Mar 2024 – Dec 2024 · 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Mar 2022 – Mar 2024 · 2 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Oct 2020 – Mar 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Feb 2018 – Mar 2022 · 4 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru Area, India

• As a creative manager, my role is a culmination of many of my previous roles. My fair understanding of graphic design, illustration, UI/UX design, as well as script and storyboarding for videos, helps in my day to day work related to brand communication effectively.
• Key responsibilities:
• Creating brand identities for the expanding catalogue of products under the parent brand
• Ideating and creating designs for product-related communications, digital, print and social media posts
• Creating brand awareness among the internal as well as external stakeholders
• Coordinating with product or business teams and external agencies for the creation of video content, relevant for product promotions, business pitch etc.
• Creating internal communication assets as and when required for effective employee engagement like feedback portal, newsletter etc.

Jul 2011 – Dec 2016 · 5 yrs 5 mos · Bangalore

• I am a highly motivated digital artist with a passion and desire for achieving high level results,
• creating visual concepts using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire,
• inform and captivate. Proficient in developing the overall layout and production design for print or web advertisements, posters, flyers, annual report, mailers and event collateral.
• Key responsibilities:
• Design and produce marketing communications (print and digital) pieces for internal and external clients
• Develop graphics and audio visual assets for product promotion, mobile apps and websites
• Involving with clients on brainstorming and creating the strategies for communication to reach the audience effectively
• Determine and recommend the message the design should portray
• Select colors, images, text style, layout and or creating branding styles if required
• Incorporate changes recommended by the clients into the final design
• Review designs for errors before printing or publishing them
• Maintain quality checks on all level
• Manage the production from conception to completion
• Delivering the designs within the agreed timeline

Dec 2016 – Feb 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bangalore

• As a senior associate, I had the opportunity to work as a bridge between the art director and designers who had to execute day to day design requirements based on the campaign requirements set by the business teams.
• Key responsibilities:
• Monitoring and driving design requirements, ensuring quality creatives are delivered
• Ideating and conceptualising visually compelling, and effective communication collaterals that delivers high CTR
• Creating seamless communication between the product and the customers with captivating story
• Creating effective templates which ensure continuous execution of visual design for everyday campaigns with clarity of communication
• Constantly evolving the visual language through feedback and collaboration from different teams as well as the current global trend
• Creating illustrations following the brand guidelines to create a compelling story through visuals
• Coordinating with external agencies to create video content for product promotions, campaigns and for social media engagement

Jan 2011 – Sep 2011 · 8 mos · Bangalore

• Creation of conceptual art, character designs and design elements for online gaming applications.

Mar 2009 – Dec 2010 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bangalore

• Responsible for all the animation aspects of the project and work with the art director and artists to create great animations that fit with the needs of the project. Managing the complete animation pipeline and working with the teams to develop and improve the workflow. Proactively involving in the production planning for animation and in helping each member on the team to achieve their full potential.
• Key responsibilities:
• Working with artists from various departments to create top-notch animations for the clients
• Assist in the evaluation and ongoing refinement of animation processes
• Working on the projects while managing the flow and execution
• Provide feedback and direction for animators and post-production artists
• Maintain a high level of animation quality while working within design and technological constraints
• Organize and manage the Animation team including scheduling and reporting
• Set the standard for the less experienced animators on the team
• Mentor and inspire the trainees at the training wing Vriksha Academy of Media Arts

Mar 2008 – Jan 2009 · 10 mos · Hyderabad, India

• Creation of animation and design for advertisements and corporate videos.
• Key responsibilities:
• Working on various projects taking briefs from the art director and creative director
• Involving in preproduction process like brainstorming for concepts, character designs and background designs
• Making small animated clips using different mediums to help create a wide portfolio
• Image retouching and color correction for various web clients

Jan 2007 – Mar 2008 · 1 yr 2 mos · Hyderabad, India

• Taking animation classes for various batches, providing training in art foundation,
• human anatomy, perspective drawing and animation principles.