Abhilash KL
Bengaluru
Summary
Communications and creative professional with 10+ years of experience across creative production, project management, brand communication, and digital content. Over the years, evolved from hands-on multimedia execution into broader communication, coordination, and brand-support responsibilities across startups, sports media, and purpose-driven initiatives. Experienced in working with founders, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders on communication planning, digital presence, launch initiatives, audience-facing content, and creative operations. Strong foundation in storytelling, multimedia production, and visual communication, with a growing focus on branding and marketing communication.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Lead - Creatives & Multimedia
Dooth IS
08.2024 - Current
- Working closely with the founder on communication, branding, and creative initiatives across WIL Foundation, TUKXI, and Equilibrium Capital.
- Contributing to early-stage brand development, digital presence, and audience-facing communication for emerging ventures.
- Participated in communication planning, launch discussions, and brand-support initiatives across purpose-driven, mobility, and investment-focused brands.
- Worked on communication strategy support, launch roadmaps, audience-facing messaging, and brand communication presentations for WIL Foundation.
- Contributed to the development of brand communication decks covering positioning, audience understanding, engagement ideas, launch planning, and content ecosystem direction.
- Executed communication and launch initiatives for podcasts, PR activities, social media planning, experiential activations, and engagement-focused content concepts.
- Coordinated creative execution of websites, social media content, launch materials, presentations, and multimedia deliverables.
- Worked on website and digital presence development, brand collaterals, communication assets, and audience-facing content across multiple brands.
Creative Producer (Consultant)
Kalveer Associates
Bengaluru
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Produced premium sports and broadcast content for IPL, ICC Cricket World Cup, and Women's Premier League campaigns, enhancing viewer engagement.
- Collaborated on content production with Star Sports, JioCinema, Viacom, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Royal Challengers Bangalore, driving creative storytelling.
- Coordinated on-ground logistics and executed fast-turnaround multimedia content workflows during live sporting events, ensuring seamless audience experience.
Senior Graphic Designer / Video Producer
Increff
Bengaluru
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Coordinated multimedia deliverables for video content, digital assets, social media, and internal branding to enhance brand consistency and engagement.
- Designed innovative branding solutions for diverse client projects.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop visual marketing materials.
- Managed multiple design projects while ensuring adherence to deadlines.
Senior Graphic Designer
LocalHalt
Bengaluru
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Developed website visuals, communication assets, and digital marketing creatives for audience-facing platforms to enhance user engagement.
- Designed engaging visual content for marketing campaigns and social media platforms.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop cohesive brand strategies.
- Led creative brainstorming sessions to generate innovative design concepts.
Project Manager - Films
Kestone Integrated Marketing
Bengaluru
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Managed multimedia deliverables for corporate campaigns, events, and marketing projects, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and timely execution.
- Coordinated with clients, internal teams, and vendors on project timelines and creative requirements, streamlining execution workflows for successful project delivery.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver integrated marketing projects efficiently.
- Developed project timelines and assigned tasks to ensure smooth execution.
- Coordinated with clients to understand project requirements and expectations.
Creative Project Manager
Phase 1 Events & Entertainment
Bengaluru
08.2015 - 03.2019
- Managed creative and multimedia deliverables for events, corporate campaigns, marketing initiatives, and digital communication projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Coordinated with clients, internal teams, production partners, and vendors to execute creative requirements and achieve timely project delivery.
- Managed creative project timelines for events and entertainment initiatives.
- Collaborated with vendors to ensure seamless event execution and logistics.
- Developed project briefs outlining objectives, scope, and deliverables for clients.
Production Manager | Creative Production
Kalveer Associates
Bengaluru
11.2013 - 07.2015
- Developed multimedia deliverables for sports, events, corporate communication, and social media projects, enhancing audience engagement.
- Coordinated production, videography, editing, and creative execution for digital and on-ground campaigns, ensuring project alignment with creative vision.
- Oversaw daily production operations to ensure efficient workflow.
- Coordinated team schedules to meet project deadlines effectively.
- Managed inventory levels to maintain optimal production supply.
Graphic Designer / Social Media Executive
Odigma
Bengaluru
04.2013 - 09.2013
- Developed social media communication assets and platform-specific creatives to enhance engagement across multiple client accounts.
- Designed visual content for various digital platforms and marketing campaigns.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop branding guidelines and assets.
- Created mockups and prototypes to present design concepts to clients and stakeholders.
Intern
Radio Mirchi
Trivandrum
04.2012 - 05.2012
- Supported audio production, edited jingles, and wrote scripts for radio content, enhancing overall quality.
- Assisted in developing engaging content for on-air segments.
- Collaborated with team members to brainstorm creative campaign ideas.
- Supported the production team during live broadcasts and recordings.
Education
MA - Audio Visual Communications & Media Studies
COMMITS
BengaluruBA - English Literature
Kerala University
TrivandrumMultimedia & Animation -
Arena Animation Academy
TrivandrumSkills
- Project Management
- Creative Production
- Brand Identity Development
- Brand Communications
- Marketing Communications
- Communication Planning
- Digital presence development
- Audience-facing Communication
- Brand Storytelling
- Multimedia Storytelling
- Visual Communication
- Social Media Communication
- Brand Collateral Creation
- Deck development
- Campaign Support
Remote Opportunities
True
Alternative Location
Kochi, Kerala, India
Tools And Platforms
- Final Cut Pro
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Canva
- PowerPoint
- Website Builders & CMS Platforms
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Malayalam
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Intermediate
B1
Tamil
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Project Lead - Creatives & Multimedia
Dooth IS
08.2024 - Current
Creative Producer (Consultant)
Kalveer Associates
03.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Graphic Designer / Video Producer
Increff
05.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Graphic Designer
LocalHalt
11.2021 - 04.2022
Project Manager - Films
Kestone Integrated Marketing
05.2019 - 09.2021
Creative Project Manager
Phase 1 Events & Entertainment
08.2015 - 03.2019
Production Manager | Creative Production
Kalveer Associates
11.2013 - 07.2015
Graphic Designer / Social Media Executive
Odigma
04.2013 - 09.2013
Intern
Radio Mirchi
04.2012 - 05.2012
MA - Audio Visual Communications & Media Studies
COMMITS
BA - English Literature
Kerala University
Multimedia & Animation -
Arena Animation Academy