About the Graphic Designer role
A Graphic Designer creates the visual language of a brand: marketing assets, social graphics, presentations, web visuals, packaging, and print. They translate ideas and briefs into designs that communicate clearly and look unmistakably like the brand.
The craft spans concept and production. A strong designer develops ideas from a rough brief, iterates through feedback without losing the thread, and delivers clean, production-ready files in the right formats. In small teams, the role touches everything visual; in larger teams, it may specialize in marketing design, brand, or digital.
Portfolios decide these hires. In your posting, describe the kinds of projects the designer will own and the tools you use; in review, look for range, consistency of quality, and evidence of thinking, not just polish.
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Job brief
We need a Graphic Designer who can turn rough briefs into clear, brand-consistent visuals for digital and print. You will design marketing assets, social visuals, presentations, and web graphics from written briefs, work them through rounds of feedback, and hand over clean production-ready files.
This job is a good match if you have a strong portfolio, excellent command of design tools, and the ability to translate messy ideas into clear visuals.
Responsibilities
- Study design briefs and determine requirements before jumping into execution
- Conceptualize visuals based on requirements and brand guidelines
- Design marketing assets: social media graphics, ads, banners, brochures, and presentations
- Create visuals for web pages, blog posts, and product marketing
- Develop illustrations, logos, and other designs using design software
- Use appropriate colors, typography, and layouts for each concept
- Work with marketing, content, and product teams from concept to delivery
- Amend designs after feedback while protecting design quality
- Prepare and deliver production-ready files in correct formats for digital and print
- Maintain and evolve brand guidelines and asset libraries
Requirements and skills
- Proven graphic design experience with a strong portfolio of work
- Expert command of design software such as Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- A keen eye for aesthetics, typography, and detail
- Ability to work methodically, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
- Experience designing for both digital and print formats
- Ability to receive and incorporate feedback gracefully
- Understanding of brand consistency across channels
- Degree in Design, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent portfolio-proven experience
Nice to have
- Motion design or video editing skills such as After Effects
- Illustration skills and a personal visual style
- Experience working within or building a design system
- Basic HTML/CSS awareness for web-bound designs
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