Nishant B.

Head of Design

Pune, Maharashtra, India19 yrs 3 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 18 years of design experience driving business impact.
  • Mentoring young designers to navigate challenges.
  • Trusted by top brands for impactful design solutions.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Design Strategist with a focus on Branding and User Experience.

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Skills

Core Skills

DesignBrandingProject ManagementDesign ManagementClient Management

Other Skills

Web DesignBrand CommunicationGraphicsAdobe Creative SuiteBrochuresAccount ManagementBrand DevelopmentBrand StrategyBranding & IdentityCoaching & MentoringCommunicationDesign OpsDesignerGraphic DesignIllustrator

About

18 years ago, I stumbled into design with nothing but curiosity, wondering how a logo, a color, or even a simple layout could influence choices, spark emotions, and change the way people saw a business. That curiosity slowly turned into a craft, and that craft into a practice that sits at the intersection of creativity, strategy, and business impact. Since then, I have had the chance to work with some incredible names like ICICI, WWF, Triumph Motors, Big Bazaar, Bajaj Auto, VR Mall (Surat & Bangalore), Foodhall, TEDx, and PechaKucha. Every project came with its own story. Like helping Big Bazaar create campaigns that pulled crowds into stores, or supporting TEDx and PechaKucha in building communities that thrive on ideas and conversations. For me, the real success has always been when design moves beyond looking good and actually drives growth, connection, and recall. One thing I have realized over the years is this: design is not decoration. It is problem-solving. It is creating clarity where there is noise. It is turning abstract ideas into something people can see, feel, and believe in. That is why my work naturally stretches into strategy, operations, account management, and brand building because design is only as strong as the system it lives in. And while client work keeps me excited, mentoring keeps me grounded. Working with young designers, helping them find confidence, navigate challenges, and discover their own way of seeing the world reminds me why I started this journey in the first place. At the end of the day, my belief is simple: great design tells a story, delivers real results, and leaves behind something that lasts longer than the campaign itself.

Experience

Flaneur works

Creative Consultant

Jul 2024Dec 2024 · 5 mos

Tedxpanaji

Creative Director

Feb 2024Apr 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos · Goa, India

Account ManagementAdobe Creative SuiteBrand CommunicationBrand DevelopmentBrand StrategyBranding+28

Https://nishantb-frqvxup.gamma.site/

Creative Director l Design Mentor

Apr 2023Present · 2 yrs 11 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Web DesignBrand CommunicationGraphicsBrandingAdobe Creative SuiteBrochures+22

Adplist.org

Mentor

Apr 2023Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Self-employed

Creative Director

Aug 2017Apr 2023 · 5 yrs 8 mos · Pune Area, India

  • As a Creative Director my role includes:
  • Mentoring and developing the design team for better output
  • Bringing in new ideas and techniques to the team & bringing them to life. Conducted design workshops to keep team updated with current trends.
Project ManagementAdvertisingCoaching & MentoringPeople ManagementTeam ManagementAccount Management+3

Indi design

Project Manager

Dec 2014Jul 2016 · 1 yr 7 mos · Pune

Project ManagementDesign ManagementProject PlanningBrandingBranding & IdentityBrand Communication+3

Idea spice design

Design manager

Aug 2013Oct 2014 · 1 yr 2 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • As a design manager my role was to coordinate between design team and client, evaluate daily operations on an ongoing basis.
Design ManagementBrandingWeb DesignBranding & IdentityBrand CommunicationPeople Management+5

Multia desing studio

Studio Manager

Aug 2009Jul 2013 · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • As a Studio manager
  • my responsibility includes formulating and implementing the Multia marketing
  • strategy, client development, project management, and oversee the finance team. To manage the design team and liaise with clients on key accounts.
  • Being responsible for the
  • smooth day-to-day running of the studio, key accounts, and finances. I ensure all the
  • projects are completed on time and on budget.
Design ManagementCommunicationProject PlanningTypographyBranding & IdentityBrand Communication+7

Cygnuss branding services

Client servicing executive

Jan 2007Jul 2009 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Analysing sales and getting new business for the agency
  • Delivering presentations to key clients for securing new and repeat business.
  • Interacting regularly with existing client managers for business growth.
  • Handling the invoicing part with the client and payment collection.
  • Dealing with vendors
BrandingWeb DesignBranding & IdentityBrand CommunicationPeople ManagementAdobe Creative Suite+3

Multiversity pvt ltd.

Administration & Business Development

Jul 2005Dec 2006 · 1 yr 5 mos · Pune Area, India

  • Maintaining cordial relationship with clients in order to sustain profitability.
  • Preparing & submitting regular reports to higher management.

Education

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune

Advertising

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Bachelor's degree — Botany/Plant Biology

Jan 2002Jan 2005

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