Graphic Designer ( Print )

Team pumpkin; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Team Pumpkin is seeking a creative Graphic Designer – Print to join our dynamic team. You will translate briefs into print-ready visuals for brochures, flyers, posters, packaging, and other collateral while upholding brand guidelines.

The role requires strong typography, layout, colour theory, and production know-how. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and experience with CMYK, bleed, crop marks, and pre-press workflows are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of print production and pre-press requirements.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Ability to translate briefs into print-ready designs.

Responsibilities

• Create print designs for brochures, flyers, posters, packaging and other print materials.
• Develop concepts based on brand guidelines and client requirements.
• Prepare artwork for printers and production, ensuring color accuracy and correct formats.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Print production

Typography

Layout

Brand guidelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

AI-powered design tools

Job description

Team Pumpkin is looking for a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer – Print to join our creative team. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of print design, typography, layouts, colour theory, and production processes. You will work closely with creative directors, copywriters, marketing teams, vendors, and clients to develop high-quality print creatives that effectively communicate brand messages.

Key Responsibilities

Print Design

• Create visually appealing designs for brochures, flyers, leaflets, posters, standees, banners, hoardings, packaging, catalogues, magazines, invitations, corporate collaterals, and other print materials .
• Develop creative concepts and layouts based on campaign objectives, brand guidelines, and client requirements.
• Translate creative briefs and ideas into effective print-ready designs.

Concept Development

• Collaborate with creative directors, copywriters, and marketing teams to brainstorm innovative concepts for print campaigns.
• Develop visual concepts that communicate the intended message while maintaining strong brand identity.
• Adapt existing digital creatives into suitable print formats where required.
• Prepare artwork according to printer and production specifications.
• Ensure correct CMYK colour modes, bleed, margins, crop marks, resolution, image quality, and file formats before final submission.
• Conduct thorough checks for alignment, typography, spelling, image quality, and other production-related details.
• Coordinate with printers and vendors to resolve artwork and production-related queries.
• Review proofs and incorporate corrections before final production.

Brand Consistency

• Ensure all print creatives follow established brand guidelines, including typography, colour palettes, imagery, logos, and visual language.
• Maintain consistency across multiple print collaterals and campaign assets.

AI-Enhanced Design

• Leverage AI-powered design and image-generation tools to explore creative concepts, generate visual references, enhance imagery, and improve design efficiency.
• Experiment with emerging AI tools and workflows while maintaining quality, originality, and brand consistency.
• Resize and adapt designs for different print formats while maintaining visual hierarchy and design integrity.
• Create multiple versions of artwork based on size, placement, language, and production requirements.
• Work closely with copywriters, creative directors, account managers, and clients to understand briefs and deliverables.
• Incorporate feedback and make revisions efficiently while maintaining the overall creative direction.
• Coordinate with external vendors and production partners when required.

Project Management

• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously and prioritise work according to deadlines.
• Deliver high-quality artwork within agreed timelines.
• Maintain organised working files and ensure final artwork is properly archived and accessible.

Trend & Industry Awareness

• Stay updated on print design trends, typography, visual communication, production techniques, materials, and emerging design technologies .
• Explore innovative print formats, finishes, and creative production techniques to enhance campaign impact.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite , particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign .
• Strong understanding of print production and pre-press requirements .
• Excellent knowledge of typography, layout, composition, colour theory, and visual hierarchy.
• Experience working with CMYK, bleed, crop marks, DPI/resolution, and print-ready file formats .
• Ability to work with different paper sizes, materials, finishes, and printing requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to interpret creative briefs and translate them into compelling visual concepts.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Familiarity with AI-powered design tools is preferred.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Communication Design, or a related field .

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in an advertising agency, creative agency, design studio, or marketing environment will be preferred.
• Experience handling end-to-end print projects, from concept development to final production, will be an added advantage.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating print design and production work is require