Junior Visual Designer & Design Researcher

Forward Impact; India; On-site; INR 167,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Impact in India is offering an internship for a Junior Visual Designer & Design Researcher. You will craft visuals for campaigns and conduct design research that informs strategy, under mentorship. This on-site role seeks a candidate with a design degree and at least two years of visual design experience.

A strong portfolio and proficiency in Illustrator, Sketch, Figma, and Corel Draw are valued. Join a purpose-driven team focused on social impact, campaign development, and meaningful

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of visual design and design research experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Corel Draw, Sketch, Figma, or equivalents.
• Strong portfolio showcasing both visual design and design research.

Responsibilities

• Visual Design: Create compelling visuals for campaigns that drive engagement and align with our mission.
• Design Research: Conduct research to understand design trends, audience preferences, and cultural nuances, ensuring our visual narratives are informed and effective.
• Collaborative Design: Work closely with the campaign and content teams to develop cohesive design strategies that amplify campaigns.
• Brand Consistency: Ensure all designs align with Forward Impact's brand guidelines, maintaining a consistent visual identity across campaigns.
• Tool Proficiency: Stay updated with the latest design tools, software, and methodologies to bring efficiency and innovation to the design process.
• Reporting & Insights: Share insights from design research with the broader team, helping shape future campaign strategies.

Skills

Visual design

Design research

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design/Visual Arts

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Corel Draw

Sketch

Figma

Job description

Junior Visual Designer & Design Researcher

Internship (on-site)

About Us

Forward Impact is a purpose-driven social impact agency committed to creating meaningful societal change and building a sustainable future. As a growing force in the impact sector, we collaborate with organizations to design and implement transformative campaigns, recruit top talent, mobilize resources, and ensure effective program/project management. Our mission is to address pressing social challenges and drive measurable, lasting impact.

At Forward Impact, we recognize the potent combination of compelling visuals and informed design research in amplifying our campaigns. As a Junior Visual Designer &Design Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in crafting visual narratives that resonate and conducting design research that informs our strategies, ensuring that our campaigns are both visually stunning and deeply impactful.

Primary Responsibilities

• Visual Design: Create compelling visuals for campaigns that drive engagement and align with our mission.
• Design Research: Conduct research to understand design trends, audience preferences, and cultural nuances, ensuring our visual narratives are informed and effective.
• Collaborative Design: Work closely with the campaign and content teams to develop cohesive design strategies that amplify your campaigns.
• Brand Consistency: Ensure all designs align with Forward Impact's brand guidelines, maintaining a consistent visual identity across all campaigns.
• Tool Proficiency: Stay updated with the latest design tools, software, and methodologies to bring efficiency and innovation to the design process.
• Reporting & Insights: Share insights from design research with the broader team, helping shape future campaign strategies.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in visual design and design research, preferably in the social impact or non-profit sector.
• Proficiency in design software like Adobe Creative Suite, Coral Draw, Sketch, Figma, or equivalents.
• Strong portfolio showcasing both visual design prowess and design research methodologies.
• Exceptional communication skills, with an ability to present design decisions and research findings effectively.
• A keen understanding of the social impact landscape and the nuances of campaigns and movement building.

Preferred

• A deep passion for creating designs that resonate and drive change.
• Competitive salary consistent with industry benchmarks.
• Opportunity to drive real-world positive change through campaign development and strategic communication.
• Dynamic work environment enriched by dedicated and enthusiastic professionals.
• Continuous opportunities for skill enhancement and professional advancement.

Forward Impact is strongly committed to diversity and inclusivity. We firmly support equal opportunities and work hard to create a caring and supportive environment for all team members.