Designer (Volunteer)

Growth Hive is an emerging organization dedicated to helping ideas, teams, and initiatives grow through creative strategy and design-driven solutions. The team works collaboratively across disciplines to support mission-driven projects by providing visual communication and branding that enable organizations to connect with their audiences more effectively. The organization values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, creating an environment where volunteers can build strong portfolios and gain practical experience. Volunteers are treated as integral team members and have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to real-world projects.

As a Designer (Volunteer) at Growth Hive, you will play a key role in developing visual concepts and digital assets that support campaigns, branding, and communication materials. Your daily responsibilities will include collaborating with project leads to understand creative briefs, designing graphics and layouts for web and social media platforms, and refining visual materials based on feedback. You will help maintain brand consistency across various platforms, prepare files for both digital and print use, and actively participate in team reviews to enhance design outcomes. This is a full-time position based in Hyderabad with a hybrid work arrangement, allowing some tasks to be completed remotely while others require on-site collaboration. Although this is an unpaid role, it offers valuable exposure to real projects, mentorship, and opportunities to strengthen your design portfolio.

Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with project leads to interpret creative briefs and deliver visual concepts aligned with campaign goals.
- Design graphics and layouts for websites, social media, presentations, and other digital platforms.
- Ensure brand consistency by adhering to established visual identity guidelines across all materials.
- Prepare and optimize files for digital distribution and print production.
- Incorporate feedback from team reviews to refine and improve design outputs.
- Manage multiple design tasks efficiently within a full-time hybrid work environment.

Required Qualifications
- Strong visual design skills, including expertise in layout, color theory, and typography.
- Proficiency in common design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar software.
- Ability to create digital assets adaptable to various formats and devices, including web and social media.
- Basic understanding of branding and visual identity principles, with the ability to follow and contribute to brand guidelines.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, capable of interpreting briefs and working with cross-functional teams.
- Attention to detail and strong time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Relevant coursework, certification, or prior project/portfolio experience in graphic or digital design.
- Willingness to volunteer in an unpaid capacity for learning, portfolio development, and impact-driven work.
- Commitment to being based in or able to commute to Hyderabad for hybrid collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Experience or interest in UI/UX design or motion graphics is considered a plus.
- Opportunity to gain hands-on experience with real projects and receive mentorship from experienced professionals.
- A collaborative and supportive environment that encourages experimentation, constructive feedback, and ownership of work.
- The chance to build a strong design portfolio while contributing to meaningful, mission-driven initiatives.

This role is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their design skills in a dynamic, mission-focused setting while gaining valuable industry experience through volunteer work.