R Karthikeyan

Experience

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  Aegis Bpo Services Limited., (An Essar Enterprise)

  Jul 2006 - Apr 2007

  Customer Care Executive

  • Responding to customer inquiries, requests, and complaints.• Analyzing customer issues and providing effective solutions or escalating complex problems to higher-level support or management.• Collecting and documenting customer feedback regarding the Abn Amro Credit Card and Debit Card.

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  TECH BLUE SOFTWARE.PVT.LTD

  Oct 2007 - Nov 2008

  Graphic Designer

  Designing Newspaper Advertisements, Brochures, Mailers, Leaflets, Flyers, Web Templates,Hoardings, Banners, Annual Reports, Corporate Branding etc.

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  M&A Associates pvt. Ltd.

  Feb 2010 - Oct 2012

  Sr. Graphic Designer

  • Conceptualizing and developing visual solutions to meet specific design challenges and objectives.• Creating designs, layouts, and visual elements using software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Corel Draw etc.).• Collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and Priting vendors to understand project requirements and ensure that the design work meets their needs.• Presenting design concepts to clients and stakeholders and incorporating feedback into the final design.• Preparing final designs for print or digital production, including file preparation and output.• Keeping up to date with the latest design trends, tools, and techniques to continuously improve the quality of their work.• Staying organized and meeting project deadlines.• Adhering to the organization's brand standards and guidelines in all design work.• Participating in brainstorming sessions and team meetings to share ideas and receive feedback.• Continuously improving design skills through professional development and self-directed learning. Show less

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  Sovereign Health of California

  Nov 2012 - Jun 2016

  Graphic Team Lead Assistant

  Train and assist the team members to choose the right style, Attractive graphics,images, and other visual elements to adapt them according to the objectives of theproject· Understand the design needs of clients.· Prepare and produce proposals and presentations for clients.· Develop design based on clients requirements.· Work in tandem with clients on designs based on requirements, modificationsand feedbacks.· Update clients on progress, changes and adjustments.· Collaborate with team for successful completion, especially in case of complex projects.· Ensure the final project is proof read for accuracy and quality. Show less

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  Cambridge University Press

  Jun 2016 - Nov 2023

  Asset & Design manager at Cambridge University Press

  • Accountable for operational concerns on everyday echelons and long-term deliverables for accounts managed.• Coordinating with different teams, including Permission Clearance, Editorials and Project Managers to oversee strategy, production, schedule, budget, tagging and quality assurance• Recognising medium best suited to produce desired visual effect and most appropriate vehicle for communication• Devising sketches, layouts and graphic elements of subjects to be offered utilising traditional tools, multimedia software and image processing, layout and design software• Initiating guidelines for illustrators or photographers• Estimating cost of materials and time to accomplish graphic design• Superintending various graphic designers and graphic arts technicians• Utilising current photos, illustration banks and typography guides and recruiting illustrators or photographers to create images that comply with clients' interaction requirement• Constructing 2-D drawings and computer illustrations Show less

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  Omnicom Media Group

  Nov 2023 - Jul 2024

  Creative Manager

  • Collaborated closely with art/creative directors to create and refine high-end imagery to the highest aesthetic standards.• Provided creative input alongside technical expertise to ensure exceptional execution.• Managed image projects from inception to final release, maintaining ongoing communication with supervisors on project status.• Upheld timing and skill constraints in retouching processes.• Demonstrated a deep understanding of color theory in relation to hard and soft proofing, and image composition.• Effectively communicated color issues to both creative and non-creative stakeholders.• Adapted fluidly to changing project requirements, ensuring timely responses to unforeseen timing and budget constraints.• Exhibited creative flexibility and adaptability in refining visual content.• Technical responsibilities include helping to maintain color fidelity throughout the studio environment as it relates to contract proofs.• Ensured quality consistency through color proof approvals and contributed actively to studio quality assurance initiatives.• Implemented and supported continuous improvement processes within the studio. Show less

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  Digital Coolie Marketing Agency LLP

  Jul 2024 - now

  Art Director