Design & Illustration Lead – Educational Publishing

Oxford University Press; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Press in Karachi, Pakistan invites a talented design leader to steer our visual development for educational books and digital materials. You will shape layouts, illustrations, and cover aesthetics, ensuring consistent brand storytelling and pedagogically sound content aligned with business goals.

Work across print and digital platforms, mentor junior designers, coordinate projects, and drive innovative visual solutions that elevate our publishing portfolio while meeting

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead visual strategy to elevate book layouts, illustration styles, and cover aesthetics.
• Refine workflows to ensure efficient, deadline-driven content delivery.
• Stay ahead of trends and modernize visual assets for print and digital publishing.

Skills

Graphic design

Illustration

Branding

Team leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Prepress workflows

Job description

Oxford University Press in Karachi, Pakistan invites a talented design leader to steer our visual development for educational books and digital materials. You will shape layouts, illustrations, and cover aesthetics, ensuring consistent brand storytelling and pedagogically sound content aligned with business goals.

Work across print and digital platforms, mentor junior designers, coordinate projects, and drive innovative visual solutions that elevate our publishing portfolio while meeting