Graphic Designer

Cygnus Advertising; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 167,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnus Advertising (India) Pvt. Ltd. is hiring a Graphic Designer to join our team in Kolkata. The role demands creativity, a strong portfolio, and a foundation in Graphic Design or Visual Communication. You will work on advertising, branding, print, and digital projects.

The ideal candidate should have 1–3 years of experience, a background in Fine Arts or Applied Arts, and the ability to deliver production-ready designs with accuracy across CMYK/RGB, typography, and layouts.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in Graphic Design or related field.
• Degree or diploma in Fine Arts, Applied Arts, Graphic Design, Visual Communication preferred.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity and production-ready designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs for advertisements, brochures, posters and online assets.
• Create layouts for print and digital media.
• Handle typography, image editing, and multi-page layouts.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Typography

Layout

DTP

Print production

Education

Fine Arts/Applied Arts/Graphic Design/Viz Comm degree or diploma

Tools

Canva

Figma

Adobe Acrobat/PDF

Job description

We’re Hiring: Graphic Designer

Company: Cygnus Advertising (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Employment Type: Full-time | On-site

Experience: 1–3 Years

Salary: ₹15,000 – ₹20,000 per month, based on experience and capability

Portfolio: Mandatory

About the Role

Cygnus Advertising (India) Pvt. Ltd. is looking for a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join our team.

The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Applied Arts, or Visual Communication, preferably with an Art College background, along with a strong portfolio demonstrating creativity and design skills.

The candidate will work on a variety of advertising, branding, print, publication, outdoor, and digital projects, transforming concepts and content into visually engaging and production-ready designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative designs for advertisements, brochures, catalogues, leaflets, posters, banners, hoardings, presentations, social media, and other marketing materials.
• Create layouts for both print and digital media.
• Handle DTP, typography, typesetting, image editing, and multi-page layouts.
• Prepare print-ready artwork as per production specifications.
• Ensure accuracy in colour, alignment, sizing, resolution, bleed, margins, and file formats.
• Make design revisions based on client and internal feedback.
• Coordinate with the Creative, Content, Production, and Client Servicing teams.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Maintain organized artwork files and ensure quality throughout the production process.

Required Skills

• Good working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, layout, composition, and visual hierarchy.
• Knowledge of DTP and print production.
• Understanding of CMYK/RGB, DPI, bleed, crop marks, and print-ready file preparation.
• Basic image editing and photo-retouching skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to understand creative briefs and translate ideas into effective visual communication.

Additional Advantage: Knowledge of Canva, Figma, Adobe Acrobat/PDF, large-format printing, social media design, or Bengali/Hindi typesetting.

Candidate Profile

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in Graphic Design, DTP, Print Design, or a related field.
• Degree/Diploma in Fine Arts, Applied Arts, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or an Art College background is preferred.
• Candidates from an advertising agency, design studio, publishing house, or printing industry will be preferred.
• Creative mindset with strong visual and conceptual skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Good communication skills and ability to work under deadlines.

Portfolio Requirement

A portfolio is mandatory.

Candidates must submit their updated CV along with a relevant portfolio showcasing their best work in Graphic Design, Advertising, Print, DTP, Branding, or Digital Design.

What We Offer

• Salary: ₹15,000 – ₹20,000 per month, based on experience and capability.
• Opportunity to work on diverse advertising and creative projects.
• Exposure to branding, print, digital, publication, and outdoor advertising.
• Creative and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

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