Arun Shivaramakrishnan has over 20 years of experience in creative consulting, graphic design, and brand management. He has worked with major advertising agencies and global clients across various industries. Most recently, he was the Associate Creative Director at Aura Integrated in Chennai, where he provided creative direction and developed design concepts to meet client objectives. He aims to apply his creative and strategic skills to innovatively meet client expectations as part of an enthusiastic team.

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2. ABOUT:
I have been a Creative Consultant in Art and design for the past 20+ years, during which time I have
worked with some premier advertising agencies and pan-global clientele, across various business sectors
ranging from Hospitality, Service related industries, Industrial products, Retail brands, Education
institutions, IT etc.
I was also part of a entrepreneurial partnership known as "Convex Studio" - a mid-sized full-fledged
design agency whose aim was to provide it's pan-global Clients with high quality branding and
communication solutions; logos, Corporate identity, advertising campaigns, packaging, ATL & BTL
Activities, activation, events and Online & Social media Marketing templates.
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To be a part of a creatively enthusiastic team where I can apply my creative knowledge, skills and
experience in art and design in order to develop innovative workable concepts that most effectively
meets with the clients expectations.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Twenty years of experience in design, producing creative materials in multiple formats. Highly skilled
and have created commercially successful logo’s, packaging, advertising design / campaigns, brochures,
events, websites, audio-visuals and digital media production.
QUALIFICATIONS
> Designed a suitable business plan as per clients requirements
> Managed several projects simultaneously
> Lead and managed a team of creatives
> Established guidelines and procedures to be followed according to brand
> Assisted management team in preparing suitable strategy for plan execution
> Sound knowledge in branding, identity design, typography and information design
> Ability to manage and work in a team environment
> Astute ability to work conceptually and translate a design from a brief
> Superior leadership, interpersonal, communication Skills
> Strong time management and problem solving skills
> Excellent verbal and written communication skills
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
> Completed a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Design and Visual Communication from Loyola
College, Chennai in 1993
> Completed Higher Secondary Schooling from MCC School, Chennai in 1990

3. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Associate Creative director - Aura Integrated| Chennai April 2016
Roles & Responsibilities
> Provide creative direction and create experiences to wow the Client.
> Develop design concepts that meet the business objectives of the Client.
> To create meaningful communication to promote Brand Aura.
Clients: Ashok Leyland, Daimler, Cognizant, Astra Zeneca, Kone Elevators to name a few.
Partner @ Convex Studio | Chennai April 2004 – 2015
www.facebook.com/convexstudio2004
Roles & Responsibilities
> Translating organization marketing objectives and brand strategies into brand creative execution.
> Provide creative direction and expertise
> Developed creative programs and design concepts that meet the business objectives of the Client.
> Implemented and oversaw processes necessary to ensure that all creative work is executed on time
and within budget.
> Managed resources and people processes to ensure optimal performance. Identified opportunities to
involve teams in new and challenging work assignments that advance the skills and capabilities of
individuals and the organization.
Clients: Unilever (lipton Ice Tea), Gillette, Taj Group of Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott, Radisson, VBC
Jewellery, Parry Nutraceuticals, Parryware, Royal Enfield, Thorn Lighting - Australia, FINPRO (Finland
Trade Promotion Cell) Apollo Sindoori, Madras Medical Mission Hospital, Tulsi Silks, Regen Powertech,
Liba, Brakes India, Real Image Media Technologies, Everonn Education, Totus Consulting, India Cements,
Tablets India, Maya Appliances (Preethi Mixie), KH Leather, and The Hilton to name a few.
Freelance Creative Consultant | Chennai
January 2002 – February 2004
Developed creative strategic solutions for advertising and design production
Senior Art Director @ Rubecon | Chennai
June 1994 – November 2001
> Presented creative work and pitches to clients
> Supervised workflow and standards of art direction and designs created by design team and
production technicians.
> Managed records and data regarding the ongoing projects / reports of progress and strategy
developed for the projects
Brands worked on: ColourPlus, Prince Jewellery, CitiBank, Cavin Kare - Spinz Perfumes, Sara Lee
Nutrine, RPG Music, Hindustan Lever, Taj Group of Hotels, ITC Cards Division, Sify and Brakes India
among others.
CONTACT
Email : shortarun@hotmail.com
Phone : +919840881815
Address : C-211, Shrishti, 14 Sriram Nagar, 1st street,
Thiruvanmaiyur, Chennai 600041. Tamilnadu.
Portfolio Link: http://sdrv.ms/1fO0yju
Linkedin: in.linkedin.com/pub/arun-shivaramakrishnan/1/627/393/