I’m Durga Koteswarar Rao Kurella, a graphic designer and team leader with over a decade of experience driving creative solutions across print, digital, and pharma artwork. I excel at building cohesive brand systems, delivering pixel-perfect visuals, and guiding cross-functional teams to meet tight deadlines with high visual fidelity. Over the years I’ve progressed from senior artwork operator to team leadership, mentoring designers, establishing brand guidelines, and streamlining processes. I thrive on solving design challenges, collaborating with editors, production teams, and clients, and delivering work that complies with regulatory and quality standards while still elevating the visual impact.

DURGA KOTESWARARAO KURELLA

I’m Durga Koteswarar Rao Kurella, a graphic designer and team leader with over a decade of experience driving creative solutions across print, digital, and pharma artwork. I excel at building cohesive brand systems, delivering pixel-perfect visuals, and guiding cross-functional teams to meet tight deadlines with high visual fidelity. Over the years I’ve progressed from senior artwork operator to team leadership, mentoring designers, establishing brand guidelines, and streamlining processes. I thrive on solving design challenges, collaborating with editors, production teams, and clients, and delivering work that complies with regulatory and quality standards while still elevating the visual impact.

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I’m Durga Koteswarar Rao Kurella, a graphic designer and team leader with over a decade of experience driving creative solutions across print, digital, and pharma artwork. I excel at building cohesive brand systems, delivering pixel-perfect visuals, and guiding cross-functional teams to meet tight deadlines with high visual fidelity.

Over the years I’ve progressed from senior artwork operator to team leadership, mentoring designers, establishing brand guidelines, and streamlining processes. I thrive on solving design challenges, collaborating with editors, production teams, and clients, and delivering work that complies with regulatory and quality standards while still elevating the visual impact.

