Senior Manager - Graphic Design

We are looking for a dynamic and creative Senior Manager – Graphic Design with up-to-date industry knowledge, strong leadership skills, and a strategic mindset. In this role, you will lead the design function, guide a team of designers, and ensure that all creative output aligns with client objectives and brand identity while maintaining high visual impact across print and digital platforms.

• Lead the ideation and development of visual concepts based on client briefs and marketing objectives.
  
• Plan and oversee design concepts by studying relevant information, market trends, and brand guidelines.
  
• Ensure all creative solutions are aligned with brand positioning, campaign goals, and overall communication strategy.
  

• Demonstrate strong graphic design skills with a robust portfolio covering digital, print, branding, and campaign creatives.
  
• Review and refine design work produced by the team, ensuring high standards of creativity, consistency, and attention to detail.
  
• Oversee the creation of a wide range of graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, social media, websites, presentations, and marketing collateral using tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDRAW, InDesign, etc.
  
• Guide the team in illustrating concepts through appropriate art arrangements, typography, sizing, and style, and approve designs before final release.
  
• Ensure final layouts are thoroughly reviewed and suggest improvements wherever necessary.
  

• Mentor, guide, and upskill junior and mid-level designers, fostering a culture of creativity, ownership, and continuous improvement.
  
• Allocate and manage design tasks, timelines, and priorities to ensure smooth execution of multiple projects simultaneously.
  
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Web Development, Content, and Performance Marketing to translate requirements into impactful visuals.
  
• Contribute to overall team and organizational goals by proactively supporting projects and stepping in wherever needed.
  

• Manage end-to-end client communication from a design perspective, including understanding requirements, clarifying expectations, and presenting creative concepts.
  
• Discuss design possibilities, timelines, and deliverables with clients and internal stakeholders, setting realistic expectations.
  
• Present design options, rationales, and concepts confidently and handle feedback constructively to refine and finalize outputs.
  

• Coordinate with external agencies, printers, production teams, web designers, and other creative partners as required.
  
• Oversee preparation of finished artwork for print and digital, ensuring all technical specifications are met.
  

• Stay up-to-date with industry-leading software, technologies, and design trends (CorelDRAW, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, etc.).
  
• Encourage experimentation and fresh thinking within the team while maintaining brand consistency.
  

• Uphold professionalism with respect to time, costs, and deadlines, ensuring projects are delivered within scope and budgets.
  
• Take complete ownership of the design function for assigned brands/clients, ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design such as B.Des, M.Des, Diploma in Graphic Design, or any other relevant design qualification from a recognized institution.
  
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in the design field, preferably in an agency or fast-paced marketing environment.
  
• Proven experience in leading design teams, handling multi-brand portfolios, and managing end-to-end creative projects.
  

• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; After Effects / Premiere Pro will be an added advantage).
  
• Strong command over design tools and workflows used for both print and digital media.
  
• Strong portfolio showcasing creativity, conceptual thinking, branding work, campaign creatives, and multi-platform design.
  
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to justify design decisions to clients and internal stakeholders.
  
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of projects, and also collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
  
• Knowledge of print production processes (formats, colour profiles, print specs, finishes, etc.) will be considered an added advantage.

Benefits

• 5 Days working
  
• Provident Fund
  
• ESIC
  
• Health Insurance
  
• Leave Encashment