Lead Visual Communication Designer
SAGE Publications · Gurugram · onsite · Posted 56d ago
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Lead Visual Communication Designer Job Summary
Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.
We are seeking a highly creative, strategic, and execution-focused Lead Visual Communication Designer to drive the visual storytelling and creative excellence of our marketing, brand, and communication initiatives. This role will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and managing end-to-end creative projects across print, digital, video, social media, events, corporate communications, and branded content .
The ideal candidate combines strong design expertise with project management capabilities and can lead multiple stakeholders, agencies, freelancers, and production partners to deliver high-quality creative assets aligned with business and brand objectives.
Responsibilities Creative Leadership - Develop compelling visual concepts and creative solutions that strengthen brand identity and enhance audience engagement.
- Lead the visual direction for marketing campaigns, product launches, thought leadership initiatives, events, and corporate communications.
- Ensure consistency of brand guidelines across all internal and external communication channels.
- Translate complex ideas and business narratives into impactful visual stories.
- Design and oversee the creation of:
- Marketing collateral and brochures
- Catalogues and covers journal and books
- Infographics and data visualizations
- Social media creatives
- Digital advertising assets
- Email marketing templates
- Landing pages and web visuals
- Corporate presentations
- Event branding and signage
- Motion graphics and videos
- Create and review visual assets for both B2B and B2C audiences.
- Lead video projects from concept development to final production.
- Develop storyboards, scripts, visual treatments, and motion graphic concepts.
- Manage video editing, animation, post-production, and multimedia projects.
- Manage multiple concurrent creative projects while ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely delivery.
- Collaborate closely with sales, product teams, marketers, internal partners and external agencies.
- Establish project timelines, creative workflows, review cycles, and production schedules.
- Prioritize workload based on business impact and campaign objectives.
- Oversee print production processes including specifications, pre-press reviews, proofing, and vendor coordination.
- Work with printers, and production agencies to ensure quality and cost efficiency.
- Ensure all print materials meet brand and production standards.
- Act as custodian of the organizations visual identity.
- Develop and maintain brand assets, templates, and design systems.
- Ensure all creative outputs align with brand positioning and messaging.
- 8-12 years of experience in visual communication, graphic design, creative services, or integrated marketing design.
- Proven experience managing print, digital, and video projects simultaneously.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise across branding, campaign design, publications, digital content, and multimedia.
- Adobe Creative Suite:
- InDesign
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- After Effects/AdobeXD
- Premiere Pro
- Figma
- Canva (advanced)
- PowerPoint design and presentation storytelling
- Motion graphics and animation
- Video editing and production workflows
- Typography and layout design
- Print production knowledge
- Digital marketing creative development
- UI/UX fundamentals
- Photography and image editing principles
- Creative thinking and innovation
- Strong visual storytelling capability
- Excellent project management skills
- Stakeholder management and influencing ability
- Attention to detail
- Strategic communication skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Team leadership and mentoring
- Problem-solving mindset
- Strong understanding of branding and marketing communications
- Experience in education, technology, professional services, or B2B marketing environments.
- Experience leading integrated campaigns across print, digital, social media, events, and video platforms.
- Experience managing external creative agencies and production partners.
- Understanding of content marketing, demand generation, and thought leadership campaigns.
Location : Gurugram, India
Remote Status : Hybrid
Employment Type : Full-time
Employment Level : Mid Level
Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.
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