Jitendra A.

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Khandala, Maharashtra, India, India
About Jitendra A.

Education:I have a background in architecture and design, but my journey led me to become a narrative explorer with a deep interest in film and animation. I studied at Lucknow University, received training at the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad, and further honed myself at New York University with the invaluable help of Fulbright Fellowship.Past Work:My passion for narrative design and museum experiences led me to the renowned Solomon R Guggenheim Museum in New York. Among my notable achievements was the layout design of the CY Twombly retrospective at Guggenheim Bilbao. The project required me to work closely with the curatorial and design teams to establish how the artist's work would resonate with the spatial configuration of the museum building. Upon my return, I seized the opportunity to collaborate closely with a team of exceptional French educators at DSK-Rubika Supinfocom in Pune. Together, we conceptualized and delivered a cutting-edge International Integrated-Masters Degree program in 3D Animation (Instagram: @d.skool.colectiv), setting new standards for excellence in skill-education.Driven by a desire to create meaningful international partnerships, I took on the exciting challenge of shaping a groundbreaking curricular alliance with the prestigious Vancouver Film School in Canada through the dynamic DICE VFS School of Entertainment Arts in Mumbai. Our efforts paved the way for life-transforming opportunities for aspiring talents in the field.Throughout my career, I have been privileged to work with esteemed academic and cultural institutions, both locally and globally. Collaborating with regional, national, and international teams, I have made significant contributions and played an instrumental role in advancing educational standards. I am proud to have raised the bar for student achievements, introduced innovative extracurricular initiatives, and spearheaded impactful outreach activities.Current focus:At present, I find myself in an exciting phase of transition. After dedicating over 25 successful years as a design educator, I have embarked on an entrepreneurial journey. Retrofusion.in.Intermittently, I also immerse myself in stimulating assignments involving home remodeling, renovation, narrative design, and education.

