Brand designer and creative director with 6 years of experience building visual identities, social media systems, and design-led content for brands across fashion, healthcare, jewellery, and lifestyle. Founded and runs SVTCH Creatives, an independent design studio delivering brand strategy and visual execution for direct and agency clients. Equally comfortable owning the full creative brief and executing within an established system. Experienced in remote and cross-cultural collaboration.

VijayKumar Pillai

Brand designer and creative director with 6 years of experience building visual identities, social media systems, and design-led content for brands across fashion, healthcare, jewellery, and lifestyle. Founded and runs SVTCH Creatives, an independent design studio delivering brand strategy and visual execution for direct and agency clients. Equally comfortable owning the full creative brief and executing within an established system. Experienced in remote and cross-cultural collaboration.

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Brand designer and creative director with 6 years of experience building visual identities, social media systems, and design-led content for brands across fashion, healthcare, jewellery, and lifestyle. Founded and runs SVTCH Creatives, an independent design studio delivering brand strategy and visual execution for direct and agency clients. Equally comfortable owning the full creative brief and executing within an established system. Experienced in remote and cross-cultural collaboration.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Tamil
Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at SVTCH Creatives
January 1, 2022 - Present
Founded and run an independent design studio delivering brand strategy and end-to-end visual execution for clients across brand identity, social media systems, and digital marketing. Built reusable visual systems and brand guidelines to maintain consistency across platforms; managed client communications, creative direction, and quality control.
Co-Founder & Designer at Illuminyte
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Co-founded a collaborative creative venture handling branding, digital design, and multimedia content for multiple brands. Led visual identity, social media assets, and campaigns; translated client briefs into cohesive design systems; managed deliverables across concurrent brand accounts.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Mumbai / Remote
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Delivered brand identity and social media design for clients across fashion, healthcare, and lifestyle industries. Produced Instagram content, carousels, promotional campaigns, and marketing assets aligned with individual brand strategies.
Co-Founder & Designer at Illumyte
January 1, 2021 - Present
Co-founded a collaborative creative venture handling brand identity, visual language, and multi-media content for multiple brands. Led brand storytelling, design systems, and cross-platform visuals; translated client briefs into cohesive design solutions.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Developed visual systems and brand guidelines, maintaining consistency across platforms and delivering cohesive brand presence for clients in fashion, health care, and lifestyle sectors.
Brand Designer at Bangs & Crackles
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Developed signature brand artwork across merchandise, digital promotions, and brand touchpoints. Established a distinctive visual language that provided a consistent, recognizable identity across formats.
Designer at Shemon Jewellery
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Designed social media creatives, grid layouts, and festive campaigns to boost brand presence and engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Management Studies - Marketing at R.D. National College, Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Bachelor of Management Studies - Marketing
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet