I am a creative and results-driven Art Director with over 8 years of experience in graphic design, brand communication, and visual storytelling across India, Kuwait, and the Sultanate of Oman. I enjoy conceptualizing and designing branding materials like brochures, social media content, and presentations that truly connect with audiences. I am passionate about current design trends, brand standards, and delivering innovative user-centric solutions. I thrive in collaborative environments, mentoring junior designers, and managing multiple projects efficiently. My goal is to craft meaningful design experiences that resonate across cultures and platforms, combining creativity with strategic thinking in every project I take on.

SHANU BASHEER

I am a creative and results-driven Art Director with over 8 years of experience in graphic design, brand communication, and visual storytelling across India, Kuwait, and the Sultanate of Oman. I enjoy conceptualizing and designing branding materials like brochures, social media content, and presentations that truly connect with audiences. I am passionate about current design trends, brand standards, and delivering innovative user-centric solutions. I thrive in collaborative environments, mentoring junior designers, and managing multiple projects efficiently. My goal is to craft meaningful design experiences that resonate across cultures and platforms, combining creativity with strategic thinking in every project I take on.

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I am a creative and results-driven Art Director with over 8 years of experience in graphic design, brand communication, and visual storytelling across India, Kuwait, and the Sultanate of Oman. I enjoy conceptualizing and designing branding materials like brochures, social media content, and presentations that truly connect with audiences. I am passionate about current design trends, brand standards, and delivering innovative user-centric solutions.

I thrive in collaborative environments, mentoring junior designers, and managing multiple projects efficiently. My goal is to craft meaningful design experiences that resonate across cultures and platforms, combining creativity with strategic thinking in every project I take on.

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Language

English
Advanced
Malayalam
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Art Director at Ramal Marketing – Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
April 1, 2021 - Present
Led the creative vision and execution of branding, advertising, and digital campaigns across various platforms. Responsible for conceptualizing and designing high-impact visuals including brochures, presentations, social media content, and event collateral. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with marketing objectives and brand standards. Managed a team of designers, providing mentorship, art direction, and quality control to maintain consistency and innovation in all deliverables.
Creative Design Manager at Hokybo – Kerala, India
March 31, 2021 - July 22, 2025
Led the creative direction and execution of eCommerce design projects, including digital banners, product imagery, and UX visuals for online platforms. Collaborated with marketing and development teams to deliver visually engaging, conversion-driven content aligned with brand strategy. Ensured consistent design standards across digital touchpoints, optimized user experience, and enhanced product presentation to support sales growth.
Visualizer – Packaging Design Specialist at Darwaza Printing Press – Kuwait City, Kuwait
May 31, 2020 - July 22, 2025
Specialized in creating impactful packaging designs for a wide range of consumer goods. Led concept development through brainstorming sessions, translating ideas into visually compelling packaging solutions. Collaborated closely with print production teams to ensure design accuracy, material suitability, and brand consistency from concept to final output.
Graphic Designer at Forest Creative Communication – Bangalore, Karnataka, India
October 31, 2017 - July 22, 2025
Designed and developed branding and advertising creatives for a diverse portfolio of regional clients. Produced digital and print-ready materials including brochures, billboards, posters, and marketing collaterals. Ensured visual consistency across campaigns while aligning with client objectives and brand guidelines. Collaborated with copywriters and marketing teams to deliver impactful and engaging visual content.
Art Director at Ramal Marketing – Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
April 1, 2021 - Present
Lead the creative vision and execution of branding, advertising, and digital campaigns across various platforms. Responsible for conceptualizing and designing high-impact visuals including brochures, presentations, social media content, and event collateral. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with marketing objectives and brand standards. Managed a team of designers, providing mentorship, art direction, and quality control to maintain consistency and innovation in all deliverables.
Creative Design Manager at Hokybo – Kerala, India
March 31, 2021 - July 22, 2025
Led the creative direction and execution of eCommerce design projects, including digital banners, product imagery, and UX visuals for online platforms. Collaborated with marketing and development teams to deliver visually engaging, conversion-driven content aligned with brand strategy. Ensured consistent design standards across digital touchpoints, optimized user experience, and enhanced product presentation to support sales growth.
Visualizer – Packaging Design Specialist at Darwaza Printing Press – Kuwait City, Kuwait
May 31, 2020 - July 22, 2025
Specialized in creating impactful packaging designs for a wide range of consumer goods. Led concept development through brainstorming sessions, translating ideas into visually compelling packaging solutions. Collaborated closely with print production teams to ensure design accuracy, material suitability, and brand consistency from concept to final output.
Graphic Designer at Forest Creative Communication – Bangalore, Karnataka, India
October 31, 2017 - July 22, 2025
Designed and developed branding and advertising creatives for a diverse portfolio of regional clients. Produced digital and print-ready materials including brochures, billboards, posters, and marketing collaterals. Ensured visual consistency across campaigns while aligning with client objectives and brand guidelines. Collaborated with copywriters and marketing teams to deliver impactful and engaging visual content.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Calicut, Calicut, Kerala, India
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015
Higher Secondary Certificate at Kerala, India
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
High School Certificate at Kerala, India
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Calicut, Calicut, Kerala, India
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015
Higher Secondary Certificate at Kerala, India
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
High School Certificate at Kerala, India
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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