Senior Graphic Designer

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SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Location: Pune
Type: Full-time, on-site

About Rare Ideas

Rare Ideas is a women-led branding and strategy studio building distinctive F&B, hospitality, and retail brands across India and beyond. Being part of the studio means:

  • Working on category-defining F&B and hospitality brands

  • High creative ownership with room to grow into leadership roles

  • Collaborative, low-ego studio culture

  • Opportunity to build a strong, portfolio-worthy body of work

View our work here: www.rareideas.in

We are looking for a Senior Designer who combines strong visual craft with strategic thinking to take ownership of brand identity projects and contribute meaningfully to the studio’s creative output.

Role Overview

This is a hands-on role requiring both conceptual thinking and high-quality execution, with a high level of ownership across projects.



Requirements

Your key responsibilities will include:


1. Brand Identity & Visual Execution

  • Translate brand positioning into strong, cohesive visual identities

  • Contribute original ideas that go beyond references or trends

  • Design visual identity systems and brand assets aligned with strategic direction

  • Ensure consistency across all brand touchpoints (print, digital, spatial), while applying strong fundamentals of typography, colour, layout, and hierarchy

2. Packaging & Print Execution

  • Work on packaging design with understanding of dielines, materials, and print processes

  • Coordinate with internal teams or vendors to ensure output feasibility

  • Maintain attention to detail in print-ready files and production specifications

3. Creative Collaborations & Project Ownership

  • Work closely with strategists, copywriters and motion designers for integrated output

  • Take ownership of assigned projects or workstreams

  • Align with briefs before execution and clarify ambiguities proactively

  • Manage timelines and deliverables across multiple projects

4. Client Interaction & Presentations

  • Lead the presentation of design concepts and rationale to clients

  • Incorporate feedback effectively while maintaining design integrity

  • Balance creative ambition with business and client requirements

5. Quality Control & Design Standards

  • Ensure all outputs meet Rare Ideas’ visual and craft standards

  • Minimise correction cycles through attention to detail

  • Maintain consistency across formats and deliverables


6. Learning & Growth

  • Actively build design capability across branding, packaging, and emerging formats

  • Stay updated with design trends, tools, and workflows

  • Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing with juniors

Must-have technical skills & experience:

  • 4-6 years of experience in brand identity design (agency preferred)

  • Specialisation in either typography-led or illustration-led brand design

  • Ability to translate strategy into visual output

  • Working knowledge of print production, packaging, and materials

  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines independently

Good to have:

  • Exposure to F&B, hospitality, or retail brands

  • Basic understanding of motion, spatial, or digital-first design systems

  • Familiarity with AI-assisted design workflows


Benefits


  • Competitive salary

  • 5 day work week

  • Women led empathetic and inclusive team

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Vibrant and collaborative work environment

  • Being a part of a dynamic and fast-growing industry