We’re on a mission
We’re on a mission
Our mission is to bridge the gap between education and agency life by turning ambitious learners into industry-ready creatives through immersive, hands-on training.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between education and agency life by turning ambitious learners into industry-ready creatives through immersive, hands-on training.
Creative training for the real world.
Creative training for the real world.
Uppercut Academy is where talent meets opportunity. Built by a leading creative agency, we help students gain real-world skills, build standout portfolios, and grow into agency-ready professionals. With 9+ years of experience in hiring and shaping talent, our methods are tried, tested, and trusted by the industry.
Uppercut Academy is where talent meets opportunity. Built by a leading creative agency, we help students gain real-world skills, build standout portfolios, and grow into agency-ready professionals. With 9+ years of experience in hiring and shaping talent, our methods are tried, tested, and trusted by the industry.
200+
client projects delivered
100+
creatives trained
in-house
9+
9+
years of industry experience
years of industry experience
Our Core Values
Our Core Values
Accessibility
We believe creative careers should be accessible to anyone with the drive to learn. Our hands-on learning opens doors for all, no matter their background.
Accessibility
We believe creative careers should be accessible to anyone with the drive to learn. Our hands-on learning opens doors for all, no matter their background.
Accessibility
We believe creative careers should be accessible to anyone with the drive to learn. Our hands-on learning opens doors for all, no matter their background.
Collaboration
Great work doesn’t happen alone. We foster a supportive environment where students learn from mentors, peers, and real agency briefs.
Collaboration
Great work doesn’t happen alone. We foster a supportive environment where students learn from mentors, peers, and real agency briefs.
Collaboration
Great work doesn’t happen alone. We foster a supportive environment where students learn from mentors, peers, and real agency briefs.
Industry Excellence
We don’t just teach design—we practice it. Our content is based on agency experience, not theory, ensuring every lesson has real-world relevance.
Industry Excellence
We don’t just teach design—we practice it. Our content is based on agency experience, not theory, ensuring every lesson has real-world relevance.
Industry Excellence
We don’t just teach design—we practice it. Our content is based on agency experience, not theory, ensuring every lesson has real-world relevance.
Meet your mentors from the agency floor.
Meet your mentors from the agency floor.
Learn directly from senior designers, strategists, and creatives who deliver
real work for real clients. Our mentors are full-time professionals
from the Uppercut Agency.
Learn directly from senior designers, strategists, and creatives who deliver
real work for real clients. Our mentors are full-time professionals
from the Uppercut Agency.
Venkat Reddy Marri
Founder & Creative Director
Venkat Reddy Marri
Founder & Creative Director
Venkat Reddy Marri
Founder & Creative Director
Arjun Mehta
Creative Designer
Arjun Mehta
Creative Designer
Arjun Mehta
Creative Designer
Rhea Nair
Motion Graphic Designer
Rhea Nair
Motion Graphic Designer
Rhea Nair
Motion Graphic Designer
Ananya Reddy
Gen AI Specialist
Ananya Reddy
Gen AI Specialist
Ananya Reddy
Gen AI Specialist
What our team alumni say.
What our team alumni say.
Freshers turned full-timers. Hear how working and learning at Uppercut helped shape creative careers.
Freshers turned full-timers. Hear how working and learning at Uppercut helped shape creative careers.
Pradeep
“Joining as a fresher, I got hands-on with real client briefs. Now I lead branding projects confidently.”
Pradeep
“Joining as a fresher, I got hands-on with real client briefs. Now I lead branding projects confidently.”
Pradeep
“Joining as a fresher, I got hands-on with real client briefs. Now I lead branding projects confidently.”
Rahul
“Uppercut shaped my portfolio and mindset. I didn’t just learn tools—I learned how to think like a designer.”
Rahul
“Uppercut shaped my portfolio and mindset. I didn’t just learn tools—I learned how to think like a designer.”
Rahul
“Uppercut shaped my portfolio and mindset. I didn’t just learn tools—I learned how to think like a designer.”
Megha
“It was the perfect creative launchpad. I started as an intern, and now I’m a full-time designer at the agency.”
Megha
“It was the perfect creative launchpad. I started as an intern, and now I’m a full-time designer at the agency.”
Megha
“It was the perfect creative launchpad. I started as an intern, and now I’m a full-time designer at the agency.”
Anusha
“The exposure to agency life early on gave me a serious edge in my design career.”
Anusha
“The exposure to agency life early on gave me a serious edge in my design career.”
Anusha
“The exposure to agency life early on gave me a serious edge in my design career.”
Ravi
“Every project was real, every deadline mattered. That’s the kind of experience no online course gives.”
Ravi
“Every project was real, every deadline mattered. That’s the kind of experience no online course gives.”
Ravi
“Every project was real, every deadline mattered. That’s the kind of experience no online course gives.”
Praveen
“I joined with zero background. Today I work on client decks and design systems thanks to the mentorship here.”
Praveen
“I joined with zero background. Today I work on client decks and design systems thanks to the mentorship here.”
Praveen
“I joined with zero background. Today I work on client decks and design systems thanks to the mentorship here.”
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sections are vital components of any website, especially for platforms like Edux they serve as a centralized hub of information where users can quickly find answers.
Do I need experience to join?
No. Our programs are designed for complete beginners as well as junior professionals.
Do I need experience to join?
Do I need experience to join?
Where is training conducted?
Where is training conducted?
Where is training conducted?
Do you offer placement assistance?
Do you offer placement assistance?
Do you offer placement assistance?
What makes Uppercut Academy different from other design courses?
What makes Uppercut Academy different from other design courses?
What makes Uppercut Academy different from other design courses?
Is this an online or offline program?
Is this an online or offline program?
Is this an online or offline program?
Will I get to work on real projects?
Will I get to work on real projects?
Will I get to work on real projects?
Are you ready to
start your course?
Are you ready to
start your course?