Atul Bandekar — Head of Design
Having over 25+ years of experience. Worked on more than 35 brands in Media - Publishing, Including many International magazines. Also launched 29 Magazines, Events and online brand identities. Presently Heading the Design function of 'ET Panache' at Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. Previously Worked as Creative Director for Popular Science, The Ideal Home and Garden, FHM, Mother & Baby, Parent & Child, Computer Active, Car India, Bike India, CV, Smart Photography, Overdrive, CHIP, SEARCH, Better Interiors, Auto Monitor, AV MAX, Cricinfo Specialties: • Using Agentic AI applications for productivity, decision making and transformations of work processes. Generative AI and proficiency in using AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Notebook LM, Claude, Perplexity, Midjourney, Firefly, Leonardo AI, My skills extend to creative direction with strong vocabulary, ensuring that the generated work meet high artistic and commercial standards with uniqueness. With a solid foundation in Photography and Creative space along with the analytical abilities, I'm continuously upskilling in current tech scenario. I bring strong project management and technical writing abilities, documenting processes. My innovative approach and problem-solving skills drive successful outcomes in AI-driven projects. • Creating new or Re-launching Brand Identities • Defining style sheets for new magazines • Conceptualisation of creative ideas • Managing a team of Designers (People with different skill sets like Design, Art, Info-graphics, Photography etc) • Art direction • Directing Photo shoots • Pagination • Conceptualising Innovations for marketing teams to generate additional revenue • Control all creative & production operations with both internal & external customers. • Designing Promotional Material • Guiding the design strategy for cross media platforms like Online / Mobile for all brands.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned professional in the Publishing industry with expertise in creative direction and AI-driven design.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 27 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Data Visualization
- Creative Direction
- Project Management
- Team Management
- Brand Management
Career Highlights
- Over 25 years of experience in media and publishing.
- Launched 29 magazines and brand identities.
- Expert in generative AI applications for creative processes.
Work Experience
ET Panache, The Economic Times, Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times Group)
Senior Info Graphics Editor (7 mos)
Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times Group)
Info Graphics Editor - ET Panache (11 yrs 3 mos)
Next Gen Publishing
Creative Director & Production Head at Next Gen Publishing (8 yrs 7 mos)
Infomedia India Ltd
Art Director and Production Incharge (2 yrs 6 mos)
Tata Infomedia Ltd
Art Director & Production In-charge (4 yrs 7 mos)
Education
at G.I.P.T. Sir J J School of Arts
at Indian Education Society, Hindu colny, Dadar
