins):

   Candidate presents 3 key case studies and explains process & impact.

2. Design task (take-home or live whiteboard - 24–48 hrs):

   Short brief simulating a POD requirement (thumbnail + static social creative + short rationale).

3. Stakeholder round (30–45 mins):

   Meet with content/marketing/product to assess collaboration fit and communication style.

4. Final leadership round (30 mins):

   Strategic fit, growth plan, and compensation discussion.

KPIs & success metrics (first 6 months)

• Timely delivery: % of design requests delivered on or before agreed deadline.
• Quality: Stakeholder satisfaction score (target >4/5) from repeated feedback loops.
• Impact: Improvement in creative-driven metrics (CTR, watch time on thumbnails) for owned campaigns.
• Process: Documentation completeness — maintaining an updated POD asset library and guidelines.