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I lead end-to-end brand identity and campaign development for F&B clients, creating cohesive visuals that align with customer experience. I translate concepts into immersive, integrated brand experiences across digital, print, and physical spaces, delivering campaigns that improve recall and consistency while guiding teams toward on-time execution. I’ve developed 20+ campaign concepts and storytelling frameworks, defined color systems and typography, and collaborated with agencies and stakeholders to maintain a clear narrative across touchpoints. I’ve steered large crews and blended practical design with VFX-driven elements to deliver cinematic environments and high-impact visuals.…I lead end-to-end brand identity and campaign development for F&B clients, creating cohesive visuals that align with customer experience. I translate concepts into immersive, integrated brand experiences across digital, print, and physical spaces, delivering campaigns that improve recall and consistency while guiding teams toward on-time execution. I’ve developed 20+ campaign concepts and storytelling frameworks, defined color systems and typography, and collaborated with agencies and stakeholders to maintain a clear narrative across touchpoints. I’ve steered large crews and blended practical design with VFX-driven elements to deliver cinematic environments and high-impact visuals.

Ujjwal Gawand

Art Director, Production Designer, Creative Director, +7

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I lead end-to-end brand identity and campaign development for F&B clients, creating cohesive visuals that align with customer experience. I translate concepts into immersive, integrated brand experiences across digital, print, and physical spaces, delivering campaigns that improve recall and consistency while guiding teams toward on-time execution. I’ve developed 20+ campaign concepts and storytelling frameworks, defined color systems and typography, and collaborated with agencies and stakeholders to maintain a clear narrative across touchpoints. I’ve steered large crews and blended practical design with VFX-driven elements to deliver cinematic environments and high-impact visuals.…I lead end-to-end brand identity and campaign development for F&B clients, creating cohesive visuals that align with customer experience. I translate concepts into immersive, integrated brand experiences across digital, print, and physical spaces, delivering campaigns that improve recall and consistency while guiding teams toward on-time execution. I’ve developed 20+ campaign concepts and storytelling frameworks, defined color systems and typography, and collaborated with agencies and stakeholders to maintain a clear narrative across touchpoints. I’ve steered large crews and blended practical design with VFX-driven elements to deliver cinematic environments and high-impact visuals.

Available to hire

I lead end-to-end brand identity and campaign development for F&B clients, creating cohesive visuals that align with customer experience. I translate concepts into immersive, integrated brand experiences across digital, print, and physical spaces, delivering campaigns that improve recall and consistency while guiding teams toward on-time execution.
I’ve developed 20+ campaign concepts and storytelling frameworks, defined color systems and typography, and collaborated with agencies and stakeholders to maintain a clear narrative across touchpoints. I’ve steered large crews and blended practical design with VFX-driven elements to deliver cinematic environments and high-impact visuals.

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Language

English

Fluent

Hindi

Fluent

Dutch

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German

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Work Experience

Creative Consultant (Branding & Content) at SLB Production India LLP

June 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Led end-to-end branding identity and campaign development for F&B clients (Chimichurri, Yumi Kapati, Tea Villa); aligned visuals with customer experience; delivered integrated brand experiences across digital, print, and physical spaces; developed 20+ campaign concepts and storytelling frameworks; defined color systems, typography, and visual tone; collaborated with agency teams and stakeholders to enhance output and streamline timelines; translated screenplays into large-scale visual environments; led large teams to ensure on-time delivery.

Art Director - Love & War (Movie) at DNEG, Mumbai

January 2, 2024 - May 20, 2024

Directed visual execution for one of India’s largest film productions, translating conceptual ideas into immersive environments; led 800+ crew members across art, set design, and FX teams to maintain visual continuity and align with narrative.

Associate Professor at New Bombay Design, Mumbai

January 1, 2014 - October 1, 2017

Lectured design and art direction; mentored student projects; contributed to curriculum development and industry collaborations.

Co-Founder & Creative Director at Matheran Green Festival

March 20, 2015 - August 20, 2016

Led branding, campaign design, and experiential concepts for the festival; built visual identity and strategic communications.

Co-Founder & Curator at Pegasus Designs, Zero Hours, Creative Points

January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2014

Founded multidisciplinary studio focused on branding, advertising, and content-driven campaigns; led end-to-end creative projects and client relationships from 2004 to 2014.

Production Designer (Marathi Feature Films)

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011

Led production design for Marathi feature films, managing teams and delivering narrative-driven visuals from pre-production to release.

Art Director - Love & War (Movie) at DNEG

January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024

Led art direction for film production; designed production environments, visual storytelling elements and set aesthetics.

Production Designer at Marathi Feature Films (Various)

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011

Led production design for Marathi feature films, managing teams and delivering narrative-driven visual environments from pre-production to release.

Production Designer at FT II Student Films (Student Projects)

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009

Led production design for FT II student films (6–7 projects); built robust visual storytelling foundations.

Graphic Designer / Early Experience at Various

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008

Gained foundational experience in graphic design, typography, layout, branding.

Creative Consultant at Self-Employed (Freelance)

February 1, 2025 - Present

Lead end-to-end brand identity and campaign storytelling for F&B clients; integrated brand experiences across digital, print, and physical spaces to improve consistency and recall.

Art Director at DNEG (Love & War - Movie)

January 20, 2024 - May 20, 2024

Art direction for Love & War; oversaw production design and collaboration with VFX teams to create immersive environments.

Co-Founder & Curator at Pegasus Designs / Zero Hours / Creative Points

April 1, 2004 - December 31, 2014

Created concepts and visuals for multiple design initiatives; led curation and creative direction over a 2004-2014 period.