Creative leader with 18+ years of experience across editorial, branding, digital design, and visual storytelling. Currently working as a Consulting Art Director at KT Lux, Khaleej Times, bringing a strategic, design-led approach to premium storytelling. Previously built and directed high-performing teams and led major redesigns and multi-platform brand transformations for Business Today and Fortune India, combining data, creativity, and AI-powered tools to deliver scalable, award-winning results. Collaborative, growth-minded, and deeply invested in inspiring teams toward excellence.…

Amit Sharma

Creative leader with 18+ years of experience across editorial, branding, digital design, and visual storytelling. Currently working as a Consulting Art Director at KT Lux, Khaleej Times, bringing a strategic, design-led approach to premium storytelling. Previously built and directed high-performing teams and led major redesigns and multi-platform brand transformations for Business Today and Fortune India, combining data, creativity, and AI-powered tools to deliver scalable, award-winning results. Collaborative, growth-minded, and deeply invested in inspiring teams toward excellence.…

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Creative leader with 18+ years of experience across editorial, branding, digital design, and visual storytelling. Currently working as a Consulting Art Director at KT Lux, Khaleej Times, bringing a strategic, design-led approach to premium storytelling. Previously built and directed high-performing teams and led major redesigns and multi-platform brand transformations for Business Today and Fortune India, combining data, creativity, and AI-powered tools to deliver scalable, award-winning results. Collaborative, growth-minded, and deeply invested in inspiring teams toward excellence.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director at Fortune India Magazine, Business Media Pvt. Ltd.
February 28, 2025 - August 1, 2025
• Led a multidisciplinary team across print and digital design. • Enhanced the design and storytelling standards of Fortune India magazine. • Created a new visual identity for FortuneIndia.com and drove visual storytelling using infographics and illustrations. • Developed a visual infographic series (“BizBytes”) on economic trends that increased reader engagement. • Introduced AI-powered visuals for covers and editorial content, boosting traffic and visual quality.
Art Director at India Today Group, Living Media India Pvt. Ltd.
August 31, 2021 - August 1, 2025
• Redesigned Business Today magazine twice (2017 & 2020), modernizing its layout, style, and visual hierarchy. • Elevated quality of infographics, photo direction, and illustrations, leading to measurable increase in readership. • Managed design for Gadgets and Gizmos magazine including animated digital covers.
Assistant Art Director at Fortune India Magazine, Business Media Pvt. Ltd.
April 30, 2013 - August 1, 2025
• Created print-ready layouts and collaborated with global Fortune team for local adaptations. • Coordinated photoshoots and managed visual assets for storytelling.
Assistant Art Director at Planman Media Pvt. Ltd.
October 16, 2006 - February 28, 2010
• Headed visual design for The Human Factor and The Indian PC Magazine. • Supervised a team of 4 designers; successfully launched and redesigned 3+ publications. • Awarded “High Performer” during the recession year (2009) for outstanding contributions.
Art Director & Head of Design at Fortune India Magazine
January 1, 2025 - September 27, 2025
Directed design teams for print & digital; launched BizBytes infographic series. Integrated AI visuals into covers/features, boosting traffic & readership. Contributed to doubling online engagement and strengthening brand identity.
Art Director at Business Today, India Today Group
January 1, 2021 - September 27, 2025
Redesigned Business Today magazine in 2020 and contributed to its earlier redesign in 2017 and modernizing visual identity. Elevated infographics, illustrations and inside layouts, growing audience engagement. Redesigned Gadgets and Gizmos magazine, including cover design and complete layout revamp.
Assistant Art Director at Fortune India Magazine
January 1, 2013 - September 27, 2025
Designed layouts, collaborated with global Fortune team.
Assistant Art Director at Planman Media
January 1, 2010 - September 27, 2025
Led design for The Human Factor & Launched Indian PC Magazine. Awarded “High Performer” during 2009 recession.
Art Director & Head of Design at Fortune India Magazine
January 1, 2025 - September 27, 2025
Directed design teams for print & digital; launched BizBytes info- graphic series; integrated AI visuals into covers/features, boosting traffic, readership, and strengthening brand identity.
Art Director at Business Today, India Today Group
January 1, 2021 - September 27, 2025
Redesigned Business Today magazine in 2020 and contributed to earlier redesigns in 2017; elevated infographics, illustrations and inside layouts, growing audience engagement; redesigned Gadgets and Gizmos magazine, including cover design and complete layout revamp.
Assistant Art Director at Fortune India Magazine
January 1, 2013 - September 27, 2025
Designed layouts, collaborated with global Fortune team to deliver editorial visuals and maintain high visual standards.
Assistant Art Director at Planman Media
January 1, 2010 - September 27, 2025
