MURTUZA HALVADWALA
NASHIK
Summary
Dynamic Creative Director with a proven track record at Creative Circle, excelling in innovative advertising campaigns and digital marketing strategies. Expert in graphic design and art direction, I drive brand recognition while leading multidisciplinary teams. Skilled negotiator, adept at maximizing budgets and enhancing performance through market insights and compelling content creation.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director
CREATIVE CIRCLE
Nashik
04.2015 - 03.2025
- Engaged with clients to gather project information and uncover challenges.
- Led multidisciplinary teams in the development of innovative advertising campaigns, enhancing brand recognition and market share.
- Negotiated contracts with outside vendors while ensuring cost savings opportunities.
- Developed and communicated industry-leading creative concepts consistent with brand.
- Managed writers, artists, designers and project managers with hands-on approach to successfully accomplish daily work and special projects.
- Created custom illustrations or other graphic elements.
- Directed creative vision and strategy for global branding initiatives, ensuring cohesive brand messaging across all platforms.
- Used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to create variety of graphic designs.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and insights, integrating findings into creative strategies to keep the brand at the forefront of the industry.
- Wrote typography instructions to prepare materials for typesetting or printing.
- Managed a team of designers, copywriters, photographers, illustrators, videographers, and other creatives.
- Created original concepts, art direction, and designs for multimedia projects.
- Managed own accounts and projects, working within budget and scheduling requirements.
Partner
MEDIAS ADVERTISING & MARKETING
MUMBAI
06.2003 - 01.2015
- Created, implemented, and reported performance of sales campaigns to enhance brand awareness and drive profits.
- Monitored industry trends and competitor activities to stay ahead in the market.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines were met within budget.
- Created content for digital campaigns, including videos, banners, landing pages.
- Negotiated contracts with media outlets for advertising placements.
Education
Diploma -
JJ SCHOOL OF ARTS
MUMBAI06-2003
Secondary School Certificate -
ADARSH EDUCATION SOCIETY
MUMBAI03-1999
Skills
- Creative direction
- Graphic design
- Digital marketing
- Advertising campaigns
- Art direction
- Video editing
- Social media strategy
- Print production
- Design
- Motion graphics
- CorelDraw
- Layout design
- Photographic editing
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Marathi
Beginner (A1)
A1
Gujarati
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Creative Director
CREATIVE CIRCLE
04.2015 - 03.2025
Partner
MEDIAS ADVERTISING & MARKETING
06.2003 - 01.2015
Diploma -
JJ SCHOOL OF ARTS
Secondary School Certificate -
ADARSH EDUCATION SOCIETY
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