I am an experienced, motivated, and versatile Graphic Designer with a passion for creating compelling concepts, designs, and artwork for both print and web. Over the years, I have worked extensively on projects ranging from corporate communications to packaging, branding, and promotional materials. I am a reliable and creative individual who enjoys working both independently and as part of a team, always meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality results. My background includes extensive experience with a wide variety of design software and prepress processes, and I enjoy the challenge of delivering innovative design solutions across diverse industries. Outside of work, I am a cricket enthusiast and enjoy exploring new places, watching movies, and keeping up with the latest news.

Mr Ashish Pithadia

I am an experienced, motivated, and versatile Graphic Designer with a passion for creating compelling concepts, designs, and artwork for both print and web. Over the years, I have worked extensively on projects ranging from corporate communications to packaging, branding, and promotional materials. I am a reliable and creative individual who enjoys working both independently and as part of a team, always meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality results. My background includes extensive experience with a wide variety of design software and prepress processes, and I enjoy the challenge of delivering innovative design solutions across diverse industries. Outside of work, I am a cricket enthusiast and enjoy exploring new places, watching movies, and keeping up with the latest news.

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I am an experienced, motivated, and versatile Graphic Designer with a passion for creating compelling concepts, designs, and artwork for both print and web. Over the years, I have worked extensively on projects ranging from corporate communications to packaging, branding, and promotional materials. I am a reliable and creative individual who enjoys working both independently and as part of a team, always meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality results.

My background includes extensive experience with a wide variety of design software and prepress processes, and I enjoy the challenge of delivering innovative design solutions across diverse industries. Outside of work, I am a cricket enthusiast and enjoy exploring new places, watching movies, and keeping up with the latest news.

