Brand Design Manager

Unilever · Consumer Goods (FMCG)

Mumbai HO
On-site
Posted 2 days ago
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About the job

Job Title: Brand Design Manager

Work Location: Mumbai HQ

About HUL Design

Design is a strategic growth driver at HUL, shaping how brands show up in culture, on the shelf, and in consumers' lives. We challenge conventions, elevate craft, build distinctive brand worlds, and create future-facing experiences that make our brands desirable at scale.

We're looking for a highly creative and forward-thinking design talent to help shape some of the world's most iconic FMCG brands, including Dove, Surf, Lakmé, Pond's, TRESemmé, Lux, Closeup, Horlicks, Bru, and Taj Mahal Tea. This is an opportunity to create work that reaches millions of consumers every day and drives lasting business and cultural impact.

Who We're Looking For

A proactive, curious, and creatively driven designer who brings fresh perspectives, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is excited to push boundaries, experiment, and continuously learn.

Key Capabilities

Creative & Curious: Passionate about exploring ideas and challenging conventions.

Proactive: Takes ownership and demonstrates initiative.

Agile: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities.

Collaborative: Works effectively across disciplines and teams.

Communicative: Articulates ideas with clarity and confidence.

Detail-Oriented: Maintains excellence in craft and execution.

What You'll Do

Develop compelling brand experiences from concept to execution, with a strong focus on packaging and visual identity.

Translate strategic and creative briefs into insight-led design solutions.

Lead and deliver brand, graphic, and packaging design projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Contribute to building distinctive brand worlds across multiple touchpoints.

Explore new tools, technologies, and creative methodologies to elevate design outcomes.

Respond to briefs with speed, agility, and attention to detail while maintaining the highest creative standards.

Experience & Qualifications

10+ years of experience in brand, graphic, or packaging design, ideally within FMCG.

Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related discipline.

Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, craft, and conceptual thinking across print and brand building.

Experience developing and applying visual identity systems and brand guidelines.

Excellent sketching and concept development abilities; illustration skills are a plus.

Exposure to broader design disciplines including packaging, digital, motion, or industrial design.

Strong understanding of social-first content and contemporary visual culture.

Interest or experience in photography and digital content creation is a plus.

Comfortable working across diverse brands, categories, and markets.

Technical & Specialist Skills

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Miro, and related design tools.

Experience leveraging AI tools for design development, visualization, and creative exploration.

Exposure to motion design and animation is a plus.

Strong curiosity for emerging technologies, trends, and creative innovation.

“Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion”

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

Note: "All official offers from Unilever are issued only via our Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Offers from individuals or unofficial sources may be fraudulent—please verify before proceeding."

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