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Cooking, Review Restaurants, Reading, Singing
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Gaurav Joshi

Pune

Summary

Creative Graphic Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork. Innovative approach to ideas and concept development. Offering 20+ years of expertise overseeing individual projects and brand development.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Graphic Designer

EQ Technologic (I) Pvt. Ltd.
02.2014 - Current
  • Developed creative design for product literature, marketing material, banners and exhibitions stalls.
  • Streamlined design processes for increased efficiency and improved collaboration among team members.
  • Delivered high-quality designs on tight deadlines, ensuring quality and desired branding.
  • Developed cohesive visual identities, leading to increased brand awareness and market share.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver consistent messaging across print, digital, and social media platforms.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Mentored junior designers to foster their professional growth and enhance team productivity.
  • Optimized user experience through intuitive website designs that drove traffic and conversions.
  • Implemented design best practices, improving overall aesthetics and functionality across all platforms.
  • Revamped outdated collateral materials, resulting in a more modern look that resonated with target audiences.
  • Resolved critical design challenges creatively while maintaining consistency with established branding guidelines.
  • Explored new techniques in graphic design trends keeping abreast of industry advancements.
  • Boosted customer engagement by creating eye-catching visuals tailored specifically for targeted demographics.
  • Developed infographics to better communicate complex data.
  • Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns.
  • Developed original designs for print media, magazines.
  • Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
  • Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.

Freelance Graphic Designer

VINAAYAK HOLIDAYS, Gunesh Constructions
12.2011 - 12.2013
  • Developed eye-catching marketing materials for various clients, increasing brand recognition and sales.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality graphic design projects within tight deadlines.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Ensured client satisfaction through open communication channels and regular progress updates, fostering long-lasting professional relationships.
  • Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.

Creative Head

PICATYPE Systems Pvt. Ltd.
06.2011 - 11.2011

A 24 years old printing firm in Pune equipped with High End

Printers like Roland, Scitex and OEC. PICATYPE, from introducing DTP in India to bringing the first Mac into Pune, has been at the forefront of graphics and printing technology from the very beginning.


  • Meeting clients in person to understand their design requirements
  • Preparing templates, generating ideas and execution of the same
  • Maintaining designing & printing monthly report
  • Designing brochures, leaflets, hoarding, standees, and posters etc.

Design Speicalist - Grade II

Crest Premedia Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
02.2009 - 02.2011

Serving the client that was founded in 2006, a part of Springer Science + Business Media, an IT enabled services company providing Premedia Services for print and online products specializing in German and Dutch Language work; provides Typesetting, Multimedia, Web Development, Marketing Services and Software Development Services to its client in Europe


  • Designing print promotion and Desk Top Printing (DTP) products such as Society Reports, Graphs, Posters, Flyers, Leaflets, Print Ads, BSL Ads and ‘A’ Pages for Journals
  • Guaranteed designs adhere to company brand standards and guidelines.
  • Mentored junior designers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.

Graphic Designer

Virgo Webs
03.2004 - 03.2008

A renowned design house in Pune equipped with the latest media required for designing purpose. Virgo Webs specializes in Print Media related designs whose major clientele includes manufacturing units.


  • Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful graphic designs for various marketing materials.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Streamlined design processes for increased efficiency and faster project turnaround times.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Developed innovative design concepts that effectively communicated brand identity and boosted overall brand awareness.
  • Mentored junior designers, providing guidance on industry best practices and fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Received accolades from clients for consistently delivering exceptional design work within tight deadlines.


I have gone through Adobe Flash training and Sound-Editing workshop; that helps me in creating Flash Presentation and Banner related work.


Our Clientele

• SKF India Ltd.

• Cummins India Ltd. and its entities

• Nielsen

• KSB Pumps Ltd.

• Tata Tele Services Ltd.

• SNDT

• School of Fashion Technology

• Symbiosis Institute

• Raptech Industries


Vector Artist

Zalo Toons
09.2003 - 02.2004

Zalo involved in creation of Cartoon Films and Print Media

Designing with a setup of good artists and animators required for creating a cartoon film.


  • Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
  • Basic sketching
  • Fundamentals of key frames
  • Tracing images and in-between frames
  • Animation sequence colouring

Graphic Designer

M/s. C3D
03.2003 - 07.2003

A 3 Dimensional & Flip Lenticular Print Service Specialist. A very different media from the regular print media. The design required a certain amount of depth in itself to give a 3 Dimensional effect post production.


  • Image Capture
  • Editing and Composition
  • Creating depth maps for 3d interlacing using 3d Super Genius Software
  • Interlacing for flip effect using Super Flip! Software
  • Print management



Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

Padmashree Dr. D.Y.Patil College
Pimpri-Chinchwad, India
03.2004

Higher Secondary Certification -

Bhave Highschool And Junior College
Pune, India
03.1998

Secondary School Certification -

Hindustan Antibiotics School
Pimpri-Chinchwad, India
03.1996

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite - Illustrator, Photoshop, XD
  • Project Management Abilities
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team Collaboration
  • Design Research
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Decision-Making
  • Deadline Adherence
  • Packaging Design
  • Social Media Graphics
  • Layout Design
  • Print Design
  • Digital Illustration
  • Digital Graphics
  • Digital Imagery

Cooking, Review Restaurants, Reading, Singing

Cooking:

I am a foodie by heart and I love to cook as well as try out different cuisines.

Restaurant Reviewing:

I also review restaurants and post my reviews on social media and hence, I get invitations from restaurants to try out their food and suggest improvement if required.

Reading:

I have loved reading since a long time. I like to read books of various genres.

Timeline

Senior Graphic Designer

EQ Technologic (I) Pvt. Ltd.
02.2014 - Current

Freelance Graphic Designer

VINAAYAK HOLIDAYS, Gunesh Constructions
12.2011 - 12.2013

Creative Head

PICATYPE Systems Pvt. Ltd.
06.2011 - 11.2011

Design Speicalist - Grade II

Crest Premedia Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
02.2009 - 02.2011

Graphic Designer

Virgo Webs
03.2004 - 03.2008

Vector Artist

Zalo Toons
09.2003 - 02.2004

Graphic Designer

M/s. C3D
03.2003 - 07.2003

Bachelor of Commerce -

Padmashree Dr. D.Y.Patil College

Higher Secondary Certification -

Bhave Highschool And Junior College

Secondary School Certification -

Hindustan Antibiotics School
Gaurav Joshi