MOHSIN MAREDIA
Creative Graphic Designer Highly creative and versatile graphic designer who worships art. I have multitude of experience in the field of corporate identity, print media & website design. I connect abstraction to design. Worked with renowned and multi-national firms in Karachi, Pakistan. Currently based in Calgary, Canada
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+1 403 383 8247 Cell No.
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www.mohsinfancy.com My Online Portfolio
WORK EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Mohsinfancy.com | June 2010 – Present
Indus Valley School of Arts & Architecture | 2010
Freelance Graphic & Web Designer - Work as a freelancer on online portals such as Odesk, Freelancer, Elance etc. and worked for local clients in Karachi - Work with client to improve their visual identity keeping in view the market standards - Work on branding, print campaigns, social media graphic, website design & development and UI design for apps also designed banners and advertisements for the website - Interact with client one on one to find best design solution as per their requirement
Bachelor of Design - CGPA 3.17/4.00 - Distinction in final year thesis project named “In And Around Karachi” (Project detail in “Achievements” section below)
Delhi Govt Collage | 2006 Pre Engineering
TOOLS
Cre8ivo Studio LLC | Jan 2011 – Jan 2014
Online Project Manager - Manage team of online designers and programmers - Assist marketing team with marketing, brainstorming and advertising strategies - Working in close coordination with other team members to complete the project in timely manner
Photoshop
Dot Seven Packages | Sep 2011 – Oct 2013
Premier Pro
Senior Graphic Designer - Responsible for design conceptualization and direction of design - Interacted with clients to achieve their graphic design needs - Responsible for all the major work in Design Department - Responsible to send work to “Print Department”
Lowe & Rauf | Jan 2011 – June 2011
Junior Art Director - Did a full print campaign for VIM in 2011 - Design direction, layout, typesetting, scanning and color adjustment of images - Worked on different print campaigns which includes brochures, flyers, posters, booklets, newsletters and other materials used for promoting brands like Vim, Knorr, Johnson & Johnson, Surf Excel, Lifebuoy & Close-up
INTERNSHIPS LOWE & RAUF | June 2010 – July 2010 Internee Art Director
- Worked as an Intern and worked on advertising projects
SABIUM TECHNOLOGIES | June 2009 – July 2009 Internee Website Designer
- Worked as an Intern as a website designer and worked on website design & branding projects
Illustrator InDesign Dreamweaver Microsoft Office HTML CSS WordPress Photography
DESIGN SKILLS Branding & Identity
Logo Identity, Business Card, Letterhead, Envelops, Coporate Folder, Company Profile etc.
Print Graphic / Promotional Material
Poster, Flyer, Pamphlets, Postcard, Brochure, Pop-up Banner, Billboards, Tshirts, Booklets, Product Catalogs, Annual Reports, Newsletters, Magazine Layouts etc.
Website & User Interface
Website Layouts & Design, Web Banners, UI for Mobile Apps, UI for Desktop Apps
Other
Packaging (Applied & Label Design), Information Design, Social Media Graphics, Video Editing & Image Manipulation
CONTRACT PROJECTS In And Around Karachi
VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE Aga Khan University | Jan 2013 – Feb 2013
Thesis Project | July 2010 – Dec 2010
Graphic Designer
- A complete map of Karachi city was designed highlighting famous landmarks, Hospitals, Religious places, Educational institutions and other buildings - Designed as a part of final year thesis of my Bachelor’s Degree at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture - Awarded distinction in the project as well as recognition from various other government departments - This project was also featured in Dawn.com, A prominent media outlet in Pakistan - Full project could be found at www.inandaroundkarachi.com
- Helped create print campaign for their "International Internship Program"
Shafiq Collection Exquisite Jewelry Branding Project | Nov 2012- Dec 2012
- Created a luxury jewelry brand design for a local business based in Karachi, Pakistan - Conceptualized the design and brand identity keeping in view the nature of business and market standards - Designs at www.mohsinfancy.com/design-portfolio/shafiq-collection/
Carvaan-e-Dil - 2011 Ottawa Fundraiser Event Campagin | March 2011
- Designed whole print campaign for the fundraising event named “Carvaan-e-Dil” organized by DIL Canada for Literacy - Developed posters, tickets, stall banners and pop up banners - Full project at www.mohsinfancy.com/design-portfolio/carvaan-e-dil
The Vision Factory
Website Project | May 2011
Aga Khan Youth & Sports Board | Jan 2011 – Oct 2013 Convener, Area Committee Rahimabad - Organized educational events within the community to empower the youth - Organized sports events such as: Badminton, Cricket, Footsal, Throw Ball for girls & Indoor activities
Aga Khan Fund For Economic Development (AKFED) | May 2013 – June 2013 Graphic Designer - Designed a video presentation based on the milestone achieved by the organization in the past century - The presentation was displayed in front of The Aga Khan (Founder of Aga Khan Development Network)
ACHIEVEMENTS Campaign of the Year Award
Direct and Design the print advertising campaign for a Unilever homecare brand, VIM that won the campaign of the year award at Pakistan Advertisers Society (PAS) Awards event of 2012
Distinction in Thesis Project
- Custom designed and developed full website of the production and advertising agency named “The Vision Factory” owned by a renowned commercial and music video director “Asim Raza” - Website: www.thevisionfactory.com.pk
“In And Around Karachi” was about the map system for Karachi city, the project propose Traditional & digital solution for way finding through very detailed map of the city Project URL: www.inandaroundkarachi.com
There are many other projects that includes a broad scope of my skills and tools ranging from simple logo design to development of a custom-based website
WHY YOU SHOULD HIRE ME
My other projects could be viewed at www.mohsinfancy.com/portfolio www.be.net/mohsinfancy
Not just a graphic designer, I am a creative artist with the passion and vision to breathe new life into businesses and enhance company’s visual image and build its success. Born with good design sense which is backed by years of solid experience, I’m passionate about great design and ready to take challenges which are in front of me. I know my stuff and always ready to learn new stuff