Vishal Kanwalia

Design Lead at Macmerise

Vishal Kanwalia has a diverse range of work experience spanning various creative roles. Vishal is currently employed as a Design Lead at Macmerise since 2022. Previously, they worked at Expertrons as a Creative Manager from December 2021 to August 2022, where they managed a team of designers, editors, and content creators while contributing to marketing, tech, and product projects.

Before that, Vishal worked as a Senior Creative Media Executive at Mianz Private Limited from February 2021 to October 2021. During their tenure, they played a crucial role in building the international Brand Identity for the FMCG conglomerate and contributed to the setup of their international F&B chain and FMCG division. Their efforts in changing the brand and creative narrative resulted in increased sales.

Prior to that, Vishal served as a Creative Design Manager at Carnival Digital Media from July 2018 to November 2020. In this role, they managed clients like Carnival Movie Network, Carnival Cinemas Singapore & India, Carnival Motion Pictures, and Purple Food & Beverages Pvt. Ltd, overseeing in-cinema branding and creative development.

From 2015 to 2018, Vishal worked at G33k Films as a Graphic Designer, Photographer, and Line Producer. Their responsibilities included designing brand identities, digital elements, and lower third titles for videos, as well as executing photography and line production for shoots, events, behind-the-scenes footage, and shows. Vishal also managed coordination with clients, vendors, and manpower.

Before that, Vishal worked as an Event Manager at Creative Heads Event Management from January 2013 to December 2014. Their role involved coordinating with clients, vendors, manpower, artists, and venue handlers. Vishal also contributed to designing brand identities, marketing materials, and print collaterals for events, shows, and product launches. Additionally, Vishal executed site recce and handled event setup and backup.

Vishal's earlier work experience includes a position as a Graphic Designer at Group PCPL Parkar Communication Private Limited from December 2011 to August 2012. Their responsibilities included visualizing and designing Flash animation banners for digital promotions on multiple websites. Vishal also consulted with the client Procter & Gamble for R&R events and in-house branding.

Lastly, in 2011, Vishal worked as a Pre Production and Production Consultant at Groove Temple Entertainment. In this role, they coordinated with clients, artists, vendors, manpower, and venue handlers, and executed events with minimal supervision. Notably, they worked on live music events and frequent music shows for Prem Joshua & Band.

Overall, Vishal Kanwalia has demonstrated expertise in design, creative management, event coordination, and brand strategy throughout their work experience.

Vishal Kanwalia completed their Master's Degree in Philosophy from the University of Mumbai from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Zoology/Animal Biology from G. N. Khalsa College between 2004 and 2007. Vishal also attended S. I. E. S. High School, although the dates of their enrollment and any specific degree or field of study are unknown.

In addition to their formal education, Vishal has acquired several certifications. In April 2020, they obtained "The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing" certification from Google Digital Unlocked. In July 2017, they completed a "Diploma in Advanced Photography" from FX School. Furthermore, in December 2011, Vishal obtained a "Diploma in Graphic Designing, 3D Animation & VFX" from Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Pvt Ltd.

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  • Design Lead

    September, 2022 - present