Vipin Nair

Specialised in Advertising, Lifestyle & Product Photography

Managed the diverse projects of Pixemo Studios. • Scaled the business at unprecedented scale • Expanded the services across most states • Ensured profitability and managed the PnL of the projects to be viable from inception • Lead fast paced growth, while launching disruptive practices and ensured the production team delivers the quality at its best

Working with a range of agency and brand clients such as Landmark Group, ABFRL, Britannia, Ogilvy & Mather, DDB Mudra, Wunderman Thompson... - Research, pitch, Produce content and feature videos / photography - Manage team of Line producers, Art Directors, Photographer, Production Crew, talents and creatives to produce digital content, editorials and commercial films - Support and lead local producers and team in the field, sharing advice and helping to resolve unexpected production issues. - Review client requests and provide technical direction for the planning, scheduling, and delivery of services - Apply significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve service to clients - Originate and manage budgets - Cultivate a network of global video and photography resources - Easily step into the role of Executive Producer, Line Producer, Creative Producer, Technical Director, and/or Project Manager from planning to execution - Manage the technical support lifecycle and all assets delivery - Develop & motivate talent - Manage, assign, and supervise output from in-house and freelance video shooter/editors/.. - Manage relationships with talents and key partners - Pitch new clients. - Hire and direct freelancers for local and remote shoots - Think flexibly and strategically to ensure work is completed on time and budget - Lead pre-production, production and post-production of content - Developed detailed plan of action, leading them through completion, and ensured that the project run smoothly during all phases. - Work late hours - Great communications skill and networking abilities - Build and maintain client, freelancer, talent and media relationships

Supervised print & digital productions from concept through completion to meet strict deadlines. Responsible for acquiring the most reasonable quotations and billing from outside vendors. Served as primary point of contact between the agency and different production support. Developed and maintained traffic logistics by coordinating print jobs and directing the delivery and distribution of completed projects. Planned and directed the scheduling, processing and traffic of advertising photoshoots and other CGI projects in line with client specifications, budget and established deadlines. Managed project specifications, billing and estimates interfacing daily with suppliers, clients, account and creative team. Generating leads and efficiently keeping in regular contact with existing Clients Understanding and keeping up-to-date with constant developments in the Advertising industry and Agency market Identifying areas for expansion and development Developing a targeted long-term new business strategy to also encompass regional and international agencies and foster growth in these key areas for the future Maximising networking opportunities and regularly using social media, client meetings to increase awareness and develop a further network of contacts

Managing the representative office to provide Photography & Digital Imaging services for advertising purposes, Costing, negotiating, Budgeting, Guiding and coordinating the crew to produce shoots & Client servicing.

Training as Assistant - Photography & Production with IMAGE ROM SDN BHD

Experience in Direction, coordination and execution of stock shoots on various themes. Quality check of post production before uploading to gallery. Model screening and selection. Analysing the market requirements and creating continous flow of creative stock images. Administration of conceptualpictures website. Key Roles • Photography Management & Photo-shoot coordination • Production Control • Contributors Account Management • Image Gallery Optimization • Developing brand strategy • Brand promotion

Analysis/Data scouting (Primary and Secondary search) Market Research (KOL), SWOT Analysis , Product Development and Market Analysis, Technology and Product Mapping, Competitor Analysis Corporate & Business Development support: Distrubutor & End Consumer Identification and profiling, Strategic planing for better product positioning, Product Line Characterization for Website, Corporate Presentations, Content aggregation for Website, Legal Agreements: Proof reading, Primary draft preparation IPR Analysis/Data scouting (Primary and Secondary search) Patentability/ Prior-art Searches, Data mining and refining for Patent & Trademark portfolio management, Intellectual Property Asset Management comprising IP assessment studies such as FTO/ Infringement/ Clearance Studies, Landscape Studies & Invalidation Studies, White space/ Opportunity identification Studies Filing Preparing forms & documents for Trademark filing, Support in arranging relevant details for Patent filing

IPR Analysis/Data scouting (Primary and Secondary search) Patentability/ Prior-art Searches, Data mining and refining for Patent & Trademark portfolio management, Intellectual Property Asset Management comprising IP assessment studies such as FTO/ Infringement/ Clearance Studies, Landscape Studies & Invalidation Studies, White space/ Opportunity identification Studies Filing Preparing forms & documents for Trademark filing, Support in arranging relevant details for Patent filing Corporate & Business Development support: Product Line Characterization for Website, Corporate Presentations, Content aggregation for Website Legal Agreements: Proof reading, Primary draft preparation

Worked as a Research Fellow in Genome Research center, M.S. University of Baroda, Gujarat