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Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires at least 1 year related experience.

YAL.ai (Your Alternative Life) is an AI‑powered platform transforming communication through secure instant chats, dynamic group communities, and seamless VoIP calls. Built on a zero‑trust architecture, YAL.ai combines on‑device AI, fraud detection, multilingual ASR, and personalized recommendations—making digital communication smarter, safer, and more meaningful. Where AI Meets Integrity.

We’re redesigning every visual touchpoint—from in‑app illustrations to product branding—and hiring an Illustration Artist / 2D Designer to bring creativity, clarity, and personality to our visual ecosystem.

As an Illustration Artist / 2D Designer at YAL.ai, you'll craft bespoke 2D visuals—characters, icons, environments, editorial illustrations, and UI elements—that enhance storytelling and user experience across mobile, web, and marketing channels. Your work will define the visual voice of our brand.

• Create expressive and narrative-driven illustrations: characters, icons, scenes, editorial art, UI assets, and campaign visuals.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, Marketing, and Art Direction teams to align visual style with brand tone and product goals.
• Iterate artwork based on feedback and design needs; ensure visual consistency, style adherence, and high-quality outputs
• Develop and maintain style guides, colour palettes, and illustration assets for cross-functional use.
• Deliver on schedule and manage multiple illustration projects simultaneously within a fast-paced environment.

• Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Illustration, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years crafting high-quality 2D illustrations in in-house or agency settings, delivering across digital media.
• Portfolio: Strong portfolio showcasing character art, icons, editorial illustrations, and UI/UX visuals.

• Software Mastery: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate (or similar), with knowledge of vector and raster workflows.
• Artistic Foundations: Strong grasp of composition, colour theory, silhouette, visual storytelling, and adaptability across styles.
• Technical Awareness: Understanding of file formats, resolution requirements, cross-platform usage (web, mobile, print).

• Exceptional attention to detail, consistency, and visual polish.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams, articulating visual decisions, and incorporating feedback. 
• Strong time-management—able to juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

• Creative Impact: Shape how users experience our brand and platform through distinctive, high-quality visual storytelling.
• Collaborative Culture: Work closely with UX, Motion, Product, and Art Direction teams on impactful illustrations.
• Growth & Ownership: High-visibility role in a pioneering communication platform with creative freedom.
• Mission-Driven: Amplify the human side of AI-driven communication across a global audience.

Send your CV , Portfolio (Behance / Dribbble / PDF), and sample illustrations to:

Location: Hyderabad

Type: Full-Time | Immediate Joining Preferred

CTC: Competitive | Based on Experience

• Developing and implementing exhibition strategies and long-term artistic vision.
• Researching and identifying significant artists and artworks for exhibitions.
• Acquiring artworks through purchase, donation, or loan.
• Writing exhibition proposals, curatorial statements, and catalogue essays.
• Collaborating with artists, designers, and fabricators on exhibition design and installation.
• Managing exhibition budgets and timelines.
• Developing and delivering public programs, including artist talks, lectures, and workshops.
• Building and nurturing relationships with artists, collectors, galleries, museums, and art critics.
• Overseeing the care and conservation of artworks.
• Marketing and promoting exhibitions to diverse audiences.
• Staying abreast of current trends and developments in contemporary art.
• Mentoring junior curatorial staff and interns.
• Representing the organization at art fairs, conferences, and other industry events.
• Managing digital archiving and documentation of the collection and exhibitions.

We are looking for Associate Professor -Visual Arts :

Apeejay Stya University

About Us

The Apeejay Stya University is a seat of global learning that offers rich opportunities for innovative teaching-learning, creativity and research across disciplines. It aims to bring about transformation of the society through value-based education, man-making and nation-building by blending together the dual identities of a technology and research-based university with a liberal arts institution.

Established by the Apeejay Stya Education Foundation in the state of Haryana (under Act No. 10 of the Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Act 2010), the ASU provides students not only 'education for living and livelihood' but also 'education for life' and empower learners with a fundamental foundation in leadership and professional skills to face the challenges of the new liberalized global economy.

Job Responsibilities :

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Visual Arts (Painting, Sculpture, Applied Arts, Digital/Contemporary Art Practices, Art History, etc.).
• Supervise student projects, dissertations, and research work.
• Develop curriculum and course content aligned with industry practices and emerging trends in art and design.
• Engage in academic research, exhibitions, publications, and creative practices in the field of Visual Arts.
• Mentor and guide students in their academic, creative, and professional pursuits.
• Participate in departmental and university-level committees, workshops, seminars, and exhibitions.
• Build collaborations with industry, galleries, art institutions, and cultural bodies.
• Contribute to the university’s vision of excellence in research, innovation, and holistic education.

Job Knowledge (Prerequisites)

• Strong knowledge in contemporary and traditional art practices.
• Proficiency in integrating technology, digital tools, and interdisciplinary approaches in art education.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to engage in collaborative research and creative projects.
• Passion for experiential learning and student-centered pedagogy.

Education

• Master’s Degree in Visual Arts/Fine Arts or equivalent with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent grade).
• Ph.D. in Visual Arts or relevant discipline is mandatory.

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of teaching/research/industry experience at university/college level, with evidence of published research/artistic work.

We are looking for Associate Professor -Visual Arts :Apeejay Stya UniversityAbout UsThe Apeejay Stya University is a seat of global learning that offers rich opportunities for innovative teaching-learning, creativity and research across disciplines. It aims to bring about transformation of the society through value-based education, man-making and nation-building by blending together the dual identities of a technology and research-based university with a liberal arts institution. Established by the Apeejay Stya Education Foundation in the state of Haryana (under Act No. 10 of the Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Act 2010), the ASU provides students not only 'education for living and livelihood' but also 'education for life' and empower learners with a fundamental foundation in leadership and professional skills to face the challenges of the new liberalized global economy.Job Responsibilities :Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Visual Arts (Painting, Sculpture, Applied Arts, Digital/Contemporary Art Practices, Art History, etc.).Supervise student projects, dissertations, and research work.Develop curriculum and course content aligned with industry practices and emerging trends in art and design.Engage in academic research, exhibitions, publications, and creative practices in the field of Visual Arts.Mentor and guide students in their academic, creative, and professional pursuits.Participate in departmental and university-level committees, workshops, seminars, and exhibitions.Build collaborations with industry, galleries, art institutions, and cultural bodies.Contribute to the university’s vision of excellence in research, innovation, and holistic education.Job Knowledge (Prerequisites)Strong knowledge in contemporary and traditional art practices.Proficiency in integrating technology, digital tools, and interdisciplinary approaches in art education.Excellent communication, presentation, and mentoring skills.Ability to engage in collaborative research and creative projects.Passion for experiential learning and student-centered pedagogy.EducationMaster’s Degree in Visual Arts/Fine Arts or equivalent with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent grade).Ph. D. in Visual Arts or relevant discipline is mandatory.Experience:Minimum 8 years of teaching/research/industry experience at university/college level, with evidence of published research/artistic work.