Design Director

Full job description

Design plays a big role at Indiahikes. From our website and social media to marketing materials, merchandise, and visual branding, there's a mountain of design work at Indiahikes. We are looking for someone who can shape the visual identity of Indiahikes and direct the future of design.

The Role

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Design Director to join our team and lead the charge in elevating our brand image. You will be responsible for developing and executing a cohesive design strategy across all touchpoints, from our website and social media presence to our marketing materials and offline experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive brand design strategy that strengthens brand recognition and resonates with our target audience.
• Oversee all aspects of visual design, including logo usage, brand elements, typography, colour palettes, and imagery.
• Lead other designers in creating high-quality visuals for various mediums, including websites, social media platforms, brochures, email marketing campaigns, infographics, maps, and merchandise.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and other departments to ensure brand consistency across all channels.
• Stay informed about design trends and best practices, and implement innovative approaches to enhance the user experience.
• Manage design projects from conception to completion, adhering to deadlines and budgets.
• Foster a creative and collaborative work environment within the design team.
• Represent the design department in meetings with stakeholders and vendors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (5+ years) as a Design Director or similar senior design leadership role.
• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional design skills, with a focus on brand identity and user experience design.
• Experience in designing for both digital and print mediums.
• In-depth knowledge of design principles, typography, colour theory, and layout.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• The ability to manage and motivate a design team.
• A passion for trekking and the outdoors is a plus.

Salary starts at 10 L per annum. This is a full-time position, based in Bangalore.

How to Apply

We're extremely careful about who we select as a part of team Indiahikes. Through the selection process, we want to make sure you are the 'right fit.

For all positions email

Sandhya Chandrasekharayya: sandhya@indiahikes.com
CC: Arjun Majumdar: arjun@indiahikes.com

Subject: Working with Indiahikes — (name of position)

Sandhya Chandrasekharayya, is the COO and Co-founder at Indiahikes. Arjun Majumdar is the CEO and Founder of Indiahikes

What to include in your email application

• Your latest resume (Even if you don’t have a background in trekking, your past work experience matters to us)
• Write a paragraph about 'why you wish to work at Indiahikes'. A passion for trek and travel is important, but must not be the only reason for you to apply.
• Write another paragraph about your skills and talents that make you suitable for the role.
• If you have any trek experience, mention it in the email.
• Any specific write up or inclusions as mentioned in the role description

A note about your application status

We receive a large number of applications. If you are shortlisted, we will write back within seven days, usually quicker. If you do not hear from us within seven days, in all probability, your application has been rejected. You can, of course, remind us again by email if you feel you are the right fit for Indiahikes.

Why do applications get rejected?
1. Sometimes, applications get rejected because they have not followed the complete application process mentioned in “How to Apply” above.
2. Applications are also rejected when it is too much about their passion for travel/trekking and not about why they wish to work at Indiahikes.
3. When applications use ChatGPT or other AI tools to help write their application. This results in applications being rejected.