Zahid Khalil Shaikh

Co-Founder

Gurgaon, Haryana, India23 yrs 8 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 20 years of experience in brand communication.
  • Founded a successful creative studio, Zash Design.
  • Led high-impact campaigns for top brands across various sectors.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Creative Director specializing in brand development and integrated marketing campaigns.

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Skills

Core Skills

Creative DirectionBrand DevelopmentAd Film Direction

Other Skills

Account ManagementAdvertising CampaignsBrand ArchitectureBrand CommunicationBrand ManagementBrochuresCampaign ExecutionConcept DevelopmentContent StrategyCopywritingCorporate IdentityCreative ConsultationCreative Content CreationCreative IdeationCreative Services

About

I’m Zahid Shaikh, a Creative Director with over two decades of experience in driving impactful brand communication across platforms. My journey has taken me through some of Asia’s most respected creative agencies including Ogilvy & Mather, JWT, Cheil Worldwide, Equus Red Cell, Star TV, and Salt Brand Solutions—followed by leadership roles at brands like Blinkit (formerly Grofers), Winzo, and Cleartrip. Today, I run my own creative studio, Zash Design, where we partner with purpose-led brands to craft compelling narratives, AI-integrated campaigns, and high-impact visual storytelling. My expertise spans brand building, ad film direction, integrated campaigns, and managing cross-functional creative teams. Whether it’s ATL, digital, print, in-app content, or BTL activations—I bring a holistic, results-driven approach to every project. As I look to scale new creative challenges, I’m open to senior leadership roles—Creative Head or Content Head—where I can lead bold ideas, inspire teams, and shape the next chapter of brand innovation.

Experience

Cleartrip

Creative Consultant

Feb 2022Apr 2022 · 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Responsible for all the creative requirements for the brand. • Launched a TVC Campaign in partnership with Agency - Lowe, Bangalore. • Ideated and executed #PutHerOnTheMap, a social media
  • campaign on Women’s Day • Leads a Design Team of 5 members, which is in charge of overall
  • design, brand communication, content creation, integrated campaigns. • Create and develop brand building ideas across all channels, ATL, Ad Films, Content, Print, Digital Ads, Radio Spots, Outdoor, Social Media Content and Campaigns, In-App Design, BTL Activities, Brand Partnerships. • Develop ideas and creative strategies for advertising or promotional campaigns. • Strong understanding of Ad Film Production and Direction.
EditingCreative IdeationDesign ThinkingPost-ProductionFree ThinkingShooting Video+9

Zash design

Founder - Creative Director

Jan 2022Present · 4 yrs 2 mos · India

  • Founded and lead ZASH DESIGN, a creative agency specializing in brand development, visual storytelling, and performance-driven design solutions. Oversee a diverse portfolio of projects, collaborating with clients across various sectors to enhance brand identity and market presence. Implement innovative design strategies that have resulted in a 30% average increase in client engagement.
EditingCreative IdeationPost-ProductionFree ThinkingShooting VideoMarketing Campaigns+6

Zash enterprise

Co-Founder

Jan 2022Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • At Zash Enterprise, we offer a wide range of dates with the brand name Al Azeem Premium including Safawi, Kalmi, Mabroom, Ajwa, Ambar, Rabia, Sukkari, Sugai, Mazafati, Omani.

Winzo

Head of Creative

Sep 2021Dec 2021 · 3 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

  • • Responsible for all the creative requirements for the brand. • Launched a Integrated Campaign in partnership with Agency - Ogilvy, Mumbai • Leads a Design Team of 5 members, which is in charge of overall design, brand communication, content creation, integrate campaigns. • Create and develop brand building ideas across all channels, ATL, Ad Films, Content, Print, Digital Ads, Radio Spots, Outdoor, Social Media Content and Campaigns, In-App Design, BTL Activities, Brand Partnerships. • Develop ideas and creative strategies for advertising or promotional campaigns. • Strong understanding of Ad Film Production and Direction.
EditingCreative IdeationDesign ThinkingPost-ProductionFree ThinkingShooting Video+9

