NAVEEN KURUKURI
Creative Director . Visual Designer . Visual Effects Generalist
Passionate Writer . Space Enthusiast . Science Freak . Music Lover
KNOW ME
My love towards storytelling through a visual experience has fetched me possibilities of growth and challenged me time and again.
As a Creative Director, I feel great privilege in leading a gifted team of Artists, Graphic Designers, Copywriters, Photographers, Editors and Programmers while servicing clients from varied sectors of business.
In this eternal journey of exploring new horizons in the World of Art & Design, I constantly seek for opportunities that resonate with my creative being.
EXPERIENCE
Creative Director
Co-Founded Navinnovative with a motive to transform the relationship of customers with their brands. Empathize, Evaluate, Envision and Execute was our roadmap into the journey of every project. Translated ideas into Narrative Storytelling through Visual Content for Digital & Print Media.
Key Deliveries : Brand Identity Design, Marketing Collaterals, Brand Launch Campaigns, Package Design, Motion Graphic Videos, Web & Mobile Applications User Interface Design, Website Design & Development, Corporate Film Scripting, TV Commercials and Event Set Designs.
Clientele : Annapurna Studios, Biological E Ltd., The State Governments of AP and Telangana, Quantela, Giridhari Constructions, Celabs Diagnostics, Vibrant Living, Hyderabad Traffic Police, Buildox, Siva Visa, Nest Makers, Pranava Group, Second Skin, StartupYo, Baybee Shoppee, The Gym Zone, Vahati, Kidzee Pre-School and Pure O Natural - to name a few.
Art Director
Served as the Head of Design and took responsibility to lead the Studio. Key role of bridging Client Servicing teams and the Creative Director. Developed Creative Concepts, Brand Identity, Illustrations, Marketing Collaterals, Brand Communications and Advertising Campaigns. Cultivated my skills & exchanged knowledge of tools with teammates.
Production Designer
A challenging role of leading a team of 3D & Compositing Artists. On-Set VFX Supervisor for the feature film “Theatre Lo - Naluguru”. Head of CG for 3D Caricature Animations for Web and Television. Developed Concept Drawings, Character Sketches and Storyboards for their in-house production animated series “Lambu-Jambu”. Created Publicity Designs & Event Collaterals (Posters, Hoardings, Tickets, Playbills, Flyers, Invitations, etc.) for Kartaal Productions’ Broadway show - “Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?”
Visual Effects Intern
Internship here provided a great opportunity to work in the VFX production team for some of the regional language feature film projects. Nurtured my ability to imagine and create.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Designed Security Shelters for Andhra Pradesh Secretariat, Uni-pole Direction Signage for GMR International Airport Hyderabad, Traffic Umbrellas for Hyderabad Traffic Police, Highway Signboards, Traffic Control Kiosks, Direction Boards and more.
JOY OF GIVING
Creative Head
Responsible for Design and Print Collaterals for all events. Motto of the Organization - “Inspiring youth into social service” Events : Cyclathon 2009, Youth Assembly 2009, In Pursuit of Passion 2010 (Book Design), Cyclohyd 2010, International Year of Youth 2010 - 2011 and Let’s Teach 2012. Serving this organization was truly a gratifying experience.
