Suresh Kumar
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic Sr Graphic Design Manager with a proven track record at Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, excelling in client communication and design leadership. Spearheaded innovative campaigns that enhanced consumer engagement and mentored junior designers, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, ensuring meticulous attention to detail in all projects.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Graphic Design Manager
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private
Bengaluru, India
09.2023 - Current
- Boosted client satisfaction by effectively addressing concerns and incorporating feedback into revisions.
- Mentored junior designers, fostering skill development and professional growth.
- Reviewed and approved designs before final production, maintaining strict attention to detail and accuracy.
- Conducted market research to inform design decisions, leading to more effective visual communication strategies.
- Balanced multiple concurrent projects while maintaining exceptional quality and meeting tight deadlines.
- Developed creative concepts for print, digital, and experiential campaigns that drove consumer engagement.
- Created original artwork for range of print, web and video projects.
Brand Manager Branding & Communication
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private
Bengaluru, India
03.2025 - Current
- Researched market trends to identify customer needs and preferences for strategic planning.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for successful product launches and coordinated marketing efforts.
- Monitored and evaluated marketing and advertising campaigns to support brand consistency and engagement.
- Aligned internal teams with brand guidelines, ensuring consistent representation of the company across all departments and touchpoints.
- Boosted product sales with innovative promotional strategies and attractive packaging designs.
- Negotiated vendor contracts for design services or advertising placements, obtaining favorable terms that maximized value for the brand.
Sr Graphic Designer
Ad2pro Media Solutions Prvt
Bengaluru, India
09.2013 - 03.2018
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver consistent messaging across print media
- Boosted client engagement by creating eye-catching visuals tailored specifically for targeted demographics.
- Resolved critical design challenges creatively while maintaining consistency with established branding guidelines.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
- Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
Graphic Designer
ScanCafe
Bengaluru, India
12.2007 - 10.2012
- Edit the Scanned photo's, restoring the old photo's.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communication
Mats University
06-2007
Skills
- Print design
- Client communication
- Video editing
- Design leadership
- Creative direction
- Adobe creative suite
- Presentation design
- Marketing collateral
- Logo design
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Illustration and design
- Creative thinking
- Design mockups
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Advanced (C1)
Kannada
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Brand Manager Branding & Communication
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private
03.2025 - Current
Sr Graphic Design Manager
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private
09.2023 - Current
Sr Graphic Designer
Ad2pro Media Solutions Prvt
09.2013 - 03.2018
Graphic Designer
ScanCafe
12.2007 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communication
Mats University