Ashvita's - Graphic Designer

Festivals From India; Chennai District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashvita’s seeks a skilled Graphic Designer to support visual communication across digital and print platforms. This is a project-based full-time role for 6 months, on-site in Chennai, with vetting rounds and a brief assignment, salary band available on request.

You will translate creative concepts into high-quality design outputs, work independently and with cross-functional teams, and contribute to a diverse range of art and merchandise projects.

Qualifications

• Design school background with a Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or a related discipline.
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience with the ability to work independently.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating a wide range of design projects and a keen eye for aesthetics.
• Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and other relevant design software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign is a must).
• Excellent understanding of typography, colour theory, and layout principles.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality design output.
• Good proficiency in English, with effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with inter-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent time-management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Tamil is a plus.
• Solid graphic design foundation with a demonstrated interest in products and merchandise.
• Ability to think conceptually and execute designs practically within real-world constraints.
• Comfortable working with tight timelines and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset, and interest in art, design, and exhibitions

Skills

Strong portfolio

Typography

Color theory

Layout principles

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Leadership

Project management

Education

Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Graphic Design/Visual Communication

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Festivals From Indiais hiring for their client, Ashvita's , who is seekinga skilled and self-driven Graphic Designer to support our visual communication across digital and print platforms. The role requires strong aesthetic sensibility, technical proficiency, and the ability to translate creative concepts into high-quality design outputs while working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Note: This is a project-based role for 6 months.

About Ashvita’s

Established in 2002 by Ashvin E. Rajagopalan, Ashvita’s is a diversified art business specialising in Indian Art and collectables. Headquartered in Chennai, Ashvita’s conducts museum-quality exhibitions and operates ashvitas.com, a premier online auction house. Ashvita’s provides a vast range of art services that include private acquisitions and sales, wealth management, valuation, conservation, archival services, display and art logistics. Ashvita’s works with select individual collectors, corporate collections, and institutions. Ashvita’s has developed cultural programming and events with critics, art historians, and artists, including public talks, film screenings, performances, studio visits and workshops. Our education department is focused on audience engagement across schools and colleges, as well as on publishing in-depth books on Indian Art.

Over the last 20 years, Ashvita’s has increased its footprint to provide its services nationally with offices in Chennai, Mumbai, and New Delhi. Ashvita’s works with a global network of art professionals to be able to provide one-stop solutions for art collectors.

Please note:

• The vetting process for this role comprises 2-3 rounds of interviews and may be followed by a brief assignment.
• This is an on-site, project-based full-time position in Chennai.
• Salary band for this role is available upon request.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• A Design school background with a Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or a related discipline.
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience with the ability to work independently.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating a wide range of design projects and a keen eye for aesthetics.
• Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and other relevant design software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign is a must.
• Excellent understanding of typography, colour theory, and layout principles.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality design output.
• Good proficiency in English, with effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with inter-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent time-management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Tamil is a plus.
• Solid graphic design foundation with a demonstrated interest in products and merchandise.
• Ability to think conceptually and execute designs practically within real-world constraints.
• Comfortable working with tight timelines and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset, and interest in art, design, and exhibitions

Key Personal Attributes & Skills:

• Leadership and drive for the arts and culture sector.
• Ability to manage teams, set goals and manage delivery.
• Ability to create project management structures, systems, and processes and follow through both personally and with team members.
• An effective team worker who shows initiative and takes ownership of the role.
• Good time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and good observation skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including conflict resolution.