Jitendra A.'s Current Company Details
Retrofusion Boutique Homestays

Retrofusion Boutique Homestays

Creating Narratives through Architecture, Film, and Animation | Shaping Educational Excellence
Jitendra A. Work Experience Details
  • Retrofusion Boutique Homestays
    Co-Founder
    Retrofusion Boutique Homestays Oct 2023 - Present
    Lonavala
  • Vishwaniketan Institute Of Management Entrepreneurship And Engineering Technology (Imeet)
    Visiting Faculty
    Vishwaniketan Institute Of Management Entrepreneurship And Engineering Technology (Imeet) Jul 2022 - Nov 2023
    Khopoli, Maharashtra, India
    Subjects handled for Design students: Contextual Studies, History of Design, Global Futures: A Speculative Approach
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  • Dice-Vfs School Of Entertainment Arts
    Head Of School
    Dice-Vfs School Of Entertainment Arts Jul 2019 - Jun 2022
    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    The DICE ecosystem for higher education in the fields of Design, Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship, after launching ISDI, ISME and the School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, launched a school of Entertainment Arts in collaboration with the robust, versatile and well-known international school -- Vancouver Film School, Vancouver, Canada. This is the second instance when VFS has lent its curricular support to an academic initiative in Asia. Earlier they have helped… Show more The DICE ecosystem for higher education in the fields of Design, Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship, after launching ISDI, ISME and the School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, launched a school of Entertainment Arts in collaboration with the robust, versatile and well-known international school -- Vancouver Film School, Vancouver, Canada. This is the second instance when VFS has lent its curricular support to an academic initiative in Asia. Earlier they have helped establish VFS, Shanghai. My work at DICE VFS entails academic upkeep of the school--primarily creating structures and processes, ensuring they are adhered to and used effectively. Show less
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  • Isdi Mumbai
    Senior Faculty
    Isdi Mumbai Jul 2018 - Jun 2022
    Mumbai Area, India
    Delivering courses in a truly multi-disciplinary environment: History of Design (Communication Design), Introduction to Design Studies (Communication Design and Strategic Design and Management), Advanced Research Seminar (Communication Design), Liberal Arts Electives (multiple disciplines), and 'Time' (First Year Studies).The experience and engagement with all these courses have truly been stimulating and very enriching.Besides, these courses, the icing on the cake was Thesis/Capstone… Show more Delivering courses in a truly multi-disciplinary environment: History of Design (Communication Design), Introduction to Design Studies (Communication Design and Strategic Design and Management), Advanced Research Seminar (Communication Design), Liberal Arts Electives (multiple disciplines), and 'Time' (First Year Studies).The experience and engagement with all these courses have truly been stimulating and very enriching.Besides, these courses, the icing on the cake was Thesis/Capstone mentoring, where students and I, enjoyed the camaraderie even more. Show less
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  • Dsk International Campus
    Head Of Foundation Studies, Supinfocom Rubika
    Dsk International Campus Jul 2017 - Aug 2018
    Pune, Maharashtra, India
    Capability and capacity building in students for a smooth transition from the Foundation to the Advanced Cycle of the program. This included evolving a curriculum that was robust yet flexible, overseeing academic deliveries, planning and ensuring smooth academic operations, liaising with studios, all in an effort to keep the best-practices intact.
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  • Dsk International Campus
    In Charge Of Design Studies And Academic Outreach, Supinfocom Rubika
    Dsk International Campus Jul 2011 - Aug 2018
    Pune, Maharashtra, India
    Curriculum development, teaching, networking with Indian trainers for holding workshops and masterclasses, coordinating and leading various extracurricular activities.
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  • Maeer'S Mit Institute Of Design
    Assistant Professor
    Maeer'S Mit Institute Of Design Jan 2009 - Jun 2011
    Pune Area, India
    Wrote and delivered courses related to exhibit and exhibition design for museums, organized workshops and seminars on museum design awareness, set up various temporary exhibitions, worked on strong community development through meaningful extracurricular activities, edited students' papers and in-house publications.
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  • Guggenheim Museum
    Freelance Exhibition Designer
    Guggenheim Museum Feb 2008 - May 2008
    Understanding curatorial approaches and practices by coordinating with the curatorial department to prepare exhibition layouts and models for the Cy Twombly retrospective, 2008 (Bilbao).
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  • Thomas And Associates Inc.
    Researcher
    Thomas And Associates Inc. Jan 2008 - May 2008
    With a surge of museum expansion projects and building of new museums, I was curious to find out if all the expansion meant widening of the human resource requirements for museums; if yes, what were the core skills desired in future and what sort of experience or training was apt to achieve those skills? Supported immensely by Geri Thomas, I conducted a survey across several museums to understand the scenario, and presented the findings at the annual conference of the American Association of… Show more With a surge of museum expansion projects and building of new museums, I was curious to find out if all the expansion meant widening of the human resource requirements for museums; if yes, what were the core skills desired in future and what sort of experience or training was apt to achieve those skills? Supported immensely by Geri Thomas, I conducted a survey across several museums to understand the scenario, and presented the findings at the annual conference of the American Association of Museums (now the American Alliance of Museums), Denver, 2008. Show less
  • Association Internationale Des Critiques D'Art (Aica)
    Graduate Intern
    Association Internationale Des Critiques D'Art (Aica) Jul 2007 - Mar 2008
    Greater New York City Area
    Assisted in organizing their annual award ceremony. The most cherished part of the task was contacting and corresponding with all those amazing curators, who gave us some of the best art shows in 2006-07. The ceremony, as every year, was open to public and this year took place in the Solomon R Guggenheim Museum, New York on the 17th of March.
  • Guggenheim Museum
    Graduate Intern
    Guggenheim Museum Mar 2007 - Dec 2007
    New York City Metropolitan Area
    Assisted the team in the planning and visualizing of several temporary exhibitions.
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  • National Institute Of Design
    Coordinator Of The Academic Program In Exhibition Design,
    National Institute Of Design Aug 2005 - Aug 2006
    Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
    Managed the academic program from consolidating a long-term vision for the program to managing regular daily operations.
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  • National Institute Of Design
    Associate Designer And Design Instructor, Exhibition Design
    National Institute Of Design Aug 2001 - Jul 2005
    Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
    Wrote and taught courses aimed at enhancing spatial perception, while simultaneously assisting on several exhibition design projects by preparing and critiquing architectural layouts, preparing drawings and schematics for space usage, designing exhibits and printable communication aids.
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  • National Institute Of Design
    Assistant Designer And Faculty Trainee
    National Institute Of Design Aug 1999 - Jul 2001
    Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
    Assisted in delivering courses and professional projects relating to exhibit and exhibition design for museums.
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  • Abhikram - India
    Architect In Training
    Abhikram - India Mar 1998 - May 1999
    Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
    Thanks to Nimish bhai's rigorous training, learnt a few good and important lessons for life viz. -God lies in detail. -Achieving perfection is not easy but one must constantly strive towards it. -Adversities are inevitable. How you cope with them forms your character.Work included: Field research, documentation, technical drawings, planning and detailing of the sectional elevations of guest rooms at Oberoi JaiVilas, (an unbuilt luxury hotel), Jaisalmer.
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Jitendra A. attended New York University, University Of Lucknow.

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