harshkamal 

work.harshkamal@gmail.com  |    www.harshkamal.com

Interdisciplinary Visual Artist blending design, films and cultural stories. From research, field production, and publication design with a focus on heritage and craft narratives for global audiences.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Design, Visual Communication & Crafts Communication

Indian Institute of Crafts and Design (IICD) | Jaipur, India                           Sept 2021 - Jun 2025

• Focus Areas: Visual Storytelling, Layout & Composition, Craft Films.

RESEARCH INTERESTS & SPECIALIZATIONS

Documentary Film Production | Layouts | Typography | Craft Research | Art History & Archive | Sound Design | Colour Theory | Textile Studies

CORE COMPETENCIES

Creative Softwares & Technical Skills

DaVinci Resolve | Adobe Indesign and Photoshop | 3ds Max | Framer | Microsoft Office |
GPT Tools

Design Expertise

Composition | Colour Theory | Typography | Layouts | Brand Identity | Print Design | Video Production | Data Management

Professional Skills

Client Relation | Documentary Filmmaking | Storyboarding | Creative Direction | Campaign Planning | Content Strategy | Project Management | Cross-cultural Communication

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Production Assistant Intern | Asian Paints Campaign, Studio Ainak                          March 2026

• Assisted the production team during a commercial shoot.
• Supported on-set coordination, production workflow and logistics.
• Exposure to assistant direction and studio production processes.

Independent Documentary Filmmaker | IICD, Jaipur                                         Jan 2025 - Current

• Directed and produced Thangka - A Tibetan Legacy, a cultural research analysis.
• Led end-to-end production (research → interviews → post-production).
• Collaborated with cultural institutions and artists to ensure authenticity.

Craft Documentation | Norling Institute | IICD, Jaipur                                    Dec 2023 - Jan 2024

• Documented traditional Thangka techniques and produced a coffee table style documentation.
• Created visual narratives for preservation and research, delivered photographs and editorial layouts.

Creative Director & Layout Designer | Rajasthan Fabrics & Arts                   Jul 2024 - Aug 2024

• Designed a cultural publication (collection on Krishna) showcasing typography, imagery and contextual narratives.
• Developed publication specs, image retouching workflow and print-ready files.

Film Director | IICD X MSU College of Social Science                                   May 2023 - Jun 2023

• Directed institutional documentaries on cross-disciplinary themes, production teams, workflow and delivery timelines.

Photographer & Research Associate | Delphic Council of Rajasthan & RFA                  Oct 2022

• Photographed cultural events and traditional crafts for exhibitions, produced promotional image assets
• Developed visual content strategy to highlight cultural heritage.

Graphic Designer | AAGAAS Federation, Dehradun                                      Aug 2023 - Sept 2023

• Created brand identity, promotional content and marketing collaterals for B2B and B2C to enhance market presence.

Graphic Designer | SATAYAM Export House, Jaipur                                       Aug 2022 - Oct 2022

• Designed visual identity, store interior and facade installations for a flagship store.

NOTABLE PROJECTS AND ACHIEVEMENT

IICD Design Projects

Sanghosti, Crafts Award Ceremony | Layouts & Graphic Designer, IICD                        Nov 2022

Nirupan, IICD Graduation Projects Compilations | Layout Designer                               May 2022

Awards & Recognition

• 1st Place | UMSAS Painting Competition | January 2015
• 1st Place | CGWB Nationals Painting Competition | December 2013
• State Level Winner | NTPC Painting Competition | November 2013

Industry Focus Areas

Cultural Documentation | Heritage Preservation | Visual Storytelling | Brand Communication Educational Content Creation | Sustainable Design