Graphic Designer

Job Overview:

We are looking for a highly creative and meticulous Graphic Designer with strong illustration skills to develop engaging and market-relevant designs for stationery products such as notebooks, sketchbooks, diaries, and all paper product items. The ideal candidate should have a keen sense of storytelling through visuals, an understanding of youth trends, and the ability to translate concepts into printable file in all required format.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop original illustrations and design concepts for stationery products (notebook covers, packaging, inside pages.)
• Create trend-driven themes (e.g., street art, minimal, abstract, character-based, motivational, academic-focused)
• Translate briefs into visually compelling and print-ready artworks.
• Design character-based illustrations, typography-led covers, and graphic compositions.
• Work closely with product, marketing, and sales teams to ensure designs align with target audience.
• Adapt designs based on brand guidelines and product requirements.
• Prepare final files with proper print specifications (CMYK, bleed & resolution.)
• Stay updated with design trends, youth culture, and stationery market insights.
• Ensure consistency in design quality across multiple SKUs and collections.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, or related field
• Experience in commercial illustration or product design
• Strong portfolio highlighting:
• Illustration styles (vector / hand-drawn / digital)
• Typography-based designs
• Character design (preferred)
• Ability in design tools:
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe InDesign (optional but preferred)
• Use AI tools (Firefly, Midjourney, Leonardo, or any other AI) for faster creative output.
• Strong understanding of:
• Colour theory
• Layout & composition
• Typography
• Knowledge of print production processes is necessary.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in stationery, FMCG, publishing, or consumer products
• Ability to create youth-centric / Gen Z appealing designs.
• Understanding of branding and packaging design
• Basic knowledge of AI-based design tools is a plus.
• Ability to work on multiple styles (minimal, bold, graffiti, cute, abstract and other.)
• Follow brand guidelines and support design quality.
• Design banners, brochures & posters.

What We Offer:

• Creative freedom to explore styles and concepts.
• Collaborative and fast-paced work environment
• Growth opportunities within design and product innovation