I'm a multi-disciplinary designer who crafts scalable visual identities, brand systems, and marketing assets for startups and consumer brands. I translate positioning into visuals and enable teams to apply brand guidelines consistently across touchpoints, collaborating closely with founders, marketers, and senior creatives to move brands forward.

Manali Rangnekar

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I'm a multi-disciplinary designer who crafts scalable visual identities, brand systems, and marketing assets for startups and consumer brands. I translate positioning into visuals and enable teams to apply brand guidelines consistently across touchpoints, collaborating closely with founders, marketers, and senior creatives to move brands forward.

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I’m a multi-disciplinary designer who crafts scalable visual identities, brand systems, and marketing assets for startups and consumer brands.

I translate positioning into visuals and enable teams to apply brand guidelines consistently across touchpoints, collaborating closely with founders, marketers, and senior creatives to move brands forward.

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Language

English
Fluent
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Brand Designer (Contract) at Freelance
November 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and produced 100+ multilingual marketing assets (7+ languages) for Meta (Instagram creator campaign), working within platform guidelines in collaboration with a creative production agency. Translated brand guidelines into UI design components and supported a Valentine's Day campaign for a driving school client, working within an agency production workflow. Developed full brand identity and visual language for an Architecture & Interior design studio - Akai, from positioning and strategy through to logo and design system. Led end-to-end brand identity for a luxury Indian apparel brand rooted in traditional craftsmanship, delivering brand strategy, visual language, logo system, and brand guidelines.
Brand Designer (Contract) at Egregious
May 1, 2025 - November 19, 2025
Led brand strategy through collaborative workshops, shaping core positioning and building a full visual identity system including logo, typography, and design guidelines. Created high-impact client decks, GTM materials, and investor data room assets, boosting engagement and early traction from investors. Ran UX workshops to shape user journeys and site structure; established design systems and onboarded teams to use brand assets effectively across all content.
Brand Designer & Illustrator (Freelance) at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Led over 10 full-scope branding projects, including identity design, packaging, and social media collateral. Redesigned brand identity systems for Hercules Bikes and Tude Ice Creams, resulting in stronger brand recognition and improved visual consistency across print and digital campaigns. Reduced asset production time by 30% by creating design templates and cohesive brand guidelines. Delivered high-performing assets for marketing and advertising initiatives, contributing to increased engagement and customer conversion.
Art Director at Infectious Advertising
August 1, 2019 - August 31, 2021
Led creative direction for National Geographic, Tata Capital, Inorbit Malls, and ALDA Automotive, enhancing brand perception and market reach. Accelerated delivery timeline by 25% through improved workflow and effective collaboration. Executed 360° campaign design from concept to launch across print, digital, and OOH channels.
Junior Art Director at DDB Mudra
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Developed creative concepts and campaign visuals for brands such as McDonald’s, Tourism Australia, and IPL. Designed pitches and presentations that secured high-profile accounts and extended client partnerships. Produced brand-aligned designs assets under fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Senior Graphic Designer at Bacardi NH7 Weekend Music Festival (Project) – Freelance
September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Directed the creation of 200+ brand assets, resulting in a 30% increase in social media engagement. Delivered a unified visual experience across digital, print, and environmental branding for a 3-day music festival. Provided on-site creative support to maintain brand consistency throughout the event.

Education

MA in Graphic Design at Art University Bournemouth
January 23, 2023 - February 26, 2024
BA in Commercial Art at Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art
June 9, 2014 - May 10, 2018

Qualifications

Creative Courage Award 2024 (Creative Conscious Award shortlisted)
January 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship – Arts University Bournemouth (AUB)
January 1, 2023 - November 19, 2025
Foxglove Awards – Gold
October 1, 2021 - July 30, 2022
Foxglove Awards – Gold
October 1, 2020 - July 30, 2021

Industry Experience

Retail, Financial Services, Consumer Goods, Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    NH7 Weekender Bacardi - Music Festival
    Project Link: https://www.twine.net/signin Background: NH7 Weekender aka The Happiest Music Festival, is India's premier multi-genre music festival! The festival has seen some of the biggest artists across the globe performing: The Lumineers, Megadeth, Mark Ronson, Flying Lotus, A R Rahman, Steven Wilson, Nucleya, Prateek Kuhad, Ritviz, Divine and more The Ask: Each year, Bacardi reimagines the visual identity for its NH7 Weekender music festival. The challenge was to craft a vibrant system that celebrated the brand’s spirit while feeling fresh, relevant, and immersive across both digital and physical touchpoints.