Zainab Karachiwala

Graphic Designer

London, United Kingdom
I am an award-winning multi-disciplinary designer with a specialisation in Branding, Brand Strategy.

With 15yrs of experience in the creative industry, my work always aims to provide simple, meaningful and innovative design solutions. That’s been across just about every discipline including: B2B, B2C, marketing & sales promotion, packaging, social, digital, motion, UI/UX and experiential. And in almost every category from FMCG to tech, property, hospitality, F&B, luxury, art & culture and sports.

Work Experience

Unruly Group Ltd

Global Creative and Brand Strategy Director

My role is to be Unruly’s brand custodian across every touchpoint (digital, print, video, experiential) for both external clients and internal employees. My day-to-day involves collaborating with the Executive team and the CMO to develop a unique brand vision that supports and differentiates Unruly’s business strategy in a highly competitive marketplace. While managing a global creative team, I am consistently developing my team and processes for scalability, to deliver results in an ever-changing industry.
July 2016 - Present London, United Kingdom

Skarma

Senior Design Executive

My position involved working with internal teams as well as clients - leading the design direction, pitching designs to win new business, understanding client needs, and overall responsibility for the creative output of the agency. I was tasked by the Partners to bridge the gap between the business and creative sides of the agency, and worked closely with them to develop goals and strategies that furthered Skarma’s brand and positioning within the creative marketplace

I managed multiple strategic projects simultaneously from concept through completion, while monitoring creative budgets and making sure all projects were delivered within the projected parameters. My role required me not only to supervise and train the members of the creative team, but also to liaise with the tech team, project management team, strategy team, and copywriters to deliver cohesive & integrated solutions for clients.

During my 2 years at Skarma the company won some key pitches such as Indian Super League - FC Goa, Viacom18 Networks - Supersonic, Event FAQs - WOW Awards and Zee Networks - Romedy Now fueling the growth of the company and putting it on the map as one of the sought-after creative firms in Mumbai city. Within a year of joining the company I was able to double the members of my team from 6 to 12 people.
April 2012 - August 2015 India

Leo Burnett

Art Director

Worked closely with the National Creative Director and Creative Director on award winning design projects. My role included conceptualisation of the designs, their execution and overseeing final production.

Clients:
Gandhiji Font, Mc Donald's, Bajaj, Futher & Beyond, D'decor.
September 2009 - October 2011 India

Design Temple

Graphic Designer

I worked here as part of a 4 person design team. The role demanded the complete management of clients from meetings and pitches to designs, research and presentations leading to final execution and delivery of the project.

Clients:
Taj Mahal Palace and Tower - Mumbai, Ensemble, Mid Day.
April 2009 - September 2009 India

CreativeLand Asia

Design Intern

Clients:
Frooti, Appy Fizz, Cafe Coffee Day, Tejal Kadakia.
May 2008 - July 2008 India

Education

London College Of Communication

Masters At Graphic Design

2012 - 2013 London, United Kingdom

Sophia Polytechnic

Bachelor of Applied Arts

2004 - 2009 Mumbai, India

University Of Mumbai

Bachelor in Sociology

2010 India

Languages

English (Fluent),
Hindi (Fluent),
Gujarati (Conversational),
French (Beginner),
Marathi (Conversational),

Awards

The CUP Awards (Intercontinental Advertising Cup)

Best of Design Winner for Gandhijifont-Now in Hardcover

2013

The CUP Awards (Intercontinental Advertising Cup)

Best of Design Nominee for Fold Aide Box

2012

The CUP Awards (Intercontinental Advertising Cup)

Best of Household and Business Appliances Nominee for Fold Aide Box

2012

One Show

Merit for Gandhijifont-Now in Hardcover (Design)

2012

The Andy Awards

Bronze for Gandhijifont-Integrated

2012

Asia Pacific Advertising Festival (AP AdFest)

Gold Lotus for Gandhijifont-Now in Hardcover (Book Design)

2012

Asia Pacific Advertising Festival (AP AdFest)

Finalist for Gandhijifont-Now in Hardcover (DImensional Mail)

2012

Asia Pacific Advertising Festival (AP AdFest)

Finalist for Gandhijifont-Now in Hardcover (Self Promotion)

2012

Asia Pacific Advertising Festival (AP AdFest)

Finalist for Gandhijifont-Now in Hardcover (Direct Mail)

2012

Asia Pacific Advertising Festival (AP AdFest)

Finalist for Gandhijifont-Integrated (360 Lotus)

2012

Goafest

Gold Abby for Gandhijifont-Now in Hardcover (Direct Mail)

2012

Goafest

Silver Abby for Gandhijifont-Now in Hardcover (Design)

2012

Goafest

Bronze Abby for Gandhijifont (Integrated)

2012

Creativity International

Gold Award (Honourable Award Mention) for Gandhijifont-Now in Hardcover

2012

Creativity International

Platinum Award (Best in Show) for Fold Aide Box

2012

Young Guns International

Bronze for Fold Aide Box (Design)

2011

New York Festivals Awards

Finalist for Fold Aide Box (Package Design)

2011

New York Festivals Awards

Finalist for Gandhijifont (Typography)

2011

New York Festivals Awards

Finalist for Fold Aide Box (Package Design)

2011

Spikes Asia Advertising Festival

Silver for Gandhijifont (Typography)

2011

Asia Pacific Advertising Festival (AP AdFest)

Silver Lotus for Fold Aide Box (Package Design)

2011

Asia Pacific Advertising Festival (AP AdFest)

Bronze Lotus for Gandhijifont (Print Craft)

2011

Asia Pacific Advertising Festival (AP AdFest)

Bronze Lotus for Gandhijifont (Self Promotion)

2011

Goafest

Silver Abby for Gandhijifont (Typography)

2011

Goafest

Silver Abby for Fold Aide Box (Package Design)

2011

Goafest

Silver Abby for Gandhijifont (Print Craft)

2011

Communication Arts

Award of Excellence for Gandhijifont-Now in Hardcover (Self Promotion)

2011

Communication Arts

Award of Excellence for Fold Aide Box (Packaging)

2011

Goafest

Bronze Abby for McDonald's - McDelivery (Package Design)

2010

Young Guns International

Finalist for Gandhijifont (Typography)

2010

Leo Burnett - India

Most innovative idea for final campaign at the Annual Design Showcase held at Shree B.K. Somani Memorial Polytechnic

2009

Malhar

First position in Commercial Break (a creative ad film making competition)

2006

Grand Wood Works And Saw Mills

First Prize for 3D Design Exhibit (sculpture made from scrap wood)

2005

Shree B.K. Memorial Polytechnic

Bronze Medal for Overall Exhibit at the Annual Design Showcase

2005

Skills

Brand Strategy, Branding, Creative Direction, Leadership, Mentoring, Packaging, Print Design, Typography,