Media Designer - Apprentice

Cengage; India; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage in Noida, India, seeks a junior graphic designer to develop covers for retail textbooks and institutional study materials in line with brand guidelines.

You will edit images using CorelDRAW and Photoshop, coordinate with Product, Editorial, Marketing and Sales teams, and ensure print-ready files meet publishing standards. This entry-level role requires a diploma in graphic design and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Graphic Design or Multimedia.
• Proficiency in CorelDRAW is mandatory.
• Basic knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator preferred.
• Understanding of typography, colour theory, layout and composition.
• Knowledge of print specifications and publication standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and visual sense.
• Willingness to learn publishing standards and incorporate feedback.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

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 per 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 to understand design requirements.
• Assist in designing marketing collateral and promotional creatives as needed.
• Learn and follow the organization’s branding and print production standards.

Skills

Typography

Colour theory

Layout & composition

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Creative problem solving

Education

Professional 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. 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. Cengage, a global edtech company, supports learners, educators and institutions across more than 100 countries. With products serving nearly 16 million digital users across the Higher Education, School, Work and English Language Learning markets, we’ve built a learning ecosystem that connects education to employment. We combine trusted content, AI-powered insights and scalable digital platforms to power learning for every future and drive meaningful outcomes at every stage of the learning journey.