Junior Manager Design & Illustration

OUP; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

OUP in Karachi is seeking a highly skilled designer to interpret briefs, design Editorial materials including book covers and layouts, and develop Digital UI designs for Digital platforms.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration with Project Managers and designers, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and MS Office, with a focus on print and digital quality and brand consistency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication Design or Fine Arts required.
• 3–4 years of prior design experience, preferably in book publishing or EdTech/Advertising.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong design sense and relevant work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Project Managers and designers to interpret art briefs.
• Design Editorial materials, including book covers and layouts, and supporting illustrations.
• Develop Digital UI designs for digital platforms and ensure brand-consistent concepts and branding solutions.
• Perform pre-press operations for print and promotional materials and stay updated on market design trends and publishing technology.

Skills

Creative design

Illustration

Print & digital design

Branding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communication Design / Fine Arts

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

MS Office

Job description

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This role requires working cross-functionally with Project Managers and designers to interpret art briefs, design Editorial materials, including book covers, book layouts, supporting illustrations, and develop Digital UI designs for Digital platforms. The incumbent will provide creative design concepts and branding solutions for allocated projects, ensuring the appropriate quality of print and digital products. Developing concepts, graphics, and layouts for product illustration and performing pre-press operations for all print and promotional materials for valued clients. Keeping abreast of market trends and developments in design, illustration, typography, etc., and publishing technologies (including e-book technology and the delivery of online content). Ensuring all design proofs are in accordance with the brand guidelines.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Communication Design, Fine Arts, etc.
• A minimum of 3-4 years of prior design experience, preferably in book publishing or EdTech industry, Advertising (with commercial work showcase).
• Passionate about children’s books and have a design portfolio showcasing exceptional design sense and work that is relevant to the position.
• Strong aesthetic sense (illustration and design) with ability to listen, interpret, and visualize design concepts and elements to all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in all Adobe for print software: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, including knowledge of MS office applications.

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.