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Gaurav Panchal

@gauravpanchal

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Creative brand identity and visual designer with diverse project experience.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters creativity and collaboration, with opportunities for growth and impactful projects.

As a passionate brand identity and visual designer, I thrive on creating compelling visual narratives that resonate with audiences. Currently, I serve as the Design Manager at Solar Ladder, where I lead brand identity and marketing strategies, ensuring that our creative direction aligns with business goals. My experience spans various roles, including Graphic Designer at Artmetech, where I developed high-converting social media ads, and Ecommerce Coordinator at Lumina Datamatics, managing product listings for notable clients.

My educational background includes a UX/UI Design Diploma from AND Academy and a BSc in Information Technology from SIWS College. I founded Grid Design School, an online platform dedicated to teaching graphic design, where I empower aspiring designers with essential skills. My entrepreneurial spirit also led me to co-found STASH, a sustainable tote bag startup, and Ultra Anime, an online store for anime enthusiasts. I am committed to using design as a tool for positive change and innovation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Design Manager

Current

Solar Ladder

Jul 2024 - Present (11 months)

Led brand identity, marketing, and creative direction for Solar Ladder, a company providing end-to-end solutions for solar installers. Managed brand identity, marketing needs, expo designs, social media, and advertising strategies.

Brand Identity Marketing Creative Direction Social Media Advertising Strategy

Graphic Designer

Artmetech

Mar 2023 - Feb 2024 (11 months)

Developed creative and visual design solutions based on design briefs. Designed high-converting social media ads that contributed to increased sales.

Visual Design Graphic Design Collaboration

Ecommerce Coordinator

Lumina Datamatics

Oct 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Managed Shopify product listings for clients like NOPO and Billabong. Coordinated projects using Slack, working closely with other project managers.

Shopify Product Listing Project Coordination Slack

Founder & Instructor

Grid Design School

Founder and Instructor of Grid Design School, an online platform offering live graphic design classes for beginners. Teaching Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, portfolio building, interview preparation, and negotiation skills.

Photoshop Illustrator Figma

Co-Founder, Head of Design & Operations

STASH

Co-Founder, Head of Design & Operations for a sustainable canvas tote bag startup. Developed a brand to tackle environmental harm caused by plastic bags and designed stylish, durable, and sustainable tote bags.

Brand Development Product Design Operations Pop Up Stores

Founder & Designer

Ultra Anime

Founded and designed an online clothing store for anime fans. Built the website using Wix website builder.

Website Design wix Brand Identity

Brand Identity Designer

Refash Mumbai

Designed the brand identity for the online thrift store business.

Brand Identity Design

Brand Identity & Creative Direction

Broke Lyfstyle

Worked closely with the founders of Broke Lyfstyle, shaping their brand identity, creative direction, and production strategies.

Brand Identity Creative Direction

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

SIWS College

BSc, Information Technology

2017 - 2020

Completed a Bachelor of Science degree focusing on Information Technology. Studied core concepts and principles within the IT field.

AND Academy

Diploma, UX/UI Design

Studied core UX/UI design principles including research methodology, information architecture, and user personas. Gained practical skills in creating wireframes, UI designs, and design systems.