Overview:

GeekyAnts is looking for a visual storyteller. You will work on graphics for multiple mediums and formats—digital, print, merch, comic books, websites, and more. So if you are a graphic designer who can turn complex, technical, and industry insights into memorable visuals, this is the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Bring the Brand to Life Across Touchpoints

  : Social media posts, presentation decks, event and festival posters, Meetup creatives, conference merchandise, and more.

• Design Visuals that Tell a Story

  : Hero banners, section graphics, icons, interactive website elements — all designed to inform, inspire, and guide.

• Visualize Complex Ideas

  : Create infographics and data visualizations to make technical concepts accessible and elegant.

• Design for Print with Precision

  : Magazine layouts, covers, feature spreads, and department pages — all using proper grid systems and typography, with a sharp eye for print quality and accuracy.

• Collaborate to Elevate

  : Work with UX designers, printers, and content writers to align visuals with intent and messaging.

• Maintain and Expand Visual Identity

  : Be a brand guardian. Apply and evolve our design guidelines across everything you touch.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong understanding of visual hierarchy, typography, layout, and colour theory.
• Ability to balance creativity with brand consistency.
• Experience with UI Design (at least basics).
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and design reviews, and incorporate feedback effectively.
• Adapting to space constraints, layout challenges
• Print Knowledge
• Conceptualize abstract concepts and visually represent them in clever ways

Software Familiarity

• Mandatory
  • Figma (Primary)
  • Adobe Illustrator (Primary)
  • Adobe Photoshop
  
  
• Nice to have
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Canva
  • Google Slides, Sheets, and Docs
  • Jira
  
  
• Familiarity with web development constraints and handoff processes.
• Understanding of web graphics optimization (SVG, compression, responsive imagery)
• Familiarity with the Apple ecosystem

Who We Do Not Want

• Someone who takes graphic design as a stepping stone to a UX career.
• Someone who is not detail-oriented.
• Someone who is not obsessed with quality in design.
• Someone who does not have an open mind to feedback.
• Someone who disregards brand identity and industry relevance in favour of disconnected trends.
• Someone who disregards deadlines and hard priorities.
• Someone who cannot work in a highly collaborative environment and cannot take feedback from multiple stakeholders.
• Someone with poor communication skills.
• Someone who cannot handle pressure under tight deadlines.
• Someone with messy file management, leading to lost versions and unclear naming.
• Someone who is not competitive against the market.

In essence, if you’re willing to grow and learn, you’ll thrive here.