What a Graphic Designer at 1–3 years can own
Scope: campaign creative for a brand — concepts, layouts and production across digital and print.
Supervision
Works from a weekly priority list rather than daily instructions. Needs guidance on trade-offs and on anything cross-team, not on the craft itself.
Typical titles
Executive, Engineer / Developer, Analyst or Senior Associate
Typical responsibilities at this level
- Concept and design campaigns
- Design packaging, brochures and decks
- Brief printers and vendors
- Create short motion snippets
Skills and tools to screen for
The skills are the same across bands — the depth is what changes. At 1–3 years, screen for process — from brief to shipped work — and collaboration with developers or marketers.
Core skills
- Layout and typography
- Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Brand consistency
- Print production basics
- Social creative formats
Common tools
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Canva
- Figma
- After Effects (a plus)
How to assess a 1–3 years candidate
This is the band where titles are least reliable. Ask for specifics — what they personally owned, shipped or closed — and test that ownership in a practical exercise rather than trusting the résumé wording.
Practical exercise
A concept test: two campaign directions for one brief, each with a short rationale.
Red flag at this band: Cannot explain why a design decision was made, only what it looks like.
Indicative graphic designer salary by experience (India)
| Experience | Indicative CTC | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 0–1 year | ₹2–4 LPA | Entry level |
| 1–3 years | ₹3.5–6.5 LPA | Early career |
| 3–5 years | ₹5.5–10 LPA | Mid-level |
Indicative market ranges for India, rounded, for guidance only — not MyInternships.in platform data. Metros and funded product companies tend to pay toward the top; tier-2 cities and services firms toward the bottom. Always benchmark against the candidate’s current CTC.
Interview questions for 1–3 years of experience
- Walk me through a campaign from brief to delivery.
- How do you adapt to a brand system you did not create?
- How do you manage a print job end to end?
- Tell me about a design you shipped that did not perform as expected.
Notice period and ramp-up
Commonly 30–60 days; in IT services 60–90 days is normal. Counter-offers from the current employer are frequent at this band, so keep the candidate warm through the notice period.
Productive on real work in two to four weeks once they have access and context.
Job description template
Job title: Graphic Designer (1–3 years experience)
About the role: We are hiring a Graphic Designer with 1–3 years of experience who can own campaign creative for a brand — concepts, layouts and production across digital and print. You will work with our team on concept and design campaigns and grow into broader ownership over time.
Responsibilities
- Concept and design campaigns
- Design packaging, brochures and decks
- Brief printers and vendors
- Create short motion snippets
Requirements
- 1–3 years in a comparable role
- Working knowledge of Layout and typography, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Brand consistency
- Comfort with Print production basics and Social creative formats
- Clear written and spoken communication in English
Nice to have
- Hands-on use of Canva and Figma
- Experience in a similar industry or product type
CTC: ₹3.5–6.5 LPA (indicative — set your own band; stating it in the post improves response)
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Where to find 1–3 years graphic designer candidates
Most candidates at this band come from design-school, fine-arts and B.Des graduates, plus self-taught designers with strong portfolios.
- Ask for one case study showing process, not a gallery.
- Say which tools and design system you use so applicants self-select.
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What can a graphic designer with 1–3 years of experience handle?
Campaign creative for a brand — concepts, layouts and production across digital and print. Typical work at this band includes concept and design campaigns; design packaging, brochures and decks; brief printers and vendors. Works from a weekly priority list rather than daily instructions. Needs guidance on trade-offs and on anything cross-team, not on the craft itself.
What is the salary of a graphic designer with 1–3 years of experience in India?
As an indicative market range, ₹3.5–6.5 LPA CTC — roughly ₹29,000 to ₹54,000 a month before deductions. Pay varies with city, company size, industry and the candidate’s current CTC; metros and funded product companies usually pay towards the top of the range. This is a guide, not MyInternships.in platform data.
How should I assess a graphic designer at the 1–3 years level?
Focus on process — from brief to shipped work — and collaboration with developers or marketers. A practical that works well: a concept test: two campaign directions for one brief, each with a short rationale. This is the band where titles are least reliable. Ask for specifics — what they personally owned, shipped or closed — and test that ownership in a practical exercise rather than trusting the résumé wording.
How long is the notice period for a graphic designer with 1–3 years of experience?
Commonly 30–60 days; in IT services 60–90 days is normal. Counter-offers from the current employer are frequent at this band, so keep the candidate warm through the notice period. Productive on real work in two to four weeks once they have access and context.
Where can I find graphic designer candidates with 1–3 years of experience?
Most come from design-school, fine-arts and B.Des graduates, plus self-taught designers with strong portfolios. Ask for one case study showing process, not a gallery. On MyInternships.in you can post the role free and reach 63,000+ registered candidates and 45,000+ resumes on file; the platform is strongest at the entry and early-career end.
Is 1–3 years enough, or should I hire a graphic designer with 3–5 years?
Hire at 1–3 years when the work is well defined and someone senior can set direction; hire at 3–5 years when the person must own decisions, design the approach and guide others. At 3–5 years the indicative range rises to ₹5.5–10 LPA, so be clear about which of those you actually need.
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