Visual Design Director

Job description

Important Notes for Applicants

📌 Ideal experience: 12–15 years of experience in Graphic Design, with strong design leadership and creative direction experience;
must be from a premier design school/institute.

📌 The company name will be shared during the application process.

📌 Compensation on Offer: 30–35 LPA

📌 Please apply here too Application Form (it will enable us to keep you posted of similar roles in the future too):

📌 Applicants must be currently residing in Mumbai or willing to relocate for this full time & onsite role - based in Mumbai.

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About the Company

HR Interface Recruitment Consulting a fast-growing leader in the Sports Ticketing & Experiential Travel space.

The company is revolutionizing how sports fans experience global events by offering premium sports travel packages that include Official Match Tickets, VIP Hospitality, Team Hotels, and personalized travel services.

They are official ticketing and hospitality agents for world-renowned sporting events, partnering with prestigious organizations such as the International Olympic Committee, FIFA, ICC, Wimbledon, UEFA, and top football clubs like FC Barcelona and Manchester United.

With a current strength of over 100-150+ employees and operations across India, Singapore, Dubai, and North America, they are now seeking a Lead (Head) - Graphic Design candidate to join their team at their Mumbai HQs.

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Company Overview:

Operating in a rapidly growing sports travel market, they have seen a massive year-on-year increase in bookings.

They offer Curated Experiences for sports enthusiasts by curating high-quality sports travel packages for global sporting events.

With a strong growth trajectory and expanding market presence, they are committed to redefining sports travel and hospitality, making this an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for design.

With a vision to become the #1 experiential sports provider, they combine their deep passion for sports with meticulous planning to deliver exceptional tours/experiences that resonate with fans worldwide.

For prospective applicants, joining this dynamic and fast-growing company at this growth stage means contributing to creating unmatched fan experiences and being at the forefront of a rapidly expanding and exciting market.

Their rapid growth and innovative approach make this an exciting opportunity for a seasoned design leader to shape their creative journey.

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Role Summary:

Company: A rapidly scaling Sports Ticketing & Experiential Travel leader

Official Designation: AVP - Creative (Head) – Graphic Design

Years of Experience: 12–15 years of experience in Graphic Design

Compensation on Offer: 30–35 LPA

Job Type: Full-time, 5-day workweek from office

Location: Mumbai, India

Industry: Sports Ticketing, Experiential Travel, Design, Marketing, Creative Leadership

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Position Overview

HR Interface Recruitment Consulting is recruiting a AVP - Creative (Head - Graphic Design) (team management role) for our client, who would lead/head the visual/graphic design team at their company.

This role is crucial in setting the creative direction of the organization – taking complete onus of it.

The successful candidate will oversee the overall design strategy for the company, focusing on creating compelling, out-of-the-box visuals that resonate with the modern, discerning consumer online and in the digital space.

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Key Responsibilities

Creative Direction:

• Develop and lead the company's design strategy, ensuring a unified and modern visual identity that captures the attention of the company’s target audience, meeting the company’s branding, vision, and growth goals.
• Set the visual direction for all projects and campaigns, ensuring consistent branding across all platforms, including digital, print, packaging, and multimedia, as may be the case.

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead and mentor the graphic design team, fostering creativity, innovation, and collaboration.
• Conduct performance evaluations, mentor team members, and provide feedback to help grow their skills and career development.
• Manage design resource allocation, ensuring timely and efficient project completion.

Out-of-the-Box Thinking:

• Foster an environment that encourages unconventional, boundary-pushing design ideas.
• Develop creative solutions that differentiate the brand from competitors and attract attention in a crowded market.
• Challenge the status quo by questioning existing design norms and exploring new formats, technologies, and approaches.
• Lead brainstorming sessions that inspire fresh and imaginative concepts, moving beyond traditional design boundaries.
• Drive disruptive, marketing-focused design approaches that engage and captivate modern consumers across digital platforms.

User-Centric Design:

• Lead the team in creating designs that are intuitive, user-friendly, and aligned with the end-user's needs and behaviors.
• Incorporate accessibility best practices to ensure that designs are inclusive and usable by people with diverse abilities.
• Focus on crafting experiences that delight users while solving their pain points, ultimately driving user satisfaction and engagement.

Design Production & Quality Control:

• Ensure that all designs meet high-quality standards, with close attention to detail in typography, color, layout, and branding.
• Work with external agencies, freelancers, and other creative vendors to ensure top-notch deliverables.
• Ensure all creative output is optimized for various mediums such as digital ads, social media, website content, print materials, etc.

Brand Identity:

• Lead efforts to strengthen and evolve the company's brand identity, making it memorable and distinctive.
• Own and evolve the company’s visual identity, ensuring consistency across all visual communication channels and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Develop and maintain a robust brand book, outlining the company’s visual standards, color schemes, typography, and design philosophy.

Project Management & Execution:

• Coordinate with internal teams to prioritize projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
• Manage the overall creative workflow, including concepting, storyboarding, designing, and final production.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with marketing, product development, sales, and other teams to create visually compelling assets that support and elevate company initiatives.
• Lead design strategy meetings with key stakeholders, translating business objectives into creative strategies.

Design Optimization:

• Ensure all designs are optimized for digital platforms, including social media, websites, and mobile applications, ensuring that they drive engagement and conversion.

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Qualifications & Experience (must-have)

• 12–15 years of experience in graphic design, preferably with exposure to design thinking and user-centric design approaches with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role, with hands-on expertise in both traditional and digital design elements.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or a related field from a premier/renowned design institute is highly preferred.
• Strong design background from a premier/reputed design school/institute (highly preferred).
• Proven track record of leading creative teams and driving the visual identity of brands.
• Expertise in modern design tools and software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Sketch, Figma, and others.
• Marketing-focused mindset: Ability to create designs that not only look great but also deliver on key marketing objectives.
• Strong understanding of how modern consumers interact with brands online (consumer behavior) and the type of content that grabs attention and drives engagement.
• Out-of-the-box thinking with a strong sense of creativity and the ability to deliver disruptive, attention-grabbing, and eye-catching designs.
• Experience working with luxury/UHNI/HNI clients is highly preferred.

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Key Skills:

• Graphic Design
• Creative Direction
• Team Leadership
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Figma/Sketch
• Disruptive & Attention-Grabbing Designs
• Out-of-the-Box Thinking
• Brand Identity Development
• Digital Marketing Design
• Consumer-Centric Design Thinking
• Trend Awareness
• Design Optimization for Digital Platforms

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📩 How to Apply

Apply via LinkedIn here OR if the job is closed on LinkedIn, register your details here:

👉 Application Form

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HR Interface Recruitment Consulting is one of the best & most trusted Recruitment firms today & is growing exponentially as we help our clients hire game changing talent.

Come be a part of this amazing journey, to stay updated on jobs & career tips & more.

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👥 Do Connect with our team with Rohit Tandon – Senior Recruitment Consultant – Design & Technology Hiring at HR Interface Recruitment Consulting (Add on LinkedIn) https://www.Linkedin.Com/in/techdesignjobs/ to stay updated on similar roles.

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If your profile is shortlisted, we look forward to exploring what makes you the perfect fit for this exciting opportunity.

Required Skill Profession

Art And Design Workers