Rakesh Makwana Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

London, England, United Kingdom

I provide creative direction, brand strategy, and graphic design for start-ups and established brands alike: in-depth market research and benchmarking, concept creation to full identity development, bespoke designs for effective product presentations and pitches.

London, England, United Kingdom

I’m currently collaborating with Knight Frank in a role that comprises both design execution and team leadership: heading a team of creatives and animators, working closely with the company stakeholders, setting the campaign vision, and ensuring a high quality outcome.

Baker Street, London

Having initially freelanced with the Company, I was offered a permanent position to oversee the design process from kickoff & concept, and lead the Design Team to secure the highest standards.

Baker Street, London

I've been collaborating with the in-house design studio in support of their ongoing mission to elevate the brand, while directly overseeing the planning and delivery of tailored design solutions to the Company stakeholders.

Shoreditch, London

I brought my expertise in identity design and brand strategy to various projects for the Lifestyle and Hospitality industries, to develop client briefs into a conceptual direction, brand assets, ad design, social media graphics, and marketing collaterals.

London, United Kingdom

I’ve been responsible for the rebranding of Smiley and its various collections, with the aim to reposition as a lifestyle label. I also created marketing assets for the Company and its collaboration projects with the likes of Ami, Moschino, Anya Hindmarch, Pantone and Lee.

London, United Kingdom

I improved my technical understanding of the large-format printing process while working for retailers such as Harrods, French Connection, Ralph Lauren, Liberty, Versace, River Island, and Next.

London, United Kingdom

Under my own venture I worked with clients across a variety of product categories, offering design services including identity design, brand manuals, look books, packaging, and POS.

London, United Kingdom

I designed marketing collaterals and graphics for this music and fashion collective, leading the process from concept to production and distribution.

Leicester, United Kingdom

A week after joining this screen printing company for the Fashion industry, I was asked to replace a resigning Head of Design, and within a couple of years, to lead a team of three.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design

Btec National Diploma, Graphic Design