Tabish Shakil

Leveraged design thinking and brand language expertise to establish a cohesive bag collection, boosting brand identity and customer appeal. Optimised production through standardised design elements and materials, achieving a 20% cost reduction through streamlined processes and maximised efficiency. Formulated a strategic product portfolio by leveraging sales data and brand DNA, resulting in a 15% rise in profit margins.

Integrated seamlessly into the team, earning manager and peer respect by fostering collaboration and streamlining delivery routes for optimal efficiency. Analysed user needs during downtime on deliveries, offering valuable feedback to the product team that significantly improved delivery experiences. Executed user research and collaborated on enhancing delivery bag systems for Flink, ensuring improved experiences for riders and customers.

Championed user needs by employing research and design expertise. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to conduct weekly iterations on low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes, incorporating user testing results to optimise the final product. Strengthened cross-cultural understanding and applied agile principles to enhance communication and collaboration.

Transformed Yuva’s communication with a data-driven, story-rich design system, boosting stakeholder engagement by 3x. Empowered Yuva’s advocacy through data visualisation, increasing policy influence and reaching broader audiences. Established silent brand recognition for Yuva, achieved through consistent, impactful design across all communication channels.

Pioneered the development of a unique line of leather products, utilising overlooked high-quality materials to deliver a combination of elegance and practicality, successfully challenging existing market norms. Disrupted industry norms by pioneering an outcome-based work model, driving 15% cost savings and 20% happier employees. Devised innovative application of photo-luminescent and reflective materials, exceeding design limitations and establishing brand distinctiveness.

Directed the comprehensive execution of the year-long “Indo-German Urban Mela” initiative, consisting of 800+ design deliverables with precise design consistency and adept project management. Spearheaded a team of designers, fostering skill development and maintaining design consistency in projects across various sectors. Orchestrated seamless collaboration with vendors, ensuring timely project completion and maintaining high-quality standards for print and design projects.

Developed unique brand identities across hospitality, finance, F&B, construction, and e-commerce, tailoring each to industry nuances. Crafted comprehensive brand manuals for clients, ensuring consistent and cohesive representation across all channels. Implemented targeted social media strategies for restaurants and event companies, driving engagement and brand presence.

Recognized inefficient design workflows and implemented best practices via self-driven skill development and collaborative training, enhancing team productivity by 50%. Streamlined brand consistency for clients by applying their guidelines across brochures, white papers, and presentations, ensuring accuracy and a unified visual identity. Translated senior designs into production-ready assets with meticulous detail, facilitating smooth transitions and flawless print execution.

Studied under Prof. Dr. Peter Crnokrak. Thesis subject was a proposed mobile phone application that studies and analyses deviations in user behaviour.

A multi-disciplinary course that involved aspects of mechanical, electronic, chemical, and computer engineering used in printing processes Electives: Security Printing and Marketing Management. Production head for 3 years of a semi-professional theatre group.