Purnendu Chakraborty

Experience

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  RockeTalk

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  User Interface Designer

  • Created all graphics for the RockeTalk mobile applications and deals with all the UI matters etc.• Participate in designing and redesigning MS PowerPoint presentations, white paper, brochure, flyer, technical diagrams and many other forms of visual communication.

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  Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India)

  Jan 2010 - Apr 2011

  Assistant Manager

  • Create print and digital graphics for timesjobs.com; simplymarry.com; magicbricks.com; ads2dc.com; peerpower.com and other national advertisements brands for Times Group.• Deal with the client and be the point of contact • Work in collaboration with colleagues across different departments• Bring new solution to the organization and sell current portfolio of work to prospective customers

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  Nokia

  Jul 2011 - Jun 2012

  Design Specialist

  • Design graphic content, illustrations, and infographics.• Reviewing junior designer drafts to ensure quality.• Liaison between the marketing and design teams to ensure deadlines are met.• Keeping up-to-date with industry developments.• Interact and manage projects for global clients directly.

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  HelloKindred

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2014

  Assistant Project Manager: Design

  • Design various marketing materials, web pages, brochures, logos, and other communication materials;• Create incorporate illustrations, picture, and design to reflect the desired theme and tone of communications ;• Review final productions for errors and ensure that final prints reflect client specifications• Support asset creation and maintenance including: photo sourcing, retouching and digital optimization; icon and illustration creation; template creation and maintenance.• Train and mentor junior and entry-level designers• Remaining aware of the timeline, progress, and potential challenges in all significant projects in team’s queue and ensure that this is reflected in database at all times. Show less

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  ZS

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2017

  Design Specialist

  • Evangelize the in-house style, guidelines, and templates to internal partners; seek areas of improvement or need based on brand visual identity.• Designing and redesign Print materials, MS PowerPoint presentations, white paper, brochure, flyer, technical diagrams and many other forms of visual communication managing all graphic design.• Analyse and plan the framework of design according to the laid out concept and established specifications of the project tasks, refining projects and drafts, and generating creative ideas.• Passionately serve clients, developing and maintaining strong relationships.• Work with senior leaders to resolve complex production and project issues with a collaborative, solution-oriented approach.• Facilitate communication globally with internal research teams and design peers to meet daily deliverables.• Train and mentor junior and entry-level designersACHIEVEMENTS• Celebrating Impact Special Mention: Business Service Champions Award 2016 Show less

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  NEORIS

  Mar 2018 - Mar 2020

  Experienced Consultant - Design

  • As a Senior Graphic Designer dedicated to client CEMEX, I drive defining, promoting and protecting the CEMEX brand. Focal towards conceptual design and execution of branding projects, my role balances design, client communication and people management responsibilities • Create innovative design/ visual concepts, in keeping with the brand’s personality & tonality• Manage graphic designs from conception to delivery• Generate fresh concepts• Ensure brand consistency throughout various marketing projects• Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders to deliver best-in-class creative in support of the business partner’s objectives• Welcome all feedback with the goal of continuous improvement. Leverage best practices and feedback to evolve and perfect designs aligned with CEMEX strategy• Art direct and review work of team of designers and coach them on ways to improve design• Conduct design manager-level reviews to ensure consistency and accurate use of template and graphics aligned to brand standards• Create and innovate existing processes to increase overall team effciency and productivity• Analyse weekly reports and guide the team with project forecasting to manage department resources and utilization• Ensures team adheres to quality control practices and processes• Lead team meetings and brainstorming sessions, encouraging contribution from all and showing receptivity to new ideas• Delegates job responsibilities among team members• Evaluate performance and oversee people development through formal coaching ACHIEVEMENTS• Recognized as a “Top Talent” and Promoted to the next career stage within an year• Won numerous client appreciation emails Show less

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  ION

  Aug 2020 - now

  Communications Consultant