Graphic Design Associate

Location: Fort Kochi, Kerala
Experience: 1-2 years in professional graphic design or an outstanding portfolio
Compensation: ₹25,000/month
Remote: No

aikyam

At aikyam, our mission is to work with change makers to make their journey a little easier. One of the ways we do that is by making benefits of design, technology, strategy, fundraising, operations, storytelling, and impact measurement more accessible to them. From helping organisations craft compelling funding proposals to building their digital presence, aikyam works to support social impact organisations with the comprehensive support they need to amplify their impact and transform communities. Learn more about aikyam at our website.

Role

We’re looking for a Graphic Designer who can bring ideas to life through posters, branding, and creative assets that support our projects and campaigns. This role is for a creative individual who will develop a wide range of visual content across print, digital, and video. You will work with various teams to bring projects to life while ensuring brand consistency.

Responsibilities

Develop and design creative graphics, layouts, and visual content for various mediums (print, digital, video, motion graphics, etc.).
Utilize Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro) for design tasks. Work with other graphic design tools (Figma) as needed.
Collaborate closely with fundraising, product, and other cross-functional teams to define project requirements and create cohesive designs.
Manage multiple design projects from concept to completion, ensuring deadlines and brand consistency.
Implement brand frameworks and guidelines across various materials. Maintain brand standards and design systems for consistency across all brand touchpoints.
Edit promotional videos, shooting additional footage when necessary.
Develop dynamic motion graphics and animations to enhance visual experiences.
Organize and maintain a library of digital assets, ensuring accessibility and version control.
Communicate effectively with teams to define project requirements and ensure optimal visual communication.
Assist in Design and develop high-quality presentations that effectively communicate key messages and data.

Requirements

Willingness to figure things out, experiment, and learn.
Comfort working in a fast-moving environment where speed of delivery is of essence.
Strong portfolio that showcases your design thinking and craft.
1-2 years of professional graphic design experience (not required if the above portfolio is strong)
Strong portfolio demonstrating versatility across print, digital, and video mediums
Strong visual design fundamentals (typography, color theory, composition, hierarchy)
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro)
Working knowledge of Figma for UI/UX design
Good verbal and written communication skills