Location: Parel, Mumbai | On-site
Department: CCT Design Team
Organisation: Podar Education Network

About the Role

At Podar Education Network, design plays an important role in transforming educational ideas into engaging, meaningful and visually compelling learning experiences.

We are looking for a dynamic, experienced and self-driven Graphic Designer to join our Creative Curriculum Team (CCT). The role will primarily focus on publication design, including the design and development of educational books, workbooks, learning resources and other curriculum-related materials.

Working closely with multiple curriculum teams, you will translate content and learning objectives into transparent, creative and visually engaging formats that enhance the learning experience. While publication design will be your core responsibility, the role will also offer opportunities to work across a broader spectrum of design, including product design, environmental design, visual communication and other creative projects.

We are looking for someone who combines strong design fundamentals with sound technical skills, excellent organisation, a collaborative mindset and a willingness to explore new technologies, including AI-powered design tools.

Key Responsibilities

1. Publication & Learning Resource Design

- Design and develop educational books, workbooks, curriculum materials, worksheets and other learning resources.
- Transform complex educational content into clear, engaging and visually effective layouts.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of typography, layout, hierarchy, grids, colour, image selection and visual consistency.
- Prepare print-ready files, manage artwork, and ensure accuracy and quality throughout the production process.
- Work within established design guidelines while bringing fresh ideas and creative solutions to projects.

2. Project Planning & Execution

- Plan and manage design assignments from briefing to final delivery.
- Estimate timelines, prioritise tasks and independently manage deadlines across multiple projects.
- Coordinate with curriculum teams, editors, designers and other stakeholders to ensure smooth execution.
- Anticipate challenges, communicate potential delays early and take responsibility for timely delivery.
- Maintain organised working files, documentation and version control.

3. Cross-functional Design Support





- Work with different curriculum teams within CCT to understand their requirements and translate them into effective design solutions.
- Adapt to a variety of content, project types, audiences and visual styles.
- Contribute to projects beyond publication design, including product design, environmental design, presentations and other visual communication requirements, as needed.
- Participate in brainstorming, creative reviews and collaborative problem-solving.

4. Technology & Design Innovation

- Demonstrate adaptability in learning new design software, digital tools and emerging technologies.
- Explore and responsibly use AI-powered tools to improve creative exploration, workflow efficiency and productivity.
- Stay informed about evolving design practices, tools and visual trends.
- Identify opportunities to improve existing design processes and workflows.

5. Quality & Collaboration

- Maintain high standards of design quality, accuracy, consistency and attention to detail.
- Be receptive to feedback and incorporate revisions thoughtfully.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Take ownership of assignments and follow through without requiring constant supervision.

Must-have Qualifications

- A degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Publication Design or a related field.
- Professional experience in graphic design, with strong hands-on experience in publication design and print production.
- Sound understanding of typography, layout, visual hierarchy, colour theory and design principles.
- Working knowledge of CorelDRAW, along with proficiency in relevant contemporary design software.
- Ability to prepare print-ready artwork and understand printing, pagination, image resolution and pre-press requirements.
- Strong organisational, project-planning and time-management skills.
- Good English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritise work and meet deadlines independently.




- A proactive, responsible and adaptable approach to work.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and respond constructively to feedback.
- A portfolio demonstrating relevant design experience and quality of execution.

Preferred Qualifications

- Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Familiarity with Figma and other contemporary design or collaboration tools.
- Experience using AI-powered tools in creative workflows.
- Experience designing books, educational publications, catalogues, manuals or other content-heavy publications.
- Exposure to product design, environmental graphics, exhibition design, packaging or spatial communication.
- Experience coordinating with printers, production vendors or external creative partners.
- Experience working on projects involving multiple stakeholders and overlapping deadlines.
- An interest in education, visual learning and designing for children.

The Kind of Person We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

- Self-driven: Takes initiative, anticipates requirements and moves work forward independently.
- Accountable: Takes ownership of responsibilities, deadlines and the quality of deliverables.
- Dynamic and adaptable: Comfortable navigating changing priorities and a diverse range of projects.
- Organised: Plans work effectively and manages time and competing deadlines.
- Collaborative: Works well with different teams and communicates clearly and respectfully.
- Curious about technology: Open to learning new tools, experimenting with AI and improving ways of working.
- Dependable and professional: Demonstrates integrity, consistency, sound judgement and attention to detail.

Why Join Us?

- Work on educational projects that reach learners across a large school network.
- Collaborate with curriculum specialists and creative professionals across multiple disciplines.
- Explore a diverse range of design challenges beyond conventional graphic design.
- Contribute to the development of meaningful learning resources and improve how educational content is experienced.
- Grow professionally in an environment that values creativity, ownership, collaboration and continuous learning.

Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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