I am Suresh Joshi, a senior creative and brand design leader with 20+ years of experience building and scaling brand identity systems, visual languages, and campaign expressions for global brands across retail, omnichannel, and digital ecosystems. I translate brand strategy into culturally relevant, scalable design and storytelling systems, while setting creative direction, governance, and quality standards across teams, markets, and partners. I lead through ambiguity, align senior stakeholders, and shape creative operating models that balance craft, speed, and measurable business outcomes. I apply human-led, AI-enabled creative systems to accelerate strategy translation, ideation, visual exploration, content scaling, and repurposing—while maintaining strategic judgment, narrative clarity, originality, and brand integrity. My approach centers on scalable systems that move fast without compromising craft or brand integrity. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling narratives and experiences, leveraging AI-assisted workflows to empower teams, drive efficiency, and deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes at scale.

Suresh Joshi

I am Suresh Joshi, a senior creative and brand design leader with 20+ years of experience building and scaling brand identity systems, visual languages, and campaign expressions for global brands across retail, omnichannel, and digital ecosystems. I translate brand strategy into culturally relevant, scalable design and storytelling systems, while setting creative direction, governance, and quality standards across teams, markets, and partners. I lead through ambiguity, align senior stakeholders, and shape creative operating models that balance craft, speed, and measurable business outcomes. I apply human-led, AI-enabled creative systems to accelerate strategy translation, ideation, visual exploration, content scaling, and repurposing—while maintaining strategic judgment, narrative clarity, originality, and brand integrity. My approach centers on scalable systems that move fast without compromising craft or brand integrity. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling narratives and experiences, leveraging AI-assisted workflows to empower teams, drive efficiency, and deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes at scale.

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I am Suresh Joshi, a senior creative and brand design leader with 20+ years of experience building and scaling brand identity systems, visual languages, and campaign expressions for global brands across retail, omnichannel, and digital ecosystems. I translate brand strategy into culturally relevant, scalable design and storytelling systems, while setting creative direction, governance, and quality standards across teams, markets, and partners. I lead through ambiguity, align senior stakeholders, and shape creative operating models that balance craft, speed, and measurable business outcomes. I apply human-led, AI-enabled creative systems to accelerate strategy translation, ideation, visual exploration, content scaling, and repurposing—while maintaining strategic judgment, narrative clarity, originality, and brand integrity.

My approach centers on scalable systems that move fast without compromising craft or brand integrity. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling narratives and experiences, leveraging AI-assisted workflows to empower teams, drive efficiency, and deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes at scale.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Work Experience

Independent Creative Director at Brand & Strategy
January 1, 2021 - Present
Set and governed visual quality standards for image, video, and content production across multi-brand, multi-market engagements; led brand identity evolution across campaigns, retail touchpoints, digital platforms, and content systems; partnered with designers, strategists, and business stakeholders to structure offerings into intuitive content flows and journeys; facilitated discovery workshops to define experience narratives; championed inclusive, audience-appropriate language; achieved 20%+ increase in digital brand engagement; oversaw end-to-end delivery and governance.
Independent Creative Director | Brand & Strategy at Independent (Self-Employed)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Led the development and governance of visual quality standards for image, video, and content production across multi-brand, multi-market engagements. Guided brand identity evolution across campaigns, retail touchpoints, digital platforms, and content systems. Created content strategies and narrative directions for multi-touch experiences, ensuring clarity, consistency, and customer relevance. Partnered with designers, strategists, and business stakeholders to translate complex brand offerings into intuitive journeys. Facilitated discovery and alignment workshops to define experience narratives and content direction; championed inclusive language; achieved a 20%+ increase in digital brand engagement; oversaw creative production workflows and end-to-end delivery; led strategic branding for Stanza Living and other clients; acted as senior creative partner to leadership on governance, operating models, and scalable systems.
Independent Creative Director at Self-Employed
January 1, 2021 - Present
Led brand identity evolution across campaigns, retail touchpoints, digital platforms, and content systems. Partnered with designers, strategists, and business stakeholders to structure complex offerings into intuitive content flows.
Co-Founder & Business Head at Take On Enterprises
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Built and scaled a QSR brand across three locations. Managed all marketing, branding, and business growth initiatives.
Creative Director / Associate Creative Director at HS Ad (LG Group)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016
Led ATL/BTL campaigns, contributing to a significant increase in market share. Managed creative teams and secured digital business.
Visualizer at Lowe
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Built foundational skills in ideation, visual communication, and campaign execution across leading national and global brands.
Art Director at M&C Saatchi
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Contributed to high-profile brand campaigns, developing strong conceptual thinking and visual storytelling craft within a global agency environment.
Senior Art Director at Contract Advertising
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Drove concept development and visual direction for integrated campaigns across print, outdoor, and emerging digital platforms; managed multiple creatives across campaigns and pitches.
Creative Group Head at D&H Blurb
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Led creative development across brand campaigns and client accounts, mentoring junior teams, and overseeing visual quality and execution.

Education

BFA at College of Art, Delhi University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
BFA – Applied Arts at College of Art, Delhi University, New Delhi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
BFA – Applied Arts at College of Art, Delhi University, New Delhi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

Young Artist Photography Fellowship
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Education