Graphic Designer

Thinkster; Pune District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Thinkster in Pune is seeking a skilled Graphic Designer with 2–3 years of experience to energize our client campaigns and craft bold visual identities. You will own deliverables end-to-end, from concept to final assets, across social, digital ads, and branding projects.

You’ll work with marketing and development teams to ensure cohesive brand storytelling, maintain high-quality standards, and push creative boundaries within a fast-paced agency setting.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of professional graphic design experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator is required.
• Knowledge of CorelDRAW or Canva is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong typography, layout, hierarchy and color theory.
• Creative problem-solving and quick iteration.
• Attention to detail and design consistency.
• Comfort with feedback and revisions.

Responsibilities

• Design high-quality graphics for digital platforms (social posts, ads, banners).
• Build branding materials including logos, brochures, flyers, and presentations.
• Collaborate with marketing and development on integrated campaigns.
• Align output with brand guidelines and project objectives.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Mentor junior designers and interns as the team grows.

Skills

Graphic design

Typography

Layout design

Creativity

Attention to detail

Feedback incorporation

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

CorelDRAW

Canva

Job description

Thinkster Careers · Pune 2026

Looking for a serious Graphic Designer Job in Pune in 2026? Thinkster is a cutting-edge digital marketing agency hiring an experienced graphic designer to join our team and elevate our creative projects. If you have 2–3 years of design experience and want to work on real brands, real campaigns, and real outcomes — this role is for you.

Graphic Designer Job in Pune · Thinkster 2026

Why This Graphic Designer Job in Pune Stands Out

Most graphic designer jobs in Pune ask for everything — Photoshop, Illustrator, motion, UI, branding, animation — and then put you on repetitive social media templates for six months. That’s not the role we’re offering.

This is a graphic designer job in Pune built for someone who already knows the craft and wants to apply it to work that actually ships. At Thinkster, you’ll lead visual direction on client projects, own deliverables end-to-end, and have a direct say in how brands present themselves to the world. Our designers don’t sit in a queue — they sit at the table.

We work with brands across industries, building visual identities that are bold, strategic, and memorable. From social media creatives and ad campaigns to full brand rebranding experiences, the work is varied enough to keep things interesting and structured enough to keep things sane.

Who We’re Looking For — Graphic Designer With 2–3 Years Experience

We’re specifically looking for a graphic designer with 2–3 years of experience who has moved past the “still figuring out the tools” stage and is ready to focus on ideas, execution, and impact. If you’ve spent your early career at an agency, startup, or in-house brand team, and you’re now looking for a role with more ownership and creative freedom, this graphic designer vacancy in Pune is built for you.

This isn’t a senior graphic designer role yet — but it’s the kind of position that grows into one. Strong performers move into lead designer and creative lead tracks within 12–18 months.

Key Responsibilities of the Graphic Designer Role

Core Responsibilities

• Design high-quality graphics for digital platforms — social posts, ads, banners
• Build branding materials including logos, brochures, flyers, and presentations
• Collaborate with marketing and development teams on integrated campaigns
• Align every design output with project objectives and brand guidelines
• Stay updated with global design trends and bring fresh ideas to projects
• Manage multiple projects in parallel and deliver consistently within deadlines
• Mentor junior designers and interns as the team scales

Required Skills

• 2–3 years of professional graphic design experience
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Working knowledge of CorelDRAW or Canva (preferred, not mandatory)
• Sharp sense of typography, layout, hierarchy, and color theory
• Creative problem-solving and conceptual thinking ability
• Attention to detail and unwavering design consistency
• Confidence in receiving feedback and iterating quickly

Preferred — bonus skills

• Adobe Premiere Pro / After Effects
• UI/UX design principles
• Motion graphics & reels
• Branding & marketing strategy
• Figma for digital design

More Than a Creative Designer Job — A Place to Build Your Craft

There’s a real difference between a generic creative designer job in Pune and the kind of role where your craft actually grows. Most visual designer jobs in Pune put you on a treadmill of templated work — social posts on Monday, banners on Tuesday, ad creatives on Wednesday — and your portfolio starts looking like everyone else’s by month six.

At Thinkster, the work is intentionally varied. One week you might be designing a logo system for a D2C brand, the next you’re crafting ad creative for a campaign launch, then a week of motion work for reels, then a full brand guideline document. The variety isn’t accidental — it’s how we keep designers sharp.

Why Designers Are Choosing This Graphic Design Job in Pune

There are plenty of graphic design jobs in Pune right now. The market is loud. So why is Thinkster the one designers are actually moving for? Here’s the honest answer — we built the role we ourselves would have wanted when we were 2 years into design.

• A collaborative environment where you’re trusted with creative ownership
• Diverse projects across branding, digital, social, and motion design
• Competitive compensation reviewed honestly against your skills and contribution
• Direct mentorship from senior creatives and access to leadership decisions
• Clear growth path toward senior graphic designer and creative lead positions
• Modern in-office culture in Bavdhan, Pune — short commute zone
• Real influence over the work you take on and the brands you build

A Branding Designer Job at a Modern Digital Agency

If you’ve been searching for a branding designer job in Pune that lets you actually work on brand systems — not just brand assets — Thinkster is built for that. We’re a modern digital marketing agency, which means our designers don’t get siloed away from strategy. You’ll sit close to the marketing team, see how campaigns perform, and understand why certain design decisions drive better outcomes.

A graphic designer agency job is different from a corporate in-house role. The pace is faster, the variety is wider, and the feedback loops are tighter. If you’ve been in-house and want to break out, or if you’ve been freelancing and want structure, this is a good middle path.

Our designers also contribute to larger social media marketing campaigns — learning how great visuals translate into real engagement and measurable brand growth for clients across Pune and beyond.

“Good designers ship work. Great designers ship work that moves the brand forward.”

Career Growth — From Graphic Designer to Senior Graphic Designer in Pune

Joining Thinkster as a graphic designer isn’t a dead-end seat. We’ve built a clear progression track: graphic designer → senior graphic designer → creative lead → design director. Top performers in this role typically move into senior graphic designer positions in Pune within 12–18 months, with corresponding compensation and project ownership upgrades.

You’ll also build a portfolio that proves what you can do — not just decks of mockups, but live brand work that’s been through real-world pressure. That kind of portfolio opens doors well beyond your time at Thinkster.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a full-time graphic designer job in Pune?

Yes — this is a full-time, on-site role at our Bavdhan, Pune office. Not freelance, not part-time, not remote.

Do I need exactly 2–3 years of experience?

2–3 years is our preferred range, but we’re flexible for the right candidate. If you have a strong portfolio at 1.5 years, or 4 years and the role still fits your goals, apply anyway.

What’s the compensation for this graphic designer vacancy in Pune?

Compensation is competitive and based on your experience, portfolio strength, and interview performance. We benchmark against the Pune agency market and adjust honestly.

Is CorelDRAW or Canva required for this role?

No — they’re preferred but not mandatory. Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator proficiency is required. The rest can be picked up on the job.

What’s the team and reporting structure like?

You’ll report into the creative lead and work closely with marketing, content, and development teams. Small team, fast decisions, real ownership.

Explore Thinkster’s Work

• Branding & Rebranding Services See the kind of brand work you’ll lead as a graphic designer at Thinkster.
• Social Media Marketing Services Explore the social campaigns and creative design work Thinkster produces for clients in Pune.