Job description

Key Responsibilities



• Lead brand identity, campaign, editorial, and digital design projects end-to-end
• Translate strategic briefs into bold, original visual concepts
• Present and sell creative ideas confidently to clients and internal stakeholders
• Mentor junior and mid-level designers with constructive feedback
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Collaborate with motion designers, developers, and photographers
• Maintain brand consistency across all client touchpoints
• Stay ahead of design trends and push the studio's creative standards forward

Skills

Design & Visual

• Brand identity and logo design
• Typography, layout, and color theory
• Print design (brochures, posters, packaging, editorial)
• Digital design (social media, display ads, web assets)
• Photo editing and retouching
• Art direction

Technical

• Adobe Illustrator — Expert
• Adobe Photoshop — Expert
• Adobe InDesign — Expert
• Figma — Intermediate
• After Effects / motion graphics — a plus

Soft Skills

• Strong creative thinking and conceptual ability
• Clear communication and client-facing presentation skills
• Ability to give and receive feedback professionally
• Time management across multiple projects
• Attention to detail and quality ownership

Qualifications & Certifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or a related field (preferred)
• Diploma or associate degree in Graphic Design accepted with strong portfolio

Experience

• 5+ years of professional graphic design experience
• Agency or creative studio background strongly preferred
• Proven track record of leading client projects independently

Certifications (Preferred)

• Adobe Certified Professional — Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign
• Google UX Design Certificate (for candidates with digital/UI focus)
• Canva Design Certification (entry-level bonus)
• HubSpot Content Marketing Certification (for brand-focused designers)
• Short courses in branding, typography, or motion from platforms like Skillshare, Coursera, or LinkedIn Learning are a plus