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Ajinkya Dhabarde

@ajinkyadhabarde

Brand & visual designer, 5+ yrs. Led a team of 5. Built brand systems for expos, fitness and real estate, identity to digital.

India

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What I'm looking for

Looking for a Creative/Brand Lead or Designer role at a culture-first brand or start-up, onsite or remote. I own brands end to end, from identity and art direction through campaigns, packaging and digital, and I direct freelancers and studios to deadline while staying hands-on in the craft.

At 7D Design, I directed a team of five designers across client projects and delivered 4+ brand identities, along with brochures and digital experiences. I also built the studio’s brand identity and website, and designed websites for Lewis Workspace and Sanrey Construction.

At Metaphors Advertising Inc., I produced event design deliverables across print and digital touchpoints, including brand systems, brochures, decks and website UI. Earlier, at The Backyard Lab, I delivered brand identity and graphic design for 6+ clients and took projects from concept through print-ready and web-ready files.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Design Intern

Silly Fellows

Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 (2 months)

Created venue branding, visual identities, brochures, pitch decks, and video edits for large experiential and real-estate activations, including GMR AeroCity Hyderabad and The Real Van Gogh Immersive Experience.

Brand Identity Venue Branding Brochures Pitch Decks Video Editing Illustrator Photoshop After Effects

Executive Designer

7D Design

Aug 2023 - Jul 2024 (11 months)

Directed a team of five designers across concurrent client projects, setting creative direction and ensuring quality and schedule adherence. Delivered brand identities, brochures, and digital experiences for multiple clients, and served as the main creative lead from brief to final delivery.

Brand Identity Brand Guidelines Art Direction Team Leadership Client Management Project Scheduling Web Design Figma Illustrator Photoshop InDesign

Graphic Designer and Visualiser

Metaphors Advertising Inc.

Aug 2022 - Jul 2023 (11 months)

Produced over 20 deliverables per event, including stylescapes, brand systems, brochures, decks, and website UI for international trade events. Maintained brand consistency across print and digital collateral for each event.

Brand Identity Print Design Digital Design Brochures Presentation Skills Website UI Illustrator Photoshop InDesign

Graphic Designer

The Backyard Lab

May 2020 - Jun 2022 (2 years 1 month)

Delivered brand identity and graphic design for over six clients, helping build the studio's client-facing design practice. Managed projects from initial concept to print-ready and web-ready files, owning the entire design process.

Brand Identity Graphic Design Print Design Web Design Illustrator Photoshop InDesign

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal

Master of Design, Visual Communication

2024 - 2026

Grade: 8.84

Activities and societies: Visual Communication, Character Design, UI UX Design, Typography, Visual Language, Cognition and Communication, Design Management

Pursuing a Master of Design in Visual Communication with a CPA of 8.84, expected to complete in 2026.