Associate Graphic Designer

Location: Bengaluru (Work From Office)

Experience: 1+ Years

About upGrad School of Technology

At upGrad School of Technology, we are redefining engineering education by combining academic excellence with industry relevance. Our mission is to build future-ready engineers through immersive learning experiences, hands-on projects, and cutting-edge technology.

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Associate Graphic Designer to support the visual communication and creative requirements of our brand across digital and offline platforms. The ideal candidate should have a strong eye for design, an understanding of visual storytelling, and the ability to translate ideas into engaging and high-quality creatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Create visual assets for social media, websites, email campaigns, presentations, brochures, banners, and other marketing materials.
• Design creative assets for marketing campaigns, events, webinars, student engagement initiatives, and employer branding.
• Work closely with Marketing, Admissions, Academics, Product, and Content teams to understand creative requirements and deliver designs on time.
• Create social media creatives, infographics, presentations, illustrations, and other visual communication materials.
• Ensure consistency with the brand's visual identity across different platforms and communication materials.
• Adapt designs into different formats and sizes for digital, social media, and print requirements.
• Support the team in developing creative concepts and visual ideas for campaigns and initiatives.
• Collaborate with video editors and other creative team members to maintain consistency across multimedia content.
• Manage multiple design requests and deliver high-quality work within deadlines.
• Stay updated with current design trends, tools, and AI-powered creative technologies.

Required Skills

• Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Proficiency in Figma, Canva, or similar design tools.
• Strong understanding of typography, color, layout, composition, and visual hierarchy.
• Ability to create designs for social media, digital marketing, presentations, and print.
• Basic understanding of branding and visual identity.
• Basic knowledge of motion graphics or video editing tools such as After Effects or Premiere Pro is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with AI-powered design tools such as Adobe Firefly, Canva AI, or similar tools is preferred.
• Strong creative thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to take feedback positively and incorporate changes effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• 1+ years of professional experience in graphic design.
• Experience in EdTech, Technology, Startups, Digital Marketing, or a fast-paced environment is preferred.
• A strong portfolio showcasing social media creatives, marketing campaigns, branding, presentations, digital assets, or other visual design work.

Why Join upGrad School of Technology

• Work on building one of India's innovative technology education brands.
• Gain exposure to diverse creative and marketing projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Opportunity to work on campaigns that reach thousands of learners.
• Culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.