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Hi, I’m Bhavya, a passionate Creative Specialist and Visual Storyteller based in Christchurch, New Zealand. I enjoy leading brand and campaign designs across digital, print, and social media, crafting engaging visual content that connects with audiences. With experience spanning from multimedia design to graphic VFX for TV shows and universities, I thrive on creating impactful stories and innovative designs.
I am continuously learning and upskilling in areas like AI ethics, Te Reo Maori, and creative strategy, aiming to blend creativity with cultural inclusivity and cutting-edge technology. Whether it’s designing for education, entertainment, or nonprofit campaigns, I always bring energy, leadership, and a problem-solving attitude to my work.
Experience Level
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Intermediate
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Language
English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Panjabi, Punjabi
Advanced
Work Experience
Freelance Visual Story Telling at Various Clients
December 31, 2023 - July 28, 2025Graphic Designer, Branding Specialist, Webinar Technician, Visual Content Creator for Department of Conservation, Auckland Council, and others.
Multimedia Designer & Account Manager at Juice Sign & Design
December 31, 2023 - July 28, 2025Multimedia Designer across all print & digital design. Responsibilities include creating signs & illustrations with customized decals and wall prints. Account manager for multiple clients including Ashburton district council, f45, Genesis, Mobil Riccarton and others.
Brand Design & Marketing Lead at EQL - NFT Charity Platform
December 31, 2023 - July 28, 2025Brand designer for developing EQL, responsible for prototyping the MVP for the platform and working with dev team. Researched marketing possibilities to grow the brand as it goes live nation-wide later this year.
Graphic VFX Lead at TVNZ Show - Little Apocalypse
December 31, 2023 - July 28, 2025Lead Graphic VFX Artist responsible for designing a social media platform for the TVNZ kids mini series. Duties included inventing, curating and prototyping graphic elements, user-interface and illustrations for the apps.
Freelance Clients - Visual Story Telling at Freelance Clients
December 31, 2023 - July 28, 2025Graphic Designer, Branding Specialist, Webinar Technician, Visual Content Creator for Department of Conservation, Auckland Council, The Southern Initiative and more.
Multimedia Designer & Account Manager at Juice Sign & Design
December 31, 2023 - July 28, 2025Multimedia Designer across all print & digital design. Responsibilities include creating signs & illustrations with customised decals and wall prints. Account manager for clients such as Ashburton district council, f45, Genesis, Mobil Riccarton, Harcourts, Cardona Distillery, Mitre 10, NZ Police and more.
Brand Design & Marketing Lead at EQL - NFT Charity Platform
December 31, 2023 - July 28, 2025Brand designer for developing EQL, responsible for prototyping the MVP for the platform and working with dev team. Researching the marketing possibilities to grow the brand as it goes live nation-wide later this year.
Graphic VFX Lead at TVNZ Show - Little Apocalypse
December 31, 2023 - July 28, 2025Lead Graphic VFX Artist responsible for designing a social media platform for the TVNZ kids mini series. Duties included inventing, curating and prototyping graphic elements, user-interface and illustrations for the apps.
Freelance Graphic Designer and Branding Specialist at Visual Story Telling
December 31, 2023 - July 28, 2025Provided graphic design, branding, webinar technical support, and visual content creation for clients including Department of Conservation, Auckland Council, and The Southern Initiative.
Multimedia Designer & Account Manager at Juice Sign & Design
December 31, 2023 - July 28, 2025Multimedia Designer across all print and digital design. Created custom signs and illustrations, managed accounts for clients such as Ashburton district council, Genesis, Mobil Riccarton, Harcourts and more.
Brand Design & Marketing Lead at EQL - NFT Charity Platform
December 31, 2023 - July 28, 2025Brand designer for developing EQL, responsible for prototyping the MVP for the platform and working with dev team. Researched marketing possibilities to grow the brand as it goes live nation-wide.
Graphic VFX Lead at TVNZ Show - Little Apocalypse
December 31, 2023 - July 28, 2025Lead Graphic VFX Artist responsible for designing a social media platform for the TVNZ kids mini series. Duties included inventing, curating and prototyping graphic elements, user-interface and illustrations for the apps.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Visual Story Teller at Visual Story Telling
December 31, 2023 - July 28, 2025Provided graphic design, branding, webinar technician, and visual content creation services for clients including Department of Conservation, Auckland Council, and The Southern Initiative.
