Profile
Goal-driven graphic designer with a passion for delivering aesthetically pleasing and effective visual solutions. Proficient in designing compelling logos, brand guidelines, marketing collateral, editorial work, flyers, illustrations, websites, user interfaces, and more. Committed to continuous growth and innovation within the ever-evolving field of design.
Education
B.A. in Graphic Design
Minor in Web Design
George Mason University - Fairfax, VA
Received in December 2021
Recognitions: Dean's List, 2019-2021
Coursework Highlights: Graphic Design Methods & Principles, Typography, Illustration, Corporate Design & Branding, Editorial Design, Motion Design, Web Design & Usability, Digital Photography
Work Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer at Malhar Siddiki Designs
November 2023 - Present
• Conceptualize and design various graphics, including logos, marketing materials, and social media assets, for clients
• Manage client projects independently, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills in order to deliver high-quality work while respecting time and budget
• Collaborate with clients to understand their vision and objectives, ensuring the final designs meet their needs and expectations
Junior Designer at Ideba Marketing
March 2023 - May 2023
• Used Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Google Slides to create logos, presentations, and eBooks for clients
• Conceptualized and designed various digital collateral while following brand guidelines to ensure cohesive visual design
• Collaborated with colleagues on design projects and displayed strong teamwork and communication skills
Graphic Design Intern at The American Association of Physicists in Medicine
April 2022 - July 2022
• Used Adobe Creative Suite to design signs, flyers, booklets, web graphics, illustrations, and social media images
• Collaborated with colleagues to conceptualize and design various print and digital collateral for organization’s events and website
• Managed concurrent projects, displaying effective time management skills and ability to deliver high-quality work
Skills
Software: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Bridge, Acrobat, XD), Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel), Figma, Google Slides, GitHub, FTP clients (e.g, FileZilla), Secure Shell (SSH), macOS, Windows
Coding Languages: HTML, CSS, Javascript
Interpersonal: Communication, teamwork, leadership, time management, organization and planning, problem-solving
Languages: Fluent in English, Urdu, and Hindi
Certifications
Google UX Design Certificate (in progress)