Creative Director with over 17+ years of professional experience spanning creative art direction, brand identity, illustration, print & digital design, event experience design, and brand storytelling. I balance artistic vision with responsible, thoughtfully executed solutions tailored to each narrative. I work across identities, packaging, UI/UX, and visual systems—building cohesive stories that connect people to brands. After studying Graphic Design in London and founding agencies, I’ve led brand direction for innovation and product initiatives as well as consumer and business marketing campaigns. I’m motivated by an entrepreneurial instinct and a desire to use my creative talents to create meaningful impact for society and the environment.

Shamas Bedi

Creative Director with over 17+ years of professional experience spanning creative art direction, brand identity, illustration, print & digital design, event experience design, and brand storytelling. I balance artistic vision with responsible, thoughtfully executed solutions tailored to each narrative. I work across identities, packaging, UI/UX, and visual systems—building cohesive stories that connect people to brands. After studying Graphic Design in London and founding agencies, I’ve led brand direction for innovation and product initiatives as well as consumer and business marketing campaigns. I’m motivated by an entrepreneurial instinct and a desire to use my creative talents to create meaningful impact for society and the environment.

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Creative Director with over 17+ years of professional experience spanning creative art direction, brand identity, illustration, print & digital design, event experience design, and brand storytelling. I balance artistic vision with responsible, thoughtfully executed solutions tailored to each narrative. I work across identities, packaging, UI/UX, and visual systems—building cohesive stories that connect people to brands.

After studying Graphic Design in London and founding agencies, I’ve led brand direction for innovation and product initiatives as well as consumer and business marketing campaigns. I’m motivated by an entrepreneurial instinct and a desire to use my creative talents to create meaningful impact for society and the environment.

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Work Experience

Creative Director (Contractor) at Mindvalley
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead art direction for innovation and product initiatives across B2B, B2C, States, Six, and external partnerships. Partner closely with the marketing team to visualize from ideation to execution for creative campaigns and event design. Lead branding initiatives for all business units from a creative/art direction perspective alongside the Chief Innovation Officer. Support delivery of brand and art assets for products and campaigns, help prepare creative strategy for new innovation initiatives, and coordinate/execute creative direction across product streams in line with company strategy.
Creative Director / Co-Founder at Shapes LDN
January 1, 2024 - Present
Co-founder and Creative Director at ShapesLDN. Leading brand and storytelling work-in-progress for Idris Elba’s Akuna Group. Responsible for rebranding and storytelling for Afriscaut, an online football scouting platform focused on African talent. Create brand identity narratives with thoughtful, well-rounded visual storytelling in close collaboration with founders.
Creative Director (Contractor) at Mindvalley / Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead art direction for innovation and product initiatives across B2B, B2C, States, Six, and external partnerships. Partners with marketing to visualize concepts into executed creative campaigns and event design. Leads branding initiatives for business units from a creative and art direction perspective alongside the Chief Innovation Officer. Supports delivery of brand and art assets across products and campaigns, helps prepare creative strategy for new innovation initiatives, and coordinates end-to-end creative direction for multiple product streams in line with agreed strategy.
Co-Founder / Creative Director at Shapes LDN / London
January 1, 2024 - Present
Co-founder and Creative Director at ShapesLDN. Currently working on brand and storytelling for Idris Elba’s Akuna Group. Rebranding and storytelling of Afriscaut, an online football scouting platform for African talent. Creating brand identity narratives with thoughtful, well-rounded visual storytelling while working closely with founders, covering identity, narrative, and cross-channel brand presentation.
Graphic Designer at Mindvalley
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Leading the brand direction with identity, product branding, marketing assets, events, and print & digital media. Designing cutting-edge visuals across the company ecosystem.
Graphic Designer (Brand Direction Lead) at Mindvalley / Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Led brand direction with identity, product branding, marketing assets, and event design across print and digital media. Designed cutting-edge visuals across the company ecosystem and supported consistent brand storytelling across touchpoints, including campaign and collateral creation.
Founder at Jangal Arts
January 1, 2016 - Present
Founder of Jangal, an organisation focused on creatively inspiring & educating future generations through art, science, and technology to preserve Earth and humanity. Worked on brand direction, company culture, exhibitions, and artist curation.
Founder at Jangal Arts / New Delhi, India
January 1, 2016 - Present
Founded Jangal, an organization focused on creatively inspiring and educating future generations through art, science, and technology to preserve Earth and humanity. Worked on brand direction, company culture, exhibitions, and artist curation.
Co-Founder & Art Director at Foxity
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Co-founder and Art Director leading brand direction across identity, websites, and Android & iOS apps. Delivered merchandise, print & digital media, created visuals and illustrations for product marketing, directed promotional videos, and organized music and promotional events.
Co-Founder & Art Director at Foxity / New Delhi, India
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Co-founded and led brand direction including identity, websites, and Android/iOS apps, plus merchandise, print, and digital media. Created visuals and illustrations for marketing the product, directed videos for promotional and marketing materials, and organized music and promotional events to support brand growth.
Co-Founder & Art Director at Handyland
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Co-founder & Art Director at Handyland (design and digital agency). Worked on global branding projects including identities, illustrations, and animations. Collaborated with developers to deliver bespoke websites.
Co-Founder & Art Director at Handyland / New Delhi, India
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Co-founded Handyland, a design and digital agency. Worked across branding projects including identities, illustration, and animations for clients globally. Collaborated with developers to deliver bespoke websites and ensured visual direction matched project goals.

Education

BA (Hons), Graphic Design at Middlesex University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
FDA Graphic Communication at London College of Communication
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design at Chelsea College of Arts
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
GCE Advanced Level at The King’s School, Macclesfield
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
BA (Hons), Graphic Design at Middlesex University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
FDA Graphic Communication at London College of Communication
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design at Chelsea College of Arts
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
GCE Advanced Level at The King’s School, Macclesfield
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007

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Industry Experience

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