Akshay Anand

Design Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India8 yrs 5 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Led design strategy for top e-commerce brands.
Successfully managed high-volume sales campaigns.
Developed talent acquisition strategies for creative professionals.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned Motion Graphics Artist specializing in e-commerce and digital marketing.

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Skills

Core Skills

Design ManagementCreative Direction

Other Skills

Adobe Creative SuiteAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe LightroomAdobe PhotoshopAdobe Premiere ProAdvertisingAfter EffectsAutodesk 3ds MaxBrand PerceptionBranding & IdentityBusiness DevelopmentCollateralColor TheoryCorporate Branding

About

A creative and multitalented Motion Graphics Artist with extensive experience in graphic designing for creatives on multiple social media platforms, video editing, content strategy & print design. Also proficient in multimedia and moderately experienced in social media management, digital marketing and print design.

Experience

8 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

3 yrs 5 mos

Current Experience

Idex

Design Manager

Jan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Core Responsibilities
Dynamic and results-driven Design Manager leading design strategy and execution for a premier portfolio of e-commerce and lifestyle brands, including Myntra, Flipkart, Lenskart, Cult, Ajio, and Tata MD. Expertise in high-stakes, fast-paced retail sales cycles, cross-functional team leadership, and strategic talent development.
Key Achievements & Impact
Drove Agency Growth & Client Onboarding:
Successfully led the formation and scaling of dedicated design teams for newly onboarded, high-value clients and other agency verticals, including major accounts like TATA MD, Nothing, Cult, and Ajio, ensuring a seamless and effective service launch.
Managed and Executed High-Volume Sales Campaigns:
Successfully strategized and oversaw the design production for more than 15 major sales events over three years (e.g., Big Billion Days, Myntra Big Fashion Festival, End of Reason Sale, etc.), directly supporting client revenue targets during peak shopping periods.
Pioneered a New Client Service Model:
Led the initiative to establish the CRM x Agency Department for a key client, streamlining the design workflow and enhancing personalized customer communications.
Drove Talent Acquisition & Development:
Developed and executed a comprehensive talent strategy, resulting in the successful recruitment of 40+ creative professionals across various levels.
Elevated Team Readiness & Performance: Designed and implemented a robust e-commerce focused training and onboarding program to ensure new talent was "brand-ready" and fully proficient in the fast-paced demands and technical requirements of client work.