Senior Graphic Designer

Senior Associate - Graphic Designer

Location: Bengaluru

Experience: 5–6 years

Department: Creative & Design

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and passionate Senior Associate - Graphic Design to lead our creative design team at BrandStory Digital. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in visual communication, digital design, and design strategy while mentoring a team of designers to deliver outstanding brand and digital experiences. This role blends creativity, leadership, and execution, requiring a balance of hands-on design capability and people management.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of UI/UX designers, graphic designers, and motion artists.
• Conduct regular design reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure design excellence.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture within the design team.
• Manage workload allocation, timelines, and resource planning across projects.

Creative Strategy & Execution

• Translate client briefs into impactful creative strategies and design solutions.
• Ensure brand consistency across all platforms (digital, print, video, and experiential).
• Collaborate with strategy, content, and tech teams to deliver integrated campaigns.
• Stay updated with global design trends, digital innovations, and emerging tools.

Project Ownership

• Oversee multiple design projects from concept to execution.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality creative assets aligned with client expectations.
• Manage client presentations, articulating design thinking and rationale effectively.
• Collaborate with business teams on pitches, proposals, and new client onboarding.

Quality & Standards

• Establish and enforce design guidelines, brand systems, and best practices.
• Maintain high creative standards that enhance user experience and brand identity.
• Implement efficient design processes, workflows, and review mechanisms.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in UI/UX, branding, and digital-first campaigns.
• Excellent knowledge of design tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, etc.).
• Understanding of user-centered design, accessibility, and responsive design principles.
• Ability to balance creative vision with business objectives and client needs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset with a problem-solving approach.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or equivalent.
• 5–6 years of experience in digital design, branding, or creative agencies.
• Proven track record of managing design teams and delivering end-to-end creative projects.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead a passionate, high-performing design team.
• Exposure to top-tier clients across industries and global markets.
• Culture of creativity, innovation, and growth.
• Competitive salary, performance incentives, and career development pathways.