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Akshay B Suraparaju

Creative Director & Digital Marketing Specialist

Summary

A results-driven, self-motivated, and resourceful creative generalist and digital marketing specialist with 15+ years of experience in brand development, multimedia, web development, and performance-driven marketing. An expert in leveraging technology and data-driven strategies to craft engaging brand experiences, optimize digital campaigns, and drive measurable business growth through creative innovation and strategic marketing.

Multidisciplinary

15+ years

of experience driving results in the Creative field.

Creative

Marketing

Digital

3D

Multimedia

Social

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

Online Courses

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

Experience

Apr 2023 to Present

Creative Director & Digital Marketing Specialist

Sole Professional, Dubai Media City, Dubai

As a Creative Director and Digital Marketing Specialist, I play an integral role in the marketing team, working closely with executives and marketing professionals to conceptualize and execute creative strategies that drive brand engagement and business growth. By combining design expertise with data-driven marketing insights, I ensure that every campaign is not only visually compelling but also strategically effective. Through strong collaboration, clear communication, and a keen eye for detail, I contribute to the success of projects by delivering impactful creative solutions that align with marketing objectives and exceed expectations.

June 2013 to Mar 2023

Creative Director & Digital Marketing

ADMAX Communications, DMCC/DSO, Dubai

Create and deliver, graphics and multimedia design projects from concept through completion. Work closely with clients to create vision, conceive designs, and consistently meet deadlines and requirements. Estimate the time required to complete the designs and send quotes accordingly. Effectively build, motivate, and direct design and production teams. Coordinate freelance designers, consultants and vendors to meet all project requirements.

Sep 2009 to May 2013

Art Director & Senior Graphic Designer

ADMAX Advertising, RAK Media City, RAK

Lead in the design, development and implementation of the graphic, layout, and production communication materials. Supervise the assessment of all graphic materials for print and web in order to ensure the quality and accuracy in the design. Managed multiple projects or tasks at a given time while under pressure to meet weekly deadlines.

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
Da Vinci Resolve

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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