Jubin Balakrishnan — Head of Design

Accomplished creative professional with 20+ years of experience in art and design, specializing in brand strategy, digital solutions, event concepts, and print collaterals across diverse industries. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive collaboration, and deliver innovative design strategies that align with business objectives. Currently leading the design team at Times Internet Limited, I oversee the development of banners, website wireframes, and creative standards, consistently delivering impactful solutions for top brands. My expertise spans wireframing, UI/UX design, advertising, branding, and packaging, with a focus on creative leadership and effective client management. I am adept at integrating advanced AI tools—such as Adobe Photoshop AI, RunwayML, Midjourney, HeyGen, Google AI Studio, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Uizard.io, Ideogram and gamma.app—into creative workflows for ideation, content creation, prototyping, and campaign optimization. Certified in Artificial Intelligence in Marketing (Coursera), I apply data-driven AI to enhance customer engagement and develop personalised marketing strategies. Key Achievements: - Elevated client satisfaction at Times Internet Limited by delivering design solutions that exceeded expectations. - Led national creative support for 150+ sales professionals across India. - Implemented AI-powered tools to streamline creative processes and optimise marketing efforts. - Aligned design goals with business objectives, resulting in measurable business growth.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Creative Leader in Advertising and Digital Media.

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Experience: 19 yrs 5 mos

Skills

Ui/ux Design
Creative Leadership
Client Relationship Management
Creative Direction
Team Management
Ui Design
User Experience
Creative Design
Event Management
Creative Visualization

Career Highlights

20+ years of experience in art and design
Led national creative support for 150+ sales professionals
Implemented AI tools to optimize marketing efforts

Work Experience

Times Internet

Creative Head Spotlight at Times Internet Limited (8 yrs 2 mos)

Intelliswift Software, Inc.

Creative Head (2 yrs 7 mos)

Crayons Advertising Ltd. (Ultraviolet Digital)

Creative Consultant (8 mos)

Wipro Infotech

Tech Lead - UI Designer | Mobility (1 yr)

Yahoo! INDIA

Creative Designer (2 yrs 8 mos)

Alternate Brand Solutions (India) Limited (ABSL).

Sr. Creative Manager at 360° Events (Times of India Group) (1 yr 11 mos)

DRAFT FCB ULKA

Sr. Visualizer (2 yrs 4 mos)

Education

Masters of Business Administration at Woolf Academy and upGrad

at GBES

Professional Education at IxDF - The Interaction Design Foundation

Jubin Balakrishnan

Head of Design

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India19 yrs 5 mos experience

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Key Highlights

20+ years of experience in art and design
Led national creative support for 150+ sales professionals
Implemented AI tools to optimize marketing efforts

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Creative Leader in Advertising and Digital Media.

Contact

jubin.balakrishnan@timesinternet.in LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Ui/ux DesignCreative LeadershipClient Relationship ManagementCreative DirectionTeam ManagementUi DesignUser ExperienceCreative DesignEvent ManagementCreative Visualization

Other Skills

Adobe IllustratorAdvertisingArtificial Intelligence for DesignClient PresentationClient RelationsDigital MediaGenerative AI ToolsLeadershipMobile ApplicationsPage LayoutPoster DesignProject DeliverySocial MediaSoftware DesignUser Interface

About

Experience

Times internet

Creative Head Spotlight at Times Internet Limited

Jan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 2 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Led the UI design team to deliver innovative banners and website wireframes for brands like TOI, ET, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Havells, and Oppo, ensuring high-quality output through daily process supervision.
Collaborated with Sales, Product, Marketing, Client Servicing, and Vendor teams to achieve quarterly targets and drive cohesive project execution.
Facilitated seamless communication between internal and external teams, supporting over 150 sales professionals nationwide.
Developed creative solutions and campaign ideas aligned with product guidelines for TOI, ET, and multiple language sites.
Implemented AI-driven tools (Adobe Photoshop AI, ChatGPT, Midjourney, RunwayML, Perplexity) to accelerate creative processes, enhance ideation, and optimize project delivery.
Supported project delivery in digital media, advertising, and UI/UX, consistently meeting business objectives and KPIs.

