Illustrator and Designer- Consultant (Full time)

JOB DESCRIPTION

About Dream a Dream

Dream a Dream is an Indian non-profit organisation working to transform the experience of education for the 130+ million young people living in adversity in India. Our aim is to change the purpose of education towards the idea of Thriving for every child. Since 1999, Dream a Dream has mainstreamed life skills as a critical approach to help children overcome adversity and thrive. Today, the organisation is transforming the Indian education ecosystem through its own programmes, curriculum and pedagogical innovations and holistic assessment frameworks while also shifting the narratives around the purpose of education. Dream a Dream’s work is spread across 6 Indian states reaching over 2.2 million children through strategic partnerships with state governments and collaborations with other non-profits and funders in India.

Role: Illustrator and Designer- Consultant (Full time)

Dept/Programme: Narrative Building

Hiring Manager: Suchitha

Job Location: Bangalore

Professional Fees : 7,20,000- 9,00,000 INR

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Designer / Illustrator to join our Narrative Building Team within the communications department. This role involves translating complex narratives into visually compelling designs that enhance storytelling and engage our audience across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate should be adept at both illustration and graphic design, with an ability to collaborate closely with communication strategists, writers and other designers The consultant will work closely with the Narrative Building team, and the role will be on a full-time consultancy basis

Roles and Responsibilities: –

Design Creation: Develop visual concepts, illustrations and layouts for narrative-driven projects, including social media posts, websites, presentations, reports and other communication materials.
Storytelling: Work alongside the narrative team to visualize and enhance stories through graphics, infographics, character design and more.
Collaboration: Partner with writers, editors and strategists to ensure design work aligns with narrative goals and messaging.
Brand Consistency: Maintain and uphold the visual identity and brand standards across all designs and projects.
Content Strategy: Support the creation of visual assets that support overarching content strategies and goals.
Feedback & Iteration: Be open to feedback, adjusting designs according to the needs of the team and the project.
Project Management: Prioritize and manage multiple design projects while meeting deadlines and ensuring the highest quality standards.

REQUIREMENTS (SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE)

2-3 years of relevant experience in design or illustration roles, with exposure to narrative design and storytelling.
Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.).
Excellent understanding of visual storytelling, design principles, and layout techniques.
Ability to create both digital and print materials.
Strong conceptual and creative skills, with a keen eye for detail.
Experience working within brand guidelines and adapting designs for different channels.
Knowledge of typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Portfolio: A portfolio that demonstrates previous illustration and design work, with emphasis on storytelling, branding and content creation.

How to Apply:

To apply, please send an updated CV along with portfolio to suchitha@dreamadream.org. Please mention ‘Application for the position of Illustrator and Designer – Narrative Building in the subject line of your email. Only short-listed candidates shall be notified by us.

Dream a Dream is committed to upholding diversity and inclusion in our workplace and we strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups, within the organisation and outside, to apply to open positions. We embrace our employees’ differences of religion or belief, caste, race, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation gender, gender identity or expression, language differences, family, or marital status, physical, mental and development abilities, social or economic class, education, work and behavioural styles, political affiliation, and other characteristics that make us unique.