Associate Principal Graphic Designer

Zoho Corporation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoho Corporation is seeking an Associate Principal Graphic Designer to lead the creative vision and execution for high-impact design initiatives across the organization.

The role partners with executive stakeholders to develop compelling visual narratives and scalable design strategies that strengthen the brand identity. The ideal candidate combines deep creative expertise with strategic thinking and the ability to influence through design.

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of experience in graphic design, creative direction, or visual communications.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development, brand execution, and storytelling across digital and print.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and presentation software.
• Proven success partnering with senior leadership and delivering high-impact creative work.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder influence skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead design strategy across teams.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and multi-platform execution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for major cross-functional initiatives, including product launches, executive presentations, brand campaigns, and customer-facing communications.
• Translate business goals into compelling visual concepts aligned with brand standards.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and executive teams to drive creative alignment and cohesive messaging.
• Contribute to the evolution of the brand system, including visual guidelines and scalable asset libraries.
• Own the creative direction and execution of high-stakes deliverables with minimal oversight.
• Mentor designers across levels and champion design best practices, quality standards, and team growth.
• Present concepts and deliverables to senior leadership; participate in strategic design alignment conversations.

Skills

Graphic design

Creative direction

Brand storytelling

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Presentation software

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Brand systems

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Keynote

PowerPoint

Job description

The Associate Principal Graphic Designer is a senior individual contributor responsible for leading the creative vision and execution of high-impact design initiatives across the organization. This role partners closely with executive stakeholders to develop compelling visual narratives and scalable design strategies that strengthen the company's brand identity. The ideal candidate combines deep creative expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence through thoughtful, effective design.

Responsibilities:

• Lead design for major cross-functional initiatives, including product launches, executive presentations, brand campaigns, and customer-facing communications.
• Translate business goals into compelling visual concepts that are clear, engaging, and aligned with the company's brand standards.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and executive teams to drive creative alignment and cohesive messaging.
• Contribute to the evolution of the brand system, including visual guidelines and scalable asset libraries.
• Own the creative direction and execution of high-stakes deliverables with minimal oversight.
• Mentor designers across levels and champion design best practices, quality standards, and team growth.
• Present creative concepts and deliverables to senior leadership; participate in strategic planning and design alignment conversations.

Requirements:

• 7-9 years of experience in graphic design, creative direction, or visual communications.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in concept development, brand execution, and storytelling across digital and print platforms.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and presentation software (e. g., Keynote, PowerPoint).
• Proven success partnering with senior leadership and delivering high-impact creative work.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder influence skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead design strategy and elevate creative output across teams.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards, responsive design, and multi-platform execution is preferred.