SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Location: Pune Type: Full-time, on-site About Rare Ideas Rare Ideas is a women-led branding and strategy studio building distinctive F&B, hospitality, and retail brands across India and beyond. Being part of the studio means: • Working on category-defining F&B and hospitality brands • High creative ownership with room to grow into leadership roles • Collaborative, low-ego studio culture • Opportunity to build a strong, portfolio-worthy body of work View our work here: www.rareideas.in We are looking for a Senior Designer who combines strong visual craft with strategic thinking to take ownership of brand identity projects and contribute meaningfully to the studio’s creative output. Role Overview This is a hands-on role requiring both conceptual thinking and high-quality execution, with a high level of ownership across projects. Requirements Your key responsibilities will include: 1. Brand Identity & Visual Execution • Translate brand positioning into strong, cohesive visual identities • Contribute original ideas that go beyond references or trends • Design visual identity systems and brand assets aligned with strategic direction • Ensure consistency across all brand touchpoints (print, digital, spatial), while applying strong fundamentals of typography, colour, layout, and hierarchy 2. Packaging & Print Execution • Work on packaging design with understanding of dielines, materials, and print processes • Coordinate with internal teams or vendors to ensure output feasibility • Maintain attention to detail in print-ready files and production specifications 3. Creative Collaborations & Project Ownership • Work closely with strategists, copywriters and motion designers for integrated output • Take ownership of assigned projects or workstreams • Align with briefs before execution and clarify ambiguities proactively • Manage timelines and deliverables across multiple projects 4. Client Interaction & Presentations • Lead the presentation of design concepts and rationale to clients • Incorporate feedback effectively while maintaining design integrity • Balance creative ambition with business and client requirements 5. Quality Control & Design Standards • Ensure all outputs meet Rare Ideas’ visual and craft standards • Minimise correction cycles through attention to detail • Maintain consistency across formats and deliverables 6. Learning & Growth • Actively build design capability across branding, packaging, and emerging formats • Stay updated with design trends, tools, and workflows • Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing with juniors Must-have technical skills & experience: • 4-6 years of experience in brand identity design (agency preferred) • Specialisation in either typography-led or illustration-led brand design • Ability to translate strategy into visual output • Working knowledge of print production, packaging, and materials • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma • Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines independently Good to have: • Exposure to F&B, hospitality, or retail brands • Basic understanding of motion, spatial, or digital-first design systems • Familiarity with AI-assisted design workflows Benefits • Competitive salary • 5 day work week • Women led empathetic and inclusive team • Professional development opportunities • Vibrant and collaborative work environment • Being a part of a dynamic and fast-growing industry