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Hello! I am a creative thinker and problem solver with a passion for design. Over my career, I've worked across various mediums and industries, focusing on brand design, digital marketing, and creative solutions that engage customers. I thrive on creating meaningful and impactful work from the initial brief through to final execution. With over 10 years of industry experience, I have developed a good understanding of Adobe Creative Suite and basic UX and UI design processes. I enjoy collaborating with teams and leading creative projects that push boundaries and deliver results.…Hello! I am a creative thinker and problem solver with a passion for design. Over my career, I've worked across various mediums and industries, focusing on brand design, digital marketing, and creative solutions that engage customers. I thrive on creating meaningful and impactful work from the initial brief through to final execution. With over 10 years of industry experience, I have developed a good understanding of Adobe Creative Suite and basic UX and UI design processes. I enjoy collaborating with teams and leading creative projects that push boundaries and deliver results.

Khan Istikhar

Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Art Director, +1

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Hello! I am a creative thinker and problem solver with a passion for design. Over my career, I've worked across various mediums and industries, focusing on brand design, digital marketing, and creative solutions that engage customers. I thrive on creating meaningful and impactful work from the initial brief through to final execution. With over 10 years of industry experience, I have developed a good understanding of Adobe Creative Suite and basic UX and UI design processes. I enjoy collaborating with teams and leading creative projects that push boundaries and deliver results.…Hello! I am a creative thinker and problem solver with a passion for design. Over my career, I've worked across various mediums and industries, focusing on brand design, digital marketing, and creative solutions that engage customers. I thrive on creating meaningful and impactful work from the initial brief through to final execution. With over 10 years of industry experience, I have developed a good understanding of Adobe Creative Suite and basic UX and UI design processes. I enjoy collaborating with teams and leading creative projects that push boundaries and deliver results.

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Hello! I am a creative thinker and problem solver with a passion for design. Over my career, I’ve worked across various mediums and industries, focusing on brand design, digital marketing, and creative solutions that engage customers. I thrive on creating meaningful and impactful work from the initial brief through to final execution.

With over 10 years of industry experience, I have developed a good understanding of Adobe Creative Suite and basic UX and UI design processes. I enjoy collaborating with teams and leading creative projects that push boundaries and deliver results.

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Work Experience

Creative at DE Works Communications

November 1, 2023 - Present

Accountable for the conceptual development and execution of creative deliverables across all mediums. Creating various marketing collaterals, promotional art, video/TVC graphics for different brands and sectors. Collaborating with the marketing department for brief and execution.

Head of Art at Salmon&Co, Mumbai

September 30, 2023 - July 24, 2025

Led a small team working on branding to digital marketing. Handled all jobs from the brief to final execution.

Freelance Creative at Andarakis, Dubai, UAE

December 31, 2023 - July 24, 2025

Contractual partner handling marketing communications and social media requirements. Worked with clients like Mina Al Arab and Al Habtoor among others.

Creative Lead at Unconventional Crafts, Ideas & Digital, Mumbai, India

June 30, 2023 - July 24, 2025

Led the design process including initial requirements definition and conceptualization as well as development. Oversaw all creative projects, set and maintained creative standards, managed corporate rebranding including logo redesign, created email marketing, landing pages, lead acquisition ads, PPC/AdWords campaigns, developed corporate identity, print design, multimedia development, and web design.

Graphic Designer at Mobilart (Powered by Balaji Telefilms), Mumbai, India

August 31, 2014 - July 24, 2025

Worked with various clients handling in-house brands. Specialized in branding and designing across mediums including magazine covers, web media, logos, artwork, website design, stationery, marketing materials, environmental branding, digital media, and creative presentations. Managed tight deadlines and utilized diverse software for digital, event collateral, marketing campaigns, and video graphics.

Assistant Graphic Designer at Mobilart, Mumbai, India

December 31, 2013 - July 24, 2025

Gained extensive experience working with various clients and sub-clients on brand design. Delivered creative presentations and digital media projects.

Assistant Graphic Designer at Nyasa Softec Pvt Ltd.

December 31, 2012 - July 24, 2025

In-house designer for all website media, digital media, print media, event collateral, and marketing collaterals for NYSASA.

Junior Graphic Designer at Gini & Jony Pvt Ltd.

December 31, 2009 - July 24, 2025

Adapted print ads, created website images, performed photo cleaning and retouching, designed banners, posters, leaflets, product brochures, and engaged in visual merchandising for various stores.