I’m Rahul, a Creative Design Leader with 8+ years of experience delivering user-focused solutions across multiple industries. I specialize in UI/UX, infographics, social media, and application design, with strong skills in wireframing, prototyping, and creating accessible, intuitive interfaces. My toolkit includes Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Microsoft Office, underpinned by a solid foundation in typography, layout, color theory, and print production, with hands-on photo retouching. I align design with business goals through strategic thinking and collaboration. I thrive in cross-functional teams and mentoring others, delivering user-centered designs that drive engagement and growth. I’ve led branding and digital projects for pharma and corporate sectors, integrating UI/UX into interactive assets and print materials to ensure cohesive brand identities and scalable design systems.

Rahul Kalan

I’m Rahul, a Creative Design Leader with 8+ years of experience delivering user-focused solutions across multiple industries. I specialize in UI/UX, infographics, social media, and application design, with strong skills in wireframing, prototyping, and creating accessible, intuitive interfaces. My toolkit includes Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Microsoft Office, underpinned by a solid foundation in typography, layout, color theory, and print production, with hands-on photo retouching. I align design with business goals through strategic thinking and collaboration. I thrive in cross-functional teams and mentoring others, delivering user-centered designs that drive engagement and growth. I’ve led branding and digital projects for pharma and corporate sectors, integrating UI/UX into interactive assets and print materials to ensure cohesive brand identities and scalable design systems.

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I’m Rahul, a Creative Design Leader with 8+ years of experience delivering user-focused solutions across multiple industries. I specialize in UI/UX, infographics, social media, and application design, with strong skills in wireframing, prototyping, and creating accessible, intuitive interfaces. My toolkit includes Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Microsoft Office, underpinned by a solid foundation in typography, layout, color theory, and print production, with hands-on photo retouching. I align design with business goals through strategic thinking and collaboration.

I thrive in cross-functional teams and mentoring others, delivering user-centered designs that drive engagement and growth. I’ve led branding and digital projects for pharma and corporate sectors, integrating UI/UX into interactive assets and print materials to ensure cohesive brand identities and scalable design systems.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
German
Beginner
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Design and Copy Supervisor at Staples Canada
July 1, 2023 - Present
Reported directly to the company’s leadership team and served as a key member in driving creative direction. Led the design team on various branding projects within the fashion sector, ensuring consistency and innovation. Oversaw creation of logos, print banners, and other branding materials. Conducted brainstorming sessions with the creative team to maintain strategic and market-aligned creative thinking.
Associate Creative Director at Magpiee Brand Solution
March 31, 2023 - August 6, 2025
Led a 10-member design team, ensuring quality and timely delivery across projects. Directed branding, print, packaging, and digital assets for corporate and creative campaigns. Designed UI/UX for tools and microsites focusing on usability and brand alignment. Collaborated with developers and shaped design strategy across multiple sectors.
Art Director at Reliance Industries Limited
November 30, 2021 - August 6, 2025
Copy and Print Supervisor at Staples Canada
July 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Lead copy and print production in-store, coaching teams to deliver high-engagement customer service, drive sales, and maintain print department standards. Manage operations, training, and development, ensuring quality and consistency in all print and customer-facing activities.
Associate Creative Director at Magpiee Brand Solution
December 1, 2021 - March 1, 2023
Direct creative teams on branding projects in pharma and healthcare, ensuring consistency and innovation. Oversee logos, print banners, videos, GIFs, web banners, iPad detailers, gimmicks, LBLs, VA materials, and tabletop items. Integrate UI/UX into digital deliverables, focusing on user-centric layouts for interactive assets.
Art Director at Reliance Industries Limited
March 1, 2016 - November 1, 2021
Lead a 10-member design team; coordinate work, provide feedback, and drive creative development for corporate branding, social media, gifts, posters, print ads, brochures, and education/training materials across Education, Hospital, Corporate, Banking and Financial sectors.
Visualizer at Rayadcom Pvt. Ltd
June 1, 2015 - March 1, 2016
Execute logos, websites, banners, emails, brochures, business cards, and social media/infographic designs for corporate clients; support team-building activities to strengthen collaboration.
Brand Design Associate at R.K.Swami BBDO
January 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015
Concept development, design strategy, and branding for multiple client brands; contribute to pitches, client communications, and production supervision.

Education

Diploma in Visual Communication at L.S Raheja School of Arts
June 3, 2008 - March 3, 2011
UX Design Certification at York University Canada
May 3, 2024 - February 3, 2025
Certificate in UX Design at York University
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Certificate in Photography at J J School of Arts
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Diploma in Film Making (cinematography) at L S Raheja Technical Institute
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Commercial Arts (Illustration) at L S Raheja School of Arts
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Certificate - UX Design at York University, Toronto, Canada
May 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Diploma - Visual Communication (Graphic Design) - Illustration at L S Raheja School of Arts, Mumbai, India
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Diploma - Visual Communication at Model Art Institute, Mumbai, India
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

Olive Crown Award
January 1, 2019 - March 3, 2026
Talkies Award
January 1, 2012 - March 3, 2026
Appreciation Certificate from DDB MUDRA MAX
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Education