Graphic Illustrator

Location: Mangaluru

Exela Publishing House is looking for a creative and detail-oriented Book Designer & Illustrator to join our growing team. The role involves designing, editing and illustrating educational books for kindergarten, primary, and middle school students.

Key Responsibilities
Create engaging illustrations for educational books and workbooks.
Design page layouts that are visually appealing, age-appropriate, and easy to navigate.
Work closely with authors, editors, and project managers to bring concepts to life.
Develop characters, visual assets, infographics, and activity-based illustrations.
Ensure consistency in design, typography, colour schemes, and visual style across a series.
Prepare print-ready files and maintain organised source files.
Incorporate feedback from internal teams and authors efficiently.
Requirements
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, or equivalent design software.
Strong illustration and visual storytelling skills.
Experience in book design, educational publishing, children's publishing, or related fields.
Good understanding of typography, page composition, and print production requirements.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience working on school textbooks, workbooks, children's books, or educational content is a plus.
Knowledge of print specifications and publishing workflows.
Experience creating vector illustrations and educational visual assets.

What We Offer
Opportunity to work on impactful educational products.
Flexible work arrangements.
Collaborative and creative work environment.
Long-term engagement opportunities based on performance.
Benefits:
Work from home

Experience:

Graphic design: 1 year (Required)