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Lohith Rao

@lohithrao

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Creative Director and filmmaker — delivering end-to-end visual storytelling and content.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior creative roles where I can lead end-to-end visual storytelling, mentor teams, and deliver measurable brand and content impact in collaborative, growth-focused organisations.

I am a Creative Director with nearly 25 years of experience in design, filmmaking, photography, and content strategy, helping organisations translate complex ideas into polished, audience-focused content.

I lead end-to-end content production — scripting, storyboarding, shooting, post-production, motion graphics, sound design and distribution — and have delivered work across tourism, hospitality, real estate, IT, manufacturing and entertainment.

My career includes senior roles at IBM and long-term consultancy and freelance engagements, producing high-impact corporate, promotional and training videos, UX/UI and digital marketing campaigns that drive engagement and clarity.

I am a proactive creative lead who values practical solutions, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and measurable results; I enjoy visual storytelling, motorcycles, road trips and drawing inspiration from nature.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Design Consultant

IBM India

Sep 2011 - Dec 2019 (8 years 3 months)

Designed intuitive UX and produced high-quality video content for e-learning and corporate communication, leading client interactions and defining design processes to deliver solutions end-to-end.

UI UX Design Visual Design Video Production Prototyping Stakeholder Management Content Production

Project Manager & Design Lead

iPOINT Interactive

Apr 2011 - Aug 2011 (4 months)

Managed e-learning and corporate communication projects from concept to delivery, coordinating storyboarding, video production, and interactive presentations while leading hiring and team activities.

Project Management Storyboarding Video Production Team Leadership Hiring

Project Manager & Design Lead

Semnox Solutions

Dec 2009 - Mar 2011 (1 year 3 months)

Headed design team delivering UI for web/mobile apps and multimedia demos, coordinating with architects and writers to ensure visual designs met performance and messaging goals.

UI Design Team Leadership visual communication

Program Manager

Logix Microsystems

Aug 2008 - May 2009 (9 months)

Managed programs and teams to deliver design and product-related initiatives, overseeing requirements, planning, and execution across project lifecycles.

Program Management Team Coordination Requirements Gathering Planning Delivery Management Client Communication

Senior Graphic Designer

IBM Global Services

Jun 2005 - Jan 2008 (2 years 7 months)

Produced graphic and visual assets for enterprise clients, contributing to web and print design while collaborating with development and delivery teams.

Graphic Design Visual Design Print Design Collaboration Branding