Graphic Designer - Print & Publishing (Early Childhood / Kindergarten)

As a Graphic Designer Print & Publishing at Kraf Ventures located in Kharadi, Pune, you will play a crucial role in designing engaging, child-friendly kindergarten books and learning materials. You should have a strong expertise in layouting and Adobe InDesign, ensuring that the designs are suitable for ages 36 years. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design and layout kindergarten books, activity sheets, workbooks, flashcards, posters, and teacher manuals. - Execute structured and visually engaging layouts using Adobe InDesign. - Apply child-friendly typography, colours, icons, and illustrations aligned with early learning pedagogy. - Work closely with curriculum developers to convert content into engaging print-ready designs. - Maintain consistency across book series and editions. - Prepare print-ready files with correct margins, bleed, CMYK settings, and pre-press specifications. - Ensure high-quality output and meet publishing deadlines. - Coordinate with printers for proof checks and final production approvals. **Qualifications:** - Strong hands-on expertise in Adobe InDesign. - Good working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. - Strong understanding of lay-outing, grid systems, typesetting, and typography. - Experience in designing books or educational print materials. - Understanding of print production and publishing workflows. - Attention to detail and strong sense of visual balance. Kraf Ventures, founded in June 2017, is a trusted provider specializing in manufacturing and supplying essential school items to educational institutions across India. With a focus on quality and service excellence, the company aims to meet the unique needs of over 350 play schools, preschools, and kindergartens. As a Graphic Designer Print & Publishing at Kraf Ventures located in Kharadi, Pune, you will play a crucial role in designing engaging, child-friendly kindergarten books and learning materials. You should have a strong expertise in layouting and Adobe InDesign, ensuring that the designs are suitable for ages 36 years. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design and layout kindergarten books, activity sheets, workbooks, flashcards, posters, and teacher manuals. - Execute structured and visually engaging layouts using Adobe InDesign. - Apply child-friendly typography, colours, icons, and illustrations aligned with early learning pedagogy. - Work closely with curriculum developers to convert content into engaging print-ready designs. - Maintain consistency across book series and editions. - Prepare print-ready files with correct margins, bleed, CMYK settings, and pre-press specifications. - Ensure high-quality output and meet publishing deadlines. - Coordinate with printers for proof checks and final production approvals. **Qualifications:** - Strong hands-on expertise in Adobe InDesign. - Good working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. - Strong understanding of lay-outing, grid systems, typesetting, and typography. - Experience in designing books or educational print materials. - Understanding of print production and publishing workflows. - Attention to detail and strong sense of visual balance. Kraf Ventures, founded in June 2017, is a trusted provider specializing in manufacturing and supplying essential school items to educational institutions across India. With a focus on quality and service excellence, the company aims to meet the unique needs of over 350 play schools, preschools, and kindergartens.