I have worked on two childrens books. One I illustrated and the other I designed. I have worked with all kinds of audiences from researchers to kids. I enjoy illustrating on procreate and am comfortable with the adobe suit too. I have been working as a freelancer for 9 years now along with my full time jobs. Would love to explore this project with you :)…

Manini Bansal

I have worked on two childrens books. One I illustrated and the other I designed. I have worked with all kinds of audiences from researchers to kids. I enjoy illustrating on procreate and am comfortable with the adobe suit too. I have been working as a freelancer for 9 years now along with my full time jobs. Would love to explore this project with you :)…

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I have worked on two childrens books. One I illustrated and the other I designed. I have worked with all kinds of audiences from researchers to kids. I enjoy illustrating on procreate and am comfortable with the adobe suit too. I have been working as a freelancer for 9 years now along with my full time jobs. Would love to explore this project with you :)

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English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Bengali
Advanced

Work Experience

Art Director at SpotSense
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Led visual design for a med-tech startup developing rapid diagnostic testing devices for rural areas and hospitals; directed branding, product visuals, and marketing collateral.
Senior Graphic Designer at The Real Elephant Collective
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Designed elephant conservation merchandise for fundraising; managed social media and communications strategy; photographed for an elephant coffee table book.
Visual Designer at Conservation Optimism
January 1, 2020 - Present
Led planning and overall communications strategy for the India Hub, including a workshop at the Oxford Summit on science communication; collaborated with researchers to translate fisheries science for public audiences; led social media initiatives to strengthen conservation messaging.
Workshop Facilitator at Student Conference on Conservation Science, Bengaluru
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Conducted a collaborative mural-painting workshop to initiate conversations on human-wildlife conflict, coexistence, and species endangerment.
Workshop Facilitator at Balipara Foundation
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Led workshops with children on environmental topics, using art and storytelling to discuss urban ecology and coexistence.
Workshop Facilitator at Balipara Foundation
January 1, 2018 - Present
Designed and facilitated creative workshops with children exploring waste generation, reduction, and everyday consumption practices, using theatre, art, and storytelling to foster understanding of shared landscapes and coexistence.
Art Editor & Managing Editor at Current Conservation (Conservation Magazine)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022
Established and grew a 20,000+ member Instagram community. Provided art direction for four print issues annually. Led events, campaigns, and science communication workshops to broaden public engagement with conservation science.

Education

Bachelor's Course in Visual Communication at Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology, Bengaluru, India
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Undergraduate Course in Visual Communication at Srishti School of Art, Design & Technology
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet, Government

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