YASHASHRI DESAI
Visual Communication Designer
PUNE
Summary
With over 13 years of experience in visual communication design, I am passionate about creating compelling visual stories that resonate with audiences. My expertise spans across branding, graphic design, and digital media. I have successfully led design projects from concept to execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work.
Currently seeking a Design Lead or Art Director position where I can leverage my creative skills, leadership experience, and strategic vision to drive innovative design solutions. My goal is to contribute to a dynamic team and create impactful visual experiences.
Key Skills:
- Visual Communication Design
- Art Direction
- Branding and Identity
- Graphic Design
- Digital Media
- Team Leadership and Collaboration
Technical Skills:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Visual Communication Designer
ATLAS COPCO
PUNE
- Current
- Managing a team of designers, working on conceptualisation till execution of marketing communication material
- Planning production and resources for various creative steps in the projects
- Interacting with team to ensure quality are up to the desired creative and project scope
- Review team utilization and ensure productivity and efficiency
- Overall worked on various branding & communication Design projects
- Worked on the Concept & Art direction for Packaging Design for DOY kids soap which has been awarded GOLD in the FoxGlove 2018 design awards.
Team Lead - BPS
TECH MAHINDRA
HYDERABAD
07.2018 - 05.2021
- Handled communication design projects for FMCG brands including Branding, Packaging designing for brands like TATA Trent, Wagh Bakri, Ghadi, TATA StarQuik, Global desi
- Worked on the brand language and the product packaging range for Tata Fabsta products
- Worked on complete communication design for Tata Starquik including print design, Social media design, Retail designing etc.
Lead Designer
TCT STRATEGIC BRANDING
MUMBAI
08.2017 - 06.2018
Jr. Art Director
STARTING MONDAY DESIGN & CO.
MUMBAI
05.2017 - 08.2017
Sr. Visualiser
WOW DESIGN
MUMBAI
12.2016 - 04.2017
Sr. Graphic Designer
OH! DESIGN STUDIO
MUMBAI
07.2014 - 11.2016
Visualiser
FOCUS CIRCLE BRANDS
MUMBAI
04.2012 - 06.2014
Graphic Designer
BLACK ANT PVT. LTD.
MUMBAI
06.2010 - 11.2011
Education
B. F. A. Applied Art - undefined
Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai
Foundation in Arts - undefined
L. S. Raheja School of Arts, Mumbai
Higher Secondary Certificate - Science Education
G. N. Khalsa college, Mumbai
Mumbai03.2005
Secondary School Certificate -
Dnyaneshwar Vidhyalaya, Mumbai
Mumbai03.2003
Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Adobe XD
Microsoft Power Point
Mac OS
Windows OS
Sketching
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Marathi
Advanced (C1)
Interests
Classical Dance Kathak, Trekking
Timeline
Team Lead - BPS
TECH MAHINDRA
07.2018 - 05.2021
Lead Designer
TCT STRATEGIC BRANDING
08.2017 - 06.2018
Jr. Art Director
STARTING MONDAY DESIGN & CO.
05.2017 - 08.2017
Sr. Visualiser
WOW DESIGN
12.2016 - 04.2017
Sr. Graphic Designer
OH! DESIGN STUDIO
07.2014 - 11.2016
Visualiser
FOCUS CIRCLE BRANDS
04.2012 - 06.2014
Graphic Designer
BLACK ANT PVT. LTD.
06.2010 - 11.2011
Sr. Visual Communication Designer
ATLAS COPCO
- Current
B. F. A. Applied Art - undefined
Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai
Foundation in Arts - undefined
L. S. Raheja School of Arts, Mumbai
Higher Secondary Certificate - Science Education
G. N. Khalsa college, Mumbai
Secondary School Certificate -
Dnyaneshwar Vidhyalaya, Mumbai