Led design for The Human Factor & launched Indian PC Magazine; awarded “High Performer” during the 2009 recession.
Art Director & Head of Design at Fortune India Magazine
January 1, 2025 - September 27, 2025
Directed design teams for print and digital; launched BizBytes infographic series. Integrated AI visuals into covers and features to boost traffic and readership. Contributed to doubling online engagement and strengthening brand identity.
Art Director at Business Today, India Today Group
January 1, 2021 - September 27, 2025
Redesigned Business Today magazine in 2020 and contributed to its earlier redesign in 2017, modernizing visual identity. Elevated infographics, illustrations and inside layouts; redesigned Gadgets and Gizmos magazine, including cover design and complete layout revamp.
Assistant Art Director at Fortune India Magazine
January 1, 2013 - September 27, 2025
Designed layouts, collaborated with global Fortune team.
Assistant Art Director at Planman Media
January 1, 2010 - September 27, 2025
Led design for The Human Factor and launched Indian PC Magazine; Awarded 'High Performer' during 2009 recession.
Consulting Art Director at KT Lux, Khaleej Times
September 1, 2025 - Present
Directed design teams for print and digital; launched BizBytes infographic series; integrated AI visuals into covers/features; boosted traffic/readership; contributed to doubling online engagement and strengthening brand identity.
Art Director & Head of Design at Fortune India Magazine
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Directed design teams; redesigned Fortune India covers and features; launched AI-assisted visuals; strengthened brand identity; contributed to doubling online engagement; oversaw visual storytelling and digital-first strategy.
Art Director at Business Today, India Today Group
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2021
Redesigned Business Today magazine in 2020; involved in earlier redesigns in 2017; modernizing visual identity; elevated infographics, illustrations, and inside layouts; redesigned Gadgets and Gizmos; boosted audience engagement.
Assistant Art Director at Fortune India Magazine
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Designed layouts, collaborated with global Fortune team; contributed to various design initiatives.
Assistant Art Director at Planman Media
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Led design for The Human Factor & Launched Indian PC Magazine; Awarded 'High Performer' during 2009 recession.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma at Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Pune
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor of Arts at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Delhi
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Marketing) at Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Pune, India
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) India
June 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Certificate Course in Graphic Design, 3d Modelling And Animation at Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematic
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Web-Centric Computing at National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Post Graduate Diploma In Business Administration (Marketing) at Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Pune, India
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2021
Bachelor Of Arts at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) India
June 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Certificate Course In Graphic Design, 3d Modelling And Animation at Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematic
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
WEB-CENTRIC COMPUTING at National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Post Graduate Diploma In Business Administration (Marketing) at Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Pune, India
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2021
Bachelor Of Arts at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), India
June 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Certificate Course In Graphic Design, 3d Modelling And Animation at Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematic, Delhi, India
January 1, 2003 - September 27, 2025
WEB-CENTRIC COMPUTING at National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT), Delhi
January 1, 2001 - September 27, 2025
Post Graduate Diploma In Business Administration (Marketing) at Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Pune, India
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2021
Bachelor Of Arts at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) India
June 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Certificate Course In Graphic Design, 3d Modelling And Animation at Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematic
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
WEB-CENTRIC COMPUTING at National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT), Delhi
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

Certificate in Graphic Design, 3D Modelling & Animation
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Web-Centric Computing
January 1, 2001 - November 30, 2001

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Education, Other

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