

ABOUT
Hey there! I'm Akshay Keluskar. I'm a Mumbai-based art director with an advertising background and a strong passion for design and illustration. I bring ideas to life and create a compelling and aesthetically pleasing story through design.
I consider myself a creative, open minded and proactive person, who enjoys teamwork and who is always willing to face new challenges.
Achievements
• Kyoorius awards 2019 (Poster Advertising Category)
• Nominated In kyoorius awards 2019 - 3 categories
• Nominated In Cannes Lions International Festival 2016
• Nominated In Cag Awards For Filmaker Of The Year 2013 - Student
• Nominated In Access Awards For Student Of The Year 2013- Student
professional experience
• PepsiCo Designs
Designer - Sept 2023 to till date
• Spring Marketing Capital
Creative partner - May 2022 to Aug 2023
• BBH Global India
Creative partner (Associate Creative Director) - March 2018 to May 2022
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• DDB Mudra Group
Art director - September 2015​ to February 2018
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• Rickshaw Communication​
Art director - June 2013 to September 2015​
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• Leo Burnett
3 months of internship - March to May 2013
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BRANDS​

software proficiency
Illustrator | Photoshop
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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
• S.S.C, R. M. Bhatt High School, Parel, 2006
• H.S.C, Kirti M. Doongursee, Dadar , 2008
• Foundation Diploma Course, Mumbai Kala Mahavidyalaya, Chanii Road, 2009
• G.D Art (Diploma in Applied Art), L. S. Raheja School of Art, Bandra (W), 2013