I’m a creative professional rooted in fine arts, constantly moving between words and visuals—painting, designing, illustrating, and capturing moments through photography. I love aesthetics, notice life’s nuances, and translate them into thoughtful creative communication. Across roles in brand design, art direction, content creation, and visual storytelling, I enjoy shaping concepts into compelling identities and experiences—always learning, collaborating, and solving creative challenges with clarity and consistency.

Rupal Akanksha

I’m a creative professional rooted in fine arts, constantly moving between words and visuals—painting, designing, illustrating, and capturing moments through photography. I love aesthetics, notice life’s nuances, and translate them into thoughtful creative communication. Across roles in brand design, art direction, content creation, and visual storytelling, I enjoy shaping concepts into compelling identities and experiences—always learning, collaborating, and solving creative challenges with clarity and consistency.

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I’m a creative professional rooted in fine arts, constantly moving between words and visuals—painting, designing, illustrating, and capturing moments through photography. I love aesthetics, notice life’s nuances, and translate them into thoughtful creative communication.

Across roles in brand design, art direction, content creation, and visual storytelling, I enjoy shaping concepts into compelling identities and experiences—always learning, collaborating, and solving creative challenges with clarity and consistency.

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Work Experience

Art Director (Contract) at Birdie MENA Communications
February 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for shaping visual style and creative vision; collaborated with other creatives to translate ideas into compelling visual experiences while maintaining consistency with project goals and identity.
Creative Designer (Freelance) at My Health Buddy
March 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Designed creative assets for freelance work, including curriculum-related design (Academy Curriculum) and related visual deliverables.
Brand & Book Designer (Freelance) at Comet Live
January 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023
Continued freelance work across brand and book design assignments, contributing to ongoing creative and production needs.
Visual Designer (Project based) at The Second Wheel
April 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Project-based visual design support across multiple phases, delivering visual outputs according to brief and creative direction.
Brand & Book Designer (Freelance) at Comet Live
November 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022
Designed brand and book visuals as a freelancer, supporting brand presentation and editorial/print design requirements.
Senior Associate | Product Content at upGrad
May 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
Designed UI and managed implementation of features; supported other designers with key visuals; worked with stakeholders. Delivered brand and logo design projects, executed UI and overall visual design for clients, and created user flows, wireframes, and visual styles. Illustrated in-app graphics and core content; designed pitch decks and event creatives including OOH, presentation decks, and brochures.
Graphic Designer (Contractual) at The Second Wheel
August 1, 2020 - April 30, 2021
Worked on project-based design and creative briefs; developed creative design concepts and delivered visual outputs for client needs.
Illustrator (Commissioned) at Bioweaves & Huesland
August 1, 2020 - February 28, 2021
Created commissioned illustrations for client projects, contributing to visual storytelling and brand communication.
Visualizer at Infinity Advertising Services
April 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
Worked as a visualizer for advertising projects, supporting creative development and execution for visual communication.
Content Writer & Research Analyst Intern at Crimson Angle
February 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017
Conducted research and created content for digital media and social marketing projects; supported marketing communication through content creation and analysis.

Education

Bachelor in Arts, Senior Diploma in Fine Arts (Painting), Diploma in Fine Arts (Dance - Kathak) at MICA, Ahmedabad; Syamaprasad College, CU
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Post Graduate Certificate in Crafting Creative Communications (CCC) at Prachin Kala Kendra; Bangiya Sangeet Parishad
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2026
Certificate / Training at British Council and Penguin Publications; Bangiya Sangeet Parishad
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services