Designer

Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, bringing together connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic and STEM. We are establishing an India Design Studio in Gurugram to support Inizio Ignite's global teams. This role is a developing presentation designer who delivers high-quality, client-facing work within agreed standards and timelines. You will improve the clarity, structure and visual impact of proposals, RFP responses, pitch decks and related materials, while building the judgement and independence required to progress in the team.

Responsibilities

Own the design and delivery of proposals, RFP responses, pitch decks, credentials, case studies, thought leadership and other priority client-facing materials; Translate strategic, scientific and commercial content into clear visual narratives, page structures, diagrams and data stories; Develop credible visual options based on the audience, content maturity, client context and available time; Manage multiple assignments independently, clarify briefs with business stakeholders and flag scope, timing or quality risks early; Apply and reinforce Inizio Ignite brand standards, templates, accessibility requirements and final-file standards; Provide constructive craft feedback and practical support to Designer 1 colleagues, while escalating priority creative decisions to the Senior Designer; Own the quality of your work, complete the studio self-check and resolve issues identified through creative review or independent QA; Create and refine reusable templates, slide components, visual systems, iconography and data-visualisation patterns; Maintain clean, editable, accessible, correctly named and version-controlled files that support reliable handover and future reuse; Use approved AI tools responsibly to accelerate understanding, exploration and production, while ensuring every output is accurate, appropriate and human-reviewed; Contribute to studio standards, onboarding materials, knowledge capture and continuous improvement

Requirements

Around 4+ years of experience in presentation design, visual design, production design or a related creative role, ideally in healthcare, life sciences, consulting, professional services or an agency environment; A strong portfolio showing polished client-facing presentation work, visual storytelling, slide redesign, data visualisation and alternative creative approaches; Advanced PowerPoint skills and strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma or similar tools; Strong command of layout, typography, hierarchy, information design, brand application and final-file quality; Ability to work directly with stakeholders, challenge unclear briefs constructively and manage expectations across several concurrent requests; Experience giving useful craft feedback or supporting the development of less-experienced designers; Practical AI literacy and the judgement to evaluate AI-assisted outputs critically and responsibly; High attention to detail, strong prioritisation and confidence working under time pressure without compromising core quality standards

Nice to have

Charting experience; Ability to move comfortably between fast-turn production work and more considered visual storytelling; Takes ownership, communicates clearly and knows when to involve the Senior Designer or business stakeholder; Enjoys helping others improve and contributing to shared standards, assets and ways of working; Motivated by the opportunity to shape a new Design Studio and strengthen how Ignite presents its connected expertise; Enjoys turning rough or inconsistent content into clear, polished and client-ready materials; Can work confidently within templates while bringing creativity, clarity and visual thinking; Seeks feedback, learns quickly and takes increasing ownership as skills develop; Collaborative, dependable and motivated to help build a new global design capability

Benefits

A learning culture with opportunities to develop design, technology, AI and healthcare knowledge; International collaboration across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, STEM and wider Inizio teams; A supportive, inclusive and friendly working environment where your contribution matters; A visible career framework, supported by regular feedback, skills development and opportunities to take on greater complexity and responsibility