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Candescent - Bengaluru, Karnataka, India - Hybrid

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Candescent is a cloud-based digital banking solutions provider transforming how financial institutions deliver intelligent banking experiences. We are seeking a Designer to join our Brand & Communications team in our Bengaluru office on a hybrid basis. This is a hands-on design role supporting Candescent's global brand and communications efforts. You will create high-quality visual solutions across internal, client-facing, executive, event, digital, social, and sales enablement materials. You will work closely with brand, communications, marketing, product marketing, sales, and events stakeholders to bring the Candescent brand to life. Key Responsibilities: - Create polished visual solutions across digital, print, presentation, event, social, sales enablement, and internal communications projects - Design presentations, sales and marketing decks, one-pagers, ebooks, infographics, newsletters, social graphics, event materials, signage, and internal communications visuals - Translate complex, content-heavy information into clear, engaging, and visually compelling communications - Apply Candescent brand standards consistently across all work, including typography, color, layout, iconography, imagery, motion, and data visualization - Use established templates and systems appropriately while identifying opportunities to improve usability, scalability, and consistency - Prepare accurate, production-ready files for digital, print, presentation, video, large-format, and event applications - Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high craft standards and attention to detail - Partner with team members and cross-functional stakeholders to clarify objectives and translate business needs into effective visual communications - Work closely with the senior design lead in India for priorities, reviews, creative direction, and coaching - Collaborate with US-based stakeholders through clear communication and reliable follow-through - Maintain working schedule with sufficient overlap with US business hours on at least a few days each week Requirements: - 4–6 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably within an in-house creative team, agency, corporate brand team, B2B, fintech, SaaS, or enterprise environment - Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality design execution across presentations, digital, print, social, or brand storytelling materials - Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) - Working proficiency in PowerPoint for presentation design, including slide systems, templates, charts, and diagrams - Strong typography, layout, composition, and information design skills with understanding of brand systems - Proven ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to shifting priorities, and deliver high-quality work on deadline - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Communication Design, Fine Arts, Film, Animation, or related field (equivalent professional experience and strong portfolio may be considered in lieu of formal degree) Preferred: - Experience supporting financial services, technology, B2B, SaaS, or enterprise software brands - Experience designing for executive, client, partner, or sales audiences - Familiarity with Figma for digital and collaborative design work - Production knowledge including file preparation, print production, vendor coordination, and large-format applications - Experience with illustration, photography, or audio editing - Experience collaborating across geographies and time zones Portfolio submission is mandatory for consideration.

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