Graphic Designer / Production Artist

Company Overview

Outsourced is a leading ISO certified global offshore outsourcing company that provides dedicated remote staff to some of the world's leading international companies. Outsourced is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and has achieved Great Place to Work Certification. We are committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment where all staff can thrive. As an Outsourced staff member, you will enjoy a fun and friendly working environment, competitive salaries, opportunities for growth and development, work-life balance, and the chance to share your passion with a team of over 1000 talented professionals.

Position Title: Graphic Designer

Work Arrangement: Remote - India

About The Role

You are the crucial link between elegant design and technical delivery. Your primary role is to ensure that content published through the Content Management OS meets the world-class visual fidelity required by the performing arts and luxury sectors, permanently setting the new industry standard. This is a ground-floor opportunity to fundamentally reshape the publishing industry.

Note: This role will split time between developing templates for the new Audience Access platform and supporting production needs for existing Managed Program Book Services (MPBS) clients, requiring close coordination with the Publications Manager.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3 years experience in high-end print + digital production or graphic design (print-to-web publishing)
• Expert Adobe Creative Suite skills (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) — mandatory
• High knowledge in Pagination, including long-form editorial layouts, page flow, numbering systems, and master page setup
• Strong in style sheets, master pages, and design specifications with consistent execution
• Excellent eye for typography, layout, color, and luxury editorial aesthetics
• Experienced in print-ready file preparation and web-optimized digital asset output
• Able to handle high-volume content under tight seasonal deadlines with strong attention to detail

Key Responsibilities

Digital & Print Production Mastery (70%)

• Content Execution & Layout: Lead the layout and design of both print (MPBS) and digital (Audience Access) program books. Manage the flow of content within the Content Management OS, ensuring seamless translation of design integrity across platforms.
• Template Design & Maintenance: Develop and maintain custom, responsive digital templates for various clients, ensuring the Flipboard-style experience is visually consistent across all device types, with the goal of making the digital version visibly superior to print.
• Prepress & Commercial Printing: Expertise in preparing and finalizing print-ready files for commercial printers, ensuring quality and technical compliance for legacy clients.
• Fidelity & QA: Act as the final quality check on all published materials, focusing on typography, color accuracy, layout precision, and overall aesthetic quality—mimicking and exceeding the discipline of high-end print production.

Digital Ad Creative Production (20%)

• Ad Design and Building to Spec: Design and build visual assets for both internal and external ad clients, ensuring they meet the required technical specifications for dynamic placement on the Audience Access platform and external ad platforms like Facebook/Instagram.
• Creative Iteration Support: Assist the Lead Developer and Marketing team by preparing multiple visual variations required for A/B testing in the Digital Ads service.

Collaboration & Workflow Integration (10%)

• Work closely with the UI/UX Developer to provide feedback on template performance and visual consistency.
• Assist in defining and testing the workflow logic within the Content Management OS to ensure it effectively eliminates archaic content submission and proofing cycles.
• Cross-Departmental Support: Coordinate with the Publications Manager to allocate time for urgent MPBS production tasks for existing clients while prioritizing Audience Access development.

What we Offer

• Health Insurance: We provide medical coverage up to 20 lakh per annum, which covers you, your spouse, and a set of parents. This is available after one month of successful engagement.

• Professional Development: You'll have access to a monthly upskill allowance of ₹5000 for continued education and certifications to support your career growth.

• Leave Policy: Vacation Leave (VL): 10 days per year, available after probation. You can carry over or encash up to 5 unused days.

• Casual Leave (CL): 8 days per year for personal needs or emergencies, available from day one.

• Sick Leave: 12 days per year, available after probation.

• Flexible Work Hours or Remote Work Opportunities - Depending on the role and project.

• Outsourced Benefits such as Paternity Leave, Maternity Leave, etc.