Shriram Chackolangara

Associate Consultant

Dubai, United Arab Emirates9 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 5.5 years of experience in multimedia and communications.
Expert in creating engaging digital content and campaigns.
Strong background in video production and graphic design.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Multimedia and Communications Specialist with expertise in FinTech and Digital Marketing.

Contact

shriram.c@live.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Strategic CommunicationsProject ManagementOnline Content CreationCreative DirectionMotion GraphicsGraphic DesignSocial Media MarketingVideo ProductionVideo EditingVideography

Other Skills

360 Degree AssessmentAbstractingAdobe IllustratorAdobe LightroomAdobe PhotoshopAdobe Premiere ProAfter EffectsAnalyticsAssistant DirectingAudio EditingBodybuildingBrand AwarenessBrand StrategyBusiness RequirementsCampaigns

About

I’m Shriram, a creative professional based in the UAE with over 5.5 years of experience in communicating with others through video, design and strategy. As an Internal Communications Specialist at RAKBANK, I combine creativity and strategy to drive employee engagement through impactful campaigns, videos, and digital content. From launching Viva Engage initiatives to designing emailers and screen visuals to full fledged campaigns, I focus on making communication clear, engaging, and visually consistent. Skilled in Premiere Pro, After Effects, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, and Lightroom, with a strong grasp of Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. I believe creativity goes beyond visuals. My journey is about connection, clarity, and inspiring people to act.

Experience

Rakbank

Internal Communications Specialist (NWOW)

Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Hybrid

1. Lead internal communication campaigns across the organisation on the creative side, driving awareness and engagement on initiatives such as New Ways of Working, employee well-being, and digital transformation.
2. Design and execute visually engaging comms through multiple channels, including emailers, Viva Engage, digital screens, and videos.
3. Took intense intitiatives to the launch and content strategy for “Let’s Engage”, RAKBANK’s Viva Engage platform, fostering collaboration, storytelling, and hybrid work best practices.
4. Partner with businesses to craft messaging that simplifies change communication, such as ckntributing to the rollout of the bank’s digital workspace tools (Microsoft 365, AVD, and hybrid tech initiatives) through ongoing engagement series like Tech It Easy.
6.Produced internal videos, graphics, and visual stories to make complex information clear, engaging, and relatable.
7. Supported large-scale events, pulse surveys, and workshops with integrated communication plans, including pre-launch teasers, and post-event videos.

CampaignsMarketing CampaignsStrategic CommunicationsDiversity & InclusionNew DevelopmentNew Media+2

Creative space studio

Multimedia Specialist

Nov 2024 – Nov 2024 · 0 mo · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Motion graphics for looping full-screen animations shown in LED screens during events.
Graphic designing posters, badges, flags pathfinders, and wayfarers.
Motion graphics for displays during exhibitions.

Motion GraphicsGraphic DesignVideo EditingProject CoordinationProject Management

Mediacubed the creative group

2 roles

Senior Creative

Feb 2024 – Aug 2024 · 6 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

My role encompassed multiple KPI’s that include -
Social Media Marketing & Content Creation
Creative Sales: Pitched to 16 clients which led to successfully landing 5 clients in the organization.
Creative Direction: Creative Concepts, scripting, shot divisions, model and crew co-ordination.

Creative Specialist

Feb 2023 – Feb 2024 · 1 yr · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Social Media Marketing: Instagram, LinkedIn, and Youtube
Design Lead: Concept creation, Brand Identity, Graphic Designing & Motion Graphics
Creative Direction: Overall charge of the video from concept to delivery.
AI Design systems: Building design systems with AI tools like Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Canva and ChatGPT

StorytellingGraphic DesignCampaignsMarketing AnalyticsVideographyPhotography+13

Instagram

Content Creator

Oct 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 5 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Remote

Maintaining an average reach of 2M accounts per month in my personal brand (@saravararam) through Reels based on Dubai life, Job hunt, food, and experiences.
Designing ATS friendly CV's for UAE residents, helping them in landing Jobs in Dubai.
Promoting offers, food, and aesthetics of 15+ brands, increasing their visibility through Instagram.

Online Content CreationVideo BloggingGraphic DesignHR StrategyVideo EditingMotion Graphics+1

Byju's

3 roles

Senior Associate - Creatives

Promoted

Jan 2022 – Jun 2022 · 5 mos

1. Team lead (Video Editing) : Led a dynamic team of four handling diverse projects encompassing Editing, Motion Graphics, and 3D animation by instilling an empathetic approach. Handled videos from conceptualization to ingestion in the app.
2. Creative Director (Production): Closely collaborating with the presenters, production team (VFX supervisors, lighting, and props crew) and content team (copywriters and SME's), taking the overall charge of the video from concept to sound for Interactive Learning Videos (ILV).
3. Mentor and Trainer: Dedicated to nurturing talent, mentoring and training peers in production (assistant direction and VFX) and software such as Premiere Pro and After Effects.
4. Senior Video Editor - FIFA: Technical expertise in Editing, Footage Sourcing, and VCC Supervision, to ensure flawless execution of projects.
5. Production Specialist - Green Screen and Realia Setup: Assistant Directed (AD) an extensive collection of Interactive Learning videos (ILV), skillfully managing Green Screen and Realia setups, shot division, also coordinating with the QA, and QC team (quality assurance and control).
6. Motion Graphics Artist: Hands on experience in crafting captivating Motion Graphics, ranging from simple text boxes to stylized ones, accent Motion Graphics, and full-screen animations.

User PersonasAfter EffectsManagementPresentationsAnalyticsNew Development+15

Creative Associate

Sep 2019 – Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos

1. Accomplished Video Editor: Nominated for "Performer of the Month" by going above and beyond in helping peers along with individually contributing in Editing. Contributed to 300+ green screen, sports, and realia videos.
2. Assistant Director (AD) - Green Screen & Realia Shoots: Effectively managed shot divisions, clip-logs, and equipment along with close collaboration with creative directors, VFX, lighting, QA-QC (quality assurance and control) Production Crew. Recognized for outstanding contributions for the Byju's English App, contributing to over 250 video shoots.
3. Motion Graphics Artist: Demonstrated proficiency in creating and refining diverse motion graphics elements, including simple and stylized text boxes and half-screen and full-screen animations. Leveraged keen design sense and captivating color schemes to enhance English language education for children from Kindergarten to Grade 8.
4. Multi-Talented Creative: Hands on experience in a wide range of essential production tasks, including compositing, dubbing, syncing, subtitling, and clapperboard and teleprompter operation, ensuring top-notch video content delivery.

VideographyLong-formVideo ProductionMotion GraphicsAssistant DirectingVideo Editing

Creative Trainee

Jun 2019 – Sep 2019 · 3 mos

Seamlessly transitioned for an engineer to an artist by accomplishing the following tasks:
1. Mastered the Fundamentals of Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
2. Co-Directed and Acted in the captivating short film "Infinity" for Byju's.
3. Proficiently synchronized voice overs for 300+ videos in three languages.

Video EditingAudio Editing