Deputy Manager Design & Illustration

OUP; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

OUP is seeking a seasoned graphic design lead to shape the visual development of our educational books and publishing materials across print and digital channels. You will support creative leadership, ensure brand consistency, and deliver engaging content that aligns with our business objectives.

You will guide junior designers, refine workflows for efficient production, and stay ahead of industry trends to modernize layouts, illustrations, and cover aesthetics across product lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia Arts, Visual Communication, or related field.
• 5+ years of design/illustration experience, preferably in publishing, educational media, or agency.
• Proficiency in design software, vector workflows, typography, and prepress/digital output standards.
• Strong collaboration and project coordination skills, with experience guiding junior designers or freelancers.

Responsibilities

• Creative execution & direction: lead visual strategy for educational publications and cover aesthetics.
• Workflow optimization: refine day-to-day creative workflows for efficient delivery.
• Design innovation: stay ahead of trends and modernize visual assets and layouts.

Skills

Creative direction

Brand consistency

Collaborative teamwork

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia Arts, Visual Communication, or related field

Tools

Design software

Vector illustration workflows

Typography

Prepress/digital output standards

Job description

The incumbent will play a key role in steering our design and illustration function, driving the visual development of high-quality educational books and publishing materials across both print and digital platforms. This position supports creative leadership across the team, ensuring exceptional visual storytelling, brand consistency, and pedagogically sound, engaging content that aligns with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Creative Execution & Direction: Assist in leading the visual strategy for educational publications, elevating book layouts, illustration styles, and cover aesthetics across diverse product lines.
• Workflow Optimization: Refine and streamline day-to-day creative workflows to ensure efficient, scalable, and deadline-driven content delivery.
• Design Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and digital publishing tools to continuously modernize visual assets and layout frameworks.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia Arts, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in design and illustration, preferably within the publishing, educational media, or creative agency sector.
• Demonstrated proficiency in design software, vector illustration workflows, typography, and prepress/digital output standards.
• Strong collaborative and project coordination skills, with experience guiding junior designers or freelance talent.

We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.