Creative designer with a strong eye for film, storytelling, and animation. I blend narrative thinking with motion and production skills to bring visuals to life, whether it’s through design, editorial, or video. My work spans global clients and cross-functional teams, with a focus on visual systems, character-driven storytelling, and rapid creative execution. I am currently completing my MSc in Management of Information Systems & Digital Innovation at the University of Leeds, where I combine strategic insight with platform awareness and audience-first thinking.

Mubin Panakkat

Creative designer with a strong eye for film, storytelling, and animation. I blend narrative thinking with motion and production skills to bring visuals to life, whether it’s through design, editorial, or video. My work spans global clients and cross-functional teams, with a focus on visual systems, character-driven storytelling, and rapid creative execution. I am currently completing my MSc in Management of Information Systems & Digital Innovation at the University of Leeds, where I combine strategic insight with platform awareness and audience-first thinking.

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Creative designer with a strong eye for film, storytelling, and animation. I blend narrative thinking with motion and production skills to bring visuals to life, whether it’s through design, editorial, or video.

My work spans global clients and cross-functional teams, with a focus on visual systems, character-driven storytelling, and rapid creative execution. I am currently completing my MSc in Management of Information Systems & Digital Innovation at the University of Leeds, where I combine strategic insight with platform awareness and audience-first thinking.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Content Researcher & Designer at Skoll Centre x University of Leeds
July 1, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Developed reports, maps, and awareness content tackling food insecurity that affects 3 million residents. Focused on visualising complex systemic issues for clarity and outreach impact across web and presentation media. Led creative for campaign messaging, storyboarding, and visual language across decks and digital touchpoints.
Content Researcher & Designer at Skoll Centre x University of Leeds
July 1, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Developed reports, maps, and awareness content tackling food insecurity affecting 3 million residents; visualised complex systemic issues for clarity and outreach impact across web and presentation media; led creative for campaign messaging, storyboarding, and visual language across decks and digital touchpoints.
Service Designer / Academic Partnership at Defence School of Transport
June 1, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Created internal campaign visuals and interface mockups to support comms and digital workflows. Produced data dashboards and “You Said, We Did” series to improve feedback transparency.
Service Designer / Academic Partnership at Defence School of Transport
June 1, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Created internal campaign visuals and interface mockups to support comms and digital workflows. Produced data dashboards and 'You Said, We Did' series to improve feedback transparency.
Communication Designer at Tata Consultancy Services
August 1, 2024 - September 7, 2025
Produced animations and marketing content that boosted digital engagement by 30%. Designed UI for an AI-based 3D car modelling tool (Tata x General Motors), PoC completed in 4 weeks and commended by leadership to proceed for further development with funding. Developed 50+ wireframes and prototypes for blockchain-based business models across retail, healthcare, jewellery, hospitality, and transportation sectors. Built NFT PoC demonstrations and prototypes for enterprise clients including Bayer, Grand Hyatt, and Molson Coors to showcase tokenization of supply chain and data tracking.
Communication Designer at Tata Consultancy Services
August 1, 2024 - September 7, 2025
Produced animations and marketing content that boosted digital engagement by 30%. Designed UI for an AI-based 3D car modelling tool (Tata x General Motors), PoC completed in 4 weeks and commended by leadership to proceed for further development with funding. Developed 50+ wireframes and prototypes for blockchain-based business models across retail, healthcare, jewellery, hospitality, and transportation sectors. Built NFT PoC demonstrations and prototypes for enterprise clients including Bayer, Grand Hyatt, and Molson Coors to showcase tokenization of supply chain and data tracking.
UX Designer at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
August 1, 2022 - August 31, 2024
Created 30+ wireframes and interactive prototypes for blockchain tech solutions to enhance business models for clients. Developed the UI for a Tata x General Motors AI powered 3D car modeling tool within 4 weeks, earning leadership accolades. Led a team of 5 data scientists as a design mentor for an AWS incubation program, helping secure a spot among top 3 finalists. Produced animations and videos in partnership with marketing that boosted digital engagement by 30%. Trained 3 interns, ensuring timely and quality project execution.
Junior Communication Designer at Tata Consultancy Services, R&I Incubation
June 1, 2022 - September 7, 2025
Developed brand strategies and motion graphics to support lead generation. Designed a LinkedIn motion video that drove 1,000+ event signups during a graduation project.
Junior Communication Designer at Tata Consultancy Services, R&I Incubation
June 1, 2022 - September 7, 2025
Developed brand strategies and motion graphics to support lead generation. Designed a LinkedIn motion video that drove 1,000+ event signups during a graduation project.
Junior Designer at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
January 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022
Developed brand strategies to deliver impactful positioning and constructed marketing materials like brochures and videos to drive lead generation. Designed a LinkedIn motion graphics video that generated over 1,000 event registrations as part of a company-sponsored graduation project.
Motion Designer (Summer Intern) at Trip Creative Services
August 1, 2021 - September 7, 2025
Created 20+ visual assets and 15+ animations for National Geographic. Led promo campaigns for a successful website launch with animations.
Motion Designer (Summer Intern) at Trip Creative Services
August 1, 2021 - September 7, 2025
Created 20+ visual assets and 15+ animations for National Geographic. Led promo campaigns for a successful website launch with animations.
Visual Designer at Trip Creative Services
June 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Designed 20+ visual assets for a National Geographic Channel series and produced 15+ animations for "Earth Matters". Led a promo campaign with 10+ animations and GIFs for a successful website launch.
Freelancer at Self-employed
November 2, 2020 - November 29, 2025
Built high-converting landing pages and websites with Framer, boosting online presence for clients. Created motion graphics for Naagin and Kusters Engineering.

Education

B.DES at MIT Institute of Design, Pune
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Master of Science in Management of Information Systems & Digital Innovation at University of Leeds
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Design at MIT Institute of Design
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
B.Des Communication Design at MIT Institute of Design
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
M.Sc Management of Information Systems & Digital Innovation at University of Leeds
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Design mentor for AWS Incubation Program
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2025
Top employee award for contributions to the TCS R&I Incubation Program
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Education, Other, Retail, Healthcare, Transportation & Logistics