Ramli Michael

Ramli Michael Art Director/ Visual Designer Bangalore, Karnataka www.ramlimicheal.com-- I'm an Art director and Visual Designer with a wide range of experience in creative disciplines, including Marketing, Branding Identity, Interactive, Social Media, Motion Graphics, Advertising, Event, and Editorial Design. I'm an enthusiastic collaborator and strategist with a strong work ethic who provides e cient hands-on involvement on all creative process levels from concept through design and development to nal delivery. The knowledge I have gained from operating my studio and private sector business has sharpened my ability to adapt quickly and work e ciently as part of the team and independently Work Experience Senior Art Director BeeHub Sep, 2019 - Aug, 2020 Work hand in hand with the copywriter to generate clear ideas and concepts. Worked collaboratively with interactive developers and motion media team in the creation of interactive projects like email campaigns, websites, user interfaces, mobile apps, and videos Worked from the conceptual stage to the nal execution, meeting deadlines. Assigned design responsibilities with consistency across visual design assets and help develop a uni ed design brand language as needed. Presented nished ideas to clients and team members Kept track of all current trends and maintained best practices. Brand Consultant The Branding Machans Aug, 2017 - Aug, 2019 Carrying out market research in order to keep up to date with customer trends, as well as trying to predict future trends developing strategies and managing marketing campaigns across print, broadcast and online platforms to ensure that products and services meet customers’ expectations and to build the credibility of brands. Analysing the success of marketing campaigns and creating reports supervising advertising, product design and other forms of marketing to maintain consistency in branding meeting with clients and working with colleagues across multiple departments (such as marketing assistants, marketing managers and chief marketing o cers). Managing budgets and a team of junior assistants organising events such as product launches, exhibitions and photo shoots. Creative Consultant 64pxd Mar, 2016 - Jul, 2017 Implemented creative solutions for corporate identity projects and oversaw merchandising development and delivery. Suggested new improvements on design and functionality Have Presented fresh creative approaches to clients and Maintained continuity throughout all projects, both technically and creatively. Have provided aftercare support for clients and maintained satisfaction—conversing product plans with clients and other designers. Have mentored junior staff members by introducing design thinking to maximize their creative work process. Have Managed multiple concurrent projects in different stages. Designed information architecture and user interface for on-screen applications and Demonstrated ability to learn and use new technology. Creative Director Zenoti Jul, 2015 - Dec, 2015 Lead creative sessions for project kick-offs and managed multiple projects from concept through completion. Developed creative programs and design concepts that meet the organization's business objectives and that advance our brand strategy. Have established creative direction for the entire line of online services and programs, Supervised and inspired the innovative team, generated multiple concepts for campaigns and projects. Have Worked with the account team, strategy team, and copywriters to develop concepts and present them to management. Have Worked with internal teams to generate ideas for pitching and proposals. Managed team members and provide quality control over concepts and projects. Sr.Creative Designer - TL Trivone Digital Services Jul, 2014 - Feb, 2015 Established creative strategies and handled the ow of the design process. Headed and mentored the design teams of the organisation in Bangalore and Mumbai Handled corporate presentations, white paper and micro website for clients like Vodafone, Airtel. Designed the social media content and creative collateral for Star Network, Kaya skin clinic and power2sme. Developed project schedules and ensured client requirements are met. Actively involved in client Liaisoning. Involved in creating an innovative and e cient work process. Supervised the team design process and ensured high standards of quality. Founder - Creative Director Creating Concepts & Developing Designs Aug, 2013 - Jun, 2014 Developed brand identities, marketing collateral, websites, and product packaging on behalf of clients. Assist the creative director in creating branding, sales, and marketing collateral for clients in a range of industries – this could include corporate brochures, posters, signage, pop-up stands, digital advertisements, and logos, etc. Ensured all artwork produced meets the needs, requirements, and brand