Junior Associate/Associate – Graphic Designer (Print)

Job Title: Junior Associate/Associate – Graphic Designer (Print)

Career Level: C1/C2

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to turn complex ideas into clear, compelling print that helps important healthcare stories land with precision? In this role, you will translate strategy into high-impact visual assets that accelerate marketing execution and bring brand narratives to life across markets.

Based in Chennai, you will partner with global teams to deliver end-to-end content that shortens time to market, strengthens brand consistency, and supports the launch and growth of medicines that make a difference for patients. You’ll be part of a fast-moving, collaborative environment where design craft meets business outcomes—where the quality of your work helps teams work smarter and communicate with clarity.

Accountabilities:

- Print Design Delivery: Own the design and development of creative assets for print, ensuring every piece is accurate, production-ready, and aligned to campaign goals.

- Brand Stewardship: Apply brand guidelines consistently to maintain a cohesive visual identity across materials and markets, elevating recognition and trust.

- Digital Asset Creation: Produce impactful digital assets and infographics that complement print materials and strengthen multichannel campaigns.

- Concept Development: Translate abstract requirements into clear concepts, visual narratives, and presentations that guide decision-making and inspire stakeholders.

- Design Craft and Trends: Stay current on design trends, typography, color theory, and graphic fundamentals to raise the standard of every deliverable.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Quality, and Project Management to clarify requirements and align on priorities, turning feedback into actionable improvements.

- Workflow and Tooling: Use JIRA for task tracking and workflow management to keep projects moving and stakeholders informed.

- Prioritization and Delivery: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, communicate progress, and meet deadlines without compromising quality—building momentum for the wider team.

Essential Skills/Experience:

- Design and develop creative assets across print and digital media

- Stay updated with current design trends, typography, color theory, and graphic fundamentals

- Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, XD), Figma, and MS PowerPoint

- Apply brand guidelines consistently to ensure cohesive visual identity

- Translate abstract requirements into clear concepts and compelling visual designs/presentations

- Create impactful digital assets and infographics for marketing campaigns

- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate design ideas clearly

- Basic working knowledge of JIRA for task tracking and workflow management

- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines

- Work closely with Quality and Project Management teams to understand requirements and deliver high-quality assets

- Good written and verbal communication skills, understanding the fundamentals of print and digital media, and ability to create visually appealing marketing materials

- Any Graduate – Graphic Designing background

- 3-5 Years of overall experience

Desirable Skills/Experience:

- Industry experience in Pharmaceuticals or Design Agency

- Exposure to regulated brand and quality review processes and global campaign delivery

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca:

Join a diverse, multi-cultural community that blends creativity with data-driven ways of working to support the launch and growth of life-changing medicines. Here, unexpected teams come together to simplify processes, use automation and insights to work smarter, and push for better outcomes without losing sight of kindness and inclusion. You’ll collaborate across borders, learn from different perspectives, and see the direct impact of your design on how we communicate with speed, integrity, and purpose.

Call to Action:

If you’re ready to shape crisp, consistent print that powers global campaigns and elevates patient-impacting stories, step forward and make your mark with us today!

Date Posted

12-May-2026

Closing Date

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.