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Creative Designer

saji Padmanabhan

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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    “I am working as Creative Design Lead at RAi firm based in the Abu Dhabi, previously works with KPMG as Assistant Design Manager at Abu Dhabi office, specializing in corporate branding, proposal design, conceptualization, creative services and business support. I have more than twenty years’ experience in corporate branding and communication design. I am a triple-recipient of KPMG’s prestigious Bravo award, which recognizes exceptional performance, and have been a part of a team that received the KPMG Global Best of Brand award in 2021.

    I started my career in Advertising as an Assistant Art Director, and subsequently moved to branding and packaging for FMCG brands as a part of Icarus Design. I also gained experience in UI Visual Design, working on web applications developed by Infosys.

    I hold a Bachelor in Fine Arts (BFA) in Applied Arts from the College of Fine Arts, Kerala, India. My areas of focus include: branding and implementation, pursuits design, brand identity, corporate communication design, print design, packaging design, graphic design, presentation, creative planning, ux design, online advertising, app & social media design, signage, and exhibitions and typography."

  • Education
    • Bachelor of Fine Arts Fine Arts
      University of Kerala
      1997 - 2001
  • Experience
    • Design Lead
      RAi Firm
      Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
      May 2022 - Present (4 years 2 months)
    • Assistant Manager Design
      KPMG Lower Gulf
      Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
      Feb 2015 - Mar 2022 (7 years 1 month)
      Pursuits design support conceptualizing, developing and executing branding
      campaigns, print materials, and events in partnership with the Creative Manager to ensure that the concept and deliverables meet the proposed project needs.

      Leveraging the latest design trends, best practices and technical innovation across all platforms. Planning and executing design projects on schedule. Managing and developing the creative team, providing creative direction (conducting creative meeting and workshops), leadership, inspiration, guidance and support, encouraging excellence and team spirit.

      Working closely with the client to brainstorm ideas for how the project should portray their message . Producing high end professional concepts and designs for high value proposals in print or digital .

      Producing high quality creatives within extremely tight deadlines . Being a brand ambassador for KPMG, ensuring brand guidelines are being followed while being able to make the decision to flex them when required . Working with the Thought Leadership team to come up with interesting and inventive designs for print and digital, de pending on the clients’ requirements and specifications

      Building close relationships with external suppliers to produce best in class work.

      Introducing new digital technologies to our stakeholders . Conceptual ideas, creative design processes and strategies were implemented based on clients’ unique requirements. These have strengthened KPMG’s brand, enhanced its exposure and increased the acquisition of corporate clients
  • Awards

    Received an award from RAi 'Going Above and Beyond', 1 employee award from Infosys and 3 awards from KPMG LG

  • Affiliations

    Kerala University

  • Industries
    • Advertising
    • Food & Beverage
    • Services
  • Skills
    • Art Direction
    • Branding & Corporate Identity
    • Communication Design
    • Design Management
    • Graphic Design
    • Illustrator
    • InDesign
    • Packaging Design
    • Visual Design
    • Web Design
  • On Coroflot
    @saji_ras, member since 2005
    • Following 1
    • Followers 13
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