With over 15 years of experience in the creative industry, I bring more than design expertise—I bring creative leadership. Having worked as an art director, I have led teams, mentored designers, managed projects from concept to delivery, and collaborated with clients to turn business goals into compelling visual solutions.

Kavish Hardowar

With over 15 years of experience in the creative industry, I bring more than design expertise—I bring creative leadership. Having worked as an art director, I have led teams, mentored designers, managed projects from concept to delivery, and collaborated with clients to turn business goals into compelling visual solutions.

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With over 15 years of experience in the creative industry, I bring more than design expertise—I bring creative leadership. Having worked as an art director, I have led teams, mentored designers, managed projects from concept to delivery, and collaborated with clients to turn business goals into compelling visual solutions.

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Work Experience

Art Director at THE DESIGN GROUP (TDG)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Determines the overall artistic vision and tone; selects visuals; leads and defines creative direction; oversees multiple campaigns or brands; manages design staff and coordinates with other departments; develops the overall look for publications, campaigns, TV/film sets.
Art Director at Gung Ho Advertising
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Leads cross-channel and digital work, concept development, and team leadership; responsible for viable, powerful concepts and designs per project; collaborates with copywriters and production teams.
Art Director at Redhouse McCann Mauritius
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Art direction for campaigns with strong emphasis on concept development and cross-media execution; leadership of creative teams.
Graphic Designer at P & P Link Saatchi & Saatchi Mauritius
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
Concept/thumbnails, brainstorming, design briefs to final artworks, and coordination with repro to safeguard film processing; contributed to award-winning branding.

Education

GCE A LEVEL at New Eton College Cambridge
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Art & Design Foundation course at IVTB School of Design (affiliated Edexcel UK)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Higher National Diploma (Graphic & Multimedia Design) at IVTB School of Design (affiliated Edexcel UK)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
BA Graphic Design (HND) / Bachelor of Art (HONS) in Graphic Design at IVTB School of Design (affiliated Edexcel UK)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services