Publication Design
2025

 

Job title	Designer                                                                             Location: Mumbai/Kolkata
Reports to	Creative Director                                                              Experience: 3 – 5 years

 

About Us:

Stirrup (formerly known as AICL Communications), a uniquely positioned company with a 130+ member cross-functional team who have the strategic business acumen to understand, unearth and translate a client’s business story into a compelling narrative supported by intelligent use of design and a strong sense of global reporting trends. Stirrup’s pedigree has been winning awards locally and globally, and for the past 19 years we have helped India’s biggest institutions drive stakeholder engagement; and through our thought leadership influence some of the newest trends in corporate reporting, sustainability and ESG communication, and employee engagement and brand communication.

We are end-to-end consultants partnering with companies across industries, on a long-term basis for strategy, content, design and delivery of corporate reports predominantly across formats such as print, digital, video and motion. Our 220+ clients range from India’s biggest corporates from Reliance Industries, Infosys, Hero MotoCorp, Maruti, ITC, Aditya Birla Group, Tata Group, JSW Group, Vedanta, Piramal, Adani Group, HDFC Bank, Asian Paints, ACC, Ambuja, Ultratech, Tata Motors, and prominent non-profits too like Tata Trusts, JSW Foundation, Piramal Foundation, Reliance Foundation and more. Globally we work with companies such as Emaar Properties, Emirates National Oil Company, Qatar Aluminium, Qatar Fertiliser, and prominent non-profit organisations such as UNICEF, Stichting Oxfam International and more.

 

 

About the role

Stirrup is seeking a talented Publication Designer to join our team. This role is ideal for a creative professional with a strong command of print and publication design, an eye for detail, and a deep understanding of how visual storytelling enhances communication.

 

A Publication Designer at Stirrup plays a pivotal role in crafting visually compelling layouts for reports, coffee table books, newsletters, and other publications. Working closely with internal teams, they ensure designs align with brand and visual guidelines while maintaining a high standard of aesthetic excellence. Our approach to design is centred on clarity, confidence, and impact.

 

 

The ideal candidate is passionate about print design, with a strong foundation in typography, layout, and colour.

They balance creativity with functionality, proactively solving challenges—whether mastering new tools, refining processes, or collaborating across teams to deliver effective solutions. A flexible mindset and a hands-on approach are essential in this dynamic role. The key responsibilities would include

 

 

Design Development:

• Conceptualize and create design layouts for a variety of publications, ensuring alignment
  with audience needs and messaging.
• Integrate typography, imagery, and graphics to produce engaging and informative designs.
• Maintain consistency with client brand and visual guidelines across all publications.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with writers, editors, and project managers to understand content and design objectives.
• Partner with creative teams to ensure seamless integration of design elements across
  communication platforms.
• Present design concepts and incorporate feedback effectively.

Technical Proficiency:

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) for layout creation and refinement.
• Strong understanding of print production processes, including file formats, colour management,
  and paper stock selection.
• Familiarity with digital design principles for potential online publication adaptations.

Project Management:

• Handle multiple design projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines while maintaining organization.
• Proactively identify design challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Maintain discipline and vigilance around file and version management.

 

 

About you

• Proven experience in print publication design, with a portfolio demonstrating strong design skills and craftsmanship.
• Passion for editorial design, with a keen sense of storytelling through visuals.
• Strong visual design skills with sensitivity to grids, visual hierarchy, and information architecture.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities for effective teamwork across disciplines.
• Energetic, proactive, and task-oriented, with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Quick learner with an eye for detail, efficiency, and reliability.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.

 

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial, multi-disciplinary consultancy for top-notch clients, producing business-critical communication

• Award winning global offices
• Unique service proposition ensures interesting, mature briefs for work that has long-term impact
• Good mix of commercial, development sector and self-funded projects
• Growing portfolio of international clients
• Best-in-class compensation structure with attractive, performance-linked variable pay and other benefits
• Empowered, flexible and fun informal environment that rewards initiative and values ambition
• Significant learning and career progression opportunities.
• Medical and accidental Insurance Coverage

 

Open Positions All positions are on-site, full-time, and come with a six-month probation period.

 

 

This position would require the employee to work from office, in a full-time role, and comes with a six-month probation period.