Multimedia Designer & Account Manager at Juice Sign & Design
December 31, 2023 - July 28, 2025Multimedia Designer across all print & digital design. Created signs & illustrations with customised decals and wall prints. Account managed clients including Ashburton district council, f45, Genesis, Mobil Riccarton, Harcourts, Cardona Distillery, Mitre 10, NZ Police and more.
Brand Design & Marketing Lead at EQL - NFT Charity Platform
December 31, 2023 - July 28, 2025Brand designer for developing EQL, responsible for prototyping the MVP for the platform and working with dev team. Researched marketing possibilities to grow the brand as it goes live nation-wide.
Graphic VFX Lead at TVNZ Show - Little Apocalypse
December 31, 2023 - July 28, 2025Lead Graphic VFX Artist responsible for designing a social media platform for the TVNZ kids mini series. Duties included inventing, curating and prototyping graphic elements, user-interface and illustrations for the apps.
Creative Specialist at Lincoln University
January 1, 2023 - PresentLead brand and campaign design across digital, print, and social media to support student engagement and recruitment. Managed major campaigns, 150th anniversary signage and wayfinding, DAM system implementation, and culturally inclusive design in collaboration with Maori advisors. Actively upskilling in AI ethics, Te Reo Maori, NZ Sign Language, and creative strategy.
Creative Specialist at Lincoln University
January 1, 2023 - PresentLead brand and campaign design across digital, print, and social media to support student engagement and recruitment. Highlights include major campaigns, 150th anniversary signage and wayfinding, DAM system implementation, and culturally inclusive design in collaboration with Maori advisors. Actively upskilling in AI ethics, Te Reo Maori, NZ Sign Language, and creative strategy.
Creative Specialist at Lincoln University
January 1, 2023 - PresentLead brand and campaign design across digital, print, and social media to support student engagement and recruitment. Managed major campaigns, 150th anniversary signage and wayfinding, DAM system implementation, and culturally inclusive design in collaboration with Maori advisors. Actively upskilling in AI ethics, Te Reo Maori, NZ Sign Language, and creative strategy.
Creative Specialist at Lincoln University
January 1, 2023 - PresentLead brand and campaign design across digital, print, and social media to support student engagement and recruitment. Managed major campaigns, 150th anniversary signage and wayfinding, DAM system implementation, and culturally inclusive design in collaboration with Maori advisors. Actively upskilled in AI ethics, Te Reo Maori, NZ Sign Language, and creative strategy.
Lead Graphic Designer & Digital Marketer at NotSocks Gifts
December 31, 2022 - July 28, 2025Lead Designer & Digital Marketer, spearheading all design and marketing campaigns, including digital, print, EDMs, and advertising content. Redefined product photography direction and trained junior designers while creating design brand guidelines.
Lead Graphic Designer & Digital Marketer at NotSocks Gifts
December 31, 2022 - July 28, 2025Lead Designer & Digital Marketer, spearheading across all design and marketing campaigns. Responsibilities include digital, print, EDMs and advertising content creation for various platforms. Redefined product photography direction for various in-house hampers and products while also training junior designers and creating design brand guidelines and work directory.
Lead Graphic Designer & Digital Marketer at NotSocks Gifts
December 31, 2022 - July 28, 2025Led design and marketing campaigns, including digital, print, EDMs, and advertising content creation. Redefined product photography for in-house products and trained junior designers while creating brand guidelines.
Lead Graphic Designer & Digital Marketer at NotSocks Gifts
December 31, 2022 - July 28, 2025Lead Designer & Digital Marketer, leading all design and marketing campaigns including digital, print, EDMs, and advertising content creation. Redefined product photography direction and trained junior designers while creating design brand guidelines and work directory.
Content Creator & Axe-pert at SweetAxe Throwing Co.
December 31, 2021 - July 28, 2025Content Creator & Instructor delivering team building experiences, creating marketing collateral including merch designs, social media content, brochures, and signage.
Senior Graphic VFX Artist at Apple TV+ Show - Mr. Corman
December 31, 2021 - July 28, 2025Senior VFX Graphic Artist and team leader. Conceptualised green screen backgrounds, acted as point person for VFX team, established set guidelines, defined design style and co-ordinated with vendors like Weta Studios and Cause VFX.
Content Creator & Axe-pert at SweetAxe Throwing Co.
