Praveesh KT
Location: Faridabad, Haryana, India- 121010 • Phone: -
•Email:-• Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/praveesh-kt-a5384a20a/
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Experienced designer with 20 years in broadcast design, adept at uniting cross-functional teams for innovative branding and
motion graphics projects. Cultivated a creative culture, mentoring designers in mastering the latest tools. Proven ability to
deliver high-quality visuals within tight deadlines through strategic collaboration. Committed to continuous learning and
exploring AI's potential to elevate creative outcomes.
SOFTWARE & TECHNICAL SKILLS
SOFT SKILLS
Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, Typography,
Storyboarding, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After
Effects, Vizrt Artist, Sony Vegas, Adobe
Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, 3d Studio
Max, Adobe InDesign, FL Studio, Articulate
Storyline 360, Cinema 4d, Midjourney A.I,
Runway A.I
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Collaboration and Communication
Project Management
Adaptability
Problem-Solving
Technical Integration
Creative Mentoring
AI Integration
Time Management
WORK HISTORY
Independent Consultant/Contractor
Nov 2022- Present
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Collaborated with multiple organizations in the field of news, digital media, health on various design projects
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Contributed to e-learning development projects for medical institutions and banks
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Assisted writer and NYFA-educated filmmaker Pranav Krishna on creative projects to gain storytelling insights
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Utilized A.I and Large Language Models (LLMs) to expedite the storyboard development process for pre-visualization
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Mentored design students in addressing real-world challenges
Senior Art Director, NDTV
Jun 2007- Nov 2022
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Commissioned to design creatives and branding for the launch of NDTV Special Projects and India’s groundbreaking 24
Hour Live Telethon, ‘Greenathon’, with the privilege of initiating work on these transformative projects
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Led integration of open-source Indian Rupee font into on-air graphic systems, achieving a 100% cost saving by using
free and open-source softwares.
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Piloted visual design direction for NDTV's groundbreaking social impact campaigns, crafting and executing high-impact
graphics across mediums - concept promotional shows and graphics for television, print communication collaterals
and event branding materials
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Conceptualized and executed creative solutions spanning show packaging, promotional videos, info-graphics and
branding designs for path breaking campaigns such as Support My School, Save The Tiger, Marks for Sports, Be a Bijli
Donor, Road to Safety, Kushalta Ke Kadam, Banega Swachh India.
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Designed ad sales/campaign graphics and infographics for renowned brands such as Amazon, USV, Dettol, Luminous,
Micromax, Renault, UNICEF, Croma, Usha, Diageo, Godrej, and more.
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Supported successful implementation of Vizrt technology at NDTV, enhancing broadcast graphics and style.
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Demonstrated autonomy and excellence by working on award-winning shows like Witness, We The People, and Daily
specials, alongside entertainment productions featuring various media personalities
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Nurtured new members of the team to deliver news graphics and other branded content
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Worked in tandem with sales teams to create impactful client presentations and deliverables
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Created innovative graphics and show openers for several documentaries like 'India Matters', "Trapped in Kedarnath"
produced by NDTV RedDot Productions for National Geographic Channel, and others, learning the required
minimalistic design style and receiving appreciation for creative execution
Awards:
Played a key role, alongside another colleague, in the graphics and production team that received the "NT
Awards 2014 Best Show Packaging" award for Yearender 2013 Show at NDTV 24x7
Our team won the highly acclaimed "NT Awards 2014 Best Use of Graphics by an English News Channel" honour
for NDTV 24x7
Recognized as the "Best Performer" in 2010 under NDTV's Rewards and Recognition Program, for outstanding
contributions and exceptional performance
Graphic Artist, India Today
Aug 2006 - Jun 2007
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Engaged collaboratively with lead designers and producers to innovate graphics, animations, and show title openers.
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Translate storyboard direction into on-screen graphics using Vizrt (real-time 3d graphics software)
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Facilitated the transformation of Delhi Aajtak's relaunch alongside Wasp 3D software, collaborating with a three
member team to develop on-air graphic elements, surmounting technical challenges to deliver Delhi MCD election
graphics using the Wasp3D software
Graphic Artist, Sahara Samay
Aug 2003 - Aug 2006
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Innovated daily graphics on Vizrt to continuously refine and implement design aesthetics for on-air graphics
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Produced show title openers, video montages, graphical elements, and visual enhancements for special shows
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Coordinated with editorial and production teams to ensure timely delivery of requirements
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Generated graphic assets for a media management library to expedite delivery of future projects
EDUCATION
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YMCA, Post Graduate Diploma, Digital Video and Broadcast Animation, Jul 2001 - Aug 2002
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Dyal Singh College, BA English (Hons), Apr 1999 - Nov 2001
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Bhatnagar International School, Senior School, Delhi, 1998
LANGUAGES KNOWN
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English (Proficient)
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Hindi (Proficient)
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Malayalam (Conversational)
