Graphic Designer - Team Lead - SDS

Metro Global Solution Center (MGSC) is internal solution partner for METRO, a €29.8 Billion international wholesaler with operations in 31 countries through 661 stores & a team of 93,000 people globally. Metro operates in a further 10 countries with its Food Service Distribution (FSD) business and it is thus active in a total of 34 countries.

MGSC, location wise is present in Pune (India), Düsseldorf (Germany) and Szczecin (Poland). We provide IT & Business operations support to 31 countries, speak 24+ languages and process over 18,000 transactions a day. We are setting tomorrow’s standards for customer focus, digital solutions, and sustainable business models. For over 10 years, we have been providing services and solutions from our two locations in Pune and Szczecin. This has allowed us to gain extensive experience in how we can best serve our internal customers with high quality and passion. We believe that we can add value, drive efficiency, and satisfy our customers.

Website: https://www.metro-gsc.in

Company Size: 600-650

Headquarters: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Type: Privately Held

Inception:  2011

Metro GSC Pune is looking for a Graphic Design Team Lead to join our dynamic team as we continue to expand into supporting new geographies. You will be part of an international organization working with a team across multiple locations and time zones. As part of this role your will be required to…

• Lead a team of designers and QAs that create production ready assets for digital and print media.
• Create templates and style guides as required for new projects.
• Ensure adherence to existing templates and style guides by the team.
• Ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Mentor and guide team members in their work and social skills.
• Effectively communicate with clients.

The skills you should have:

• 5-7 years experience working in a design/advertising agency creating production assets.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, with Advanced skill level in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Knowledge of automation tools to streamline design workflows and project management.
• Proficiency in the print process and preparing files for printing (e.g., resolution, bleed, margins, crop marks, colors).
• Expert of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, and iconography for both print and digital media.
• Expert of digital and print media production requirements.
• Expert in Microsoft Office tools and file sharing applications.
• Experience in managing a team of designers is a plus.

The aptitude we are looking for:

• Efficient time management and adherence to deadlines.
• Expert at working in a global team and communicate effectively.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to guide and mentor other members in the team.
• Recommend process improvements to drive efficiency in quality and time.