I’m Ankur Shakya, a Senior Creative & Presentation Design Leader with 19+ years of experience turning complex business and technical information into clear, executive-ready visual stories. I specialize in executive communications, pitch decks, proposals, RFP/RFQ and bid design, and infographics—helping teams communicate value effectively across B2B environments like consulting engineering services, industrial, technology, and more. In my work, I partner closely with stakeholders to shape creative strategy, maintain brand governance, and deliver consistent, high-quality design at speed—often leading end-to-end from kickoff through final delivery. I’ve built and coached design teams, improved design processes and templates, and used AI-assisted workflows to accelerate concept development and production while keeping the final output polished and on-brand.…

Ankur Shakya

I’m Ankur Shakya, a Senior Creative & Presentation Design Leader with 19+ years of experience turning complex business and technical information into clear, executive-ready visual stories. I specialize in executive communications, pitch decks, proposals, RFP/RFQ and bid design, and infographics—helping teams communicate value effectively across B2B environments like consulting engineering services, industrial, technology, and more. In my work, I partner closely with stakeholders to shape creative strategy, maintain brand governance, and deliver consistent, high-quality design at speed—often leading end-to-end from kickoff through final delivery. I’ve built and coached design teams, improved design processes and templates, and used AI-assisted workflows to accelerate concept development and production while keeping the final output polished and on-brand.…

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I’m Ankur Shakya, a Senior Creative & Presentation Design Leader with 19+ years of experience turning complex business and technical information into clear, executive-ready visual stories. I specialize in executive communications, pitch decks, proposals, RFP/RFQ and bid design, and infographics—helping teams communicate value effectively across B2B environments like consulting engineering services, industrial, technology, and more.

In my work, I partner closely with stakeholders to shape creative strategy, maintain brand governance, and deliver consistent, high-quality design at speed—often leading end-to-end from kickoff through final delivery. I’ve built and coached design teams, improved design processes and templates, and used AI-assisted workflows to accelerate concept development and production while keeping the final output polished and on-brand.

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Language

Chinese
Intermediate
Korean
Intermediate
Japanese
Intermediate
German
Intermediate
Arabic
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Creative Designer (Contractual) at CapacityCo (formerly HelloKindred/ VentureWeb)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led digital and visualization design teams daily, ensuring high-quality deliverables met stringent standards and project requirements. Collaborated with marketing and product teams to ideate, conceptualize, and develop innovative visual solutions aligned with Accenture’s brand identity and business objectives. Designed high-quality PowerPoint presentations, graphics, illustrations, and layouts for diverse digital and print media including websites, social media, email campaigns, brochures, and promotional materials. Ensured all creative materials adhered to brand guidelines, maintaining style and messaging consistency across all touchpoints. Engaged with clients to understand needs, presented design concepts, and integrated feedback to refine and finalize designs. Incorporated input from internal and external stakeholders to enhance design quality and effectiveness, delivering final products that met or exceeded expectations.
Design Manager at HelloKindred (formerly VentureWeb)
August 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023
Led creative concept development and visual communication for client marketing campaigns, collaborating with technology teams to ensure effective creative implementation and improving project success. Managed and developed a 13+ designer team, increasing productivity through structured feedback, skills coaching, and clearer ownership. Established performance expectations and design reviews to raise output quality, while providing stakeholder communication, mentoring, and scalable design templates and standards for consistency and efficiency.
Senior Creative Specialist at Jacobs Engineering
May 1, 2014 - June 1, 2021
Directed the creative process for high-profile corporate reports and cross-functional collaboration driving new business and sales opportunities across various sectors.
Process Lead, Design at Honeywell International – Global Customer Service Centre
June 1, 2010 - April 1, 2014
Led creative brainstorming and concept development supporting e-learning modules and digital and print campaigns, driving measurable growth in B2B lead generation and engagement. Developed internal digital assets in collaboration with marketing teams for engineers, improving engagement and sales. Mentored junior designers on creative execution, processes, and quality standards, helping raise design quality and client satisfaction. Established structured design processes to improve consistency and delivery, translating technical and business requirements into effective visual communications.

Education

Graduate at Guru Jambeshwar University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor of Arts at Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management University Sikkim
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Diploma at Holmesglen TAFE College, Melbourne, Australia
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Diploma in Multimedia Tools at CDAC Centre for Information Technology, New Delhi
January 1, 2004 - September 12, 2026
Diploma in Multimedia & Web Designing at Oxford Software Institute, New Delhi
January 1, 2003 - September 12, 2026

Qualifications

Six Sigma Yellow Belt
January 1, 2012 - September 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Energy & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics, Education, Software & Internet

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Experience Level