Creative Storyteller
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Design Leader
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Graduate of Architecture
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Cinephile
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Car Guy
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Creative Storyteller . Design Leader . Graduate of Architecture . Cinephile . Car Guy .
A BIT ABOUT MYSELF
I am a Multi-Disciplinary Designer and Art Director with over 8 years of experience, based in Brisbane, Australia. I have worked across various design disciplines, ranging from Design Strategy, Art Direction, Brand Identity, Print and Interaction Design, UI design, Photography, Videography, Interior and Architectural design.
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
FOUNDER / CREATIVE LEAD
Nifty Artists Pty Ltd
Late 2022 - Present
I started Nifty Artists to craft bespoke design solutions that cater to a diverse range of clients. Collaborating closely with Architects, Medical Professionals, Automotive Professionals, Logistics Providers, and their in-house teams, I’ve orchestrated compelling visual narratives that breathe life into their visions.
Key responsibilities include Conceptualisation and Execution, Brand Identity Development, Client Relationships, Art Direction, Project Management, and Team Leadership.
HEAD OF DESIGN
Surf Pacific and Biography Films
2018 - Late 2022
During my time at Surf Pacific and Biography Films (A Surf Pacific Venture) as Head of Design, I was responsible for leading the design team through multi-faceted projects. The clientele included Plastic Surgeons, Hedge Funds, Boutique Financial Services Firms, Cosmetic Dental Clinics, etc. along with a good mix of in-house projects ranging from film to humanitarian aid.
Primary responsibilities included Design Strategy, Art Direction, Narrative Design, Branding, and Visual Identities, UI and Web Design, Print Design plus occasional photography and videography assignments.
DESIGN LEAD
Vianet Ventures
Dubai, UAE
2017 - 2018
As Design Lead for Vianet Ventures now Vianet Capital, I was in charge of design conception and design overhaul of their venture products i.e Truxapp, Warehouse . Partners, Nuvo Healthcare and Crimson.
My responsibilities on these projects comprised Branding, Website Design, App Design, Client Portal Interface Design, Presentations, and Advertising / Press release graphics.
DESIGN PARTNER
Wizinno, Visibility Innovations
Dubai, UAE
Mid 2017
During my short time at Wizinno, I was responsible for end-to-end design of their product Ewidyalya, a low- cost CRM and student safety solution for public schools in South Asia.
Duties included Branding, Website Design, App Design, Portal UI Design, Print and Interaction Design, Explanatory videos, and Merchandise Design.
GRADUATE OF ARCHITECTURE
Al Rakha Group of Companies
Dubai, UAE
2014 - 2017
As part of my graduate training I joined AGC and worked with them for 3 years on high-end residential projects such as Jumeirah Golf Estates, Trump Akoya Park, Ansam Residential Towers, Warehouse plus Offices in DIP and DIC Dubai and Al Ghadeer Village, Abu Dhabi.
My responsibilities on these projects comprised of preparation of proposal drawings, site query sketches, working drawings, as-built drawings, and presentation drawings for architectural, civil and structural works.
FREELANCE DESIGNER
2013 - 2016
The transition from Architecture to Digital design happened with me taking on freelance branding, print, and website design projects alongside my primary role as a graduate architect.
EDUCATION
School of Architecture and Design, LPU, Punjab, India.
7.3 GPA, 2010 - 2015
Bachelors of Architecture
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Lightroom
Design Tools
Limited Proficiency: Premiere Pro, After Effects
Video Tools
UI Tools
XD, Figma, Webflow
SketchUp, AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit (Certified Professional)
3d and CAD Tools
G Suite, Microsoft Suite (Not an Excel Wizard!), Teamwork
Management Tools
AWARDS & HONOURS
Expo 2020 Logo Design Competition, 2015
Shortlisted Entry
ArchQuiz Grand Finale Winner 2014
Competed with 84 teams from 5 states for the top spot, an event conducted by IIA, ICI, IAStructE, and Ultratech.
Class Representative 2011-2014
C.R. for 4 consecutive years, LPU, Punjab, India.
Gold Medalist in dissertation on Inhuman Architecture 2013
3rd position in architecture quiz L’abri and main design event, Zonasa 2013, Jaipur, India
Award of honor for technical lecture on World Habitat Day 2013
3rd position in journalism trophy, Zonasa 2013, New Delhi, India
Selected in the top 12 teams from all over the country in the Autodesk I-BIM Competition, 2012
Certificate of merit in computer science, 2008
Interests and Life Skills
Interests and Life Skills
PETROLHEAD
Car guy, started a car wrapping studio during COVID.
WEB3
Working on an NFT collection, I have done a few pieces in the last couple of months.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Can take semi-decent photos, proficient with most camera ecosystems.
(Even some of the cinema ones)
CINEPHILE
I do appreciate a good film and being trilingual does translate well to a wider library.
GAMING