Graphic Designer (Internship)

We are an early-stage startup with a small team, so you'll be building things from the ground up. This is a paid full-time and in-office position; apply only if you can work for at least 6 months. As we are an edtech startup you might also have to be involved in the course building, supporting & taking the classes.

This is based in Bengaluru (Bangalore), India. If you are selected, you'll have to work from one of our offices on MG Road or Indiranagar. You can also apply if you are restarting your career.

Who are we looking for: Design Intern (Graphic, UI/UX, Marketing Collateral)

General Purpose:

We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Design Intern to join our edtech startup based in Bangalore, India. As a Design Intern, you will work closely with our marketing and product teams to create visually appealing and user-friendly designs for our online upskilling platform. You will be responsible for creating marketing materials, landing pages, and user interfaces for our website and mobile apps.

Responsibilities

• Work on graphic design projects such as branding, marketing materials, and landing pages
• Assist in the design and development of user interfaces for our website and mobile apps
• Collaborate with the marketing and product teams to ensure designs align with brand guidelines
• Use design software such as Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Affinity Designer, Photoshop, and Canva to create designs
• Stay up-to-date with current design trends and best practices

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Studying or college degree or equivalent experience in Design, Computer Science, Education or a related field
• No working experience is required even though it's good to have
• A degree in graphic design (B.F.A., M.F.A., or equivalent) is good to have though we are not big on degrees
• Fresher or 1-2 years of experience is acceptable

Required Skills (Design)

• Excellent design and typography skills.
• Solid knowledge of design systems and templates, grid structures, layout principles, colour theory and information design.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into clear and compelling visual solutions
• Strong design skills, including proficiency in graphic design software such as Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Affinity Designer, Photoshop, and Canva
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work within brand guidelines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment
• Passion for design and user experience
• Working knowledge of Webflow or any website builder, HTML and front-end frameworks is an added advantage

Required Skills/Experience/Characteristics:

• Ability to effectively convey complex ideas in an easy-to-understand manner
• A scrappy, entrepreneurial attitude that gets high-quality projects done quickly.
• Knowledge of MS Office / Google Drive (Docs), Internet Browsing, Social Networks, Web-based tools, etc...
• Strong research and brainstorming skills are required to produce highly creative and unique content
• Must have a natural flair for writing & be able to deliver content that perfectly works for the Web
• Write exceptional content, original, grammatical-error-free, technically/conceptually authentic
• A strong presence on social media and Experience with social media properties
• Base-level understanding of search engine optimization and keyword usage
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines

Key Competencies:

• Good written and oral communication proficiency in English
• Should be conversant in your regional language and Hindi would be added advantage
• 'Getting Things Done' is the mantra of your life and Goal driven
• Adaptability, Persuasiveness, Resilience and tenacity and Stress tolerance
• Demonstrate the ability to Multitask and Prioritise
• Flexible to work in a team as well as independently
• Adaptable to workplace changes and open to flexible work timings

Qualities we are looking for

• Imaginative and curious (about almost everything!)
• Quick to grasp new concepts and learn new skills
• The ability to communicate the rationale for ideas
• Exceptional visualisation skills and an eye for details
• Provide and accept constructive feedback
• Thirst for knowledge and a strong desire to grow

Not to worry, even if you don't have all these key skills or education. If you are curious, enthusiastic and willing to learn, we would love to hear from you. We don't care how old you are, how much experience you’ve had, where you went to school or where you have worked. We DO care about how passionate you are and what you have done though!

You don’t have to be a complete professional; we also welcome initiative-taking students who want to collaborate with us.

We’re looking for genuinely interested people who are good not just for right now, but for the long term.

If you are still reading at this point, then you're probably someone we want and we want to get to know you better!

Interview process

We don't have a complicated multi-level process like corporates. But we do have 2-3 rounds to filter good talent. 1-2 rounds of online interviews, and one round of In-person interviews. Also, there will be a small writing exercise/assignment component as part of the interview process.

As it's not a walk-in please do not visit our office location until you get selected through the Interview Process.

How to Apply?

If this sounds exciting to you, then come work and grow with us. Click on the "Apply for this job" button below the post. Apply with your latest resume/details along with a cover letter. Kindly also include links to past work or portfolio as appropriate.

Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

If you want to refer someone who is suitable for this job, please send the link to this job post and ask them to apply here.

Benefits

1. Salary / Stipend
2. Experience Letter / Internship Certificate
3. Letter of Recommendation
4. Flexible Work Hours
5. Free Personal Domain Name & Website
6. Get Started Goodies
7. Startup Event Passes
8. Industry Connect
9. Training & Development
10. Performance Bonus