Nandu Oturkar

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Senior Art Director and Visual Concept Designer with 25+ years of international agency and Canadian brand experience, specializing in integrated visual storytelling across print, digital, OOH, transit, and experiential…

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Senior Art Director and Visual Concept Designer with 25+ years of international agency and Canadian brand experience, specializing in integrated visual storytelling across print, digital, OOH, transit, and experiential activations. Hands-on visual thinker who translates multicultural insights into clear campaign platforms and design systems.

Award-recognized leader focused on big-idea creative territories, typographic and image-making direction, and client-facing creative decks—collaborating with writers, illustrators, photographers, and production teams while mentoring creative talent and coordinating vendors through final execution.

  • Joined July 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Financial Services
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Retail
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization

Projects · 9

Overview The Metrolinx Diwali Train Campaign was designed to celebrate the vibrant Indian festival of lights while connecting emotionally with the South Asian community in the Greater Toronto Area. The initiative aimed to position GO Transit as a welcoming and inclusive choice for both regular Indian commuters and potential new riders. Project Brief The goal was to create a culturally resonant campaign that honored the spirit of Diwali, strengthened community engagement, and encouraged more people—particularly within the Indian diaspora—to choose the GO Train for their holiday travel and everyday commute. Role As the Art Director, I led the visual development of the campaign from concept to execution. Drawing on my own Indian heritage and understanding of the cultural nuances, I crafted a look and feel that was both authentic and visually captivating. The campaign was adapted across various formats including train wraps, station signage, digital screens, and social media, ensuring cultural relevance while aligning with Metrolinx brand standards.

  • Art Director
  • Vector Illustrator

Work experience· 43 roles

Senior Designer / Freelancer · PointClickCareApr 2025 – Jul 2025 · 4 mos

Provided senior design services on a freelance basis, contributing creative expertise and design solutions to enhance brand visibility and user engagement for PointClickCare.

Senior Designer / Freelancer · PointClickCareApr 2025 – Jul 2025 · 4 mos

Worked as a senior designer on freelance projects delivering innovative design solutions and visual storytelling for the client PointClickCare, contributing to brand visibility and engagement.

Senior Designer / Freelancer · PointClickCareApr 2025 – Sep 2025 · 6 mos

Led design projects for various healthcare applications, improving user experience and design consistency across platforms. Collaborated closely with product managers and developers to ensure designs align with business goals and user needs.

Senior Designer / Freelancer · PointClickCareApr 2025 – Sep 2025 · 6 mos
Senior Art Director / Designer · Monsoon CommunicationsJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos
Senior Art Director (Freelance) · Monsoon CommunicationsJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos
Senior Art Director · Ethnicity MattersDec 2024 – Jul 2025 · 8 mos
Senior Art Director · Ethnicity MattersDec 2024 – Jul 2025 · 8 mos

Education· 21

Bachelor of Fine Arts · Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art, India1990 – 1994
Post - Graduate Diploma · Sheridan College2001 – 2002
Level One – Workshop · Sheridan College2000 – 2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts · Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art1984 – 1989

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