Yatish graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Architecture from the University of KZN in 2003. Shortly after graduation Yatish joined Design Partnership, an international architecture firm primarily focused on the critical appreciation for strategy and brand positioning. It was there that he specialised in incorporating architecture and working in insight, strategy and design. At the time Yatish moved to Grid he was the architecture firms' creative partner and lead for customer experience in physical at the group; London, Johannesburg and Sydney branches.

When Yatish joined Grid Worldwide in 2017 it was to boost its team of pioneering 21st Century Brand architects and designers. He was selected for the position, in no small part, thanks to his more than 13 years' experience working in architecture, insight, strategy, and design. Since joining Grid he has helped transform some of the country's most admired businesses and brands including (name brands and companies).