I'm Shubhangi Kadhe, a social-first designer and creative strategist with 15+ years of experience crafting impactful visual content, brand systems, and motion campaigns that drive engagement and cultural relevance. I thrive at blending storytelling with data-driven insights to deliver visually striking, high-performing social content across platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, and Meta, while collaborating cross-functionally to turn ideas into scalable brand experiences.

Shubhangi Kadhe

I'm Shubhangi Kadhe, a social-first designer and creative strategist with 15+ years of experience crafting impactful visual content, brand systems, and motion campaigns that drive engagement and cultural relevance. I thrive at blending storytelling with data-driven insights to deliver visually striking, high-performing social content across platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, and Meta, while collaborating cross-functionally to turn ideas into scalable brand experiences.

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I’m Shubhangi Kadhe, a social-first designer and creative strategist with 15+ years of experience crafting impactful visual content, brand systems, and motion campaigns that drive engagement and cultural relevance.

I thrive at blending storytelling with data-driven insights to deliver visually striking, high-performing social content across platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, and Meta, while collaborating cross-functionally to turn ideas into scalable brand experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Brand Designer at VotersAI
January 1, 2025 - November 10, 2025
Built the complete brand identity system for an AI-driven civic-tech startup, including logo, color palette, and typography. Designed and prototyped the website UI in Figma with responsive layouts and accessibility alignment. Created motion graphics and investor pitch decks using data-driven infographics to visualize innovation and mission impact.
Freelance Brand & Multimedia Designer at Alameda County Sheriff's Office
October 1, 2025 - November 10, 2025
Led the visual identity redesign of the department’s official patch and logo, maintaining brand consistency and institutional integrity. Balanced heritage symbolism with modern design principles and accessibility standards. The new design will be worn by deputies, with proceeds benefiting local Asian community charities supporting mental health, domestic violence, and homelessness programs.
Social Media Strategy & Design Consultant at SecureCollegeAdmission.com
August 1, 2024 - November 10, 2025
Created 50+ short-form reels, carousels, and campaign visuals optimized for engagement, reach, and shareability. Designed culture-driven, scroll-stopping content aligning visuals with trending topics and student engagement themes. Monitored analytics via Meta Business Suite — achieving 61% MoM growth in reach and 2.2K total reel views (85% from non-followers). Experimented with formats, captions, and effects to boost performance through iterative A/B testing. Collaborated with strategy and copy teams to deliver unified visual campaigns that increased sign-ups and brand recall.
Digital & Brand Marketing Manager at Aum School
January 1, 2021 - November 10, 2025
Led visual storytelling and campaign design for school-wide initiatives across social, web, and print. Designed and managed quarterly newsletters via Zoho Campaigns achieving 28–44% open rates and 4.5% CTRs. Built community-driven visual content that strengthened brand identity and student engagement. Integrated motion and AI-enhanced visuals to improve reach and retention across digital platforms.
Marketing Specialist at Emerson (via Artech)
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Supported Flexim corporate rebrand, developing 100+ branded visuals, infographics, and motion snippets for global distribution. Partnered with cross-functional creative teams to maintain brand continuity and elevate campaign aesthetics.
Branding & Strategy Consultant at Zantus Life Sciences
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Designed packaging, promotional visuals, and short-form video content for Reducarb Him & Her product launch. Crafted social-first brand storytelling and design collateral to enhance awareness and engagement. Managed paid LinkedIn and Facebook campaigns, optimizing targeting, creatives, and budgets to improve performance. Designed and tested social creatives generating 2M+ impressions and increasing CTR by 35%. Delivered performance reports and insights to guide future campaign optimization and ROI improvement.
Creative Lead at DesseinAll
January 1, 2015 - November 10, 2025
Lead brand strategy, tone, and social campaigns for clients across tech, education, and civic sectors. Designed accessible, ADA-compliant websites and cohesive brand systems ensuring visual consistency. Created content and campaigns for GitPro World and Anshul Garg for Irvine City Council, boosting community engagement and visibility. Produced motion and ad content achieving 1,552%+ engagement growth, leveraging AI tools (CapCut AI, Firefly, Canva AI) in remote collaboration settings.

Education

MFA at Academy of Art University
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
DCA at UCLA
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
Digital Marketing Bootcamp at Rice University
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025

Qualifications

Meta Certified Creative Strategy Professional
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
Google Ads Display Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
LinkedIn Marketing Solutions Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services