Position: Associate- Design
Location: India (Remote)
Position Type: Full Time
Start Date: 1st March 2025
About Us
Celebrating over fifteen years of innovative and collaborative work, Athena Infonomics has established itself as a data-driven global consultancy that leverages social science research, data science, and technology to provide user-centric, context-specific solutions and advice to decision makers.
Our multidisciplinary and multi-cultural team of 75+ professionals spread across Asia, Africa, US and Europe exemplify extensive experience in designing and applying research methods to co-design and co-produce useful research that is inclusive and relevant.
Our team of data scientists apply agile programming and ICT tools in order to deliver responsive and practical data and digital solutionsmaking for an innovative, technology-oriented business model that sets us apart in the international development space.
The international business community is taking notice of this unique approach: in 2021 alone, Athena Infonomics was recognized on
The Financial Times, Nikkei Asia, and Statista's High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021 and 2022 ranking, and was selected as one of
The Economic Times and Statista's 2021, 2022 and 2023 India Growth Champions.
Position Overview
The Design Associate will support Athena Infonomics research, evaluation, and advisory work by producing clear, structured, and visually strong communication materials. The role is execution-focused and best suited for someone who is comfortable working extensively with presentations, reports, and data-heavy content, and who can translate complex information into clean, effective visual formats.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop high-quality presentations, reports, infographics, and visual assets for client deliverables and internal communications.
- Work extensively on PowerPoint, Word, and Excel to design and structure content, format documents, and create visually engaging and consistent outputs.
- Data visualisation, including but not restricted to infographics, charts, tables, and diagrams in collaboration with project and research teams.
- Support proposal development by creating well-structured pitch decks and concept visuals.
- Adapt existing templates and brand guidelines across multiple projects to ensure consistency.
- Collaborate closely with communications and project teams to understand content requirements and timelines.
- Make basic edits, refinements, and layout adjustments to visuals based on internal feedback.
- Maintain organized design files and version control across projects.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, fine arts, or a related field.
- 13 years of professional experience in design
- Strong working proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, particularly for structured documents and client-facing outputs.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) for layout and visual enhancement.
- Knowledge in Figma/other design tools optional
- Eye for typography, layouts, color usage, and information hierarchy.
- Ability to work with data-heavy content and convert it into readable visuals.
- Strong attention to detail, time management skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Self-learning, able to learn new tools quickly and work in a fast-evolving environment.
- Comfortable working with feedback and making iterative improvements.
Additional Requirements
- This position requires successful completion of a reference check and employment verification.
- The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described.
- Only candidates who have India work authorization will be considered.
Athena's Work Culture
At Athena, we function in an outcomes-based work environment with flexible hours and a high level of autonomy. Professional development and thought leadership are key elements of our business model: we support our team members professional growth through on-the-job training, and we encourage the cultivation of our colleagues personal brands through participation in panels, events, publications, and other thought-leadership opportunities. We embrace a transparent, open work environment with meaningful leadership pathways for those with inventive ideas and initiatives.
Athena Infonomics is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Athena Infonomics is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Proficiency in the responsible and sophisticated use of AI is a mandatory requirement for all roles, across all levels and functions at Athena Infonomics 
