Job Description

We\'re Progress and we offer the best platform for building and deploying tomorrow\'s applications quickly and easily. We are bold, forward-thinking innovators who build things that work and care about our customers. We invent and reinvent every day, work together as one, value and respect each other, and cheer our wins. Join us as a Graphic Designer and this is hybrid role based out of Hyderabad or Bangalore offices.

The Senior Graphic Designer develops original creative concepts consistent with the corporate visual brand guidelines. Together with the Creative Lead he/she participates in decisions about the creative direction of major projects.

He/she operates within the Marketing Organization and collaborates with various other teams in the company, communicating directly with stakeholders and vendors. The main goal of the role is to support the business stakeholders in communicating key messaging for the products they are responsible for through inspiring and brand-consistent artwork.

He/she maintains and evolves a strong corporate brand presence by creating and enhancing Collateral materials, Campaigns, Event-related resources, PowerPoints, and other marketing materials.

What you will do :

• Initiate brainstorming sessions
• Create intelligent, original, cutting-edge design concepts that are both
• uniquely creative and communicate the brand message effectively
• Oversee, mentor and train junior and regular design team members
• Participate in visual design presentations to stakeholders
• Establish and manage a library of creative resources
• Represent the creative team in meetings and presentations where required
• Contribute to the development of the creative team\'s culture and quality standards
• Acts as a resource to the company on new and emerging trends in digital media, mentoring and training where applicable, cultivating continuous creative improvement
• Actively contributes to a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Develop detailed design specs for production and communicate directly with vendors to follow production through
• Guard corporate brand identity, evolve the corporate brand assets and ensure creative objectives are aligned with brand and company objectives
• Create and propagate design style guides and reference documentation to support a coherent visual experience across all marketing channels.
• Maintain and evolve the visual brand identity and develop and enhance the brand guidelines when necessary
• Drive creative projects from inception, through concept development, to production and delivery
• Work closely with Product Marketing, Field Marketing, Corporate Marketing and Demand Generation teams to scope project goals and requirements.
• Manage time to meet deadlines and provide transparency on workload and capacity to Design Manager

Who you are :

• An up-to-date portfolio of relevant design work
• A minimum of 5 years of professional graphic design experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the field of Advertising, Graphic Design and Marketing
• Expertise in Adobe design software including Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
• Strong understanding of the psychology of visual perception and visual hierarchy
• Ability to explain the thought process behind visual design solutions, and rally people around stated design goals
• Meticulous, pixel-perfect eye for detail
• Strong communication skills, positive attitude, and an inspiring work ethic
• Exceptional aesthetic sensibility and strong knowledge in design fundamentals
• Strong knowledge of design fundamentals, layout, typography, information hierarchy, and design specifications
• Demonstrated understanding of information flow, readability, and accessibility principles
• Mastery in designing Collateral assets and SWAG materials
• Experience in design functionalities in Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Ability to work across different channels / mediums; identity, print, packaging, web and digital media
• Experience with branding, corporate identity and creation/application of corporate identity guidelines
• Good illustration and data visualization skills
• Strong typographic skills, understanding of type hierarchy and structure

An advantage will be:

• A relevant MA/BA degree in Design or Visual Communication
• Animation skills
• Video storyboarding knowledge
• Video post-production experience

Notes: Applications which do not include a portfolio will not be considered

What we offer in return is the opportunity to join a talented team of bright and nice people and to also enjoy:

• 30 days of earned leaves plus an extra day off for your birthday, various other leaves like marriage leave, Casual Leave, Maternity leave, Paternity leave
• Premium Group medical Insurance for employee and 5 dependents, personal accident insurance coverage, Life insurance coverage

A modern office with a well-equipped gym onsite, free access to Yoga, Zumba classes by professional trainers * Professional development reimbursement

• Interest subsidy on loans - either vehicle or personal loans

Together, We Make Progress

Progress is an inclusive workplace where opportunities to succeed are available to everyone. As a multicultural company serving a global community, we encourage a wide range of points of view and celebrate our diverse backgrounds. Our unique combination of perspectives inspires innovation, connects us to our customers and positively affects our communities. It is only by working together and learning from each other that we make Progress. Join us!

Progress Software