We are looking for a full-time Senior Graphic Designer.

The designer will be responsible for creating design and branding solutions that have a high visual impact. The work demands in-depth knowledge of industry software and an extremely professional approach to time, costs and deadlines. This position will report to the Associate Director of the Marketing & Communications team, but will also work directly with other individuals in the communications team and other Dasra verticals.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead the design team at Dasra
• Provide leadership and mentoring to junior level design resources
• Supervise interns, junior designers, assign tasks, oversee and coach on the creative process, and ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of projects
• Liaison with multiple external vendors to execute design related task
• Conceptualize and execute campaigns from start to end
• Creatively seek out new products and formats and maintain cutting-edge industry knowledge
• Design Dasra’s external facing collaterals such as research reports, presentations, brochures, invites and other print material
• Maintain brand consistency across all platforms
• Execute designs that align to the creative direction provided
• Create templates or adapt to an existing template
• Offer new ideas and concepts clearly and effectively
• Support the different departments and larger Communications team with creative content
• Manage production of all print pieces from conception to completion
• Proactively recommend and communicate creative communications for the various verticals within Dasra
• Keeping informed on latest trends and forecasts
• Proficient in designing print and digital catalogues, report design, creating web banners, update website, create e-mailers and other creatives needed for the web
• Must be a great communicator of ideas and collaborative approach

The ideal candidate will have

• 7-8 years of work experience with a design firm, with team management experience. Experience in the social sector is preferred but not necessary
• Experience in designing ui/ux
• Expertise in designing for new media
• Knowledge of HTML coding
• Demonstrated expertise in conceptualizing, developing and executing end to end creative campaigns and projects.
• Creative, original with a strong visual sense
• Must have a strong interest in design trends and social sector
• Execute requirements for visual design including website designs, graphics for websites, PowerPoint, brochures, etc
• Confidence, to present and explain ideas to clients and colleagues
• The Adobe suite with knowledge of Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
• Should understand the importance of timelines and deliverables
• Should be able to communicate and work with the larger team
• Be meticulous when it comes to attention to detail

In the additional documents, please upload a sample of your work.