I'm a creative and results-driven Art Director with 14 years of experience across brand strategy, integrated marketing campaigns, UX/UI design, and digital marketing. I lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with agencies and vendors, and deliver high-impact creative solutions aligned with business goals. My passion lies in crafting visually compelling stories across digital, social, print, and experiential platforms for clients like JW Marriott, Louvre, SEHA Health Care, and Milwaukee Tool. I thrive in fast-paced environments, mentoring teams to raise the bar on quality, consistency, and on-brand storytelling.

Anchal Arya

I'm a creative and results-driven Art Director with 14 years of experience across brand strategy, integrated marketing campaigns, UX/UI design, and digital marketing. I lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with agencies and vendors, and deliver high-impact creative solutions aligned with business goals. My passion lies in crafting visually compelling stories across digital, social, print, and experiential platforms for clients like JW Marriott, Louvre, SEHA Health Care, and Milwaukee Tool. I thrive in fast-paced environments, mentoring teams to raise the bar on quality, consistency, and on-brand storytelling.

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I’m a creative and results-driven Art Director with 14 years of experience across brand strategy, integrated marketing campaigns, UX/UI design, and digital marketing. I lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with agencies and vendors, and deliver high-impact creative solutions aligned with business goals.

My passion lies in crafting visually compelling stories across digital, social, print, and experiential platforms for clients like JW Marriott, Louvre, SEHA Health Care, and Milwaukee Tool. I thrive in fast-paced environments, mentoring teams to raise the bar on quality, consistency, and on-brand storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Intermediate
Arabic
Advanced

Work Experience

Art Director at Akhaholic Creatives & Marketing
May 1, 2025 - Present
Lead creative direction and visuals strategy for integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social, print and experiential platforms. Translate client and stakeholder objectives into compelling, on-brand creative solutions. Manage and mentor a team of designers, oversee creative project management, resourcing and timelines. Oversee production of marketing assets while ensuring quality, consistency and brand alignment. Collaborate closely with strategy, marketing and account teams to meet business goals.
Creative Brand Manager at Milwaukee Tool
July 1, 2022 - April 1, 2025
Contribute to $1B+ in annual sales through strategic brand, digital and marketing initiatives. Led creative development for Milwaukee’s 100th Anniversary campaign, strengthening brand equity and awareness. Developed, implemented and enforced brand identity and brand guidelines across all touchpoints. Led integrated marketing campaigns spanning digital, social, print and retail. Partnered cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales and Product teams to align creative strategy with go-to-market (GTM) objectives.
Graphic Designer at McDonald’s Canada
June 1, 2018 - July 1, 2022
Managed a team of graphic and motion designers, overseeing resource planning, sprint timelines and project priorities. Provided art direction, mentorship and performance feedback to drive creative excellence. Collaborated with external agencies and stakeholders to maintain global and local brand consistency. Delivered digital screen content, motion graphics and campaign assets across multiple channels. Ensure end-to-end execution from concept to launch with tight deadlines.
Graphic Designer at VOX Cinemas (Majid Al Futtaim)
October 1, 2014 - October 1, 2017
Designed digital and print assets including movie posters, campaigns, social media content and F&B menus. Redesigned web site UI to enhance user experience (UX) and visual consistency. Developed internal communications, town halls and weekly newsletters. Coordinated with studios, suppliers and vendors to support campaign execution and production.
Graphic Designer at Capital D Studio
August 1, 2012 - October 1, 2014
Led branding and campaign work including Dubai Mall Summer Surprises and fashion retail campaigns like Katakeet Kids' Fashion SS13 & AW13. Designed logos, websites, HTML newsletters and social media content. Managed client communications, content updates and delivery timelines across multiple projects.
Graphic Designer Intern at Marco 360
June 1, 2011 - August 1, 2011
Designed marketing artwork for Sony Bravia, Brother International, Nikon and Lexar for GITEX 2011 and retail stores across the UAE.
Art Director at AquaHolic Creatives & Marketing
May 1, 2025 - Present
Lead creative direction and visual strategy for integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social, print and experiential platforms. Translated client objectives into compelling, on-brand creative solutions. Mentored a team of designers and oversaw creative project management, resourcing and timelines. Overseen production of marketing assets ensuring quality, consistency and brand alignment. Collaborated with strategy, marketing and account teams to meet business goals.
Graphic Designer at McDonald's Canada
June 1, 2018 - July 1, 2022
Managed a team of graphic and motion designers, overseeing resource planning, sprint timelines and project priorities. Provided art direction, mentorship and performance feedback to drive creative excellence. Collaborated with external agencies and stakeholders to maintain global and local brand consistency. Delivered digital screen content, motion graphics and campaign assets across multiple channels. Ensured end-to-end execution from concept to launch with tight deadlines.

Education

UX/UI Design at University of Toronto
March 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
B.A. Media & Communication at Manipal University
September 1, 2009 - August 31, 2012
UX/UI Design at University of Toronto
March 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
B.A. in Media & Communication at Manipal University
September 1, 2009 - August 1, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Manufacturing, Healthcare