Anurag Kumar

Design Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India7 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led 40+ large-scale branding projects.
Achieved ₹40+ lakh in annual savings.
Enhanced brand presence for 50+ clients.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Marketing and Branding Specialist with a focus on visual storytelling and strategic design.

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Skills

Core Skills

Brand ManagementProject ManagementMarketing StrategyCreative Ideation

Other Skills

Adobe Creative SuiteAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdvertisingBrand DevelopmentBudget ManagementCafeteria BrandingCommunicationCreative StrategyDesignFoodcourt BrandingGraphic DesignIllustratorLogo DesignPhotoshop

About

Results-driven Creative Lead with 8+ years of experience in branding, marketing, and visual storytelling. Led 40+ large-scale branding projects covering 30,000+ sq. ft. in print and delivering 12,500+ digital creatives. Successfully managed ₹1+ crore budgets, optimizing ₹40+ lakh in annual savings through strategic design execution. Led cross-functional teams, enhancing brand presence for 50+ Indian and global clients, including Apple, Wells Fargo, Lovely Professional University, PhonePe, Siemens, and Cognizant. Proven expertise in brand identity, digital campaigns, and experiential design, with a global impact through Project Ganesh (used in 5+ countries: UK, Ireland, Australia, USA, and Canada).

Experience

Smartq

2 roles

Lead Brand Designer

Apr 2025 – Present · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Senior Graphic Designer

Mar 2022 – Present · 4 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

At SmartQ, I led 40+ branding projects across corporate cafes, universities, food courts, and vending solutions—delivering immersive brand experiences across 45,000+ sq. ft. of print and 300,000+ sq. ft. of built-up area.
Managed a 7-member team and collaborated with 50+ top-tier clients, including Mastercard, PhonePe, Siemens, Cognizant, Thapar University and LPU. Streamlined creative strategies that resulted in ₹40,00,000+ in annual cost savings and delivered 6,500+ high-impact digital and print creatives—driving visibility, engagement, and consistent brand presence.
At SmartQ, I led 40+ branding projects across corporate cafes, universities, food courts, and vending solutions—delivering immersive brand experiences across 45,000+ sq. ft. of print and 300,000+ sq. ft. of built-up area. Managed a 7-member team and collaborated with 50+ top-tier clients, including PhonePe, Siemens, Cognizant, Thapar University and Lovely Professional University. Streamlined creative strategies that resulted in ₹40,00,000+ in annual cost savings and delivered 7,500+ high-impact digital and print creatives—driving visibility, engagement, and consistent brand presence.

Brand DevelopmentCreative IdeationBrand ManagementProject ManagementVisual StorytellingBudget Management+6

Teachmint

2 roles

Sr. Graphic Designer

Jul 2021 – Feb 2022 · 7 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Graphic Designer

Jan 2021 – Jul 2021 · 6 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Spearheaded the conception and execution of over 10 impactful marketing content and social media campaigns, strategically amplifying the company's outreach. Notably, orchestrated the annual "Teacher of the Year" competition, which garnered a remarkable total outreach of over 5 million individuals.
Revitalized the design workflow by implementing effective streamlining measures and assembling a dedicated team, entrusted with the end-to-end development of all branding and marketing collaterals.

Pichkaari design studio

Visual Designer

Aug 2019 – Jan 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Led the electronic department at UDAAN, spearheading operations for a span of 1 year.
Collaborated seamlessly with development teams, orchestrating a diverse array of cross-media projects that encompassed UI designs, mailers, and illustrations.
Demonstrated adeptness in nurturing and grooming a team of 7 members, fostering their professional growth and enhancing overall team performance.
Provided invaluable guidance to clients by presenting multiple design alternatives, enabling them to make informed decisions and achieve optimal outcomes.
Oversaw the evaluation of all graphic and UI designs, ensuring they consistently met and exceeded client expectations.
Notably managed the portfolios of major industry giants such as APPLE, SAMSUNG, BOAT, REALME, KARBONN, INFINIX, FRONTECH, COOLPAD, TOSHIBA, DLINK, and SANDISK, among others.

Addlios

Graphic Designer

Feb 2019 – Aug 2019 · 6 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Skillfully oversaw the creation of captivating social media designs and innovative offline design strategies, catering to the unique requirements of 7 diverse clients spanning across India.
Established strong partnerships with renowned industry leaders including WASHHO, GREENZ, ESPERTO, and other esteemed companies, each commanding excellence in their respective sectors.
Developed compelling narratives and visually striking concepts that deeply resonated with the intended audience, thereby amplifying brand visibility and driving higher levels of customer engagement.
Applied a profound understanding of design principles and up-to-date market trends to produce customized solutions that effectively encapsulated the essence of each client's enterprise and artfully communicated their value proposition.