Shalini Thakur is a Mumbai-based Creative Director specializing in advertising and retail brands.

She holds a Bachelors degree in Design from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) and a full-time Professional Diploma in Fashion Media Communication from the Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York (FIT-SUNY).

With extensive experience in advertising commercials, print campaigns, and digital media, Shalini has shaped compelling visual narratives for over 100 national and international brands, including Levi’s, Raymond, Pepsico, Samsung Galaxy, Panasonic, Star Sports PBL, Airtel, Amul, Nivea, and Whisper.

Beyond advertising, Shalini has styled for fashion magazines and celebrities, working with renowned personalities such as Priyanka Chopra, Sidharth Malhotra, Aditya Roy Kapur, Saina Nehwal, and P.V. Sindhu.

Her portfolio extends beyond India, with collaborations in Hong Kong and New York.

Bridging multiple creative disciplines, Shalini seamlessly navigates between advertising, editorial, and product design, working with leading creative agencies, production houses, and global media brands.