Rakesh Vijay Nair, Supervising Associate Design

Rakesh Vijay Nair

Supervising Associate Design

EY - India

Location
India - Kerala
Education
Bachelor's degree, 3DAnimation&Visualeffects
Experience
17 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 5 Months

Supervising Associate Design at EY - India
  • India - Bengaluru
  • My current job since January 2019

Developing concepts for multiple platforms including, mentoring senior designers, hiring and recruiting designers, building strong customer relationship, delivering creative projects, innovating and managing client deliverables.

Associate Studio Manager at RR donnelley
  • India - Chennai
  • September 2018 to January 2019

Developing concepts for multiple platforms including, mentoring senior designers, hiring and recruiting designers, building strong customer telationship, delivering creative projects, innovating and managing client deliverables.

Assistant Manager Design at Allianz Cornhill – Technopark
  • India
  • January 2015 to September 2017

 Responsible for all visual graphics for Allianz global corporate and specialty division - Germany, USA, Canada, South Africa, UK etc.
 Created infographics from concept to finish
 Created video promos from concept to finish
 Recruited and trained designers.
 Lead graphic design division for Allianz global corporate & specialty division - Allianz
 Designed flyers, business cards, newsletters, emailers, invitations etc
 Responsible for all visual deliverables, cost and time estimation

Lead Graphic Designer at HOME DÉCOR- LANDMARK GULF GROUP
  • India
  • March 2013 to February 2014

Applied advanced and diversified concepts to create the graphic representations on system with combination of different color pallets
•Created designs, concepts and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts
•Innovated ideas / themes in graphical form for various requirements coming from the territory marketing team
•Determined size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type
•Created marketing collaterals in-store graphics, price tags, label designs etc
•Developed graphics and layouts for promotion posters, logos, displays etc every year.
•Reviewed final layouts and suggest improvements as needed
•Created the window display designs for Concepts and Stand-alone stores in the territories for new stores and all stores every season
•Created graphic artworks such as promo posters, logos and the like for the Concept
•Designed proposals and artwork for marketing brochures, leaflets, coupons and flyers .
•Prepared Art works for Signage’s (outdoor / indoor)
•Dealt with printers/vendors.
• Coordinated with Concept Marketing Teams to pro-create graphic and artwork as required by the Concepts’ branding guidelines
•Researched and kept abreast of the latest designs, market trends, developments in IT and needs of the customers
•Coordinated and assist in the execution of large format printing including colour and profile management
•Supervised the printing needs for the Territory and stand-alone stores (vinyl poster, backlit poster etc.)
•Ensured that the visuals / posters are laminated mounted and distributed properly for all the territories on schedule (if applicable)
• Prepared Photoshop presentations as and when required under the direction of the Marketing Manager
•Coordinated with the Visual Merchandisers in executing their requirements of seasonal changes and window themes
•Created web layouts, banners, product page etc

Lead Creative Artist at EMD SPORTS
  • India
  • August 2012 to February 2013

Handled the entire Work of Dubai International boxing championship promo.
•Planned and executed Graphic, Promo, flyers etc for International Boxing events.
•Oversaw promotional requirement for events.
•Formulates work that needs to be accomplished by collecting the resources.
•Planned and executed the concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
•Prepared visual presentations by designing art and copy layouts.
•Creative thinking.
•Executed final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.
•Ensured operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
•Completed projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc.
•Handled the concept of TV Commercial , Titling, Ad Agency.
•Handled web layout, brochure design, web designs , Invitation designs, Flyer designs, Magazine designs.
•Design layouts for tactical press ads.
•Came up with compelling and visually creative concepts.
•Have done motion graphics, video editing, 3d modeling, animation etc.
•Assist marketing team with various activities.
•Assisted with special events set up and other duties as assigned.


Future Vision .Post Production

CO-Founder/Graphic Designer/VFX Artist
  • Indonesia
  • March 2008 to June 2012

Observed set or location and reviews drawings and other information relating to natural or artificial conditions to determine filming and lighting requirements.
• Instructed camera operators regarding camera setup, angles, distances, movement, and other variables and signals cues for starting and stopping filming.
•Prepared work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials.
•Planned concept by studying information and materials.
•Illustrated concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
•Obtained approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.
•Prepared final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.
•Maintained technical knowledge by attending design workshops reviewing professional publications participating in professional societies.
•Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
•Reviewed final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.
•Produced still and animated graphics for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts, using electronic video equipment

Matchmove Artist at Lucidcity pictures - Canada
  • Canada
  • August 2007 to December 2007

Lost Until You`re Found (Short Film)

I worked on this short film as a tracking artist. It was a team of 6 artists

Junior 3D/AE Artist /Graphic Designer at Seven Shades Pvt Ltd
  • India
  • June 2004 to December 2006

Education

Bachelor's degree, 3DAnimation&Visualeffects
  • at Vancouver Film School
  • January 2008

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Bachelor's degree,
  • at Arena animation Academy
  • June 2006
Bachelor's degree, Commerce
  • at University of Kerala
  • January 2004

Specialties & Skills

Video Editing
Video Graphics
Motion Graphics
Event Graphics
Online Editing
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
FREELANCE GRAPHICS
GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE
LAYOUT DESIGN
LOGO DESIGN
MICROSOFT WORKS
TELEVISION

Languages

English
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Hindi
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