About the National Law School of India University

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades, the University has evolved as an innovative leader in law, social sciences, humanities, and public policy education and research in India. It has also been ranked first among the law universities in the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) for the last eight years.

The Communications Office plays a key role in strengthening the University’s visibility, digital presence, stakeholder outreach, and internal communication.

About the Role

The Graphic Designer (1 vacancy) will support the planning, creation, and execution of communication design across digital, print, and on-ground channels. The role involves collaboration with internal teams, coverage of campus activities, and ensuring consistent, high-quality communication outputs.

This is a full-time, campus-based contractual role for one-year (extendable) role suited for candidates with strong writing, visual communication, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

Design & Visual Communication 

• Design and layout multi-page publications such as brochures, reports, and other learning materials using Adobe InDesign
• Social Media and website creatives for internal stakeholders, external audience and campaigns
• Manage styles, grids, master pages, and document consistency
• Incorporate editorial feedback accurately and efficiently
• Prepare print-ready and digital-ready files within tight timelines

Social Media & Digital Communication

• Support digital campaigns, student engagement activities, and event-based social assets
• Maintain content calendars and track deliverables
• Create basic design assets such as posters, social media creatives, brochures, banners, and presentations
• Work with templates to maintain brand identity and visual consistency
• Coordinate with external designers/agencies when required
• Support photography, short-form video shooting, and basic editing

 Design & Visual Communication

• Create basic design assets such as posters, social media creatives, brochures, banners, and presentations
• Work with templates to maintain brand identity and visual consistency
• Coordinate with external designers/agencies when required
• Support photography, short-form video shooting, and basic editing

Event Support & Coverage

• Provide on-ground support for University events, seminars, conferences, and student activities
• Capture event updates, gather content, and create web/social media coverage
• Coordinate with organisers for communication requirements

Internal Coordination & Operations

• Liaise with academic and administrative teams to gather inputs
• Maintain documentation, repositories, and content archives
• Support web updates
• Track requests, deadlines, and workflows to ensure timely delivery

Who Should Apply?

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, English, Media Studies, Design, or related fields
• 1-3 years of experience in communications, content creation, design, or related roles
• Strong design skills using Canva/Adobe tools (for design-leaning candidates)
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro)
• Basic video editing or photography skills
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication trends
• Ability to multitask, meet quick deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and coordination abilities
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output

Desired Skills 

• Prior experience in an academic or nonprofit environment Familiarity with print production workflows
• Web content management familiarity (WordPress or similar)

Work Mode & Expectations

• Full-time, on-campus role at NLSIU Bengaluru
• May require occasional work outside regular hours for events or urgent communication needs
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to a growing communications team

How to Apply?

Please use the Google form available here, and include the following documents:

1. CV
2. A short writing sample
3. Design portfolio or sample work
4. Statement of Purpose

Compensation 

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience and will be in the range of Rs. 50,000 to 70,000 per month.

Deadline

The last date for submission of applications is March 17, 2026, at 5 pm.

Note: Candidates shortlisted for interview will be intimated through email.

For any queries, please write to