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Language

English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Gujarati
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Denby Pottery
July 1, 2017 - June 1, 2024
Developed print and digital collateral for corporate communication projects and business lines within the in-house marketing team. Delivered time-sensitive materials and project deliverables meeting deadlines. Assisted the digital team with creating web banners, social banners, and advertisement. Created concepts for packaging, large format POS, brochures, leaflets, magazine advertisements, and all promotional print and digital designs. Process incoming artwork requests and construct digital asset images for new product ranges and promotions. Designed over 300 high-quality print projects including packaging concepts and development. Rebranded the visitor centre logo design to create concepts for indoor and outdoor signage and promotional materials, including web layouts.
Graphic Designer, Prepress Specialist at Printank Ltd.
April 1, 2012 - June 30, 2017
Designed and prepressed print materials such as labels, leaflets, office supplies, magazines, books, packaging, posters, calendars, and folders. Responsible for designing projects as briefed by marketing and ensuring specifications by client requirements. Prepared files for various printing methods including offset, relief, screen, or large poster printing with necessary adjustments and checks using Acrobat Pro and Rip on True Flow. Oversaw Epson colour print proofs and created plates. Prepared cutting files for folders and packaging and coordinated with die makers. Additional ad hoc responsibilities included web and print design projects, retouching products, banners, email design, logo design, corporate identity, booklet design, brochure design, catalogues, and packaging design.
Sales and Admin Assistant (Temp.) at Snax 24 – BP Service Station (Sheffield)
July 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012
Served customers as a cashier at one of Sheffield's busiest petrol stations, providing excellent customer service. Handled cash till operations, stocktaking, and assisted with managerial duties including running daily sales reports using Excel spreadsheets. Managed safe operations and cash handling for banking and collection by a security firm.
Photo Editor - Temp Position at Maz of Leicester Ltd
November 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Dealt with customers from general public to B2B clients to identify requirements and offer relevant services. Performed photo retouching, designed photo albums and layouts tailored to client needs. Prepared photo enlargements, created banner designs for weddings and events, designed invitation cards, and created unique logos to individualize clients' brands.
Graphic Designer at Astrix Graphic Designing & Printing Co
June 1, 2002 - September 30, 2010
Worked on a wide variety of projects for key clients in India and abroad including multinational companies, banks, and cooperatives. Responsibilities included designing brand logos, packaging, catalogues, marketing flyers, banner designs, annual reports, and corporate identities. Maintained client relations and managed portfolio requirements outside office hours to ensure client satisfaction and reciprocal trade.
Graphic Designer at Websmith Solution
March 1, 2002 - May 31, 2002
Provided digital design concepts, guided a team of designers, and finalized output in consultation with customers.
Graphic Designer at Micro Media
January 1, 2000 - February 28, 2002
Provided design concepts and finalized designs appropriate to client needs. Liaised with printers to process designs for printing.
Graphic Designer at CompuArt
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
Performed basic graphic design work including designing books and monthly magazines.
Administration Assistant at A&M Co Chartered Accountant
June 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
Handled auditing, computer data entry, and managed the accounting CRM system for clients. Completed audit reports using Lotus 123 and dealt directly with Income Tax office inquiries. Managed banking transactions and received training on Microsoft Word and Excel.
Graphic Designer at Denby Pottery
July 1, 2017 - June 15, 2024
Developed print and digital collateral for corporate communication projects and business lines with the in-house marketing team. Delivered time-sensitive materials and project deliverables meeting deadlines. Assisted the digital team with creating web banners, social banners, and advertisements. Created concepts for packaging, large format POS, brochures, leaflets, magazine advertisements, and promotional print and digital designs. Managed over 300 high-quality print projects including packaging concepts and development for all Denby Pottery brand content. Led rebranding of visitor centre logo design and signage, including web layouts.
Graphic Designer, Prepress Specialist at Printank Ltd.
April 1, 2012 - June 30, 2017
Designed and prepressed various print materials including labels, leaflets, magazines, books, packaging, posters, calendars, and folders. Prepared files for different printing processes, ensuring correct specifications in colour mode, resolution, trapping, bleed, trimming, and plate making. Oversaw colour proofing and liaised with printers. Created die-cutting tools files for packaging production. Also contributed to web and print design, product retouching, banners, email design, corporate identity, logo design, and various promotional materials using Adobe Suite, CorelDraw, and Dreamweaver CSS.
Sales and Admin Assistant (Temp.) at Snax 24 – BP Service Station
July 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012
Provided excellent customer service as a cashier at a busy petrol station, managed sales transactions, and upsold products and services. Assisted with stock taking and managerial duties including preparing daily sales reports using Excel. Was responsible alongside the manager for operating the safe and handling cash for banking and collection.
Photo Editor (Temp Position) at Maz of Leicester Ltd
November 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Interacted with clients ranging from general public to B2B customers. Delivered photo retouching, designed photo albums and layouts, prepared photo enlargements, created banner designs for weddings and events, designed custom invitation cards and logos to personalize client projects.
Graphic Designer at Astrix Graphic Designing & Printing Co
June 1, 2002 - September 30, 2010
Handled a wide variety of projects for key clients including multinational companies, cooperative banks, and international companies in the UK, South Africa, America, and Canada. Maintained client relations and managed portfolio requirements outside office hours. Created brand logos, multi-colour catalogues, product labels, marketing flyers, banners, packaging, annual reports, and promotional materials.
Graphic Designer at Websmith Solution
March 1, 2002 - May 31, 2002
Provided digital design concepts, guided design teams, and finalized outputs in line with client consultations.
Graphic Designer at Micro Media
January 1, 2000 - February 28, 2002
Created design concepts and finalized designs appropriate to client needs while liaising with printers for print processing.
Graphic Designer at CompuArt
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
Performed basic graphic design work, including designing books and monthly magazines.
Administration Assistant at A&M Co Chartered Accountant
June 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
Managed auditing, computer data entry, client accounting CRM system, and completed audit reports. Interacted with Income Tax Officers for enquiries, handled banking transactions, and received training for Microsoft Word and Excel systems.

Education

Graduation at University of Saurashtra-India
April 1, 1994 - December 31, 1997
H.S.C. at Lalbahadur Shashtri Vidalaya School
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1993
Graduation at University of Saurashtra, India
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1997
H.S.C. at Lalbahadur Shashtri Vidalaya School (G.S.E. Board)
March 1, 1993 - March 1, 1993

Qualifications

Advanced Web Designing Course
January 1, 2005 - January 31, 2005
Advanced Web Designing Course (HTML, CSS, Flash Animation)
January 1, 2005 - January 31, 2005

Industry Experience

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