2013→2026
11+ yrs exp.
200+ Brands

2013→2026
11+ yrs exp.
200+ Brands

2013→2026
11+ yrs exp.
200+ Brands

Shaan Shahnawaz

Shaan Shahnawaz

Design Driven Filmmaker Creative Director

Seeking opportunities that push creative boundaries and allow collaboration with ambitious teams and visionary brands.


Target roles:

Creative Director | Filmmaker | Creative Consultant


Global Client Experience:

United States | Canada | China | Africa

01. about

01. about

My journey into creative work began during my college years, when I started going door-to-door offering to design logos and business cards for local businesses. I asked clients to pay only if they liked and used the work. That simple experiment became the foundation of my career.


In 2015, I started Orionex Studios, turning those early freelance experiences into a creative practice focused on branding, visual communication, and storytelling.


Over the years I have collaborated with 200+ brands across global markets including the United States, Canada, Africa and China, working across branding, motion graphics, film production, and visual design.


Today my work explores the intersection of design, motion, and cinematic storytelling — creating visual experiences that combine strategy, craft, and narrative.


While my work spans multiple creative disciplines, design and filmmaking remains the medium where all of these skills come together most powerfully.

02. Experience

02. Experience

Orionex Studios • 2015–Present

Creative Director

•Lead the Creative Direction and execution of branding, film, and design projects across multiple industries.

Brand strategy and Identity Development.

Creative Direction for Visual campaigns and Brand Systems

• Film direction, editing, and post-production.

Motion Graphics and Explainer Video Production.

3D Visualization and Digital Media Design.

Creative Concept Development and Storytelling.

• Leading multidisciplinary teams for complex productions

Documentary Film Production • 2025

Director & Creative Lead ( Indian Railways )

Scriptwriting and Narrative Development.

Storyboarding and Visual Planning.

• Coordinating Production schedules across multiple construction sites.

Location Scouting and Production logistics.

Directing on-location shoots.

• Managing a 7-day shoot across 5 locations.

Full post-production including editing, VFX, compositing, sound design, and color grading

First Crack Speciality Roasters • 2024

Head of Marketing, Design and Sales

• Built the brand from the ground up - logo, visual identity, and brand positioning.

• Led end-to-end marketing strategy across digital and offline channels.

• Managed and directed a cross-functional team across design and sales.

• Worked directly with café owners and partners to drive brand awareness and onboarding.

• Created presentations, sales decks, and brand materials to communicate value effectively.

• Closed the feedback loop between market and execution- iterating on brand, messaging, and strategy based on real-world conversations.

• Aligned design, marketing, and sales to create a cohesive growth system

Social Tie • Remote • 2013-2014

Lead Graphic Designer

Primary designer for a social media marketing company.

• Created Visual Campaigns and digital assets for multiple brands.

• Worked with well-known cafes, restaurants and businesses across the city

03. CORE EXPERTISE

03. CORE EXPERTISE

Creative Direction

Creative Direction

Team Leadership

Team Leadership

Brand Strategy & Identity Design

Brand Strategy & Identity Design

Filmmaking & Visual Storytelling

Filmmaking & Visual Storytelling

AI-powered Visuals

AI-powered Visuals

Motion Graphics

Motion Graphics

Video Editing

Video Editing

3D Visualization

3D Visualization

Creative Campaign Development

Creative Campaign Development

05. Tools & Technologies

05. Tools & Technologies

Photoshop

Illustrator

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Lightroom

Auditions

Davinci Resolve

Coreldraw

Autodesk Maya

Unreal Engine

Framer

Figma

AI Workflows

04. education

04. education

Picasso Animation College • 2012–2015 • Hyderabad

Bachelor of Multimedia. (Specialized in Animation & Vfx)


05. Clients

05. Clients

07. Work Approach

07. Work Approach

I work both independently and by leading specialized teams depending on project scale. Over the years I have built a strong network of collaborators across design, production, and post-production, allowing projects to scale efficiently while remaining cost-effective for clients.


Thanks
for being
here

Thanks
for being
here

Let’s make
something
great

Let’s make
something
great

Made by Shaan Shahnawaz