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Language

English
Fluent
Telugu
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Creative Artworker at Hogarth Worldwide (WPP Company)
October 9, 2025 - October 16, 2025
Design and adapt pixel-perfect artwork for print and digital formats, ensuring brand consistency and timely delivery through cross-functional collaboration. Adapt and localize assets for various sizes, languages, and regional specifications, preserving brand consistency across diverse markets. Collaborated with creative and production teams to ensure visual consistency and technical accuracy, enabling on-time project delivery.
Team Lead - User Admin / Senior Graphic Designer / Senior Artwork Operator at Tech Mahindra
July 31, 2024 - October 16, 2025
Developed and enforced brand guidelines to ensure cohesive design execution across platforms, and managed healthcare projects involving 1000+ associates. Led multiple design projects concurrently, mentored junior designers, and fostered a collaborative environment. Led a user administration team, conducted regular audits, and provided expert user support, while ensuring compliance with policies and security protocols. Oversaw document control and SOP creation, and coordinated logistics, vendor management, and procurement to support operations.
Senior Graphic Layout Designer at Tegra Digital Pvt.Ltd
December 25, 2014 - October 16, 2025
Crafted appealing and engaging designs across more than 27 magazines for ITP Publishing. Collaborated with editorial teams to align concepts with content and audience expectations, and designed layouts with vector illustrations to support project goals.
Artwork Operator at Mahindra Satyam
April 20, 2012 - October 16, 2025
Managed design tasks for GSK’s pharmaceutical artworks, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and brand guidelines. Created and edited high-quality artwork for product packaging and marketing materials, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to align designs with brand objectives.
Graphic Designer at Relio Quick India Pvt.Ltd
December 15, 2010 - October 16, 2025
Produced high-quality graphic content for auto exhibitions, enhanced brand presence, and designed brochures for vehicle dealerships. Collaborated with clients to ensure messaging and product features were effectively communicated.
Graphic Designer at Best Creative Team
March 12, 2010 - October 16, 2025
Oversaw the design and production of various printed materials, including business cards, brochures, and other collateral. Collaborated with clients to understand needs and deliver impactful brand communications.
Graphic Layout Designer at Tegra Premedia Private Limited
September 30, 2008 - October 16, 2025
Developed magazine layouts for publications and refreshed a 'fix-it-yourself' book into a print-ready format. Worked with editorial teams to ensure alignment with content and audience.
Experience Creative Artworker at Hogarth Worldwide (WPP Company)
October 9, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Design and adapt pixel-perfect artwork across print and digital formats, ensuring brand consistency and timely delivery through cross-functional collaboration. Produce pixel-perfect artwork across print and digital formats, ensuring alignment with global brand guidelines and maintaining high visual fidelity. Adapt and localize creative assets for various sizes, languages, and regional specifications, preserving brand consistency across diverse markets. Collaborate with creative and production teams to ensure visual consistency, technical accuracy, and timely delivery through effective coordination with cross-functional teams.
Team Lead / Sr Graphic Designer / Sr Artwork Operator at Tech Mahindra
July 31, 2024 - October 27, 2025
Led design and healthcare projects for 1000+ associates, developing and enforcing brand guidelines to ensure cohesive design execution across platforms. Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to client specifications. Mentored junior designers, fostering a collaborative environment and improved design quality. Led a user administration team, managing user accounts, roles, and permissions, and conducting regular audits to mitigate security risks. Coordinated document control processes (creating SOPs), and managed logistics and vendor activities to support operations.
Senior Graphic Layout Designer at Tegra Digital Pvt.Ltd
December 25, 2014 - October 27, 2025
Crafted appealing and engaging designs across 27 magazines for ITP Publishing. Collaborated with editorial teams to align design concepts with content and audience expectations. Handled diverse graphic design projects, developed new concepts, and designed layouts while tracing vector illustrations for various projects.
Artwork Operator at Mahindra Satyam
April 20, 2012 - October 27, 2025
Managed design tasks for GSK’s pharmaceutical artworks, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company standards. Created and edited high-quality artwork for product packaging and marketing materials. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure designs aligned with GSK’s brand guidelines and business objectives.
Graphic Designer at Relio Quick India Pvt.Ltd
December 15, 2010 - October 27, 2025
Produced high-quality graphic content for auto exhibitions, enhancing visual appeal and brand presence. Designed engaging brochures tailored to vehicle dealership needs. Collaborated with clients to ensure designs effectively communicated key messaging and product features.
Graphic Designer at Best Creative Team
March 12, 2010 - October 27, 2025
Oversaw the design and production of various printed materials, including business cards, brochures, and bill books. Collaborated with clients to understand their needs and deliver designs that effectively communicated their brand message. Ensured all printed materials adhered to quality standards.
Graphic Layout Designer at Tegra Premedia Private Limited
September 30, 2008 - October 27, 2025
Developed pre-media services for publications, crafting magazine layouts and revamping a book into a print-ready format. Collaborated with editorial teams to ensure designs aligned with content and target audience.
Creative Artworker at Hogarth Worldwide (WPP Company)
October 9, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Design and adapt pixel-perfect artwork across print and digital formats, ensuring brand consistency and timely delivery through cross-functional collaboration. Produce pixel-perfect artwork across print and digital formats, ensuring alignment with global brand guidelines and maintaining high visual fidelity. Adapt and localize creative assets for various sizes, languages, and regional specifications, preserving brand consistency across diverse markets. Collaborate with creative and production teams to ensure visual consistency, technical accuracy, and timely delivery through effective coordination with cross-functional teams.
Team Lead / Senior Graphic Designer / Senior Artwork Operator (Healthcare) at Tech Mahindra
July 31, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Developed and enforced brand guidelines to ensure cohesive design execution across multiple platforms, aligning with diverse client requirements. Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to client specifications, resulting in enhanced client satisfaction. Mentored junior designers, providing constructive feedback and fostering a collaborative environment, which led to improved design quality and team performance. Led a user administration team, managing user accounts, roles, and permissions across various platforms while ensuring compliance with company policies and security protocols. Oversaw the full user account lifecycle, including creation, modification, deactivation, and conducted regular audits to identify and mitigate security risks effectively. Provided expert support for user access issues, facilitated team training sessions, and generated detailed reports on user activity and security measures to ensure stakeholder satisfaction.
Senior Graphic Layout Designer at Tegra Digital Pvt.Ltd
December 25, 2014 - December 25, 2014
Crafted appealing and engaging designs across over 27 magazines working with ITP Publishing. Collaborated closely with editorial teams to align design concepts with content and audience expectations. Handled various graphic design projects and developed new concepts. Designed layouts and traced vector illustrations for projects.
Artwork Operator at Mahindra Satyam
April 20, 2012 - April 20, 2012
Managed design tasks for GSK’s pharmaceutical artworks, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company standards. Created and edited high-quality artwork for product packaging and marketing materials. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure designs aligned with GSK’s brand guidelines and business objectives.
Graphic Designer at Relio Quick India Pvt.Ltd
December 15, 2010 - December 15, 2010
Graphic Designer for events. Produced high-quality graphic content for auto exhibitions, enhancing visual appeal and brand presence. Designed brochures tailored to the needs of vehicle dealerships. Collaborated with clients to ensure designs effectively communicated key messaging and product features.
Graphic Designer at Best Creative Team
March 12, 2010 - March 12, 2010
Oversaw the design and production of various printed materials, including business cards, brochures, and bill books. Collaborated with clients to understand their needs and deliver designs that effectively communicated their brand message. Ensured all printed materials adhered to quality standards.
Graphic Layout Designer at Tegra Premedia Private Limited
September 30, 2008 - September 30, 2008
Drove pre-media services focusing on Publications; developed diverse magazine layouts; revamped a 'Fix It Yourself' book, transforming it into a print-ready format. Collaborated with editorial teams to ensure designs aligned with content and target audience.

Education

Diploma in Digital Visual Media at Image Infotainment Limited
April 1, 2008 - April 1, 2009
Bachelor of Computer Science at Andhra University
July 1, 2002 - April 1, 2005
Board of Intermediate Education at Board of Intermediate
July 1, 2000 - May 1, 2002
Secondary Education at St Mary’s English Medium High School
May 1, 2000 - May 1, 2000
Diploma in Digital Visual Media at Image Infotainment Limited
April 1, 2008 - April 1, 2009
Bachelor of Computer Science at Andhra University
July 1, 2002 - April 1, 2005
Board of Intermediate Education at Board of Intermediate
July 1, 2000 - May 1, 2002
Secondary Education at St Mary’s English Medium High School
May 1, 2000 - May 1, 2000
Diploma in Digital Visual Media at Image Infotainment Limited
April 1, 2008 - April 1, 2009
Bachelor of Computer Science at Andhra University
July 1, 2002 - April 1, 2005
Board of Intermediate Education at Andhra Pradesh
July 1, 2000 - May 1, 2002
Secondary Education at St Mary’s English Medium High School
May 1, 2000 - May 1, 2000

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Manufacturing, Other