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

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Brand Identity & Visual Execution

- Translate brand positioning into solid, 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

📌 Senior Graphic Designer (Pune)
🏢 Rare Ideas
📍 Pune