Media Designer - Apprentice

Cengage Group; Dadri; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group is seeking a talented graphic designer to develop covers for retail textbooks and institutional materials. You will work under brand guidelines, edit, and finalize designs, and prepare print-ready artwork.

You will use CorelDRAW and Photoshop, coordinate with Product, Editorial, Marketing and Sales, and contribute to promotional creatives. A Professional Diploma in Graphic Design or Multimedia is required, with strong typography and print knowledge.

Qualifications

• Professional Diploma in Graphic Design or Multimedia from a recognized institute.
• Strong knowledge of CorelDRAW and printing/brand guidelines.
• Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator is preferred.
• Good eye for typography, color, layout, and composition.
• Understanding of print specs, page sizes, trim, bleed, and color modes.
• Attention to detail and good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn publishing standards and incorporate feedback.

Responsibilities

• Develop covers of retail textbooks and institutional study material as per brand guidelines.
• Modify and finalize cover designs based on feedback from senior designers.
• Prepare print-ready artwork according to publishing specifications.
• Edit images, graphics, and visual elements using CorelDRAW and Photoshop.
• Coordinate and maintain development files and project assets.
• Collaborate with Product, Editorial, Marketing and Sales teams to understand requirements.
• Assist in designing marketing collaterals and promotional creatives when required.
• Learn and follow the organization's branding, publishing, and print production standards.

Skills

CorelDRAW

Photoshop

Illustrator

Typography

Layout

Color theory

Print specs

Vector artwork

Communication

Education

Diploma in Graphic Design or Multimedia

Tools

CorelDRAW

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

We believe in the power and joy of learning

At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping learners around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose - driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

***The post holder must be within 3 years of having graduated from a Bachelors degree and able to commute to the Noida, India office. It is also imperative that you have not completed a NATS apprenticeship before. The successful candidate will be contracted through the NATS portal once chosen***.

What you’ll do here:

• Develop covers of retail textbooks and institutional study material as per the company’s brand guidelines and creative briefs.
• Modify and finalize cover designs based on feedback from senior designers.
• Prepare print-ready artwork in accordance with publishing and printing specifications.
• Edit images, graphics, and visual elements using CorelDRAW and Adobe Photoshop.
• Coordinate and maintain development files and project assets.
• Coordinate with the Product, Editorial, Marketing and Sales teams to understand cover design requirements.
• Assist in designing marketing collaterals and promotional creatives whenever required.
• Learn and follow the organization’s branding, publishing, and print production standards.

Skills you will need here:

• Working knowledge of CorelDRAW (designing software) is a must.
• Professional Diploma in Graphic Design or Multimedia from a recognized institute.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator is preferred.
• Understanding of design fundamentals such as typography, colour theory, layout, and composition.
• Basic knowledge of print specifications, page sizes, trim, bleed, and colour modes.
• Good visual sense with attention to detail.
• Ability to create simple illustrations, icons, and vector artwork.
• Willingness to learn publishing standards and incorporate feedback.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.Creative, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.,

About Cengage

Cengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.

Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.

The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.