Design - Lead

5 days ago

Pune, India Weekday Full time

This role is for one of our clients

Industry: Art / Creative - Graphic Designer

Seniority level: Associate level

Min Experience: 3 years

Location: Pune

JobType: full-time

As Design-Lead , you will be at the intersection of creativity and client partnership, ensuring that design solutions not only look exceptional but also deliver measurable impact. You will guide the creative journey end-to-end—from understanding client objectives and translating them into design strategies, to producing high-quality assets and building long-term client trust through outstanding delivery.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys working across diverse design disciplines, and is motivated to combine design excellence with customer success.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the primary design partner for clients, understanding their business objectives and aligning creative solutions to their needs.

Lead the design process across digital, web, mobile, social media, and print, ensuring all outputs are high-quality and on-brand.

Develop reusable design systems, templates, and guidelines that enable scalable campaign execution.

Collaborate closely with account managers, project leads, and cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and with precision.

Continuously research and apply the latest design trends, tools, and technologies to enhance creative innovation.

Provide creative direction across visual design, motion graphics, UI/UX, animation, and branding projects.

Drive client satisfaction through clear communication, proactive problem-solving, and consistent delivery of impactful work.

Qualifications & Skills

4–6 years of professional design experience, preferably in an agency, consulting, or client-facing creative environment.

Strong portfolio showcasing campaigns and assets across multiple formats (social, digital, motion, branding, etc.).

Mastery of design fundamentals including typography, layout, color theory, and visual storytelling.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) and Figma/Sketch (Figma preferred).

Hands-on experience in motion graphics, UI/UX, animation, or branding is a strong advantage.

Familiarity with digital-first design for platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Knowledge of HTML, CSS, or interactive/web design is a plus.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and client expectations simultaneously.

Excellent communication, presentation, and client relationship management skills.

Bachelor's degree in Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.

Core Skills

Creative Direction
• Graphic Design
• Motion Graphics
• UI/UX
• Branding
• Client Partnership
• Visual Storytelling

  • Design Lead

    11 hours ago

    Pune, Maharashtra, India Cranberry Design Studio Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

    About the Role:We are seeking a highly creative and detail-orientedDesign Leadto head our design team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and delivering high-quality creative assets for digital marketing campaigns, websites, social media, ads, and branding projects. This role requires a balance of hands-on design skills,...

  • Design Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Narhe, Pune, Maharashtra, India VR Design solutions Full time ₹ 5,00,000 - ₹ 9,00,000 per year

    Position: Design LeadQualification: B.E. / M.E. in Mechanical EngineeringExperience: Minimum 7 years in sheet metal fabrication (preferably enclosures/control panels)Age: Below 40 years'Salary: No bar for the right candidateMust-Have Skills: Expert in SolidWorks & AutoCAD In-depth knowledge of sheet metal fabrication Experience in enclosure/control panel...

  • Interior Designer

    2 weeks ago

    Pune, Maharashtra, India Chattels Design Full time

    Job Title: Interior DesignerLocation: Whitefield, Jakkur and JP Nagar- BengaluruExperience: 1 - 4 yearsDepartment: DesignCompany Description:At Chattels Design, we go beyond designing interiors to curate immersive experiences. Since 2019,we have delivered over 1500+ beautifully designed homes across Bangalore, specializing inpersonalizing spaces to reflect...

  • Interior Designer

    2 weeks ago

    Pune, India Mind Space Design Full time

    Job Description AutoCAD Interior Design SketchUp **Responsibilities**: To lead and own quality & accuracy of timely design deliverables To own Customer Experience during a project. **Requirements**: Minimum Experience 1-3 yrs as an Interior Designer, with specific experience of working on modular design, esp kitchens Excellent Knowledge in 2D and 3D...

  • Senior Interior Designer

    5 days ago

    Pune, India Uplife Design Furniture Full time

    Role & responsibilities Need interior designers with experience of 2-4 years.Client handling, 2D AutoCAD, sketch up, client interaction,site measurement working in modular firm will be an additional benefit Responsibilities: Lead interior design projects from initial concept through to final execution. Gather and define client requirements and project...

  • Design Lead

    5 days ago

    Pune, India Weekday AI Full time

    This role is for one of the Weekday's clientsMin Experience: 3 years Location: Pune JobType: full-time As a Design Lead, you will play a pivotal role in the creative process, contributing across every stage—from research and conceptualization to designing reusable templates and fine-tuning details. The role is dynamic, fast-paced, and engaging, with...

  • Design Lead

    5 days ago

    Pune, India Weekday AI (YC W21) Full time

    This role is for one of the Weekday's clientsMin Experience: 3 years Location: Pune JobType: full-time As aDesign Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving the creative vision and execution of design projects across multiple formats and platforms. From researching and conceptualizing to building reusable design systems and refining the smallest details,...

  • Lead Designer

    5 days ago

    Pune, India Signify Full time

    About SignifyThrough bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond. At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by...

  • Design Lead

    14 hours ago

    Pune, Maharashtra, India Endava Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

    Job Description OverviewWe are looking for a skilled and experienced Architect / Design Lead to join our product development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software architecture and solution design, with the ability to bridge business requirements and technical implementation. This role requires both strategic thinking and...

  • Design Lead

    9 hours ago

    Pune, Maharashtra, India endava Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year

    Job DescriptionOverviewWe are looking for a skilled and experienced Architect / Design Lead to join our product development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software architecture and solution design, with the ability to bridge business requirements and technical implementation. This role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on...