Nihal Kashyap

Creative Strategist & Storytelling Architect
Mumbai, IN.

About

Creative Strategist and Storytelling Architect with 3+ years of experience transforming complex concepts into emotionally resonant narratives across digital, AV, UX, and product environments. Expert in brand strategy, messaging architecture, and multi-format content creation, adept at developing foundational brand identities and driving business alignment. Proven ability to collaborate with founders and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful communication strategies that enhance clarity and engagement.

Work

Independent Brand & Creative Consultant
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Brand Strategy | Messaging Architecture | Copywriting

Summary

Led comprehensive brand strategy, messaging architecture, and copywriting initiatives for diverse clients, driving clarity and market positioning.

Highlights

Architected foundational brand identities, including naming systems, tone of voice, and comprehensive verbal guidelines, for a UK-based barware and an Indian fintech firm.

Executed in-depth qualitative and quantitative consumer research, defining Ideal Customer Profiles (ICPs) and identifying strategic market whitespace to inform positioning.

Developed proprietary diagnostic frameworks and messaging tools, establishing robust internal brand architectures for early-stage and stagnant businesses.

Advised clients on compelling brand articulation and financial storytelling, structuring differentiated offerings for diverse consumer cohorts in traditionally non-branded categories.

Partnered closely with founders and cross-functional teams (UI/UX, internal brand) to align storytelling, positioning, and creative execution with go-to-market and business strategies.

Content & Narrative Storytelling
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Campaigns | AV | Product Messaging | Emotional Storytelling

Summary

Crafted brand-forward narratives across film, digital, and AV, translating complex business concepts into clear, emotionally anchored stories for diverse clients.

Highlights

Developed and executed multi-platform narrative strategies, consistently transforming complex business concepts into clear, emotionally resonant stories.

Directed and produced high-impact audio-visual content, ensuring brand consistency and alignment across diverse digital and cinematic mediums.

Managed multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to creative and strategic objectives for various clients.

Education

Whistling Woods International · TISS

B.Sc.

Filmmaking (Direction)

Skills

Narrative Development

Message Architecture, Campaign Framing, Brand Storytelling Systems.

Copywriting & Content Crafting

UX Copy, Tone of Voice, AV Scripts, Manifestos, Platform Messaging.

Strategic Thinking

Consumer Research, Insight Synthesis, Positioning Frameworks, Communication Strategy.

Creative Collaboration

Founder-Led Brand Building, Cross-Functional Execution, Script to Screen Integration.

Projects

Tira Beauty Launch Campaign

Summary

Served as Assistant Director for the Tira Beauty Launch Campaign, collaborating with Dharma 2.0 to manage on-set creative flow for celebrity-led films.

BMW India (Internal Brand Films)

Summary

Served as First Assistant Director for BMW India's internal brand films, supporting narrative and messaging execution.

Vete Associates (Corporate AV)

Summary

Acted as Writer & Director for Vete Associates' corporate AV, focusing on brand repositioning through high-clarity storytelling.

Automotive Campaign (Global Agency)

Summary

Ghostwrote short-format scripts for a global automotive campaign, integrating cultural nuances for the Indian market.

Sweet Love (Short Film)

Summary

Contributed to the production of 'Sweet Love,' a short film exploring vulnerability, serving as Second Assistant Director.