manesh mathew, Consultant Creative Director

manesh mathew

Consultant Creative Director

Consultant

Location
Kuwait - Al Kuwait
Education
Diploma, Digital multimedia
Experience
22 years, 0 months

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Total years of experience :22 years, 0 months

Consultant Creative Director at Consultant
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • My current job since July 2020
Creative Director at The Print Shop
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • December 2018 to June 2020

● Generate creative ideas during strategic and conceptual brainstorming sessions.
● Created and supervised production of printed materials in support of product awareness, brand identity and sales.
● Developed strong customer base of new and existing clients by maintaining customer satisfaction and quality
● Manage and develop talent, systems and processes that result oriented work against clients’ briefs, schedules, and budgets
● Maintain client relationships while assisting marketing departments to fulfil their desire to generate materials. Directed all creative efforts devoted to business development for the agency.

Art Editor at TMG Middle East
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • May 2015 to February 2018

● Managed a variety of design work including corporate identity, event collaterals, outdoor promotions and magazine layout.
● Provided graphic support and art direction for events and email campaigns.
● Redesigned and improved the overall look of TMG Children magazines.
● Generated productive design strategies intended to maximise revenue and subscription membership.
● Developed systems and guidelines to increase efficiency, smooth project workflow, and improved cross-departmental communication.
● Ensured images and colour are not hurting the sentiments of people and are in context with the text. Managed full creative teams and multiple partners/vendors; responsible for all budgeting and scheduling of client

Director at Mel & Row
  • Lesotho
  • February 2013 to August 2014

● Ran and managed the operation and administration of an advertising agency; supervised graphic designers and support personnel.
● Monitored market trends, recognised issues and analysed causes while generating alternatives and solutions.

Creative Head at CHRYSALIS COMMUNICATIONS PVT. LTD.
  • India - Kerala
  • January 2005 to December 2012

● Managed projects from conception to completion, translated marketing objectives into useful strategies, and either creating or working with the creative team in the production of marketing, advertising and related collateral.
● Headed creative direction and directed design team in carrying out solutions for customer projects.
● Collaborated with Marketing team to maintain high standards for branding, brochures, and print media.
● Led formation of creative materials and accessories and was focal point for conducting brainstorming sessions.
● Managed several projects simultaneously.
● Art directed product or model photo shoots for print ads and marketing materials.
● Designed and directed trade and consumer advertising campaigns.
● Worked in coordination with marketing managers in expediting appropriate marketing plans.
● Monitored and ensured that the final layout was as per requirement of the clients, and presented it to clients for approval and feedback.
● Strengthening clients' market distinction and leadership position by developing and delivering thought leadership and creative solutions.
● Coordinated with the account team, print production, and the design studio to ensure projects met deadlines and were within budget.

Visualiser at wilsco international (a subsidiary of Wilsco Inc, New York, USA)
  • India
  • March 2002 to January 2005

Responsibilities
• Team leader 'n' designer for digital/print media promotions and campaigns
• Studio manager

Graphic Designer & Animator at Cubix Business Systems
  • India - Kerala
  • September 2000 to March 2002

Graphic designing

Education

Diploma, Digital multimedia
  • at Amrita Institute of Computer Science & Technology
  • September 2000

Advance Diploma in Digital Multimedia ( graphics & animation)

Specialties & Skills

Marketing
Art Direction
Advertising
Graphic Design
Creative Branding
Corel Draw X6
Mac OS X
Windows 7/8
adobe CS 6 (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
Adobe CS Illustrator

Languages

English
Expert
Malayalam
Expert
Hindi
Intermediate

Hobbies

  • creative direction, illustration, music