Project DeliveryDigital MediaAdvertisingLeadershipGenerative AI ToolsUI/UX Design+1

Intelliswift software, inc.

Creative Head

Jun 2015 – Jan 2018 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Mumbai Area, India

Team Leadership: Led a team of 15 UI designers and UI developers, delivering designs for websites and mobile apps.
Creative Department Management: Oversaw the creative department, ensuring high-quality output and innovative solutions.
Client Relationship Management: Managed client relationships and provided creative direction for ongoing projects.
Business Development Collaboration: Partnered with the business development team to acquire new business relationships.
Offshore Operations Oversight: Supervised offshore operations, including travel to the USA (LACOE office) for UX solutions and project closure.
Global Project Engagement: Conducted UX discussions in Dubai for the Khaleej Times project, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction.
Deliverables Accountability: Responsible for delivering wireframes, designs, and UX solutions for both websites and mobile apps.

User InterfaceProject DeliveryDigital MediaLeadershipUI/UX DesignClient Relationship Management

Crayons advertising ltd. (ultraviolet digital)

Creative Consultant

Oct 2014 – Jun 2015 · 8 mos · Mumbai Area, India

Team Management: Supervised a team of 5 creative professionals, overseeing day-to-day tasks and
guiding the team through the creative development process.
Design and Development: Created wireframes, designed websites, and developed UI for mobile apps.
Provided direction for Facebook posts and other social media content.
Client Interaction: Interacted directly with clients to understand project briefs, ensuring clear
communication and timely project delivery.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Partnered with cross-functional teams to execute product development
and niche positioning.
Project Involvement: Participated heavily in all stages of the process – planning, development, design,
and brand promotion on digital platforms.

Project DeliveryDigital MediaAdvertisingSocial MediaLeadershipCreative Direction+1

Wipro infotech

Tech Lead - UI Designer | Mobility

Jun 2013 – Jun 2014 · 1 yr

Mobile Solution Development: Translated business needs into user-friendly mobile solutions with swift interactions and enhanced device capabilities.
Wireframe to Visual Design: Responsible for converting wireframes into compelling visual designs.
Seamless User Experience: Coordinated with clients, UX designers, solution architects, and developers to ensure a seamless user experience.
User-Centric Approach: Focused on delivering mobile solutions that provide a good overall user experience by leveraging device capabilities.

User InterfaceProject DeliveryDigital MediaUI DesignUser Experience

Yahoo! india

Creative Designer

Sep 2010 – May 2013 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Mumbai, India

Ad Mock Development: Created ad mocks according to briefs in collaboration with a concept partner.
Web Banners and Micro Sites: Designed and developed engaging web banners and microsites.
Sales Team Collaboration: Partnered with the sales team to achieve quarterly targets by designing materials for new business pitches.

Digital MediaAdvertisingCreative Design

Alternate brand solutions (india) limited (absl).

Sr. Creative Manager at 360° Events (Times of India Group)

Oct 2008 – Sep 2010 · 1 yr 11 mos · Mumbai, India

3D Event Stage Design: Designed event stages using 3D Max and supervised execution with the production team.
Exhibition Collaterals: Developed stalls and other exhibition materials using 3D Max, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Business Pitch Materials: Partnered with a copy/concept partner to design materials for new business pitches in collaboration with the Business Development team.

eventsEvent Management

Draft fcb ulka

Sr. Visualizer

Jun 2006 – Oct 2008 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Mumbai, India

Creative Visualization and Design: Visualized and designed creatives as per briefs for both ATL and BTL elements.
Communication Materials: Designed communication materials for leading brands in collaboration with a copy partner.
ATL Elements: Created print ads, outdoor advertisements, and other above-the-line elements.
BTL Elements: Designed posters, banners, POS materials, brochures, visual aids, and in-shop signages.
Branding Elements: Developed logos, stationery, and merchandise for branding purposes.

AdvertisingCreative Visualization