Saunak is an Indian-born New York City based creative with over 15 years of experience in the advertising industry ranging from large conglomerates (consumer electronics, automobile, fashion, retail and medical marketing) to academic institutions and non-profits.
Saunak has worked with clients such as Land Rover, Delta, Citibank, Garmin, Barclays,
W Hotels,Adobe, Nokia, Samsung, Virgin Mobile USA, Harley Davidson, New York University and Meridian Health to name a few.
Saunak has experience leading and managing teams under tight deadlines. He is results oriented and detail-driven with skills towards effective design and business solutions for integrated experiences on digital platforms.
Saunak has worked with clients such as Land Rover, Delta, Citibank, Garmin, Barclays,
W Hotels,Adobe, Nokia, Samsung, Virgin Mobile USA, Harley Davidson, New York University and Meridian Health to name a few.
Saunak has experience leading and managing teams under tight deadlines. He is results oriented and detail-driven with skills towards effective design and business solutions for integrated experiences on digital platforms.
Experience
Pursuit of Portraits
Creative Director
November 2017 to Present
Creative direction, planning, social integration, influencer campaigns, brand consultancy, visual storytelling and marketing, event activations, talent and community building for clients such as W Hotels, Huawei Mobile, Education Corporation of America, Fujifilm USA, Tumblr, Creative Live, Scotch & Soda, FoodKick and Kimo Sabe Mescal.
Airbit
Social Media Consultant
February 2019 to January 2020
Social media strategies, community building, competitor analysis, content creation and implementation, cross-platform promotion, planning, analytics, listening & marketing, content calendar, team collaboration, brand development.
Pursuit of Portraits
Creative Director
November 2017 to Present
Creative direction, planning, social integration, influencer campaigns, brand consultancy, visual storytelling and marketing, event activations, talent and community building for clients such as W Hotels, Huawei Mobile, Education Corporation of America, Fujifilm USA, Tumblr, Creative Live, Scotch & Soda, FoodKick and Kimo Sabe Mescal.
Airbit
Social Media Consultant
February 2019 to January 2020
Social media strategies, community building, competitor analysis, content creation and implementation, cross-platform promotion, planning, analytics, listening & marketing, content calendar, team collaboration, brand development.
IBM Interactive Experience
Associate Design Director
September 2015 to September 2017
Experience-led, design-driven solutions using strategy, design, cognitive and analytics, mobile & IoT and customer platforms for Barclays, Morgan Stanley, Twitter, Viacom. Overseeing teams, conceptual development and creative lead for interactive solutions at Cannes, Adobe Summit, Mobile World Congress, NAIAS.
Associate Design Director
September 2015 to September 2017
Experience-led, design-driven solutions using strategy, design, cognitive and analytics, mobile & IoT and customer platforms for Barclays, Morgan Stanley, Twitter, Viacom. Overseeing teams, conceptual development and creative lead for interactive solutions at Cannes, Adobe Summit, Mobile World Congress, NAIAS.
Wunderman
Sr. Art Director
September 2010 to July 2015
Art Direction on interactive media and campaigns for Land Rover, Nokia, Citibank, Coke & United Airlines.
Collaboration with and overseeing designers and developers to create innovative and solutions that include marketing communications, social channels, digital ecosystems, mobile and display advertising, responsive media and in-store experiences.
Sr. Art Director
September 2010 to July 2015
Art Direction on interactive media and campaigns for Land Rover, Nokia, Citibank, Coke & United Airlines.
Collaboration with and overseeing designers and developers to create innovative and solutions that include marketing communications, social channels, digital ecosystems, mobile and display advertising, responsive media and in-store experiences.
cinquino+co.
Art Director/Sr. Designer
August 2006 to September 2010
Design and art direction for FujiFilm USA, Samsung, Denon DJ, Teekanne USA & The Food Emporium for advertising, branding, online and print, OOH, trade shows, packaging and corporate communications.
Art Director/Sr. Designer
August 2006 to September 2010
Design and art direction for FujiFilm USA, Samsung, Denon DJ, Teekanne USA & The Food Emporium for advertising, branding, online and print, OOH, trade shows, packaging and corporate communications.
Knockout
Designer
September 2004 to July 2006
Design and art direction for Meridian Health, New York University, Virgin Mobile USA, Harley Davidson for design, identity, animation & layout, story-telling and conceptual thinking through research & execution.
Designer
September 2004 to July 2006
Design and art direction for Meridian Health, New York University, Virgin Mobile USA, Harley Davidson for design, identity, animation & layout, story-telling and conceptual thinking through research & execution.
Skills
Creative Direction, Advertising & Marketing, Brand Development, Social Media Strategy & 360 Activations, Mobile & Interaction Design, Project Management, Integrated & Influencer Campaigns, Data Visualization, CRM, Visual Storytelling, Traditional & Digital Media, Events, Partnerships, Print & OOH, Commercial & Product Photography.
Education
The Art Institute of Boston
Bachelors of Fine Arts
Wigan & Leigh College, U.K.
Advanced Diploma in Advertising & Graphic Design
The Art Institute of Boston
Bachelors of Fine Arts
Wigan & Leigh College, U.K.
Advanced Diploma in Advertising & Graphic Design
Thank you!