Supports day-to-day graphic design production for exhibitions, workshops, open calls, and community initiatives. Creates marketing collateral, social media creatives, print materials, and digital assets within established templates and visual identity systems. Collaborates with the Social Media Manager, manages design files across Figma and Google Drive, responds to feedback, and handles multiple deadlines. The role may also support motion graphics or video editing.
Festivals From India is hiring on behalf of their client, Chennai Photo Biennale, for a Graphic Design Intern. The ideal candidate will support the execution of design work across these areas. A key part of this role is to take on day-to-day design production, allowing the Social Media Manager to focus on creative direction and strategy. This is a production-focused role, where you will work within existing templates and systems to deliver consistent outputs across platforms. The CPB Foundation and CPB Darkroom run a wide range of programs — exhibitions, workshops, open calls, and community initiatives — all of which require consistent and clear visual communication.
About Chennai Photo Biennale:
Chennai Photo Biennale (CPB) is a non-profit arts organisation dedicated to fostering photography, visual culture, and public engagement with contemporary art in India. Established in 2015, CPB creates platforms for artists, photographers, curators, and cultural practitioners through exhibitions, festivals, educational programmes, workshops, publications, and community initiatives. Its flagship event, the Chennai Photo Biennale, is an international photography festival that brings together diverse voices and artistic practices from India and around the world. Through its various programmes, including CPB Foundation and CPB Darkroom, the organisation aims to nurture creative talent, encourage critical dialogue, and make visual arts more accessible to wider audiences.
Please Note:
- The vetting process for this role comprises 2-3 rounds of interviews and may be followed by a brief assignment.
- Festivals From India is hiring for this role on behalf of our client.
- This is an on-site, full-time position based in Chennai.
- Salary band for this role is available upon request.
Requirements
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, Design, Multimedia, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
- Basic understanding of layout, typography, and visual hierarchy
- Familiarity with Instagram content formats
- Ability to work quickly and respond to feedback
- Comfortable working within templates and defined systems
- Organised and able to handle multiple tasks.
- Good to know about Motion graphics or video editing
Essential Experience:
- Fresher with knowledge in graphic design, visual communication, or creative design roles.
- Previous experience in design internships or freelance projects.
- Experience designing marketing collateral, social media creatives, and digital assets.
- Demonstrated experience in print production, including catalogues, brochures, zines, exhibition materials, and packaging design.
- Experience working on event communications, exhibitions, cultural projects, or creative campaigns is preferred.
- Experience managing and organising design assets across collaborative platforms such as Google Drive and Figma.
Key Personal Attributes & Skills
- Strong visual design sensibility with attention to detail.
- Excellent understanding of brand consistency and visual identity systems.
- Creative thinker with the ability to translate concepts into compelling visual outputs.
- Strong organisational and file management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative mindset with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Interest in arts, culture, photography, and creative industries.
- Adaptability and willingness to take ownership of projects from concept to execution.
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