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Amit Kumar

Associate Creative Director
Mumbai,MH

Summary

Associate Creative Director with 12+ years of experience in conceptualising, directing and executing integrated creative campaigns across entertainment, originals and reality shows, including large-scale properties such as Bigg Boss. Experienced in developing key art, posters, campaign identities and visual communication, taking projects from initial concept and creative direction through final execution. Proven ability to lead creative workflows, collaborate with multiple internal and external teams, manage parallel campaigns and timelines, and ensure high-quality, on-brand delivery within deadlines. Strong expertise in visual storytelling, entertainment marketing, campaign branding and creative execution, with a keen eye for impactful and engaging design.

Overview

3
3
Languages
15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Creative Director

JioStar
11.2024 - Current
  • Led the creative ideation, direction and end-to-end execution of launch branding, international campaigns and sustained brand communication.
  • Led the creative direction for major reality properties including Bigg Boss 19 and Bigg Boss 20 and Bhojpuri Bawaal, across static design, key art, posters and broadcast elements.
  • Directed creative campaigns for premium web series including Special Ops 2, Criminal Justice, Inspector Avinash, and 24 (Relaunch), including contextual outdoor campaigns.
  • Conceptualised and developed key visuals, posters and visual identities, including talent photoshoots for campaign and promotional assets.
  • Supervised the complete creative workflow from ideation and conceptualisation through execution and final delivery, ensuring consistency across multiple touchpoints.
  • Managed multiple internal teams, vendors and third-party partners, ensuring smooth coordination and timely execution.
  • Managed creative resources and budgets while balancing quality, timelines and campaign requirements.
  • Ensured on-time delivery and sustained campaign communication, adapting creative assets across different platforms and campaign phases.
  • Oversaw overall creative quality, execution standards and workflow across multiple concurrent campaigns and high-visibility entertainment properties.
  • Led multidisciplinary creative design across OTT, digital and broadcast ecosystems, leveraging AI-enabled workflows to enhance ideation, visual development and scalable campaign execution across platforms.

Producer OAP

Viacom18, Voot
10.2016 - 11.2024

Reality | Entertainment | OTT | Broadcast

  • Managed end-to-end On-Air Production (OAP) and creative execution for reality shows and entertainment properties, including Bigg Boss Seasons.
  • Led show launches, show art concepts, title design, marketing collaterals and creative adaptations across OTT, broadcast and digital platforms.
  • Led multidisciplinary creative teams to cater to multiple stakeholders, ensuring seamless execution across OTT and broadcast ecosystems.
  • Managed performance marketing creatives and platform-specific adaptations, maintaining consistency across campaign touchpoints.
  • Oversaw On-Air creative requirements and visual communication, ensuring brand identity and design consistency throughout the show lifecycle.
  • Established and followed creative QC processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency and quality across all OAP deliverables.

Art Director (On project)

Stylecraker, Creatives,Marketing
05.2016 - 09.2016
  • Created social media teasers and post artwork tailored for Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram event promotion.
  • Designed online and offline branding assets for invites, flyers, backdrops, hoardings, and drop-downs.
  • Developed on-ground branding visuals that kept event messaging consistent across venue touchpoints.
  • Applied art direction to align campaign visuals with event themes and promotional objectives.
  • Refined artwork for print and digital use to support clear, consistent event promotion.

Sr Graphics Designer, Art Director

Wizcraft
05.2015 - 05.2016
  • Created digital branding for Heel n Buckle and IDOAG, aligning visual storytelling with each account's identity.
  • Developed OOH branding and event deliverables for Tripnavigator, adapting artwork for live campaign execution.
  • Supported IIFA Awards and other live projects through art direction, sketching, and cross-functional coordination.

Graphics Designer

Glagrags, Creatives
05.2013 - 02.2014
  • Created pageant branding visuals for Gladrags Mega Model Manhunt, Mrs India Contest, and Little Miss & Master Pageant.
  • Coordinated with photographers during fashion shoots to keep creative requirements aligned and visuals usable for layout delivery.
  • Developed social posts that supported event promotion and extended pageant visibility across print and digital channels.
  • Applied creative direction and art direction to keep page designs, event branding, and promotional materials visually consistent.
  • Prepared client presentation-ready design concepts for print and promotional work, strengthening approval discussions and revisions.

Client servicing

Filament Communique
11.2011 - 12.2012
  • Coordinated client communications to clarify creative requirements and align expectations throughout each assignment.
  • Reviewed creative briefs and consolidated feedback for design teams before final artwork delivery.
  • Tracked project timelines and followed up on approvals to keep production work moving on schedule.
  • Prepared presentation materials for client reviews and supported discussions around creative options.

Education

Diploma - Graphics Designing

ARENA ANIMATION
12-2012

PG - Communication Management

International School of Business & Media, Pune
Pune
07-2011

Diploma - Event Management

National Institute of Event Management (NIEM)
07-2008

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Bharati Vidya Peeth
Pune
05-2007

H.S.C - Science

Dhanbad Public School
Dhanbad
02-2005

S.S.C - undefined

Army Public School
Giridih
03-2000

Skills

Creative direction

Art direction

Key Art & Poster Design

Visual storytelling

Brand campaign development

Timeline

Entertainment Marketing

Sketching

Brand Identity

Cross-functional coordination

Print production management

Social media creative production

Writing promos

Vendor coordination

Talent coordination

Shoot scheduling

Script supervision

Budget management

Creative briefing

Broadcast branding

Client presentation

Production logistics

Stakeholder alignment

Interests

Dance, Painting, Playing Guitar, Reading, Movies

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 1985-12-16

Timeline

Associate Creative Director

JioStar
11.2024 - Current

Producer OAP

Viacom18, Voot
10.2016 - 11.2024

Art Director (On project)

Stylecraker, Creatives,Marketing
05.2016 - 09.2016

Sr Graphics Designer, Art Director

Wizcraft
05.2015 - 05.2016

Graphics Designer

Glagrags, Creatives
05.2013 - 02.2014

Client servicing

Filament Communique
11.2011 - 12.2012

S.S.C - undefined

Army Public School

H.S.C - Science

Dhanbad Public School

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Bharati Vidya Peeth

Diploma - Event Management

National Institute of Event Management (NIEM)

PG - Communication Management

International School of Business & Media, Pune

Diploma - Graphics Designing

ARENA ANIMATION
Amit KumarAssociate Creative Director