Graphic Designer

• A creative mindset for storytelling through aesthetic imagery and copywriting to inspire, inform and educate internal and external stakeholders.
• A critical role in the Communications department, the candidate would be required to work closely with the Vice-Chancellor and other stakeholders to develop designs for print (brochures, reports, posters), digital (emailers, banners, infographics, illustrations) and internal branding solutions.

Responsibilities:
• Develop print/digital graphics as per University’s requirement and brief.
• Work on various media and contribute to design needs for website, reports, signage, marketing etc.
• Develop Ahmedabad University brand identity for internal & external stakeholders
• Unify and evaluate communication material from various schools and centres’ under Ahmedabad University
• Archiving of photographs and other design materials
• Take decisions on all print production, materials and finishes in liaison with University staff and vendors

Key Skills:
• Good photography and photo editing and video editing skills
• Flexibility to work in alliance with various departments of the University on multiple projects and constructively incorporate their inputs
• Excellent grammar and communication skills to work closely with the University content writer
• Extensive knowledge of print production and ability to deal with various vendors
• Should be able to take the Design from digital platforms to the execution stage
• Understanding of various formats, keeping function over form
• Ability to deliver under pressure with quick turnaround time
• Detail-oriented and valuing sincere perseverance.
• A passionate team worker with an inclination towards the cause of higher education

Qualification:
• Education in Web / Graphic / Multimedia Design, Fine Arts, Communications, or related discipline with a design background desirable. Candidates from reputed institutes will be preferred.
• Sound knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and In Design
• Candidates with relevant design experience of 3 to 4 years will be preferred and freshers may apply.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to share their portfolios