I am a cheerful graphic designer with 20+ years of experience guiding the creative process from concept to completion. I’ve built a track record of engaging advertising and promotional campaigns, and I love collaborating with clients and teams—designers, copywriters, marketing managers, and social media specialists—to craft visuals that resonate. I prioritize resources, set realistic timelines, and stay focused on delivering the best creative outcomes. Based in Plano, TX, I have worked across India and the US, leading both print and digital campaigns for FMCG, industrial sectors, and government and tourism initiatives.…

Vandana Nanavati

I am a cheerful graphic designer with 20+ years of experience guiding the creative process from concept to completion. I’ve built a track record of engaging advertising and promotional campaigns, and I love collaborating with clients and teams—designers, copywriters, marketing managers, and social media specialists—to craft visuals that resonate. I prioritize resources, set realistic timelines, and stay focused on delivering the best creative outcomes. Based in Plano, TX, I have worked across India and the US, leading both print and digital campaigns for FMCG, industrial sectors, and government and tourism initiatives.…

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I am a cheerful graphic designer with 20+ years of experience guiding the creative process from concept to completion. I’ve built a track record of engaging advertising and promotional campaigns, and I love collaborating with clients and teams—designers, copywriters, marketing managers, and social media specialists—to craft visuals that resonate.

I prioritize resources, set realistic timelines, and stay focused on delivering the best creative outcomes. Based in Plano, TX, I have worked across India and the US, leading both print and digital campaigns for FMCG, industrial sectors, and government and tourism initiatives.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Gujarati
Advanced
Sindhi
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Happiest Minds Technologies Limited
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designing presentations, whitepapers, websites, infographics, technical manuals, case studies, blogs, datasheets, social media assets, trade show collateral, newsletters, flowcharts, signages, and more.
Sr. Visualiser / Graphic Designer at Tiger Advertising
December 31, 2022 - July 22, 2025
Conceived and implemented branding campaigns and marketing collateral strategies across creative projects and oversaw them to completion. Designed PowerPoint presentations for clients and internal pitches. Handled 360 brand communication for India's biggest investment summit Vibrant Gujarat for two editions and other industrial and cultural events. Played a key role in transitioning the agency from a local advertising firm to a regional creative powerhouse, worked on FMCG, industrial campaigns, and digital strategies including campaigns for the Prime Minister of India and State Tourism.
Junior Designer / Sr. Visualiser at Cognito India
December 31, 2011 - July 22, 2025
Designed print and digital collateral such as brochures, direct mail, print adverts, web layouts, sustainability reports, and other publications. Researched design trends to create mood boards and presentations. Developed and maintained a new corporate identity and graphic standards. Worked on award-winning sustainability report design for India's leading Fortune 500 conglomerate.
Senior Graphic Designer at Happiest Minds Technologies Limited
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designed presentations, whitepapers, websites, infographics, technical manuals, case studies, blogs, datasheets, social media assets, trade show collaterals, newsletters, flowcharts, signages and more to support company communications and marketing efforts.
Graphic Designer at Tiger Advertising
December 31, 2022 - July 22, 2025
Led creative process for advertising agency from local to regional powerhouse. Designed and directed print and digital campaigns including those for the Prime Minister of India and State Tourism campaigns. Managed 360 brand communication for Vibrant Gujarat summit and other industrial and cultural events. Created branding campaigns, marketing collateral, PowerPoint presentations, and oversaw project completion.
Sr. Visualiser at Cognito India
January 1, 2011 - July 22, 2025
Designed print and digital collaterals such as brochures, direct mail, print adverts, web layouts and sustainability reports. Researched design trends and created mood boards and presentations. Developed and maintained corporate identity and graphic standards. Designed award-winning sustainability report for a leading Fortune 500 conglomerate.
Senior Graphic Designer at Happiest Minds Technologies Limited
January 1, 2023 - Present
Responsible for designing presentations, whitepapers, websites, infographics, technical manuals, case studies, blogs, datasheets, social media assets, trade show collaterals, newsletters, flowcharts, signages, and other marketing materials to support the company's communication needs in Plano, TX.
Senior Visualiser / Creative Lead / Graphic Designer at Tiger Advertising - Vadodara, Gujarat, India
December 31, 2022 - August 21, 2025