December 31, 2021 - July 28, 2025Content Creator & Instructor in New Zealand’s premiere Axe-Throwing venue, effectively delivered numerous team building experiences, created various marketing collaterals for brand. Created popular merch designs, social media posts/videos, brochures, signages and more.
Senior Graphic VFX Artist at Apple TV+ Show - Mr. Corman
December 31, 2021 - July 28, 2025Senior VFX Graphic Artist and team leader on Joseph Gordon Levitt’s original show. Conceptualised green screen backgrounds for show scenes, point person for VFX team amongst various sectors, established set guidelines, defined the design style and co-ordinated with vendors of A24 productions, Weta Studios & Cause VFX.
Content Creator & Axe-pert at SweetAxe Throwing Co.
December 31, 2021 - July 28, 2025Content Creator & Instructor delivering team building experiences. Developed marketing collateral, popular merch designs, social media posts, brochures, and signage for New Zealand’s premier axe-throwing venue.
Senior Graphic VFX Artist at Apple TV+ Show - Mr. Corman
December 31, 2021 - July 28, 2025Senior VFX Graphic Artist and team leader for Joseph Gordon Levitt’s original show. Conceptualised green screen backgrounds, established set guidelines, and coordinated design style with production vendors.
Content Creator & Axe-pert at SweetAxe Throwing Co.
December 31, 2021 - July 28, 2025Content Creator and Instructor delivering team building experiences, creating marketing collateral like merch designs, social media posts/videos, brochures, and signage.
Senior Graphic VFX Artist at Apple TV+ Show - Mr. Corman
December 31, 2021 - July 28, 2025Senior VFX Graphic Artist and team leader on Joseph Gordon Levitt’s show. Conceptualised green screen backgrounds, led VFX team, established set guidelines, defined design style and coordinated with vendors including A24 productions, Weta Studios, and Cause VFX.
Various Capacities at International Clients & Jobs
December 31, 2019 - July 28, 2025Roles included Visual Designer, Programme Manager, Branding Specialist, Photographer, UI/UX Assistant, Digital Marketer, Event Designer, and Social Media Manager for clients such as Heads Up for Tails, ITC Hotels, Taj Hotels, EY, and more.
Various Capacities - International Clients & Jobs at Various Clients
December 31, 2019 - July 28, 2025Visual Designer, Programme Manager, Branding Specialist, Photographer, UI/UX Assistant, Digital Marketer, Event Designer, Social Media Manager. Successfully delivered effective and timely results for clients such as Heads Up for Tails, ITC Hotels, Taj Hotels, FableStreet - Premium Womenwear, EY, Events by Ideation, and many others.
Visual Designer and Programme Manager at International Clients & Jobs
December 31, 2019 - July 28, 2025Worked in various roles including visual design, branding, photography, UI/UX assistance, digital marketing, event design, and social media management for a global client base including Taj Hotels, EY, ITC Hotels and others.
Various Roles (Visual Designer, Programme Manager, Branding Specialist, etc.) at International Clients & Jobs
December 31, 2019 - July 28, 2025Delivered services including visual design, programme management, branding, photography, UI/UX assistance, digital marketing, event design, and social media management for clients worldwide such as Heads Up for Tails, ITC Hotels, Taj Hotels, FableStreet, EY, and more.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Communication Design at Pearl Academy & Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018Bachelors of Arts English Hons at Delhi University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018Bachelors of Arts at Pearl Academy & Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018Bachelors of Arts English Hons at Delhi University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018Grad. Diploma Creative Technologies at Wellington Institute of Technology
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Bachelors of Arts at Pearl Academy & Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018Bachelors of Arts English Hons at Delhi University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018Bachelors of Arts at Pearl Academy & Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018Bachelors of Arts English Hons at Delhi University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018Grad. Diploma Creative Technologies at Wellington Institute of Technology
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Qualifications
Ai x Design Thinking Certificate
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Te Pai - Te reo Māori
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025Diploma Web Development & Design
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Grad. Diploma Creative Technologies
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Ai x Design Thinking Certificate
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Te Pai - Te reo Māori
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025Diploma Web Development & Design
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Grad. Diploma Creative Technologies
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Ai x Design Thinking Certificate
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Te Pai - Te reo Māori
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025Diploma Web Development & Design
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Grad. Diploma Creative Technologies
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Ai x Design Thinking Certificate
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Te Pai - Te reo Māori
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025Diploma Web Development & Design
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Grad. Diploma Creative Technologies
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization
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