Darpan Rane

Dear Hiring Manager,

I have around 21 years of rich experience in Creative Concepts, Art Direction working with Advertising & Corporates in Asia Pacific & GCC countries. Conceptual innovation, a robust work ethic, and productive team collaboration/leadership are all essential components to success in creative design. As a skilled and ambitious senior-level professional with over 17 years of experience in Art Direction & Creative Concepts, Marketing Strategy, UI-UX Flows of Apps, Formulation & Implementation, Project Launch & Brand Campaigns (Concepts, Pitch Proposal Writing), Media Planning & Corporate Communications; I am positioned to make a significant impact on your organization. 

My background includes designing and implementing forward-thinking, creative design projects for a variety of top-level clients within diverse sectors. With expertise in building impactful, 360 degree integrated campaigns that connect with audiences and break through cultural zeitgeist for print & online campaigns for over a range of 12 products, exclusively for Doha Bank—I am confident my talents and abilities will significantly benefit your organization.

Working with Dallah Ad Agency as Art Director for Qatar Football Association & Qatar National Team, I believe I meet all the essential criteria for the position. A summary of my experience and key accomplishments includes the following:

Showcased excellence in steering many new business pitches & wins for the company by driving a dominant social media presence & other digital and e-commerce initiatives including SEO & Content Development across various geographies

Pivotal in providing strategic direction for major photo and video shoots & pitches; engaged across key markets and maintained a competitive intelligence database to anticipate consumer behavior & competition across varied domains namely- print media, mobile, blogging, gaming & social networking.

Achievement oriented professional with excellent people management skills and an ability to manage change with ease. Winner of UAE IT Award 2006 - from His Highness Khalifa Al Nahyan Abu Dhabi & One Show for Aid s Awareness Campaign

With my keen ability to lead the evolution and completion of creative design projects, combined with my steadfast commitment to top-notch design quality and production, I am prepared to excel in providing outstanding creative services and direction to your company. 

Considering my track record in overcoming complex challenges and making high stakes decisions using experience-backed judgment, strong work ethic and integrity, I see significant opportunities in aligning myself with your organization.

Accounts Worked On:
DOHA BANK, LANDMARK GROUP (BABYSHOP, ICONIC, CENTREPOINT), MEYDAN. GROUP, EMIRATES MOTOR COMPANY, ADCO ABUDHABI, EMIRATES MONEY BANK, STANDARD CHARTERED, RENAULT, MAHINDRA SCORPIO, THOMSON SOUTHWESTERN, QDVC, PALMAGROUP, Orient Pearl, Damasca One, CON-AGRA FOODS, HEINEKEN, PIER7, HARMAN HOUSE, GALAXY SPORTS, ICONIC, CANON, FLYDUBAI, YAHOO-SINGAPORE, TATA, HCT-UAE, GASCO (UAE), JEEBLINA- Mobile App, Orient Pearl Restaurant , Ezdan Group, Omoma Fashion, Nedina eCommerce, IlHaam Fashion Store, FNAC, 51 East, iSpace, Smirnoff, TATA, QFA, Qatar National Team, etc.

Thanking you.

Sincerely,

Darpan Rane
Senior Integrated Art Director / UI-UX Specialist

MBA - Marketing  - University of Atlanta - USA/GA
& Delhi University
LS RAHEJA SCHOOL OF ARTS - Applied Arts - GD