Reno Rajan

My primary objective as a Design Director is to facilitate the completion of highly efficient product designs that will reflect and support its goals. One of my aims is to satisfy, and if possible, exceeding client expectations. I can do this by delegating tasks accordingly among competent team members, providing the necessary guidance, motivation, and the necessary corrections, and collaborating with the other working teams. My experience gave me a solid background in coming up with high-quality business and product designs that respond to multidisciplinary requirements. With this said, I am confident that I can be an asset to the company

        DESIGN DIRECTOR                                                   SPRINGFIELD LLC. (2016 FEB – 2021 DEC)

                                                                                              Sharjah, UAE.

• Participated in the recruitment and orientation of new design staff members. 
• Administered all aspects of the design project and ensured compliance with quality and cost. 
• Handled record of all the design processes and highlighted any delay in the delivery.
• Prepared reports for projects and provided regular updates to the Director.
• Executed design processes to make sure timely delivery projects
• Headed the work intake and overall design project assignment process
• Direct, manage and lead dedicated designers' group across multiple disciplines and categories

      DESIGN MANAGER                                                    GO INSTORE SOLUTION LLC. (2013 DEC- 2016 JAN)

                                                                                             Dubai ,UAE. 

• Partner with other Managers/Directors/VPs of Store Environments & Development in providing strategic direction regarding the creation of Innovative Store Environments. 
• I brief the design team regarding the client's brand code and requirements. In case of any technical clarification, coordinate with the customer, and get the required approval.  
• Ensure the Concept sketches and technical documents meet the client's requirements and review progress throughout the design phase.
• Design Development and Presentation Materials creation. Using hand skills and computer software to create/convey the design direction that solves creative challenges.
• Excellent usage of 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator for design purpose and    
• Cross-check final drawings in AutoCAD before the prototype.

             CLIENTS: Mondelez International, Wrigley, Carrefour, Nestle 

             Engineering clients: Schneider, ABB.

      DESIGN MANAGER                                                      RELY BTL LLC. (2011 JUN – 2013 NOV)

                                                                                               Dubai, UAE. 

• Implementing a proper planning system by the company procedures to execute the design schedule as per the client's requirements
• Briefing the design team regarding the client's brand code and requirements. In case of any technical clarification, coordinate with the customer and get the required approval  
• Conducts the pre-concept brainstorming session with the design team and appropriately implement the concept along with the required management approvals and in conjunction with the approved budget
• Implementation of required design standards in compliance with applicable code practice 

        CLIENTS:  British American Tobacco, MARS Middle East, Kraft, Ogilvy Action Delonghi, Pepsi Co. International. Unilever, Compu ME.

     SENIOR DESIGNER/PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT     IDEAL DESIGN LLC. (2004 NOV – 2011 APR)

                                                                                            Dubai, UAE 

• Key role meeting client requests with conceptualization, art direction, and design of Point of Sale Display stands, In-store display fixtures, Exhibition stands, and Promotion Campaigns.
• Responsible for information gathering at client meetings, concept generation, the creation of photorealistic renderings, project management, and client presentations.
• Collaborate with estimating, assembly, and printing departments.
• Work closely with engineering and outside vendors in choosing materials.
• Experience in managing the design team to deliver projects on time and to budget.

CLIENTS: L'Oréal, Beiersdorf, Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Rickett Benckiser, Glaxo Smith Kline, Phillip Morris, 3M, Samsung, Sony, LG, Nokia, Bosch, Scholl, Bridgestone, Pepsi Co. International. Jotun Middle East, Arla Foods.

Post Graduate Diploma in Multimedia Production Technology

SAE Technology College, Chennai.

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application

Software Corporation of India, Coimbatore.

B.Sc. Computer Science, Bharathiyar University.

V.L.B. Janakiammal College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.

Higher Secondary School (ICSE Syllabus) Bethany Academy, Kerala.