Rakesh Rayate

Rakesh Rayate 📍 Mumbai, India 📧-📞 - 🌐 Behance Portfolio Professional Summary Creative Manager & Art Director with 15+ years of experience in graphic design, motion graphics, video editing, and generative AI solutions. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, UI/UX design, and brand storytelling, driving high-impact digital and social media strategies. Passionate about leveraging AI-driven creativity to enhance branding, marketing, and visual engagement. Core Competencies ✅ Creative Direction & Brand Identity ✅ Graphic & UI/UX Design ✅ Video Editing & Motion Graphics ✅ Generative AI for Design Automation ✅ High-Impact Social Media & YouTube Optimization ✅ Pitch Decks & Corporate Presentations ✅ Team Leadership & Process Improvement Technical Skills Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, XD, Figma) Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) HTML & CSS for Web & UI Design Generative AI & Automation Tools Corporate Branding & Content Strategy Professional Experience Dentsu Creative (Dec 2020 – Feb 2025) Design Manager AI-Enhanced Creative Solutions Domains: Banking, Automotive, Food, Healthcare Led cross-functional creative teams (25 members) in delivering strategic branding and high-impact AI-driven design projects. Streamlined workflow automation using generative AI tools, improving design efficiency. Developed social media & pitch deck strategies, enhancing market engagement for top-tier clients. eClerx Services Ltd. (May 2019 – April 2020) Senior Designer & Data Visualization Expert Domain: Finance Designed interactive data visualization dashboards, optimizing business intelligence insights. Leveraged AI-enhanced visual storytelling to simplify complex financial datasets. NCORD Health Card LLP (May 2018 – April 2019) Creative Designer Healthcare Branding Domain: Healthcare Crafted healthcare-focused digital branding & graphics, improving engagement across platforms. Enhanced visual communication for healthcare professionals through motion graphics & UI design. XL Media SARL | Shiva Infotech | Design Studios (2015 – 2018) Various roles in Graphics & Printing Design Ecommerce E-Learning Designed corporate presentations, brochures, and UI prototypes for diverse industries. Developed high-quality video editing & animation content, ensuring engaging brand storytelling. Shiva Infotech India Pvt Ltd (Jan 2017 – May 2017) Ecommerce Designer Digital Branding Domain: Ecommerce Kraus USA Designed website mockups, product illustrations, and corporate presentations for high-impact branding. Enhanced UI/UX for digital storefronts, creating engaging marketing visuals to drive conversions. Design Studios (Sep 2015 – Dec 2016) Graphic Designer E-Learning & Corporate Branding Domain: Education Schools & Colleges Created business proposals, corporate brochures, and infographic-driven pitch decks. Developed branding assets, including posters, logos, and marketing ads, for educational institutions. Tieto Software Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Apr 2015 – Oct 2015) Graphics Designer IT & Corporate Presentations Domain: IT & Enterprise Solutions Designed customized PowerPoint presentations with infographic-driven storytelling. Collaborated with sales & marketing teams to align visual communication with strategic goals. GGS Information Services (Oct 2013 – Mar 2015) Designer & Developer E-Learning & Automotive Domain: Automobile Industry Developed e-learning courses and localized design materials, ensuring global accessibility. Designed corporate branding assets and technical visual guides for automotive training. Posiview Technologies | Pethkar Software Solutions | Esense Infotech (2010 – 2013) Various roles in Graphics Design, UI/UX, E-Learning & IT Branding Designed corporate presentations, brochures, UI templates, and website mockups. Developed AI-enhanced visual storytelling to improve digital engagement. Education 🎓 Bachelor’s in Commerce (2011 – 2014), Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University 🎓 Comprehensive Multimedia Course (2008 – 2009), Xplora Design School Languages ✅ English (Fluent) ✅ Hindi (Native) ✅ French (Basic) Additional Highlights 🚀 15+ years of experience in creative leadership, motion graphics, and branding. 📈 Proven success in AI-driven design solutions & automation for workflow efficiency. 🎯 Expertise in optimizing social media branding, YouTube content, and high-impact pitch decks. 💡 Passion for leveraging generative AI tools to elevate digital marketing strategies.