Design Director

Job Title:

Design Director / Senior Graphic Designer     Company:  Wise Monkey Rum

Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Job Type:  Full-time
Salary:  ₹10,000 – ₹40,000 per month
Salary will depend on experience, design skills, portfolio quality, creativity, execution ability, and overall fit for the role.

About the Company
Wise Monkey Rum is an alcoholic beverage / spirits brand. We are looking for a talented and experienced   Design Director / Senior Graphic Designer  to lead and execute the brand’s visual design work.
Important:  This role is with a liquor / alcohol / spirits company. Only candidates who are fully comfortable working with an alcohol brand should apply.

Role Overview
We are hiring a   Design Director  whose main responsibility will be   graphic design work  for Wise Monkey Rum. The ideal candidate should be highly creative, detail-oriented, and capable of creating strong visual designs for an alcohol brand across packaging, print, digital, social media, marketing materials, and brand communication.
This is a hands-on design role. The person should not only guide the visual direction but also actively create designs themselves.

Key Responsibilities
Create high-quality graphic designs for the brand
Design social media creatives, digital ads, banners, posters, brochures, flyers, and marketing materials
Work on packaging design, label design, bottle design support, cartons, gift boxes, POSM, and trade marketing materials
Develop brand visuals that look premium, modern, and suitable for the liquor / spirits industry
Ensure all designs follow Wise Monkey Rum’s brand identity and visual guidelines
Create design concepts for product launches, campaigns, events, promotions, and trade activities
Work closely with the marketing, sales, production, and management teams
Coordinate with printers, vendors, agencies, photographers, videographers, and freelancers when required
Review artwork, print files, dimensions, colours, layouts, and final production files
Maintain consistency across all brand communication and marketing touchpoints
Support digital marketing and PR teams with creative assets
Improve the overall look and feel of the brand across online and offline platforms
Take ownership of design execution from concept to final output
Requirements
Strong experience in graphic design, branding, packaging, advertising, or visual communication
Excellent portfolio showcasing design skills
Strong command of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and other design tools
Knowledge of Canva, Figma, CorelDRAW, or video editing tools will be an added advantage
Experience in packaging, label design, FMCG, alcohol, beverages, lifestyle, luxury, hospitality, or retail branding will be preferred
Good understanding of print production, file preparation, colours, layout, typography, and visual hierarchy
Ability to create premium-looking designs suitable for a liquor / spirits brand
Must be comfortable working with a liquor / alcohol / spirits company
Ability to manage multiple design tasks and meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills
Ability to take feedback and revise designs professionally
Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who is creative, skilled, and hands-on. The candidate should be able to think like a brand designer but execute like a strong graphic designer.
This role is suitable for someone who can create premium visuals, understand brand positioning, and help Wise Monkey Rum look stronger across packaging, social media, marketing, and sales materials.

Salary
₹10,000 – ₹2,20,000 per month
Salary will depend on experience, skills, portfolio, and suitability for the role.

Work Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

How to Apply

Interested candidates who are comfortable working with a liquor / alcohol / spirits company can apply with their updated resume and design portfolio.