Studio Graphic Designer

Walnut Advertising; Mumbai; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Walnut Advertising (I) Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a Studio Graphic Designer with 1–3 years of experience to join our Creative team in Mumbai. You will contribute to artwork execution, layout, typography, and adapting concepts across multiple formats while collaborating with Senior Art Director and production teams.

The role emphasizes producing accurate, production-ready artwork, adhering to brand guidelines, and leveraging AI-powered tools to enhance creativity. A strong portfolio is required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience as a Graphic Designer or related role.
• Advertising/Creative Agency experience is preferred.
• Graduate or diploma holder in Graphic Design, Applied Arts, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Working knowledge of After Effects, Premiere Pro, or other motion/video tools is advantageous.
• Basic to good understanding of AI-powered design tools (e.g., Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, DALL-E, Leonardo).
• Strong typography, layout, colour theory, and visual hierarchy.
• A strong portfolio showing creative execution across formats.

Responsibilities

• Execute and adapt concepts across print, digital, social, packaging, and marketing collateral.
• Develop high-quality layouts with consistent typography and imagery.
• Adapt master designs into multiple sizes, formats, languages, and platform specs.
• Handle artwork resizing, versioning, corrections, and final production files.
• Collaborate with Art Directors, Copywriters, Client Servicing, and Production teams.
• Ensure artwork is production-ready for print and digital applications.
• Check files for dimensions, resolution, bleed, colour profiles, fonts, and image quality.
• Manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Develop visual references, mood boards, and design variations.
• Maintain brand guideline consistency across outputs.
• Work on pharma/healthcare materials when required.
• Use AI tools to support design exploration and faster execution.
• Organise project files and assets; incorporate feedback precisely.

Skills

1–3 years experience

Advertising/Creative agency

Strong portfolio

Education

Graphic Design qualification (Bachelor's or Diploma)

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects/Premiere Pro

AI design tools (Firefly, Midjourney, DALL-E, Leonardo)

Job description

Studio Graphic Designer

Company: Walnut Advertising (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Department: Creative
Location: Ghatkopar West, Mumbai
Experience: 1 to 3 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: Senior Art Director

About Walnut Advertising

Walnut Advertising is a creative-led advertising and marketing communications agency headquartered in Mumbai. We believe in delivering More Craft per Art combining strategic thinking with strong creative execution to build brands that connect with their audiences.

Our work spans integrated campaigns, digital marketing, brand identity, content creation, packaging, and marketing communication across categories including FMCG, CPG, automotive, retail, pharma, healthcare, technology, and real estate.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Studio Graphic Designer with 1–3 years of experience to join our Creative team. The role is ideal for a detail-oriented designer who is strong in artwork execution, layout, typography, image selection, and adapting creative concepts across multiple formats and platforms.

The candidate will work closely with the Senior Art Director, creative team, copywriters, client servicing, and production teams to translate creative concepts into high-quality, accurate, and production-ready artwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and adapt creative concepts across print, digital, social media, packaging, POSM, OOH, brochures, presentations, and other marketing communication formats.
• Develop high-quality layouts while maintaining consistency in typography, colour, imagery, spacing, and visual hierarchy.
• Adapt master creatives into multiple sizes, formats, languages, and platform specifications.
• Work on artwork resizing, versioning, corrections, adaptations, and final production files.
• Collaborate with Art Directors, Copywriters, Client Servicing, and Production teams to understand briefs and deliverables.
• Ensure all artwork is technically accurate and production-ready for print and digital applications.
• Check files carefully for dimensions, resolution, bleed, colour profiles, fonts, image quality, and other technical specifications.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight agency deadlines.
• Assist the creative team in developing visual references, layouts, mood boards, and design variations.
• Maintain consistency with brand guidelines across all creative outputs.
• Work on pharma and healthcare communication materials such as visual aids, HCP communication, patient education material, and promotional assets where required.
• Use AI-powered design tools to support visual exploration, image generation, references, and faster creative execution.
• Maintain organised project files, templates, artwork folders, and brand assets.
• Incorporate feedback accurately and efficiently while maintaining the quality and intent of the original creative direction.
• Stay updated with current design trends, typography, digital formats, AI tools, and creative industry practices.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience as a Graphic Designer, Studio Designer, Artwork Designer, or Visualiser.
• Advertising/Creative Agency experience is preferred.
• Graduate or diploma holder in Graphic Design, Applied Arts, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Working knowledge of After Effects, Premiere Pro, or other motion/video tools will be an advantage.
• Basic to good understanding of AI-powered design tools such as Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, DALL-E, Leonardo, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, colour theory, image treatment, and visual hierarchy.
• Good understanding of print production and digital artwork specifications.
• Ability to work accurately under tight deadlines and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify artwork errors before final release.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating creative execution and design versatility.
• Experience in pharma/healthcare communication will be an added advantage.

What We Value

• Attention to Detail: You notice the small things that make a big difference.
• Strong Execution: You can translate creative direction into polished, accurate artwork.
• Speed & Accuracy: You can work quickly without compromising on quality.
• Creative Thinking: You bring fresh ideas and visual solutions to execution challenges.
• Adaptability: You are comfortable working across different brands, formats, and industries.
• Teamwork: You collaborate effectively and respond positively to feedback.
• Design Passion: You have a genuine interest in graphic design, visual communication, and emerging creative tools.

Why Join Walnut?

• Opportunity to work across multiple brands and industry categories.
• Exposure to integrated advertising and marketing communication projects.
• Opportunity to work with experienced creative professionals.
• Exposure to AI-enabled creative workflows and emerging design tools.
• Fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn and grow.