Senior Website Designer
About Simplotel:
Simplotel is a Bangalore based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company helping over 3,000 hotels across 26 countries grow their direct business. We are powering e-commerce for some of the largest hotels in India. The name Simplotel comes from a combination of Simple and Hotel - our mission is to Simplify the life of hoteliers through technology. Simplotel is a ‘Shopify for Hotels’, was founded in October 2013, and is funded by Go-MMT - India’s largest Online Travel Agency.
*Simplotel was awarded the best startup in travel & hospitality for 2021 by Startup India, an initiative of the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry in India.
(https://www.startupindia.gov.in/nsa2021results/travel.html)
Position: Senior Website Designer
Simplotel is looking for an experienced Senior Website Designer to create visually stunning, user-centric designs that enhance our brand and digital presence. The ideal candidate has strong UX/UI expertise, deep web and graphic design knowledge, and a passion for innovation. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure design excellence, mentor junior designers, and drive creative innovation. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a keen eye for detail, we invite you to join our dynamic team.
Responsibilities:
Conceptualize and execute visually compelling designs that align with brand identity and strategic business goals.
Develop creative assets, including web, digital, and marketing materials, while ensuring a high standard of visual storytelling.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into innovative design solutions.
Maintain brand consistency across all platforms by developing and enforcing design guidelines.
Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends and work hands-on with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Figma to create engaging and impactful visual content.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior designers, fostering skill development and creative excellence.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing effectively to meet deadlines and business objectives.
Conduct design reviews, offering feedback and improvements to ensure the highest quality standards.
Leverage AI-powered design tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, and other generative AI platforms) to enhance design workflows, improve productivity, and accelerate design ideation.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in fine art, graphic design, or similar discipline.
3-6 years of experience in website designing and copywriting. Experience with a media agency is a plus.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Good understanding of typography (fonts), illustration, iconography, layout and colour theory.
Proficiency in design tools such as the Adobe family, Figma, and Claude Design.
Ability to consider content, navigation, structure, and user experience issues to create aesthetic but usable designs, on the underlying platform.
Good graphic designing skills for creating logos, posters, backgrounds and other necessary creatives.