I'm Manik Bhuiya, a passionate and detail-driven Art Director with 7.5 years of experience in branding, design thinking, and storytelling — crafting ideas that connect brands to audiences through compelling visual narratives. Recognized as Shortlisted at the Kyoorius Young Blood Awards 2025 for innovative packaging design. Experienced in leading 20+ campaigns, contributing to 30+ pitch wins, and blending AI creativity with traditional design to deliver bold and effective brand solutions across digital, print, packaging, and motion. I'm currently delivering end-to-end creative solutions across print, packaging, and social media as an Art Director at MSL India, leading a small team and coordinating with clients to ensure timely outputs. I blend AI-driven ideas with hands-on design to craft bold brand solutions.

Manik Bhuiya

I'm Manik Bhuiya, a passionate and detail-driven Art Director with 7.5 years of experience in branding, design thinking, and storytelling — crafting ideas that connect brands to audiences through compelling visual narratives. Recognized as Shortlisted at the Kyoorius Young Blood Awards 2025 for innovative packaging design. Experienced in leading 20+ campaigns, contributing to 30+ pitch wins, and blending AI creativity with traditional design to deliver bold and effective brand solutions across digital, print, packaging, and motion. I'm currently delivering end-to-end creative solutions across print, packaging, and social media as an Art Director at MSL India, leading a small team and coordinating with clients to ensure timely outputs. I blend AI-driven ideas with hands-on design to craft bold brand solutions.

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I’m Manik Bhuiya, a passionate and detail-driven Art Director with 7.5 years of experience in branding, design thinking, and storytelling — crafting ideas that connect brands to audiences through compelling visual narratives. Recognized as Shortlisted at the Kyoorius Young Blood Awards 2025 for innovative packaging design. Experienced in leading 20+ campaigns, contributing to 30+ pitch wins, and blending AI creativity with traditional design to deliver bold and effective brand solutions across digital, print, packaging, and motion.

I’m currently delivering end-to-end creative solutions across print, packaging, and social media as an Art Director at MSL India, leading a small team and coordinating with clients to ensure timely outputs. I blend AI-driven ideas with hands-on design to craft bold brand solutions.

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Language

Bengali
Fluent
English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Art Director at MSL India (Publicis Groupe)
June 1, 2024 - Present
Delivering end-to-end creative solutions across print, packaging, and social media for key clients. Managing a small creative team, coordinating directly with clients and the client servicing team to ensure timely and high-quality outputs.
Senior Visualizer at Grapes Worldwide
August 1, 2021 - May 31, 2024
Led 360° creative campaigns — from pitching and concept development to execution across social, branding, video animation, and print. Oversaw a creative team and ensured delivery of brand-aligned design solutions across touchpoints.
Creative Lead at Kreatalks
February 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021
Designed social media creatives and a range of print materials including brochures, hoardings, and newspaper ads. Focused on creating visually appealing designs aligned with marketing goals.
Senior Designer at Seven Boats
January 1, 2018 - January 31, 2020
Crafted social media visuals and logo design projects. Focused on maintaining brand consistency across visual communications.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Tourism & Travel Management at Vidyasagar University, West Bengal, India
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Higher Secondary (12th Grade) at Anantapur Siddheswari High School, W.B.C.H.S.E., West Bengal, India
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Secondary (10th Grade) at Anantapur Siddheswari High School, W.B.B.S.E., West Bengal, India
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Fine Arts (Drawing Course) at Nandalal Art Academy, West Bengal, India
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2013

Qualifications

Generative AI Masterclass
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Unlock Typography
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Decode Design and Engage
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Inspire and Design - Idea Generation
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Video Ads Masterclass
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

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