Conceived and implemented branding campaigns and marketing collateral strategies across graphic design, illustration, and film projects, overseeing them to completion. Played an instrumental role in the agency's growth from a local advertising agency to a regional creative powerhouse. Designed and directed print and digital campaign strategies for high-profile clients including the Prime Minister of India and state tourism campaigns. Successfully handled 360-degree brand communication for India's biggest investment summit, Vibrant Gujarat, for two editions, along with other large industrial and cultural event campaigns. Developed strong PowerPoint presentations for clients and internal pitches.
Senior Graphic Designer at Happiest Minds Technologies Limited
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designing a variety of creative assets including presentations, whitepapers, websites, infographics, technical manuals, case studies, blogs, datasheets, social media content, trade show collaterals, newsletters, flowcharts, signages to support branding and marketing initiatives.
at Tiger Advertising
December 31, 2022 - September 3, 2025
Progressed from Senior Visualiser and contributed to the agency's evolution from a local advertising agency to a regional creative powerhouse. Managed and created numerous FMCG, industrial and other campaigns including print and digital strategies. Led the creative direction for high-profile campaigns such as those for the Prime Minister of India and State Tourism. Successfully handled 360-degree brand communication for India's largest investment summit Vibrant Gujarat for two editions alongside other major industrial and cultural events. Responsible for conception and implementation of branding campaigns and marketing collateral across graphic design, illustration, and film, and designed strong PowerPoint presentations for clients and internal pitches.
Senior Graphic Designer at Happiest Minds Technologies Limited
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designing presentations, whitepapers, websites, infographics, technical manuals, case studies, blogs, datasheets, social media assets, trade show collateral, newsletters and flowcharts; leading the creation of visual assets across client and internal projects.
Senior Visualiser at Tiger Advertising
December 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Progressed from Sr. Visualiser and helped grow the agency from a local to a regional creative power house; led branding campaigns, print and digital campaigns; managed 360 brand communications for major events (including Vibrant Gujarat) and directed campaign strategy.
Senior Graphic Designer at Happiest Minds Technologies Limited
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designing Presentations, Whitepapers, Websites, Infographics, Technical Manuals, Case Studies, Blogs, Datasheets, Social Media Assets, Trade Show collaterals, Newsletters, Flowcharts, Infographics, Signages.
Senior Visualiser / Creative Lead at Tiger Advertising
December 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Conceived and implemented branding campaigns and marketing collateral strategies (Graphic Design / Illustration / Film) across creative projects and oversaw them to completion. Designed strong PowerPoint Presentations for Clients and internal Pitches. Managed 360-brand communication for India's biggest investment summit Vibrant Gujarat for 2 editions along with other industrial and mega cultural events.
Sr Visualiser at Cognito India
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2011
Designed print & digital collaterals ranging from brochures, direct mail, print adverts, web layouts, sustainability reports and other publications. Researched design trends to create mood boards and presentations. Developed and maintained a new corporate identity and graphic standards. Led award-winning Sustainability Report work for a Fortune 500 client.
Graphic Designer at Tiger Advertising
February 1, 2011 - December 1, 2022
Managed creative projects for advertising campaigns, developing visual assets and executing print and digital materials across FMCG and other sectors. Collaborated with copywriters and marketing teams to deliver integrated campaigns and on-brand visuals.
Graphic Designer Specialist at Heilind Electronics
September 1, 2024 - Present
Create visual assets for marketing and sales; design graphics for digital campaigns, product collateral, brochures, catalogs, social media, email marketing, and trade show materials. Prepare artwork for print and web including banners, infographics, presentations, and display ads. Lead branding and concept development across campaigns.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at M.S. University of Baroda, Gujarat, India
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000
Bachelor of Fine Arts at M.S. University of Baroda, Gujarat, India
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Arts at M.S. University of Baroda, Gujarat, India
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Diploma in Advanced Computing at CDAC - MET Mumbai, India
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

Diploma in Advanced Computing
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Diploma in Advanced Computing
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Government, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Retail, Other

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Experience Level