I am a creative and detail-oriented Art Director & Visual Designer with 20+ years of experience in advertising, branding, and print design. I thrive on leading design projects from concept to execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering impactful visual solutions for national and international clients. I also enjoy freehand illustration, photography, and art direction to inform my craft and problem-solving approach. In my career, I have steered brand-building initiatives for diverse clients while managing end-to-end creative processes from concept development to final delivery. I thrive in fast-paced environments, value clear communication, and strive to deliver pieces that resonate with audiences.…

Somnath Roy Choudhury

I am a creative and detail-oriented Art Director & Visual Designer with 20+ years of experience in advertising, branding, and print design. I thrive on leading design projects from concept to execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering impactful visual solutions for national and international clients. I also enjoy freehand illustration, photography, and art direction to inform my craft and problem-solving approach. In my career, I have steered brand-building initiatives for diverse clients while managing end-to-end creative processes from concept development to final delivery. I thrive in fast-paced environments, value clear communication, and strive to deliver pieces that resonate with audiences.…

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I am a creative and detail-oriented Art Director & Visual Designer with 20+ years of experience in advertising, branding, and print design. I thrive on leading design projects from concept to execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering impactful visual solutions for national and international clients. I also enjoy freehand illustration, photography, and art direction to inform my craft and problem-solving approach.

In my career, I have steered brand-building initiatives for diverse clients while managing end-to-end creative processes from concept development to final delivery. I thrive in fast-paced environments, value clear communication, and strive to deliver pieces that resonate with audiences.

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Freelance Consultant – Art Director at Banking Frontiers (the flagship brand of Glocal Infomart)
January 1, 2010 - Present
Lead creative direction for magazines, advertisements, logos, brochures, newsletters, stalls, event designs, and brand building. Manage design projects for national and international clients, including NPCI, Kenko Corporation (Japan), Le Passage to India Tours, Signatron, and others. Oversee the entire creative process from concept development, copy coordination, photoshoots, to final delivery.
Freelance Consultant – Art Director at Banking Frontiers - the flagship brand of Glocal Infomart
January 1, 2010 - November 15, 2025
Lead creative direction for magazines, advertisements, logos, brochures, newsletters, stalls, event designs, and brand building. Manage design projects for national and international clients, including NPCI, Kenko Corporation (Japan), Le Passage to India Tours, Signatron, and others. Oversee entire creative process from concept development, copy coordination, photoshoots, to final delivery.
Freelance Consultant – Art Director at Banking Frontiers - the flagship brand of Glocal Infomart
January 1, 2010 - Present
Led creative direction for magazines, advertisements, logos, brochures, newsletters, stalls, event designs, and brand building. Managed design projects for national and international clients, including NPCI, Kenko Corporation (Japan), Le Passage to India Tours, Signatron, and others. Oversaw the entire creative process from concept development, copy coordination, photoshoots, to final delivery.
Art Director at Graphic Solutions
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Managed art studio operations and client communications. Developed branding strategies, design concepts, and presentations tailored to client objectives.
Art Director at Graphic Solutions
January 1, 2001 - October 14, 2025
Managed art studio operations and client communications. Developed branding strategies, design concepts, and presentations tailored to client objectives.
Art Director at Graphic Solutions
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Managed art studio operations and client communications. Developed branding strategies, design concepts, and presentations tailored to client objectives.
Art Director at Marks Cards
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Conceptualized card themes and executed supporting promotional materials. Designed packaging, calendars, scrapbooks, and gift products to boost sales.
Art Director at Marks Cards
January 1, 2000 - October 14, 2025
Conceptualized card themes and executed supporting promotional materials. Designed packaging, calendars, scrapbooks, and gift products to boost sales.
Art Director at Marks Cards
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
Conceptualized card themes and executed supporting promotional materials. Designed packaging, calendars, scrapbooks, and gift products to boost sales.
Art Director at Avishkar Advertising Service
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Designed brochures, hoardings, kiosks, magazines, and ad campaigns from photoshoot to final print.
Art Director at Avishkar Advertising Service
January 1, 1999 - October 14, 2025
Designed brochures, hoardings, kiosks, magazines, and ad campaigns from photoshoot to final print.
Art Director at Avishkar Advertising Service
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999
Designed brochures, hoardings, kiosks, magazines, and ad campaigns from photoshoot to final print.
Visualizer at Thought Shop CPL
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Worked with photographers, copywriters, and creative directors to produce ad campaigns, packaging designs, and illustrations.
Visualizer at Thought Shop CPL
January 1, 1997 - October 14, 2025
Worked with photographers, copywriters, and creative directors to produce ad campaigns, packaging designs, and illustrations.
Visualizer at Thought Shop CPL
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997
Worked with photographers, copywriters, and creative directors to produce ad campaigns, packaging designs, and illustrations.
Visualizer at MNPS Communications Pvt Ltd
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995
Created logos, icons, and software-related graphics during and post college years.
Visualizer at MNPS Communications Pvt Ltd
January 1, 1995 - October 14, 2025
Created logos, icons, and software-related graphics during and post college years.
Visualizer at MNPS Communications Pvt Ltd
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1995
Created logos, icons, and software-related graphics during and post college years.

Education

Bachelor of Visual Arts (Applied Art) at Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata, India
January 1, 1994 - October 14, 2025
Diploma in Photography at Foto Unit, Dumdum, Kolkata
January 1, 1995 - October 14, 2025
Bachelor of Visual Arts (Applied Art) at Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
Diploma in Photography at Foto Unit, Dumdum, Kolkata
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
Bachelor of Visual Arts (Applied Art) at Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
Diploma in Photography at Foto Unit, Dumdum, Kolkata
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Retail

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