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Shashank Kulkarni

@shashankkulkarni

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Graphic designer using data-driven creativity to boost brands and performance.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a graphic/creative design role where I can apply data-driven design, performance thumbnail testing, and AI-assisted workflows to grow engagement—while collaborating closely in a culture that values fast iteration and mentorship.

I’m a Graphic Designer with 3+ years of hands-on experience in visual design, performance creatives, and brand communication. I bring data-driven design thinking to improve creative outcomes, and I enjoy guiding junior designers while managing multi-project workflows with speed and ownership.

In my recent work with Vedantu Innovation Pvt. LTD (YT Team), I designed 8–10 thumbnails daily, contributing to 14.3M+ cumulative views and maintaining an average ~5% CTR through hook-based compositions and fast creative iterations. Earlier, I supported multiple clients across 4+ brands at Apex Consulting as a Junior Graphic Designer, and I led a team of 15 design students at Disha Computer Institute, mentoring students through practical projects and helping 10+ reach job placements.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Graphic Designer (YT)

Vedantu Innovation Pvt. Ltd.

Dec 2025 - May 2026 (5 months)

Designed 8–10 YouTube thumbnails daily for the Vedantu Made Ejee channel, supporting strong cumulative view performance. Used hook-based compositions, rapid iterations, and AI-assisted workflows to maintain ~5% average CTR and run A/B testing.

YouTube Thumbnail Design CTR Optimization Hook Based Composition AI Assisted Workflows Performance Creatives

Junior Graphic Designer

Apex Consulting

Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 (2 months)

Created impactful ad creatives for Apex Consulting clients to help them achieve business targets. Managed multiple simultaneous client projects across 4+ brands while meeting daily deadlines as the sole designer.

Ad Creative Design Graphic Design Multi Project Management Cross Functional Collaboration Fast Iteration

Graphic Design Intern

Physics Wallah

Aug 2023 - Nov 2023 (3 months)

Designed brochures using Adobe Illustrator to communicate brand messaging and attract potential clients. Created social media graphics to increase LinkedIn engagement through likes and shares.

Adobe Illustrator Social media graphics Brand Messaging Graphic Design

Graphic Designer & Trainer

Disha Computer Institute

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)

Led a team of 15 design students by mentoring through practical projects, reviewing work, and providing feedback. Designed materials for course launch and new offer pamphlets, supporting job placement outcomes for 10+ students.

Graphic Design Design mentoring Team Leadership Feedback Course Launch Creatives Pamphlet Design visual communication