Tanay Govardhan
Graphic Designer / Visual Designer / UI Designer
I am a passionate graphic designer with a master's degree in fine arts specialization in Graphic Design and UIUX. I blend creativity with strategy to craft engaging visuals across digital and print. From branding, visual design & UIUX, I bring ideas to life with clarity and flair. Always curious and driven, I am ready to make a bold impact in the design world.
Experience
Social Media & Content Design Ambassador
New York Institute of Technology
(May 2024 - May 2025) - 1 Yr
New York, United States - On Site
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The university aimed to enhance digital engagement and internal communications through consistent, branded multimedia content and also to promote Microsoft over Google throughout the university.
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Task was to develop professional videos, graphics and social media posts for students and faculties to enhance the use of Microsoft software and also capture events in school for social media posts.
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Produced videos, reels, and digital graphics using Ad Illustrator, Ad Photoshop, Ad InDesign, Ad After Effects, and Ad Express while aligning with New York Tech's brand guidelines.
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Increased student interaction across platforms using outlook, Ms. Office and One Drive and improved visual communication for academic and administrative departments.
Branding, Typography, Motion Graphics, Presentation Design, UI/UX Thinking, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Infographics, Academic Visualization, Team Collaboration, Visual Storytelling, Time Management.
Multidisciplinary Graphic Designer
New York Institute of Technology
(Sep 2023 - May 2024) - 9 mos
New York, United States - On Site
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New York Tech’s academic department needed visually strong, brand aligned materials for presentations, social media banners for Meta, X and Instagram and research.
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Objective was to develop digital and print ready designs including faculty presentations, infographics, course content visuals, and motion graphics for internal and student use.
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Created more than 30 high quality design assets using Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, collaborating with professors and departments to deliver on time, strategic visuals.
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Enhanced department visibility on social media platforms and maintained brand consistency through professional designs.
Presentation Design, Video Editing, Typography, Print materials, Storyboarding, Adobe - Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Ms. Word, Ms. PowerPoint, Ms. Excel, Figma, Brand Alignment, Digital Content Design, Team Collaboration, Publishing.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Self Employed
(Jun 2018 - Jul 2023) - 5 Yrs 2 mos
Maharashtra, India - On Site
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I worked with personal clients from industries like auto, food, construction, weddings, and healthcare.
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Designed strong, clear brand advertising and marketing materials for each client’s needs.
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Created logos, websites, posters, motion graphics, and more using adobe tools, tailored to each project.
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Clients used the designs in real life, gained a better brand presence, and were very satisfied with the results.
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Auto Hut: Auto Detailing Studio: I designed everything for this car care studio like the logo, posters, business card, and shop display. I used bold colors and strong fonts to match the car theme. The design helped them look clean and professional. VIEW CAMPAIGN
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Rajveer Constructions: I made the logo and other branding materials like letterheads and cards. The look is simple and neat, just right for a construction business. It makes the company look trustworthy.
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Wedding Invitations: I created all the wedding designs like the invite, logo (monogram), welcome board, and more. I used pretty flowers and soft colors to match the happy mood. The family loved the whole look.
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V2A Turf Park: I worked on the full branding for this football turf. I made the logo, grand opening posters, and cards. The design feels sporty and fun, and it helped attract more people to the turf.
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AB High Protein Eggs: I designed the egg box packaging. I made it clean and bold, with info like health benefits and a QR code. It’s made for people who care about fitness and healthy food.
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The Bakers Spot: I made a soft and friendly logo for a home bakery. The colors and style feel sweet and simple, like homemade cakes. It gave the bakery a cute identity.
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Tiffin & Cooking: I made a fun poster for a veg tiffin service. The design shows freshness and home style food. It helped the owner share the poster online and around the area.
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Tushar Agro Foods: I made product designs for cold-pressed oils like mustard, sesame, and coconut.
The posters show what the oils are good for. The brand looks natural and clean now.
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AP Pharma: I designed product cards and visuals for medicines and health supplements. The design is simple, easy to read, and looks like real pharmacy branding. It helped explain the products clearly.
Video Editing, Typography, Print materials, Storyboarding, Adobe - Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Adobe Express, Brand Alignment, Digital Content Design, Team Collaboration, Presentation Design.
Jr. Graphic Designer
Valley Explorers
(Aug 2021 - May 2023) - 1 Yr 9 mos
New Delhi, India - Hybrid
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The organization required compelling visuals for social media campaigns.
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I was asked to develop graphics that aligned with campaign themes and audience preferences.
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I designed creative banners and illustrations tailored to the audience and designed posters.
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Seniors and managers appreciated the work, and it let to increase in social media engagement.
PowerPoint Presentation, Ad Illustrator, Ad Photoshop, Content creation, Illustrations, Typography and Layout, Color theory, Editorial design.
Graphic Design Intern
Valley Explorers
(May 2021 - Jul 2021) - 3 mos
New Delhi, India - Hybrid
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Company needed branding and promotional assets for an upcoming initiative.
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The task was to support design efforts for brand visibility and promotion.
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I contributed to brainstorming sessions and executed design concepts for promotional materials.
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Successfully launched the initiative with cohesive branding.
CorelDRAW, PowerPoint Presentation, Ad Illustrator, ProCreate
Photographer
APG Learning
(Jan 2019 - May 2019) - 5 mos
Pune, MH, India - On site
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Assisted professor with research projects and presentation design related to photography and visual arts.
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Helped with literature review, data collection, visual documentation for research purposes.
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Captured high quality photos using professional equipment and used photoshop and lightroom to edit for clarity and impact.
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Provided valuable visual content that supported clients research and enhanced project presentation.
Photoshoot, Product Photography, Photo Retouching, Ad Photoshop
Education
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
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Adobe Project Neo, Adobe Aero, Figma, Sketch, Lens Studio, Spline 3D, Touch Designer, Webflow, WordPress, Canva, WIX, Procreate, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Typography, Prototyping, ShapesXR, Gravity Sketch, HTML.