As a Graphic Designer (Illustrator Specialist), you will be responsible for creating visually engaging and effective designs that align with our brand identity. You will work closely with our marketing, product, and development teams to produce high-quality graphics for both digital and print media, including logos, icons, illustrations, social media content, marketing materials, and more.
Responsibilities:
Design Creation: Create compelling and visually appealing vector illustrations, logos, icons, and other graphic elements using Adobe Illustrator.
Brand Identity: Assist in developing and maintaining our brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across all visual content.
Collaborative Projects: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, and development, to create designs that meet specific project requirements and business goals.
Typography: Apply your knowledge of typography to craft custom type treatments and integrate text seamlessly into design compositions.
Creative Concept Development: Collaborate in brainstorming sessions and contribute fresh ideas to design projects that align with brand aesthetics and marketing objectives.
Design Refinement: Ensure all designs are polished, accurate, and consistent with the brand's identity, making revisions as necessary based on team feedback.
Asset Management: Organize and maintain design assets, ensuring that files are properly named, archived, and easy to access for future use.
File Preparation: Prepare final design files for digital and print use, ensuring they meet the necessary specifications, including resolution, color modes, and formats.
Requirements:
Proven Experience: 2+ years of experience as a graphic designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
Skills: Expertise in Adobe Illustrator, with additional experience in Photoshop and InDesign being a plus.
Design Knowledge: Strong understanding of design principles, color theory, typography, and visual hierarchy.
Attention to Detail: Excellent eye for detail with the ability to produce precise and clean designs.
Creative Thinking: Ability to think creatively and come up with innovative design solutions that align with our brand’s vision.
Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Communication: Ability to effectively communicate design concepts and rationale to both creative and non-creative team members.
Adaptability: Willingness to learn new design techniques and stay updated on industry trends.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with animation and motion graphics (Adobe After Effects or similar).
Experience designing for both web and print formats.
Familiarity with responsive design principles.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and equity-based compensation.
Flexible work environment (remote or in-office).
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
A collaborative and supportive team culture.
Exciting and diverse projects in a fast-paced, creative startup.
Desi Chef is a premier producer of frozen, ready-to-eat meals in the UK, specializing in authentic traditional Pakistani cuisine. Our diverse range of curry and snack dishes will be available through our website, Amazon, and major supermarkets. We are committed to advancing the global frozen food industry by offering genuine Pakistani style flavours, supported by extensive research and development. Our business model addresses a significant market gap, providing products that currently do not exist.