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About: HR Interface Executive Search has been mandated to hire for our client, a fast-growing startup in the Sports Ticketing & Experiential Travel space. The company is revolutionizing how sports fans experience global events by offering premium sports travel packages that include Official Match Tickets, VIP Hospitality, Team Hotels , and personalized travel services.They are official ticketing and hospitality agents for world-renowned sporting events, partnering with prestigious organizations such as the International Olympic Committee, FIFA, ICC, Wimbledon, UEFA , and top football clubs like FC Barcelona and Manchester United .With a current strength of over 40-50+ employees and operations across India, Singapore, Dubai, and North America , they are now seeking a Lead (Head) - Graphic Design candidate to join their team at their Mumbai HQs .
Company Overview:
Operating in a rapidly growing sports travel market, they have seen a 30% year-on-year increase in bookings. They offer 'Once in a Lifetime Experiences' for sports enthusiasts by curating high-quality sports travel packages for events like the FIFA World Cup, Wimbledon, and the Olympics. With a strong growth trajectory and expanding market presence, they are committed to redefining sports travel and hospitality , making this an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for design.
With a vision to become the #1 experiential sports provider , they combine their deep passion for sports with meticulous planning to deliver exceptional tours/experiences that resonate with fans worldwide.
For prospective employees, joining this dynamic and fast-growing company at this growth stage means contributing to creating unmatched fan experiences and being at the forefront of a rapidly expanding and exciting market. Their rapid growth and innovative approach make this an exciting opportunity for a seasoned design leader to shape their creative journey.
Position Summary:
Company: A rapidly scaling Sports Ticketing & Experiential Travel startup.
Designation: Lead (Head) - Graphic Design
Company Strength: 40-50 employees
Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai, India
Years of Experience Needed: 12-15 years of experience in Graphic Design, Must Be from a premier design school/institute.
Compensation on Offer: Upto 30 LPA
Work Days: 5-day workweek from office.
Position Overview:
HR Interface Executive Search is recruiting a Lead - Graphic Design (Managerial role) for our client, who would lead/head the graphic design team at their company. This role is crucial in setting the creative direction of the organization – taking complete onus of it. The successful candidate will oversee the overall design strategy for the company, focusing on creating compelling, out-of-the-box visuals that resonate with the modern, discerning consumer online and in the digital space.
Key Responsibilities:
Creative Direction:
Develop and lead the company's design strategy, ensuring a unified and modern visual identity that captures the attention of the company’s target audience, meeting the company’s branding, vision, and growth goals.
Set the visual direction for all projects and campaigns, ensuring consistent branding across all platforms, including digital, print, packaging, and multimedia, as may be the case.
Leadership & Team Management:
Lead and mentor the graphic design team, fostering creativity, innovation, and collaboration.
Conduct performance evaluations, mentor team members, and provide feedback to help grow their skills and career development.
Manage design resource allocation, ensuring timely and efficient project completion.
Out-of-the-Box Thinking:
Foster an environment that encourages unconventional, boundary-pushing design ideas.
Develop creative solutions that differentiate the brand from competitors and attract attention in a crowded market.
Challenge the status quo by questioning existing design norms and exploring new formats, technologies, and approaches.
Lead brainstorming sessions that inspire fresh and imaginative concepts, moving beyond traditional design boundaries.
Drive disruptive, marketing-focused design approaches that engage and captivate modern consumers across digital platforms.
User-Centric Design:
Lead the team in creating designs that are intuitive, user-friendly, and aligned with the end-user's needs and behaviors.
Incorporate accessibility best practices to ensure that designs are inclusive and usable by people with diverse abilities.
Focus on crafting experiences that delight users while solving their pain points, ultimately driving user satisfaction and engagement.
Design Production & Quality Control:
Ensure that all designs meet high-quality standards, with close attention to detail in typography, color, layout, and branding.
Work with external agencies, freelancers, and other creative vendors to ensure top-notch deliverables.
Ensure all creative output is optimized for various mediums such as digital ads, social media, website content, print materials, etc.
Brand Identity:
Lead efforts to strengthen and evolve the company's brand identity, making it memorable and distinctive.
Own and evolve the company’s visual identity, ensuring consistency across all visual communication channels and adherence to brand guidelines.
Develop and maintain a robust brand book, outlining the company’s visual standards, color schemes, typography, and design philosophy.
Project Management & Execution:
Coordinate with internal teams to prioritize projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
Manage the overall creative workflow, including concepting, storyboarding, designing, and final production.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Collaborate with marketing, product development, sales, and other teams to create visually compelling assets that support and elevate company initiatives.
Lead design strategy meetings with key stakeholders, translating business objectives into creative strategies.
Design Optimization:
Ensure all designs are optimized for digital platforms, including social media, websites, and mobile applications, ensuring that they drive engagement and conversion.
Must-Have Experience (We are not shortlisting without these key parameters):
10-12 years of experience in graphic design, preferably with exposure to design thinking and user-centric design approaches.
Strong design background from a premier design school/institute.
Proven track record of leading creative teams and driving the visual identity of brands.
Expertise in modern design tools and software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Sketch, Figma, and others.
Marketing-focused mindset: Ability to create designs that not only look great but also deliver on key marketing objectives.
Strong understanding of how modern consumers interact with brands online and the type of content that grabs attention and drives engagement.
Out-of-the-box thinking with a strong sense of creativity and the ability to deliver disruptive, attention-grabbing, and eye-catching designs.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or a related field from a premier/renowned design institute is a must.
Experience: 10-12 years of professional experience in graphic design, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role, with hands-on expertise in both traditional and digital design elements.
Proven track record of leading design teams , delivering innovative design solutions, and managing large-scale projects.
Strong understanding of consumer behavior, brand-building, and marketing-focused design.
Experience working with luxury/UHNI/HNI clients is highly preferred.
Key Skills:
Graphic Design
Creative Direction
Team Leadership
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Figma/Sketch
Disruptive & Attention-Grabbing Designs
Out-of-the-Box Thinking
Brand Identity Development
Digital Marketing Design
Consumer-Centric Design Thinking
Trend Awareness
Design Optimization for Digital Platforms
To Apply:
Please apply directly here on LinkedIn or feel free to send your resume to us in the format requested below (if the role is unpublished on LinkedIn):
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