Lead/Head - Graphic Design (from Premier Design Schools)

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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: 10-12 years of experience in Graphic Design, Must Be from a premier design school/institute.

Compensation on Offer: 20-22 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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