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Akshay B Suraparaju

Marketing Manager | Brand Strategist | Creative Director | Digital Growth Leader

Summary

A cross-functional creative leader and marketing strategist with 15+ years of experience driving design-led growth. Blends branding, marketing, and digital innovation to craft impactful visual stories and campaigns that fuel business success. Specializes in B2B and engineering-focused sectors, translating complex offerings into engaging brand experiences. Passionate about using emerging tech, video, 3D, and AI to elevate marketing impact.

Multidisciplinary

15+ years

of experience driving results in the Creative and Marketing field.

Creative

Marketing

Digital

3D

Multimedia

Social

Experience

Apr 2023 to Present

Creative Director & Digital Marketing Specialist

Sole Professional, Dubai Media City, Dubai
  • Conceptualized and led brand campaigns combining storytelling, design, and technology.
  • Developed multimedia solutions including 3D visualization, video edits, and interactive presentations.
  • Consulted for engineering and B2B clients to craft differentiated marketing material and digital assets.
  • Integrated AI tools and emerging tech into design and marketing workflows for enhanced productivity and engagement.
June 2013 to Mar 2023

Creative Director & Digital Marketing

ADMAX Communications, DMCC/DSO, Dubai
  • Led creative and campaign strategy for corporate clients in engineering, real estate, hospitality, bio-technology and healthcare.
  • Directed cross-functional teams to produce impactful print, web, and motion content.
  • Produced product videos, investor decks, and technical presentations to support sales and client acquisition.
  • Introduced immersive design techniques and visual storytelling for greater brand memorability.
Sep 2009 to May 2013

Art Director & Senior Graphic Designer

ADMAX Advertising, RAK Media City, RAK
  • Developed branding and advertising content for B2B clients in service and industrial sectors.
  • Produced high-impact marketing collateral including brochures, catalogs, and campaign visuals.
  • Mentored junior designers and helped standardize visual language across multiple campaigns.
  • Designed UI and microsites for professional services campaigns, boosting engagement and lead generation.

Core Competences

Creative Strategy & Visual Communication
Design-Led Marketing Campaigns
Brand Identity & Product Positioning
Multimedia Production & Motion Graphics
3D Visualization & Explainer Videos
Digital Innovation & Emerging Tech Integration
Website Development & Experience Design
Stakeholder Collaboration
Vendor Management

Education

Sep 2002 to Mar 2006

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Visual Communication - Graphic Design
American University In Dubai
Apr 2007 to Mar 2008

Advanced Diploma

3D Animation and Visual Effects
Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics
Jan 2009 to Mar Present

Continual Learning

3D, Multimedia, Digital Marketing, Film Making, UI/UX Design, Social Media Management
Lynda.com, Pluralsight.com, HubSpot, SkillShare.com and more.

Skill Set

Branding
Graphic Design
Motion Graphics
Website Development
3D Design
2D/3D Animation
Video Editing
Illustration
Digital Art
Content Creation
Print Design
Typography
Visual Effects
Generative AI

Technical Skills

Graphics

Photoshop
Illustrator
Figma
InDesign

3D

Cinema 4D
Sketchup

Web

WordPress
Dreamweaver

Video

Premiere Pro
After Effects
Final Cut Pro
CapCut

Personal Attributes

Creative Problem-Solver with Strategic Vision
Tech-Savvy with a Passion for Emerging Media
Collaborative Leader and Mentor
Design Thinker with Engineering Affinity

Soft Skills

Leadership
Strategic Thinker
Attention to Detail
Organization
Communication

Project Management

Creative Direction
Brand Development
Website Development
Campaign Design
Product Development

Passions

Emerging Technologies
Fine Arts
Mentoring Aspiring Designers
Digital Arts

Languages

English
Hindi
Telugu
Kannada
Tamil
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