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Tanay Govardhan

Tanay Govardhan

Graphic Designer / Visual Designer / UI Designer

Graphic designer with an MFA in graphic design and 5+ years of experience, focusing on branding, user interface design, visual storytelling and interaction design. Through both digital and print platforms, I develop thoughtful, user-focused solutions that combine creative thinking with visual storytelling. Earned the Award for Excellence at New York Institute of Technology for my Rainbow BRTS transit app project, which NYIT recognized for its creative approach. Additionally acknowledged for outstanding contributions as a student worker and for having strong, creative leadership.

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Experience

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Digital Designer
New York Institute of Technology

(Sep 2023 - May 2025) - 1 Yr 9 mos 
New York, United States - On Site

  • Designed and developed PowerPoint presentations for multiple departments, transforming complex data and information into visually compelling graphics.
     

  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) to create polished presentations for faculty turning raw data into easy-to-understand visual elements.
     

  • Developed an AI-driven personal assistant using Alexa Skills Blueprints and AI Chatbot for guiding students step by step to promote the university’s transition from Google to Microsoft tools, driving higher student adoption. Developed ‘Tanay the Trainer’, an AI-powered personal workout assistant and ‘AI Chatbot’ using Voiceflow which is a creative extension inspired by this confidential New York Institute of Technology’s initiative, showcasing innovative use of AI-driven voice interaction and conversation.
     

  • Impact: Successfully boosted student adoption of Microsoft tools (Outlook, OneDrive, etc.) during the university’s platform transition and increased engagement with School of Architecture and Design’s social media content. Developed proficiency in artificial intelligence applications, including chatbot development and AI-driven conversational interface design. Adopted to work in fast paced environment and deliver projects before deadline.

Presentation Design, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Design, Infographic Design, Brand consistency, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Figma, Keynote, Freeform, Visual Storytelling, Voice UI Design
(Alexa Skills), Typography, Content Design, Team lead, Procreate.

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Freelance Visual Designer
Self Employed

(Jun 2018 - Jul 2023) - 5 Yrs 2 mos
Maharashtra, India - On Site

  • Delivered branding, packaging, and print design solutions for diverse clients including automotive, real estate, healthcare, food & beverage, sports, and local events.
     

  • Designed complete brand identity and marketing materials creating unique visual identities aligned with each brand’s positioning.
     

  • Created packaging, logos, websites, managed different Instagram accounts and digital marketing materials blending thematic aesthetics with functional design for print and digital distribution.
     

  • Customized all designs using Adobe Creative Suite to meet client visions, business goals, and audience needs. I took the initiative to launch a miniature business on Instagram, creating personalized cartoon portraits for different clients. This venture, which I consider a success, was deeply fulfilling as it allowed me to apply my art skills in the real world.
     

  • Impact: Successfully strengthened client brand presence across multiple industries, leading to increased market visibility, positive client testimonials, and repeat business. Managed multiple projects simultaneously and delivered high-quality work within varying deadlines by maintaining strong organization, clear communication, and efficient workflow processes. The Instagram portrait venture expanded my client base internationally, enhanced my personal brand, and demonstrated my ability to convert creative skills into a profitable, self-sustaining business.

Instagram Video Editing, Typography, Large scale printing, Storyboarding, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Express, After Effects), Brand Alignment, Digital Content Design, Team Collaboration, Web Design, Interior Design, Product Design, Packaging.

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Junior Graphic Designer
Valley Explorers

(Aug 2021 - May 2023) - 1 Yr 10 mos
New Delhi, India - Hybrid

  • Contributed to brand building and marketing initiatives by designing social media banners, illustrations, and editorial visuals for tourism campaigns.
     

  • Led the project in promoting a new tourism plan campaign, supporting branding brainstorms, and producing engaging content aligned with the brand voice. Adapted designs to audience preferences and consistently maintained visual consistency across platforms.
     

  • Impact: Elevated the brand’s social media presence, supported a successful campaign launch, and received direct recognition from senior leadership for creativity and consistency.

Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Content creation, Illustrations, Typography and Layout, Color theory, Editorial design, CorelDRAW, PowerPoint Presentation, Illustration drawing, Procreate.

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Photographer
APG Learning

(Jan 2019 - May 2019) - 5 mos
Pune, MH, India - On site

  • Assisted professor with research projects and presentation design related to photography and visual arts.
     

  • Helped with literature review, data collection, visual documentation for research purposes.
     

  • Captured high quality photos using professional equipment and used photoshop and lightroom to edit for clarity and impact.
     

  • Provided valuable visual content that supported clients research and enhanced project presentation. 

Photoshoot, Product Photography, Photo Retouching, Ad Photoshop

Education

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Master's of Fine Arts - Graphic Design & Media Innovation (2025) - Overall GPA - 3.71/4

New York Institute of Technology, New York City, NY, United States.

 

Bachelor's of Fine Arts - Visual Communication & Graphic Design (2023) - Overall GPA - 8.50/10

Maharashtra Institute of Technology - World Peace University (School of Visual Arts), Pune, Maharashtra, India.

 

High School Diploma – Applied Arts (2022) - Overall Percentage - 78% (Ranked 4th in State with Distinction)

B.K.P.S. Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

 

Design Foundation Entry (2017) 

Ashok Vidyalaya & Junior College, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Skills

Technical/Design Software:
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Adobe Aero, Figma, Sketch, Lens Studio, Touch Designer, Webflow, WordPress, Canva, Freeform, Procreate, Keynote, Pages, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel.
 

Relevant Skills:
Presentation Design, Creative Leadership, Content Development, Typography, Iconography, Illustration, Motion Graphics, Branding, Color Theory, Layout, Editorial Design, Animation, Information Design, Environmental Design, Print Production, Packaging Design, Product Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Style Guide Development, Conceptual Sketching, Character Illustration & Stylization, Traditional and Digital Drawing, Environmental graphic design.

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