Position: Associate Manager- Design
Location: Remote work from India (Delhi, Chennai-based candidates are preferred)
Position: Full-time
Experience: 4–5 years
Start date: 1st July 2026
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 UK 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 solutions—making 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 ranking, and was selected as one of
The Economic Times and Statista's 2021 and 2022 India Growth Champions.
The Context for This Role
As Athena Infonomics continues to scale its research, advisory, and digital product portfolio, the need for design excellence has never been more acute. We communicate complex data and evidence to policymakers, funders, and development partners across the globe - and great design is central to how we make that communication land. From brand identity and reports to digital platforms, social media, and video content, our design outputs represent the credibility and creativity of the organisation.
The Associate Manager - Design will be the creative engine behind Athena's visual identity, owning end-to-end design across print, digital, and motion - while embedding AI-powered workflows into the team's everyday creative practice.
The Role
The Associate Manager - Design will be the creative backbone of Athena's communications and brand function. You will own the visual language that underpins our products, reports, campaigns, and digital presence - working closely with the communications, research, and business development teams to ensure every output is compelling, on-brand, and built for the audiences that matter most to us.
Core Job Responsibilities
- Along with other design team colleagues, lead visual design across all organisational outputs: publications, reports, presentations, infographics, digital assets, social media, and branded collateral.
- Design and maintain responsive websites and landing pages, ensuring strong UX/UI and conversion-focused user journeys.
- Create short-form and long-form video content, motion graphics, and animations for digital channels and campaigns.
- Build and manage a coherent design system and brand guidelines for use across teams.
- Collaborate with researchers, consultants, and communications staff to translate complex evidence into clear, visually engaging narratives.
- Integrate AI-powered creative tools into the team's daily workflow - accelerating ideation, content production, and iteration.
- Mentor interns and associates, and support capacity building in design literacy across the organisation.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects, maintaining quality standards and meeting deadlines.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a creative and technically versatile designer who is equally comfortable crafting a brand identity, building a motion graphic, or prototyping a digital experience - and who embraces AI as an accelerant, not a shortcut.
Design & Creative
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro).
- Strong understanding of typography, colour theory, composition, visual storytelling, and branding.
- Expertise in designing for digital-first brands.
UX/UI & Web Design
- Proficiency in Figma and modern design systems.
- Experience designing responsive websites and landing pages.
- Understanding of user-centred design principles and conversion-focused design.
Video & Motion Design
- Strong experience in video editing, motion graphics, and animation.
- Ability to create short-form and long-form video content for digital channels.
AI Tools (Must Have)
Hands-on Experience With AI-powered Creative Tools, Including
- ChatGPT
- Claude Design
- Midjourney
- Adobe Firefly
- Runway
- Kling
- Veo
- Canva AI
- Figma AI
- Gamma
- Sora (preferred)
- Other emerging AI design, video, and content-generation tools
The successful candidate should demonstrate an ability to integrate AI into day-to-day creative workflows rather than using AI as a standalone tool. We are not looking for passive familiarity - we want someone who actively experiments with and applies AI to accelerate creative output.
Why Join Us
- Contribute to shape the visual identity of a globally recognised consultancy operating at the intersection of data, policy, and technology.
- Work on genuinely complex creative problems - from visualising large-scale research findings to building campaigns for international development audiences.
- Join a team that values design as a strategic function, not an afterthought: your work will directly influence how Athena is perceived by governments, donors, and partners worldwide.
- Be at the frontier of AI-augmented creative practice, with the autonomy to define how AI tools are embedded across the organisation.
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 relevant country work authorisation in India 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 employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
AI Proficiency and Responsible Use
Proficiency in the responsible and sophisticated use of AI is a mandatory requirement for all roles, across all levels and functions at Athena Infonomics.
