Komal Sharma
MUMBAI
Summary
I'm a multi-disciplinary designer with over 10 years of experience in visual design, creative strategy, and operations across the entertainment and advertising industries. My design playground includes brand identity, concept design, design strategy, and filmmaking. I thrive in environments that value clarity, creativity, and thoughtful execution—where ideas flow, and operations support the people behind them. Beyond work, you’ll find me photographing, writing quirky essays, or filming micro-films for my YouTube.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager - Creative Communications
JioHotstar / Star Media
Mumbai
11.2024 - Current
- Directed brand management initiatives, focusing on growth marketing and strategic activation.
- Developed identity design concepts to enhance brand recognition across multiple platforms.
- Executed performance metrics for publishing efforts to maximize audience engagement.
- Created concept art and key visuals for OTT branding in digital and broadcast media.
- Managed out-of-home advertising strategies to boost visibility and market presence.
- Oversaw asset management for AVOD and SVOD platforms, optimizing international content distribution.
- Coordinated development of animated content, ensuring alignment with brand identity.
Senior Visualiser - On Air Production Graphics
Viacom18 / JioCinema
Mumbai
09.2021 - 10.2024
- Developed concept visual designs and title sequences for JioCinema and Voot platforms.
- Created storyboards to effectively communicate project vision and direction.
- Collaborated with marketing, publishing, advertising, animation, and content creation teams for broadcast and OTT projects.
- Executed performance marketing strategies to enhance audience engagement across platforms.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Senior Graphic Designer
Planet Superheroes Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Managed merchandise design and license management for Disney, Marvel, Nickelodeon, and DC Comics.
- Coordinated event design for Comic Con India, enhancing brand visibility.
- Assisted UI/UX team with web design initiatives to improve user engagement.
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines effectively.
- Developed layouts, logos, branding materials, and illustrations to meet client requirements.
- Designed engaging visual content for digital marketing campaigns and social media platforms.
- Researched new trends in graphic design software and techniques to stay up-to-date with industry standards.
- Enhanced design process by offering multiple solutions in conceptual models, layout and typography.
Graphic Design Lead
Monisha Jaising
Mumbai
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Monisha Jaising - (A Haute Couture Fashion boutique) Promotional Graphics, Fashion Illustrations.
- MxS - (A ready to wear luxury apparel brand) Print Textile Design, Catalog Design, Pop-up store set design, marketing design.
- Antigravity - (A luxury fitness institution) Branding & Identity, Digital Marketing.
- Collaborated with marketing to develop brand identity and visual storytelling.
- Conducted trend research to inform innovative designs and market positioning.
- Optimized existing products by making improvements based on user feedback.
Product Designer
Cello Plast. Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Designed tableware collections including opalware, glassware, and melamine materials.
- Designed innovative product concepts using user-centered design principles.
- Collaborated on exhibition design for Ambiente'2018 in Frankfurt, Germany.
- Assisted in graphic design and product photography to enhance visual presentation.
- Conducted user research to gather insights for improving product usability and functionality.
- Designed mockups, user flows, icons and illustrations for the product interface.
- Researched competitive products to gain insight into industry trends and best practices.
Graduation Project
Creative Portico New York
Mumbai
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Developed Ori.Kami, a home collection inspired by Japanese paper folding art.
- Created Henna, a home collection reflecting color theory of henna plant in body art.
- Received recognition for Best Graduation Project in 2017.
- Awarded Best Design Collection in 2017 for innovative design concepts.
Education
Bachelor Of Design - Design
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
Kannur, Kerala01.2017
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite proficiency (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, InDesign)
- Figma and XD expertise
- Visual design and branding
- Growth marketing strategies
- Content and character design
- Graphic and media design
- Brand management
- Visual storytelling
- Asset management
- Performance marketing
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail in projects
- Effective communication skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Networking
- Organizational skills
- Collaboration
- Content creation
Certification
- Advertising in the age of generative AI
- Content marketing using generative AI
- Accessibility and inclusive design
- Storytelling and influencing: communicate with impact
- Google Ads essential training
- Marketing for growth
- Building generative AI capabilities
Accomplishments
- Published a book: This Must Be the Metaverse by Komal Sharma
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Manager - Creative Communications
JioHotstar / Star Media
11.2024 - Current
Senior Visualiser - On Air Production Graphics
Viacom18 / JioCinema
09.2021 - 10.2024
Senior Graphic Designer
Planet Superheroes Pvt. Ltd.
06.2019 - 08.2021
Graphic Design Lead
Monisha Jaising
11.2018 - 05.2019
Product Designer
Cello Plast. Pvt. Ltd.
06.2017 - 04.2018
Graduation Project
Creative Portico New York
01.2017 - 06.2017
Bachelor Of Design - Design
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
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