Gagan Goyal
Creative Director — Brand & Communication Designer — Design Educator.
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About
Multidisciplinary designer, creative director and design educator with 8+ years of experience in branding, visual communication, advertising and instructional design. My work spans Adidas, Mamaearth, Idlinama and Pearl Academy. Rooted in function over form, my practice prioritises clarity, usability and purposeful communication. As a trans femme designer, I bring an inclusive, culturally aware perspective to brand experiences and design education.
Experience
Design & Learning Experience Consultant at Pearl Academy (2025-04 – Present)
- Led visual systems, publications and scalable templates across design and business disciplines.
- Collaborated with faculty on research-led curricula, learning pathways and assessments, ensuring clarity and accessibility.
- Mentored students in research, portfolios, visual storytelling and design thinking.
Creative Director at Idlinama (2022-03 – 2025-10)
- Built Idlinama’s brand from the ground up, leading identity, packaging, campaigns, restaurant experiences and digital touchpoints.
- Shaped creative strategy for launches and expansion with founders and architects.
- Established scalable design systems, directed photography and mentored the design team.
Graphic Designer at Estoot (2021-07 – 2022-02)
- Designed digital campaigns, video and social content for Mamaearth, WOW Cosmetics and Shaadi.com.
- Collaborated with marketing and performance teams to create conversion-focused visuals informed by audience insights and data.
- Managed multiple client accounts, maintaining quality and brand consistency.
Communication Designer at Raneh Beauty (2021-01 – 2021-06)
- Created educational content and visual experiences that made complex information accessible.
- Collaborated with subject experts on learning resources and digital campaigns.
- Built scalable templates and content systems to strengthen consistency across educational and marketing touchpoints.
Visual Designer at India Design Forum (2019-06 – 2020-12)
- Led visual communication for design conferences, exhibitions and publications.
- Collaborated with designers, architects and industry partners on event graphics, editorial content and digital assets, ensuring consistency and timely delivery.
Education
BA (Hons) in Fashion Media Communication – Nottingham Trent University (2015 – 2019)
Professional Diploma in Fashion Media Communication – Pearl Academy (2018 – 2019)