Ad film director

Independent Ad Film Director

Jan 2016Present · 10 yrs 2 mos · Mumbai Area, India

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Blinkit

Senior Director - Head of Design

Sep 2015Sep 2021 · 6 yrs · Gurgaon, India · On-site

  • A fearless creative leader – someone who inspires and leads creatively.
  • Own, develop and evangelize brand personality.
  • Continuously inspire with a vision for the brand.
  • Leads a Grofers Design Team of 18+ members, which is in charge of overall design, brand communication, content creation, integrated campaigns and production of Digital Ad films for Grofers.
  • Create and develop brand building ideas across all channels, ATL, Ad Films, Content, Print, Digital Ads, Radio Spots, Outdoor, Social Media Content and Campaigns, In-App Design, BTL Activities, Brand Partnerships.
  • Develop ideas and creative strategies for advertising or promotional campaigns.
  • Co-Produced and Directed many Digital Ad Films.
  • Produced and executed the various video content end to end for Grofers.
  • Understands the needs of offline and online brand marketing and works closely with marketing teams / agencies to deliver cutting-edge content for In-App, Websites, Digital platforms, Marketing acquisition and retention.
  • Understand the entire filmmaking process and through in each and every step from pre production to post production.
  • Successfully demonstrated taking business goals and turning them into inspiring world-class communications.
  • Guide and motivate team members to enhance performance and produce quality work, and ensure that they are continuously mentored for higher level roles.
  • Effectively develop cross-functional relationships with consumer research and marketing teams to develop the communication strategy that drives compelling creative execution.
Design ThinkingCampaign ExecutionCreative IdeationShooting VideoMarketing CampaignsPost-Production+7

Star india

Consultant Creative Director

Oct 2014Jan 2015 · 3 mos · Mumbai Area, India

EditingCreative IdeationPost-ProductionFree ThinkingShooting VideoMarketing Campaigns+6

Zash design

Creative Director

May 2013Aug 2015 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Mumbai Area, India

Creative IdeationDesign ThinkingPost-ProductionFree ThinkingShooting VideoMarketing Campaigns+5

Salt brand solutions

Creative Director

Aug 2012Apr 2013 · 8 mos · Mumbai

  • A versatile Creative Director responsible for leading campaign ideation and execution across digital and offline channels. He develops high-impact concepts, posters, BTL creatives, and brand communication for clients such as Kaya Skin Clinic, CarTrade.com, L&T Health Insurance, and JK Tools.
  • With a strong command of storytelling and visual craft, he oversees the creation of ad films, ensures consistent brand messaging, and collaborates closely with strategy, design, and production teams to deliver campaigns that are effective, engaging, and on-brand.
Creative IdeationFree ThinkingMarketing CampaignsManaging Creative TeamsCampaign ExecutionCreative Direction+1

Wunderman thompson

Senior Creative Director

Nov 2010Apr 2012 · 1 yr 5 mos · Gurgaon, India

  • A Senior Creative Director who played a key role in the rebranding of the iconic Airtel brand, ensuring seamless translation of the new identity across all creative touchpoints. Acting as a brand guardian, he maintained strict visual and communication consistency while supervising the execution of nationwide creative rollouts.
  • He also developed and executed campaign ideas for various telecom circles and new business initiatives, including Airtel MHealth, Airtel Money, and other emerging services—ensuring each aligned with the refreshed brand identity.
  • Detail-oriented, strategic, and execution-driven, he upheld the brand’s new design language while delivering impactful creative solutions across markets.
EditingCreative IdeationFree ThinkingMarketing CampaignsManaging Creative TeamsCampaign Execution+2

Cheil worldwide inc.

Associate Creative Director

Apr 2010Sep 2010 · 5 mos · Gurgaon, India

Creative IdeationFree ThinkingMarketing CampaignsManaging Creative TeamsCampaign ExecutionCreative Direction+1

Ogilvy & mather

Creative Controller

Dec 2002Mar 2010 · 7 yrs 3 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Joined as Sr Visualiser and got promoted to Creative Controller
Creative IdeationFree ThinkingMarketing CampaignsManaging Creative TeamsCampaign ExecutionCreative Direction+1

Equuss red cell

Art Director

Jul 2001Aug 2002 · 1 yr 1 mo · Mumbai Area, India

Creative IdeationFree ThinkingMarketing CampaignsManaging Creative TeamsCampaign ExecutionCreative Direction+1

Education

L. S. Raheja School of Arts

BFA

Jan 1997Jan 2000

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