values of each client. Helped to produce internal sales and marketing material to promote the agency and generate sales. Minor copywriting for brand strategy and development Lead design presentations with clients Trained designer for the creative development of extensive online and e-commerce projects Developed user interface speci cations, site architecture diagrams and conducted user experience audits Developed interactive strategy documents to guide the design process and ensure alignment between client and agency Assistant Media Head Oman National Engineering & Investment Co Designed and produced ads and promotional collateral. Assisted Designers and trained them on friendly way campaigns. Made Video ads for Corporates like Nawras, Omantel, Bankmuscat for Digital Signage Services. Reworked on Brand Identity for Oman national training institute. Revamped the ONEIC Website and internal applications. Worked Closely with Ceo and Board members On the improvements of Digital Signage Services in Rural Areas of Oman. Apr, 2011 - Jul, 2013 Senior Visual Designer Ladder Design Studio Jan, 2009 - Jan, 2011 Performed lead role in the design and production of print, identity, packaging, multimedia, web design, and web application. Developed business, managed vendors, served as client liaison. Managed press checks, art-directed photos, supervised team design efforts. Maintained production schedules and budgets. Trained, led, and provided art direction for junior designers. Managed multiple, concurrent projects in different stages. Designed information architecture and user interface for on-screen applications Demonstrated ability to learn and use new technology. Visual Designer OXELON studios Feb, 2008 - Jan, 2009 Provided creative team management for an eight-person Team Lead creative conception and creative review for online advertising, website development, rich media, and CD-ROMs’ creation Recruited creative talent, supervised outside creative resources. Presented strategic thinking and creative work for client review. Researched and developed new business efforts in partnership with Design Manager. Education Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General SS International University (Tamilnadu) 2007 - 2010 ACP, Animaster Certi ed Programme Animaster College of Animation & Design 2008 - 2008 AGD, Animaster Graphic Designing Pragramme Animaster College of Animation & Design 2007 - 2007 AWD, Animaster Webdesigning Programme Animaster College of Animation & Design 2007 - 2007 AGP, Animaster Graduated Programme Animaster College of Animation & Design 2005 - 2006 Certification Teamwork Fundamentals - Lynda.com (Issued Sep 2015 - Expires Sep 2015 1DB344 ) Getting Things Done - Lynda.com ( Issued Sep 2015 - Expires Sep 2015 Creative Certi cate Exam - Google Issued Nov 2019 - Expires Nov 2020 Completion ID:- HP LIFE e-learning Pro t and Loss - HP DIGITAL SKILLS: USER EXPERIENCE ACCENTURE - Accenture Digital Marketing Strategies - Amity Future Academy ( Digital Marketing Strategies ) Project Management Essentials Certi ed (PMEC) - Management & Strategy Institute- Excel Crash Course - Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI- CODING FOR DESIGNERS - Gymnasium- The Fundamentals Of Digital Marketing AJP 8WP B7N Project Management Foundations: Teams - LinkedIn Technical Skills Adobe CC Sound Editing Designing Artistic Skills UI/UX Photoshop llustrator Adobe Audition. Premier Aftereffects Acrobat Protools Cubase. Reason. Fruity loops. Wave labs Soundforge Branding and identity Digital Art Type- Treatment Photography Photo Manipulation Advertising Collateral Designing Illustrations Photo retouch UI-Designing Web Designing Typography Vector Art Prototype and wireframe Mockups Drawing Painting Script Writing 2D Animation Story boarding Concept art Industrial Design Adobe XD Sketch Figma lnvision Axure Proto .io Awards A Bronze Award for the Pizza port Belt the Food campaign in 20 07, a Gold Award for the Save tree save water Tirunelveli Rotary Design Campaign in 2008, and a Precision Marketing Award in 2006 for Art Direction of the E Dreams Organic Program. At Sapient. I was nominated for the Online Designing Competition conducted by Graphix World of Creativity a Social Media Community where nearly 4000 people participated and won the silver medals for best minimalistic design. 2009 2010 2013 Winner of LVDS Salsa Congress Designing Competition(Bangalore Best UI Designer Winner in the Madurai District Web Designing Competition Creative Photomanipulation winner at Oman art Exhibition (Oman-Muscat) For working on Theme future Oman. System Exposure Windows & Mac Nationality Indian Date of Birth - Hobby Singing , Dancing , Dj-ing, Skating , Swimming & Reading Books Languages English , Tamil, Malayalam & kannada Sex Male ` ` Declaration I hereby declare that all the above information furnished is true to the best of my knowledge THANKYOU