Graphic Designer

Job Description – Graphic Designer (Books & Magazines)

About the Role

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with 3+ years of hands-on experience in designing and formatting books, magazines, educational publications, and print-ready layouts using Adobe InDesign. The candidate should possess strong visual aesthetics, typography skills, and a deep understanding of publishing workflows and print production standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop layouts for books, magazines, workbooks, catalogs, journals, and educational publications.
• Create visually appealing page compositions using Adobe InDesign.
• Handle complete publication formatting including:
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• Typography
• Grid systems
• Pagination
• Master pages
• Style sheets
• Image placement
• Prepare print-ready files as per publishing and printing standards.
• Coordinate with content writers, editors, illustrators, and production teams for smooth execution of projects.
• Maintain consistency in branding, fonts, colors, and design language across publications.
• Perform image corrections and basic editing using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Ensure timely delivery of projects while maintaining high-quality design standards.
• Manage revisions and feedback efficiently.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in Adobe InDesign (mandatory).
• Working knowledge of:
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• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Excellent understanding of:
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• Print production
• Layout designing
• Typography
• Color theory
• Pre-press processes
• Experience in designing:
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• Books
• Magazines
• Educational content
• Publishing materials
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or related field.
• Experience in publishing houses, educational companies, printing industries, or magazine production will be preferred.
• Knowledge of Hindi and English publication layouts is an added advantage.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Creative thinker with a strong design sense.
• Ability to understand editorial and publishing requirements.
• Self-motivated and deadline-oriented professional.
• Team player with good communication and coordination skills.

Portfolio Requirement

Candidates must share a portfolio/sample work showcasing:

• Book layouts
• Magazine designs
• Print publications
• InDesign-based projects

Salary

Best in Industry (Based on experience and skill set)