AT A GLANCE
Sanjay Bhatnagar
Professor
Area of Practice: Visual Communication Design | Creative Direction | Brand Strategy & Studio Leadership
Sanjay Bhatnagar is an Artist, a Creative Director and a Visual Communication Strategist with over 25 years of experience leading global design studios and creative teams across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the US. His practice bridges industry and academia, focusing on brand storytelling, visual communication, and human-centered design. At Srishti Manipal, he mentors emerging designers in creative direction, design thinking, and communication strategy—helping them translate ideas into impactful design narratives.
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts in Print Making
WORK EXPERIENCE
With over 25 years in the creative industry, Sanjay has led global design and content studios for brands across Asia, Europe, and the US. He was Director – Content Studio at Annalect India (Omnicom Group) and has previously held senior leadership roles at PiEV Solutions, SHOPX, and CONTE Infomedia. His work spans visual communication, brand strategy, and creative direction, alongside his academic engagement as Visiting Faculty at the College of Art, Delhi University.
INTEREST AREAS
Visual communication design, brand storytelling, and creative direction
CURRENT PRACTICE AT SRISHTI
At Srishti Manipal, Sanjay teaches across the Visual Communication and Industry Practice modules, integrating real-world design strategy with studio-based learning.
TEACHING PORTFOLIO
CREATIVE PRACTICE & OUTREACH
Sanjay’s practice spans visual communication, brand strategy, and creative direction. He led multidisciplinary teams in delivering design and storytelling solutions for global brands, integrating industry best practices.
