I'm Chris Pillay, a Design and Media Strategist focused on visual design and strategy for lifestyle and creator-led brands. I craft social media campaigns aligned with business goals, contributing to measurable growth in engagement and conversions. I maintain consistent brand narratives through visual storytelling and data-backed content optimization.…

Chris Pillay

I'm Chris Pillay, a Design and Media Strategist focused on visual design and strategy for lifestyle and creator-led brands. I craft social media campaigns aligned with business goals, contributing to measurable growth in engagement and conversions. I maintain consistent brand narratives through visual storytelling and data-backed content optimization.…

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I’m Chris Pillay, a Design and Media Strategist focused on visual design and strategy for lifestyle and creator-led brands.

I craft social media campaigns aligned with business goals, contributing to measurable growth in engagement and conversions. I maintain consistent brand narratives through visual storytelling and data-backed content optimization.

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Language

English
Fluent
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Advanced
Tamil
Intermediate

Work Experience

Visual Design Strategist at Commix
February 1, 2025 - Present
Heading short-form content strategy and visual design across multiple lifestyle and creator-led brands. Strategize social media campaigns aligned with client business goals, contributing to measurable growth in engagement and conversions. Maintain consistent brand narratives through visual storytelling and data-backed content optimization.
Visual Designer at Amber Student
February 1, 2025 - Present
Heading short-form content strategy and visual design across multiple lifestyle and creator-led brands. Strategize social media campaigns aligned with client business goals, contributing to measurable growth in engagement and conversions. Maintain consistent brand narratives through visual storytelling and data-backed content optimization.
UI/UX & Product Designer at Penguin Apps
January 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Designed UI/UX and product interfaces, focusing on user-centric design and delivering measurable improvements in user engagement.
UI/UX & Product Designer at Penguin Apps
January 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Heading short-form content strategy and visual design across multiple lifestyle and creator-led brands. Strategize social media campaigns aligned with client business goals, contributing to measurable growth in engagement and conversions. Maintain consistent brand narratives through visual storytelling and data-backed content optimization.
Visual Designer at Amber Student
December 1, 2023 - September 11, 2025
Visual design for branding and product experiences within the Amber Student platform and campaigns.
Graphic Designer at Connecting Dots
March 1, 2023 - September 11, 2025
Created branding and campaign visuals for 10+ clients. Designed content that boosted brand recognition and social engagement.
Graphic Designer at Connecting Dots
March 1, 2023 - September 11, 2025
Created branding and campaign visuals for 10+ clients. Designed content that boosted brand recognition and social engagement.
Graphic Designer at Diana Estate
November 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Produced award-winning packaging and high-conversion visuals. Supported marketing efforts through social content that increased click-throughs and inquiries.
Graphic Designer at Diana Estate
November 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Produced award-winning packaging and high-conversion visuals. Supported marketing efforts through social content that increased click-throughs and inquiries.

Education

Diploma in UI/UX Design at DMES School of Design, Pune
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
B.Com (Marketing & Finance) at Vidya Bhavan College, Pune
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Diploma in UI/UX Design at DMES School of Design, Pune
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
B.Com (Marketing & Finance) at Vidyabhavan College, Pune
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

World Skills (Graphic Design – Pune representative)
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Performer of the Quarter – Penguin Apps
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Most Promising Newcomer – Diana Estate (2022)
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Best Batch Portfolio Award
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Performer of the Quarter – Penguin Apps
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Most Promising Newcomer – Diana Estate
January 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Best Batch Portfolio Award
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
World Skills (Graphic Design – Pune rep) – Participant
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Retail

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