CV

Zafar Liyakat Qureshi

Senior Graphic Designer cum Visualizer

Habib Manor Bldg, Gr. Flr.Flat No. 12/13 
Byculla Chember Mumbai - 400 027

Mobile : 9821575678

Portfolio Link:

https://zafarportfolio.blogspot.com

Career Objective

An experience Graphic Designer looking for a change and new directions in my work via a challenging and responsible position. I am Determined, skilled and ready to cultivate my creativity.

Employment History

Adlabs Entertaiment Pvt. Ltd. : Dec' 14 to till Date

Senior Graphic Designer cum Visualizer

• Receive brief from Digital Marketing team and develop concepts as per

   the requirement.

• Creating marketing & e-marketing materials on a range of projects.

•  Creating original artwork for short and long term projects.

• Photo Editing and image retouching

• Involved in designing advertisements, Facebook Campaign,

   Google Plus, Twitter & many more....

Boiling Point Communications Pvt Ltd  :  Oct'11 to Dec' 14

Senior Graphic Designer / Visualizer

• Receive brief from Business development team and develop concepts
   as per the requirement.

•  Creating artwork, graphic design solutions from concept through
    to completion.

•  Responsible for developing and creating both digital and print design for
    a wide range of print and online campaigns, publications and advertising.

• Designing & creating marketing & e-marketing materials on a range
   of projects.

• Creating original artwork for short and long term projects.

• Photo Editing and image retouching

• Pack shot Designs

• Involved in designing advertisements, brochures, handouts, flyers etc.

Kamikaze B2B Media: Apr' 08 to Sep'11

Senior Graphic Designer

I've have handled multiple events for the organization managing the print, publications and web identities. I have created print collateral, designed packaging, brochures, posters, trade show booths, logo identities, developed banner ads, backdrop, customized and manipulated digital images.

Handled following events for the organization

• Express, Logistics & Supply Chain Conclave

• Pharma & Clinical Trials Supply Chain Forum

• Loyalty Summit

• Asia Manufacturing Supply Chain Summit

• Tech BFSI

Designed banners and advertisements for the official website

Designing online and print advertisements (marketing content), literature, newsletter, logos, and stationery items.

Flanz Studio: Jul’05  to  Mar'08

Executing entire concept layout after getting instructions from ART director from initial phase to the fulfillment.

I have held a strong Designer role with Flanz Studio.

My experience encompasses all aspects of design,

ranging from brochures, catalogs, Hotels menu card, posters, invitations, magazine designs, newspaper advertisements and digital print based solutions.

I have an experience of working with a wide range of clients, understanding and conceptualizing their requirement and giving them a desired output in line with their requirement.

Intact Media: Nov’03 to Jun’05

Working as a Designer. My experience consist all aspects of design and printing work.

Design photo illustrations, layout, typography, pagination, scanning, digital photo correction etc.

Photo Advertising: June’02 to August ’03

I have held a strong Junior Designer role with Intact Media.

Strong work ethics, self-starter, positive attitude, and a

capacity to manage multiple aspects of a project.

Assist Senior designers in content collection, image tracing,

learning conceptualization.

Skills and Experience

I have extensive knowledge and experience of both print and digital print based media to a high professional level, including all relevant software applications. Specialist areas include exhibition design, paper and printing technologies. I've gained invaluable experience of the full printing process, from producing four colour / spot colour film separations and printing plates. This knowledge proves to be an important asset when designing for print based media, and also when working together with output agencies or printers.

I find that one of my biggest strengths is being able to adapt to any given situation quickly and effectively, and maintain a very open minded attitude both in a professional and social capacity.

Expertise in Apple Macintosh and Windows platforms

Software Knowledge

My Current software knowledge and professional experience includes the following packages and technologies:

Adobe: Photoshop, Acrobat - (pdf). Illustrator, InDesign, After Effect

Corel: Draw, Photo Paint, Trace

Passport Details

Passport No.           : M 4508994

Date of Issue          : 12th December 2014

Date of Expiry         : 11th December 2024

Place of Issue          : Mumbai

Education and Training

2000 : SSC  : University of Bombay

2001 : HSC : University of Bombay

2006 : T.Y.B.COM : APPEAR

2000: BRILLIANCE: Certificate in Graphic Soft wares: Grade – A

Personal Traits

Creativity, sense of form and color

Precision-oriented

Ability to work independently, with teamwork orientation

Experience in layout/graphic design

Offset printing knowledge

Ability to pursue multiple tasks, at times under pressing deadlines

Highly motivated and energetic

Professional work approach and sense of responsibility

Fluency in written and oral English

Familiarity with Internet and other information and communication technologies

Personal Interests

I enjoy playing cricket, snooker, carom, and participate in various other sports wherever possible.