Senior Graphic Designer

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Location: Pune Type: Full-time, on-site About Rare Ideas Rare Ideas is a women-led branding and strategy studio building distinctive F&B, hospitality, and retail brands across India and beyond. Being part of the studio means: Working on category-defining F&B and hospitality brands High creative ownership with room to grow into leadership roles Collaborative, low-ego studio culture Opportunity to build a strong, portfolio-worthy body of work View our work here: www.

rareideas.in We are looking for a Senior Designer who combines strong visual craft with strategic thinking to take ownership of brand identity projects and contribute meaningfully to the studio’s creative output. Role Overview This is a hands-on role requiring both conceptual thinking and high-quality execution , with a high level of ownership across projects.

Requirements

1. Brand Identity & Visual Execution Translate brand positioning into strong, cohesive visual identities Contribute original ideas that go beyond references or trends Design visual identity systems and brand assets aligned with strategic direction Ensure consistency across all brand touchpoints (print, digital, spatial), while applying strong fundamentals of typography, colour, layout, and hierarchy
2. Packaging & Print Execution Work on packaging design with understanding of dielines, materials, and print processes Coordinate with internal teams or vendors to ensure output feasibility Maintain attention to detail in print-ready files and production specifications
3. Creative Collaborations & Project Ownership Work closely with strategists, copywriters and motion designers for integrated output Take ownership of assigned projects or workstreams Align with briefs before execution and clarify ambiguities proactively Manage timelines and deliverables across multiple projects
4. Client Interaction & Presentations Lead the presentation of design concepts and rationale to clients Incorporate feedback effectively while maintaining design integrity Balance creative ambition with business and client requirements
5. Quality Control & Design Standards Ensure all outputs meet Rare Ideas’ visual and craft standards Minimise correction cycles through attention to detail Maintain consistency across formats and deliverables
6. Learning & Growth Actively build design capability across branding, packaging, and emerging formats Stay updated with design trends, tools, and workflows Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing with juniors Must-have technical skills & experience: 4-6 years of experience in brand identity design (agency preferred) Specialisation in either typography-led or illustration-led brand design Ability to translate strategy into visual output Working knowledge of print production, packaging, and materials Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines independently Good to have: Exposure to F&B, hospitality, or retail brands Basic understanding of motion, spatial, or digital-first design systems Familiarity with AI-assisted design workflows Benefits Competitive salary 5 day work week Women led empathetic and inclusive team Professional development opportunities Vibrant and collaborative work environment Being a part of a dynamic and fast-growing industry