Graphic Designer

Kanvis; Lahore; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Hands-on Experience

Mentorship

Networking

Knowledge

Job summary

NIC Lahore is seeking an experienced Graphic Designer to join onsite in Lahore. You will serve as the visual lead for the incubator and our startup cohorts, translating complex concepts into high-end visual identities and brand systems.

You will collaborate with management to mentor the broader community, drive branding for emerging ventures, and work closely with PR/Marketing to ensure narrative consistency and visual excellence. Portfolio showcasing branding and typography is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ Years of Experience in professional design work, ideally within tech or startup space.
• Portfolio demonstrating advanced typography, layout skills, and cohesive brand systems.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.

Responsibilities

• Brand Identity: Lead and evolve the visual identity for NIC Lahore across all touchpoints.
• Startup Branding: Create pitch decks, logos, and full brand systems for cohort startups.
• Social & Digital Strategy: Design graphics for social media, newsletters, and campaigns.
• Event Collateral: Produce assets for workshops, demo days, and events.
• Collaboration: Align with PR/Marketing for narrative consistency and visuals.

Skills

Branding

Typography

Layout

Brand systems

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Figma

Job description

Graphic Designer

To provide mentoring, training, and investor access to Pakistan's most promising startups, while ensuring a more inclusive ecosystem with a 25% minimum of women-led cohorts.

NIC Lahore is a premier startup hub and incubator in Pakistan supporting early-stage ventures. We focus on fostering innovation and scaling diverse product teams through mentorship and strategic support. We are looking for an experienced Graphic Designer to join our team onsite in Lahore.

The Role

As a Graphic Designer at NIC Lahore, you will be the visual lead for both the incubator and our startup cohorts. You’ll work closely with the management team to translate complex startup concepts into high-end visual identities. This is a role for a designer who has moved beyond the basics and can independently lead branding for emerging ventures while mentoring our broader community.

What you’ll do

• Brand Identity: Lead and evolve the visual identity for NIC Lahore across all touchpoints.
• Startup Branding: Act as a creative consultant for cohort startups, leading the creation of pitch decks, logos, and full brand systems.
• Social & Digital Strategy: Design high-impact, strategic graphics for social media, newsletters, and digital campaigns.
• Event Collateral: Oversee the production of physical and digital assets for workshops, demo days, and major ecosystem events.
• Collaboration: Work alongside the PR and Marketing teams to ensure narrative consistency and visual excellence.

What we’re looking for

• 3+ Years of Experience: You have a track record of shipping professional design work, ideally within the tech or startup space.
• Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating advanced typography, layout skills, and the ability to build cohesive brand systems.
• Tools: Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma.
• Adaptability: Ability to lead multiple brand voices simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Ecosystem Interest: A genuine interest in the Pakistani startup landscape and innovation.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive package aligned with top-tier tech firms in Lahore.
• Hands-on Experience: Direct exposure to the Pakistani startup ecosystem and early-stage ventures.
• Mentorship: Guidance and training from a team led by industry veterans.
• Networking: Access to a consortium of industry‑leading partners across banking, tech, and real estate.
• Knowledge: Deep dive into incubation, startup scaling, and innovation management.