 

 

At Stirrup, innovation, excellence, and efficiency define success. If you’re a creative who thrives on bringing content to life through compelling layouts, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Publication Design
2025

 

Job title	Designer                                                                             Location: Mumbai/Kolkata
Reports to	Creative Director                                                              Experience: 3 – 5 years

 

About Us:

Stirrup (formerly known as AICL Communications), a uniquely positioned company with a 130+ member cross-functional team who have the strategic business acumen to understand, unearth and translate a client’s business story into a compelling narrative supported by intelligent use of design and a strong sense of global reporting trends. Stirrup’s pedigree has been winning awards locally and globally, and for the past 19 years we have helped India’s biggest institutions drive stakeholder engagement; and through our thought leadership influence some of the newest trends in corporate reporting, sustainability and ESG communication, and employee engagement and brand communication.

We are end-to-end consultants partnering with companies across industries, on a long-term basis for strategy, content, design and delivery of corporate reports predominantly across formats such as print, digital, video and motion. Our 220+ clients range from India’s biggest corporates from Reliance Industries, Infosys, Hero MotoCorp, Maruti, ITC, Aditya Birla Group, Tata Group, JSW Group, Vedanta, Piramal, Adani Group, HDFC Bank, Asian Paints, ACC, Ambuja, Ultratech, Tata Motors, and prominent non-profits too like Tata Trusts, JSW Foundation, Piramal Foundation, Reliance Foundation and more. Globally we work with companies such as Emaar Properties, Emirates National Oil Company, Qatar Aluminium, Qatar Fertiliser, and prominent non-profit organisations such as UNICEF, Stichting Oxfam International and more.

 

 

About the role

Stirrup is seeking a talented Publication Designer to join our team. This role is ideal for a creative professional with a strong command of print and publication design, an eye for detail, and a deep understanding of how visual storytelling enhances communication.

 

A Publication Designer at Stirrup plays a pivotal role in crafting visually compelling layouts for reports, coffee table books, newsletters, and other publications. Working closely with internal teams, they ensure designs align with brand and visual guidelines while maintaining a high standard of aesthetic excellence. Our approach to design is centred on clarity, confidence, and impact.

 

 

The ideal candidate is passionate about print design, with a strong foundation in typography, layout, and colour.

They balance creativity with functionality, proactively solving challenges—whether mastering new tools, refining processes, or collaborating across teams to deliver effective solutions. A flexible mindset and a hands-on approach are essential in this dynamic role. The key responsibilities would include

 

 

Design Development:

• Conceptualize and create design layouts for a variety of publications, ensuring alignment
  with audience needs and messaging.
• Integrate typography, imagery, and graphics to produce engaging and informative designs.
• Maintain consistency with client brand and visual guidelines across all publications.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with writers, editors, and project managers to understand content and design objectives.
• Partner with creative teams to ensure seamless integration of design elements across
  communication platforms.
• Present design concepts and incorporate feedback effectively.

Technical Proficiency:

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) for layout creation and refinement.
• Strong understanding of print production processes, including file formats, colour management,
  and paper stock selection.
• Familiarity with digital design principles for potential online publication adaptations.

Project Management:

• Handle multiple design projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines while maintaining organization.
• Proactively identify design challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Maintain discipline and vigilance around file and version management.

 

 

About you

• Proven experience in print publication design, with a portfolio demonstrating strong design skills and craftsmanship.
• Passion for editorial design, with a keen sense of storytelling through visuals.
• Strong visual design skills with sensitivity to grids, visual hierarchy, and information architecture.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities for effective teamwork across disciplines.
• Energetic, proactive, and task-oriented, with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Quick learner with an eye for detail, efficiency, and reliability.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.

 

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial, multi-disciplinary consultancy for top-notch clients, producing business-critical communication

• Award winning global offices
• Unique service proposition ensures interesting, mature briefs for work that has long-term impact
• Good mix of commercial, development sector and self-funded projects
• Growing portfolio of international clients
• Best-in-class compensation structure with attractive, performance-linked variable pay and other benefits
• Empowered, flexible and fun informal environment that rewards initiative and values ambition
• Significant learning and career progression opportunities.
• Medical and accidental Insurance Coverage

 

Open Positions All positions are on-site, full-time, and come with a six-month probation period.

 

 

This position would require the employee to work from office, in a full-time role, and comes with a six-month probation period.

 

 

At Stirrup, innovation, excellence, and efficiency define success. If you’re a creative who thrives on bringing content to life through compelling layouts, we’d love to hear from you.