Hi, I'm Athavan Krisna, a passionate and skilled graphic designer with over 5 years of experience. I specialize in creating bold, impactful designs that showcase personality, whether it's building brand identities or crafting unique logos. I love turning big ideas into striking visuals that really resonate and inspire. With a strong understanding of storytelling through visuals and expertise in Adobe Suite and Inkscape, I bring a creative edge to every project. I'm reliable, enthusiastic, and thrive working in fast-paced environments while collaborating effectively with clients and teams to achieve the best results.…

Athavan Krisna

Hi, I'm Athavan Krisna, a passionate and skilled graphic designer with over 5 years of experience. I specialize in creating bold, impactful designs that showcase personality, whether it's building brand identities or crafting unique logos. I love turning big ideas into striking visuals that really resonate and inspire. With a strong understanding of storytelling through visuals and expertise in Adobe Suite and Inkscape, I bring a creative edge to every project. I'm reliable, enthusiastic, and thrive working in fast-paced environments while collaborating effectively with clients and teams to achieve the best results.…

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Hi, I’m Athavan Krisna, a passionate and skilled graphic designer with over 5 years of experience. I specialize in creating bold, impactful designs that showcase personality, whether it’s building brand identities or crafting unique logos. I love turning big ideas into striking visuals that really resonate and inspire.

With a strong understanding of storytelling through visuals and expertise in Adobe Suite and Inkscape, I bring a creative edge to every project. I’m reliable, enthusiastic, and thrive working in fast-paced environments while collaborating effectively with clients and teams to achieve the best results.

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English
Fluent
Tamil
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Designhill Designer at Designhill
September 1, 2019 - June 18, 2024
Designed logos for various design competitions winning first prize in one with 159 designs submitted. Received excellent client reviews for fast, courteous, and professional handover processes. Created many logos tailored to specific client briefs, building a strong reputation on the platform.
Brand Identity Designer at Trail Quest Adventures Ltd. (Online via Riipen Level UP)
March 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Collaborated with CEO to create short video content and reels using brand assets like logos, color palettes, and typography. Applied SEO optimization and developed content posting strategies for Instagram and TikTok, receiving positive client feedback.
Brand Identity Designer at KnowQuest (Online via Riipen Advance Ontario)
January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Worked closely with CEO to update pitch deck and brand guidelines using rebranded logo suite, color palette, and typography. Delivered creative and detailed work that was well received and aligned with client expectations.
Digital Marketer at Drastic Drinks Inc. (Online via Riipen Level UP)
February 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Designed 50 ads and 11 reels highlighting core company values aligned with brand colors and optimized captions and hashtags for Instagram SEO. Received positive feedback for creativity, professionalism, and on-time project delivery.
Graphic Designer at Self Justice Inc. (Online via Riipen Level UP)
February 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Collaborated with a graphic design team to develop assets used in animated videos matching company style. Communicated effectively with animators to create easily animatable graphic design elements improving workflow efficiency.
Graphic Designer at AG Consulting (Online via Riipen Level UP)
February 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Created posts and posters that highlighted brand values for ISKCON Saskatoon, improving engagement and festival attendance. Designs were well received and posted on the client’s Instagram page.
Brand Identity and Graphic Designer at MusicalMoon (Online via Riipen Level UP)
March 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Designed over 200 memorable logo variations based on client needs. Communicated effectively to address client issues through well-developed logo solutions.
Infographic Designer at Elliot Leffler (Assistant Professor | University of Toronto – Scarborough)
August 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Designed an infographic for an unorthodox grading scheme that visually communicated student evaluation criteria. Adapted the infographic into multiple formats for diverse client needs including presentations and print.
Designhill Designer at Designhill
September 1, 2019 - Present
Designed logos for Designhill competitions, including a winning design among 159 submissions. Received great client reviews and created many different logos based on specific briefs, maintaining a good review rating.
Brand Identity Designer at Trail Quest Adventures Ltd. (Online via Riipen Level UP)
May 31, 2025 - July 14, 2025
Collaborated with the CEO to create short video content and reels using the brand's logo suite, color palette, and typography. Content was well received and optimized for SEO and social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok.
Brand Identity Designer at KnowQuest (Online via Riipen Advance Ontario)
March 31, 2025 - July 14, 2025
Worked with the CEO to update the pitch deck and brand guidelines document reflecting their rebranded logo suite, color palette, and typography. The work was well received and praised for creativity and detail.
Digital Marketer at Drastic Drinks Inc. (Online via Riipen Level UP)
May 31, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Designed 50 ads and 11 reels for the launch of Drastic Drinks product. Created captions and hashtags optimized for Instagram SEO. The content highlighted company values and was well received by the CEO.
Graphic Designer at Self Justice Inc. (Online via Riipen Level UP)
May 31, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Collaborated with a team to create graphic design assets for animated videos, ensuring designs matched the company style and were easy to animate, improving the animation team's efficiency.
Graphic Designer at AG Consulting (Online via Riipen Level UP)
April 30, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Created 15 Instagram posts and 6 posters for ISKCON Saskatoon highlighting the brand's values and enhancing event attendance. Designs were well received by the client.
Brand Identity and Graphic Designer at MusicalMoon (Online via Riipen Level UP)
April 30, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Designed over 200 logo variations that were memorable and met client needs effectively. Maintained clear communication to understand and deliver solutions addressing client issues.
Infographic Designer at Elliot Leffler, University of Toronto – Scarborough
September 30, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Created an infographic explaining an unorthodox grading scheme for a course. Delivered multiple formats for presentation and print, meeting the varied needs of the client.

Education

Honours Bachelor of Art at University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, ON
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2025
Honours Bachelor of Art at University of Toronto Scarborough
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Consumer Goods

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