Job Information

Date Opened

01/06/2026

Industry

Advertising

Job Type

Full time

City

Pune

Province

Maharashtra

Country

India

Postal Code

411045

About Us

GladOwl is a full-service digital marketing agency dedicated to helping brands grow smarter, faster, and on a global scale. From strategic planning to flawless execution, we design campaigns that not only convert but also foster lasting connections with your audience. Ready to scale? Our data-driven strategies transform your business into a performance powerhouse—delivering results up to 3x faster than industry standards.

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic, strategic, and creative Senior Manager – Graphic Design with strong leadership skills and up-to-date industry knowledge. In this role, you will lead the design function, guide a team of designers, and ensure all creative output aligns with client objectives and brand identity while delivering high visual impact across print and digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

1. Creative Direction & Strategy

- Lead the ideation and development of visual concepts based on client briefs and marketing objectives.

- Plan and oversee design concepts by studying brand guidelines, market trends, and campaign goals.

- Ensure all creative solutions are aligned with brand positioning and overall communication strategy.

2. Design Quality & Execution

- Demonstrate strong graphic design skills with a robust portfolio across digital, print, branding, and campaigns.

- Review, refine, and approve design work produced by the team, ensuring creativity, consistency, and attention to detail.

- Oversee creation of graphics and layouts for logos, social media, websites, presentations, and marketing collateral using tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDRAW, InDesign, etc.

- Guide the team on layout, typography, sizing, and style,



and ensure final layouts are thoroughly reviewed and improved where needed.

3. Team Leadership & Collaboration

- Mentor and upskill junior and mid-level designers, fostering a culture of creativity, ownership, and continuous improvement.

- Allocate and manage design tasks, timelines, and priorities across multiple projects.

- Collaborate closely with Marketing, Web Development, Content, and Performance Marketing teams to translate requirements into impactful visuals.

- Proactively support team and organizational goals, stepping in wherever needed to ensure smooth delivery.

4. Client & Stakeholder Management

- Own end-to-end design communication with clients—from understanding requirements to presenting creative concepts.

- Discuss possibilities, deliverables, and timelines with clients and internal stakeholders, setting transparent and realistic expectations.

- Present design options and rationales confidently and handle feedback constructively to refine and finalize outputs.

5. Vendor & Production Coordination

- Coordinate with external agencies, printers, production teams, and other creative partners as required.

- Oversee preparation of final artwork for print and digital, ensuring all technical specifications and production standards are met.

6. Innovation & Industry Awareness

- Stay updated with design trends, tools, and technologies (CorelDRAW, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, etc.).

- Encourage experimentation and fresh thinking within the team while maintaining brand consistency.

7.



Professionalism & Ownership

- Maintain high standards of professionalism regarding time, cost, and deadlines.

- Take complete ownership of the design function for assigned brands/clients, ensuring consistent quality, timely delivery, and strong visual identity.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design – B.Des, M.Des, Diploma in Graphic Design, or any relevant design qualification from a recognized institution.
Experience: We are looking for professionals across all experience levels in the Design category, with a hands on experience in the design field, preferably in an agency or fast-paced marketing environment.

Skills & Competencies

- High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign (knowledge of After Effects / Premiere Pro is a strong plus).

- Strong command over design tools, systems, and workflows for both print and digital media.

- A strong portfolio showcasing creativity, conceptual thinking, branding work, campaign creatives, and multi-platform design.

- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain clearly and defend design decisions to clients and internal stakeholders.

- Ability to work independently, take ownership of projects, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

- Knowledge of print production processes (formats, color profiles, print specifications, finishes, etc.) will be considered an added advantage.

Benefits

- Opportunity to work on diverse brands and industries

- Creative freedom and ownership over design concepts

- Collaborative, supportive work culture with a growing digital agency

- Continuous learning and upskilling opportunities through live projects

- Scope to lead design direction and mentor junior designers as the team grows

📌 Senior Executive - Graphic Design (India)
🏢 GladOwl
📍 India