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Swastik Srivastav
Deputy Brand Manager
Gurgaon
Summary
Proactive and achievement-oriented Brand Manager with 10+ years of experience in design, events, marketing, and leadership, specializing in driving impactful brand strategies. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Brand Manager
CARS24
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced brand recognition by developing and executing targeted marketing campaigns.
- Presented regular updates to senior leadership, demonstrating progress towards key objectives and securing ongoing support for marketing initiatives.
- Aligned internal teams with brand guidelines, ensuring consistent representation of the company across all departments and touchpoints.
- Negotiated vendor contracts for design services or advertising placements, obtaining favorable terms that maximized value for the brand.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for successful marketing campaign efforts.
- Identify customer's problems, needs and preferences for strategic planning.
- Managed and oversaw creative projects to drive quality, accuracy and deadline management.
- Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos and other collateral.
- Coordinated with design and content teams to develop high-quality creative assets.
Deputy Manager of Design
CARS24
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to create visually impactful promotional materials that increased brand awareness.
- Presented design concepts to stakeholders with compelling visual aids, securing buy-in and fostering collaborative relationships.
- Enhanced design team efficiency by streamlining workflows and implementing project management tools.
- Led brainstorming sessions with multidisciplinary teams that resulted in breakthrough ideas for new product development projects.
- Mentored junior designers, providing guidance on design principles, techniques, and best practices to enhance their skill set.
- Researched design trends, technology and processes and directed work of design team.
Team Leader, Design
CARS24
12.2018 - 08.2022
- Created creative design in Adobe softwares for paid performance, Social/Affiliate/GDN, standees, infographics, animations, editing videos & Offline Branding.
- Interaction with stakeholders to understand requirement & Brain storming the Ideas.
- Making ensure the Design quality and Brand guidelines are followed.
- Make Ensure we meet the business timeline.
3d Set Designer
Theme Weavers Design
11.2014 - 08.2018
- Mentored junior designers, helping improve their skills and contribute positively to the team.
- Collaborated with directors to develop visually striking sets for successful productions.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring high-quality set design without overspending.
- Implemented safety measures within set designs, prioritizing actor comfort and well-being during performances.
- Designed versatile sets that could be easily adapted for various scenes and productions.
- Participated in pre-production meetings with stakeholders and clients to ensure clear understanding of artistic vision across all departments involved in a production.
- Enhanced set designs by incorporating innovative materials and techniques.
- Attended rehearsals to make necessary adjustments and improvements to set designs based on performance needs.
- Established strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable deals on materials and resources used in set construction.
- Optimized space usage on stage by designing multi-functional sets for seamless transitions between scenes.
- Delivered creative solutions for challenging spaces, transforming them into engaging environments.
- Gathered information to determine best execution of creative ideas.
- Used 3Ds Max to create computer-generated three-dimensional visuals for effective presentation.
- Organized and attended meetings to discuss project status and brief new projects.
Graphic Designer
Party In A Box
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent branding and messaging across all company materials.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Developed creative design for print materials and banners.
Education
Executive Program - Branding And Advertising
IIM Indore
Indore 04.2001 -
AAIP ( Arena Animation International Program) - Graphic Design & 3D Animation
Arena Animation
Gurgaon, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts -
D.D.U
Gorakhpur 04.2001 -
Intermediate With Bio
H.L.R.N Inter College
Khalilabad, India2010
High School -
B.P.N Inter College
Khalilabad, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Time Management
Teamwork
Organized
Observation Skills
Adaptability
Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Multitasking
Networking
Software
Illustrator
3Ds Max
After Effects
Premier Pro
Midjourney
ChatGPT
Copilot
Timeline
Deputy Brand Manager
CARS24
09.2023 - Current
Deputy Manager of Design
CARS24
08.2022 - 09.2023
Team Leader, Design
CARS24
12.2018 - 08.2022
3d Set Designer
Theme Weavers Design
11.2014 - 08.2018
Graphic Designer
Party In A Box
05.2013 - 06.2014
Executive Program - Branding And Advertising
IIM Indore
04.2001 -
AAIP ( Arena Animation International Program) - Graphic Design & 3D Animation
Arena Animation
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts -
D.D.U
04.2001 -
High School -
B.P.N Inter College
04.2001 -
Intermediate With Bio
H.L.R.N Inter College