Mehek Malhotra

About Mehek Malhotra

Mehek Malhotra is an experienced designer and visual artist. She is presently the Founder…

Experience

1. Country Content Lead (India)

   Canva

   Feb 2021 — Present · AU

   Lead the development of core template projects to be adapted across all locale-specific initiatives, ensuring consistent distribution and relevance across various events, formats, and use cases.• Collaborate closely with the International Templates Team across design, photography, and illustration to provide culturally attuned art direction and constructive feedback; anchored in a deep understanding of Indian user behavior, visual culture, and emerging trends.• Champion cultural and linguistic relevance by shaping creative work that resonates with India’s diverse festivals, regional events, and local narratives—crafting copy and design that speaks authentically to varied user communities, while maintaining inclusivity and sensitivity.• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across product, marketing, and content teams to ensure brand consistency and the alignment of visual and verbal expression with the company’s overarching values and mission.• Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary creative team of designers and copywriters; offering strategic guidance, regular feedback, and growth opportunities to elevate both individual talent and overall creative output.• Direct the creation and curation of content for the creative asset library, including overseeing the selection and commissioning of stock photography, motion graphics, illustration elements, and culturally relevant typography; ensuring the library is rich, versatile, and reflective of India’s visual diversity.

Education

• NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY, MUMBAI

  Bachelor's degree in Fashion Communication, Visual Merchandising, Photography, Graphic Design, Film making

  2014 — 2018