I am a passionate, hands-on designer and art director with a growth mindset and a love for shaping visually compelling brands. Over the past 7+ years, I’ve led creative direction and produced multimedia content across digital and print, collaborating with cross-functional teams to craft cohesive brand experiences. I thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution, leveraging traditional tools and AI-driven workflows to deliver impactful results. I’m energized by complex projects, from brand identity systems to engaging presentations and immersive video content. I enjoy mentoring teammates, exploring new tools, and continually refining processes to raise creative output and maintain high quality across all touchpoints.

Aravind Sadasivan

I am a passionate, hands-on designer and art director with a growth mindset and a love for shaping visually compelling brands. Over the past 7+ years, I’ve led creative direction and produced multimedia content across digital and print, collaborating with cross-functional teams to craft cohesive brand experiences. I thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution, leveraging traditional tools and AI-driven workflows to deliver impactful results. I’m energized by complex projects, from brand identity systems to engaging presentations and immersive video content. I enjoy mentoring teammates, exploring new tools, and continually refining processes to raise creative output and maintain high quality across all touchpoints.

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I am a passionate, hands-on designer and art director with a growth mindset and a love for shaping visually compelling brands. Over the past 7+ years, I’ve led creative direction and produced multimedia content across digital and print, collaborating with cross-functional teams to craft cohesive brand experiences. I thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution, leveraging traditional tools and AI-driven workflows to deliver impactful results.

I’m energized by complex projects, from brand identity systems to engaging presentations and immersive video content. I enjoy mentoring teammates, exploring new tools, and continually refining processes to raise creative output and maintain high quality across all touchpoints.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Tamil
Advanced
Malayalam
Intermediate

Work Experience

Art Director at Owlworx
December 1, 2024 - October 2, 2025
Led the rebranding initiative for Azim Premji University and directed website traffic initiatives, delivering visually compelling campaigns that increased engagement by 38%. Drove a 19% rise in organic Google traffic and improved application conversion rates from 55% to 76%. Directed design and execution of all visual elements for the Indian Racing League F4 race in Hyderabad (Nov 2022), delivering branding across tickets, signage, billboards, and digital assets. Achieved 10,000+ tickets sold, a 20% increase in social media engagement during the event, and secured 12 sponsor partnerships.
Multi-media Designer at MEI
March 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Directed on-site visual content capture for high-profile events, including the Hans Zimmer concert, securing exclusive photos and videos for promotional use. Developed and produced engaging graphics, dynamic video reels, and compelling visuals for social media campaigns and promotional materials, significantly enhancing brand presence. Achievements include a 300% increase in organic Instagram engagement through reels and raising enquiries by 30% after revamping the company profile presentation design.
Graphic Designer at M & M
March 1, 2019 - October 2, 2025
Led the development of illustrations and packaging designs for a new organic food brand. Successfully launched the brand in food stores across Bangalore, resulting in a 30% increase in brand awareness. Managed the creation of compelling product photography using a portable studio setup.
Image Editor at Map Systems
March 1, 2018 - October 2, 2025
Led the development of interactive educational PowerPoint presentations for students aged 4-12, incorporating game-based learning elements to enhance engagement and knowledge retention. Promoted to Team Lead, spearheaded collaborative brainstorming sessions with layout artists, 3D artists, and motion designers to translate complex scientific concepts into engaging animations and static visuals, resulting in a 10% improvement in student comprehension scores.
Packaging Designer at Erfolg
December 1, 2019 - October 2, 2025
Led the development of illustrations and packaging designs for a new organic food brand; launched in Bangalore stores, resulting in a 30% increase in brand awareness. Managed the creation of product photography using a portable studio setup.
Associate-Art / Team Lead at Think and Learn
April 1, 2022 - October 2, 2025
Led development of interactive educational PowerPoint presentations for students aged 4-12, incorporating game-based learning elements to enhance engagement and knowledge retention. Promoted to Team Lead, led collaborative brainstorming sessions with layout artists, 3D artists, and motion designers to translate complex scientific concepts into engaging animations and static visuals, resulting in a 10% improvement in student comprehension scores.
Graphic Designer at IFZA
December 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026
Conceptualized and directed high-production video content for internal culture and external market positioning, targeting global entrepreneurs. Designed high-converting emailers and interactive digital forms under strict brand guidelines, optimizing the user journey and contributing to a measurable surge in qualified client responses and lead generation. Redesigned presentation architectures to boost prospect engagement by 20% and implemented a modular system that increased creative output efficiency by 40%.
Multimedia Designer at MEI
March 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Directed on-site visual content capture for high-profile events, including Hans Zimmer concerts, securing exclusive photos and videos for promotional use. Developed graphics, dynamic video reels, and visuals for social campaigns and promotional materials, significantly enhancing brand presence.
Associate - Art Director at Think and Learn
February 1, 2020 - April 1, 2022
Led the development of interactive educational PowerPoint presentations for students aged 4-12, incorporating game-based learning elements to enhance engagement and knowledge retention. Promoted to Team Lead and spearheaded collaborative brainstorming with layout artists, 3D artists, and motion designers to translate scientific concepts into engaging animations and visuals, resulting in improved student comprehension scores.
Art Director at Owlworx
May 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
Directed branding and visual elements across campaigns, including the Azim Premji University rebrand that increased engagement by 38% and boosted organic Google traffic. Improved application conversion rates from 55% to 76%. Led visuals for the Indian Racing League F4 race in Hyderabad (Nov 2022), delivering event assets across tickets, signage, billboards, and digital media; achieved over 10,000 tickets sold and a 20% rise in social engagement, with strong sponsor feedback.

Education

Graphic and Web Design Certification at Image Institute, Bangalore
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering at Marian Educity, Trivandrum
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Graphic and Web Design Certification at Image Institute, Bangalore
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering at Marian Educity, Trivandrum
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026

Qualifications

Auto CAD 2D & 3D
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Graphic and Web Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Graphic and Web Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Auto CAD 2D & 3D
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality