Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS)
The Design team at the IIHS collaborates with various programmes and handles the branding and visual design of communication material. Their work involves designing and branding a range of collaterals, including posters, brochures, websites, as well as visual communication for events and conferences.
About the Role
IIHS is seeking a Visual and Graphics Design Associate to join their design team. The associate will play a key role in producing high-quality visual designs that are aligned with the institution’s brand identity and communication objectives. This is a contractual position for an initial term of 11 months, with the possibility of renewal or transitioning into a regular position.
Location: Bengaluru, with potential travel to other locations in India
Contract Type: 11-month contract, with the possibility of renewal
Responsibilities
- Design visual content for digital and print media, including reports, infographics, social media graphics, and event collateral.
- Ensure consistency with IIHS’ brand guidelines across all design work.
- Collaborate with the design and marketing teams to understand project requirements.
- Contribute to brainstorming sessions and develop creative design concepts.
- Maintain a well-organised library of visual assets.
- Utilise industry-standard software (Adobe Creative Suite) to create and edit graphics.
- Review and proofread design work to meet quality standards.
- Manage multiple design projects, meeting deadlines effectively.
- Stay updated with design trends and technologies.
- Provide support to other IIHS activities, including research and training.
Qualifications
- A Graduate/Post Graduate degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related discipline.
- 4-6 years of relevant experience in graphic design with the ability to work independently.
- Strong portfolio showcasing diverse design projects.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Knowledge of typography, colour theory, and layout principles.
- Good communication skills in English, Kannada, or Hindi.
- Time management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
- Knowledge of web design, UI/UX design concepts, and CMS like WordPress (added advantage).
- Additional skills such as photography, drawing, animation, and web programming are a plus.
Diversity Policy: IIHS is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from women, people with disabilities, and individuals from economically and socially excluded communities.
For more details or clarifications, please contact hr@iihs.co.in.
