Narayani Mahesh

Available to hire

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Target Corporation
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026
Led a multidisciplinary design team, managing multiple campaigns while ensuring quality and timely delivery. Designed marketing campaigns, landing pages, social media creatives and assets for product launches. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver creative solutions aligned with business goals.
Production Designer at Target
May 1, 2024 - Present
Created impactful packaging designs and ensured alignment with Target's brand strategy. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centered, brand-consistent packaging. Contributed to high-visibility projects, including the Kate Spade New York x Target partnership, enhancing creative execution. Proficient in design software to develop innovative and visually appealing packaging materials.
Production Designer at Target, India
May 1, 2024 - Present
Associate Manager- Graphic Design at Smytten
May 1, 2024 - Present
Brand Designer at Smytten
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Led end-to-end brand packaging, product and digital design for a sustainable lifestyle brand, creating cohesive visual identities across physical and digital customer touchpoints.
Industrial Designer at Lighting Technologies India
June 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022
Designed sleek, functional lighting solutions for interior and exterior spaces, blending form and function. Created ambient lighting concepts to enhance mood and spatial experience across residential and commercial environments. Continued engineering office lighting systems with emphasis on ergonomics, energy efficiency, and visual comfort.
Brand Designer / Lighting Designer at Go Native
May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022
Designed functional and aesthetically refined lighting solutions for residential, commercial and office environments. Developed ambient and ergonomic lighting concepts with a focus on energy efficiency and user comfort. Produced detailed design outputs including concepts, renders and technical documentation.
Graphic and Product Designer at Smytten
May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022
Led end-to-end product design, packaging, and website design for a lifestyle brand rooted in Indian craftsmanship. Collaborated on festival campaigns such as Diwali gifting with partners like Postman and MPL. Worked with artisans to bring product designs to life and contributed textile print design for packaging, print, and other marketing collaterals.
Lighting Designer at Lighting Technologies India
December 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
Experience with global brands including Target and Lowe's; expertise in retail, brand, packaging and digital design; strong cross-functional collaboration and readiness for remote opportunities.
Industrial Designer at Lighting Technologies India
December 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021
Designed sleek, functional lighting solutions for interior and exterior spaces, blending form and function. Created ambient lighting concepts to enhance mood and spatial experience across residential and commercial environments. Developed office lighting systems focusing on ergonomics, energy efficiency, and visual comfort.
Research/Design Assistant at Kerala University Future Materials Bank
May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2018
Sustainable material exploration as part of a university initiative; investigated and documented material design opportunities within a research context.

Education

Add your educational history here.

Qualifications

Master of Design (M.Des) in Industrial Arts and Design Practices
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
January 11, 2030 - July 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services