I’m Candida Dsilva, a graphic design and data-visualisation professional with nearly 10 years of experience creating brand-consistent marketing assets, presentations, and client-ready documents. I enjoy translating complex information into clear, visually engaging layouts—whether that’s redesigning factsheets, building reusable templates, or supporting cross-functional teams with high-quality design and formatting. I’ve worked across global and multi-project environments, collaborating with investment and communications teams to deliver PowerPoint and Power BI outputs, design user guides and manuals, and strengthen overall production quality through training and support. I’m known for being detail-oriented, responsive to client feedback, and effective with deadlines—while continuously improving my craft using tools like Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign, Power BI, and Canva.…

Candida Dsilva

I’m Candida Dsilva, a graphic design and data-visualisation professional with nearly 10 years of experience creating brand-consistent marketing assets, presentations, and client-ready documents. I enjoy translating complex information into clear, visually engaging layouts—whether that’s redesigning factsheets, building reusable templates, or supporting cross-functional teams with high-quality design and formatting. I’ve worked across global and multi-project environments, collaborating with investment and communications teams to deliver PowerPoint and Power BI outputs, design user guides and manuals, and strengthen overall production quality through training and support. I’m known for being detail-oriented, responsive to client feedback, and effective with deadlines—while continuously improving my craft using tools like Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign, Power BI, and Canva.…

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I’m Candida Dsilva, a graphic design and data-visualisation professional with nearly 10 years of experience creating brand-consistent marketing assets, presentations, and client-ready documents. I enjoy translating complex information into clear, visually engaging layouts—whether that’s redesigning factsheets, building reusable templates, or supporting cross-functional teams with high-quality design and formatting.

I’ve worked across global and multi-project environments, collaborating with investment and communications teams to deliver PowerPoint and Power BI outputs, design user guides and manuals, and strengthen overall production quality through training and support. I’m known for being detail-oriented, responsive to client feedback, and effective with deadlines—while continuously improving my craft using tools like Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign, Power BI, and Canva.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Manipal Residency
January 1, 2026 - July 1, 2026
Worked on independent graphic design projects including presentations, marketing collateral, branding, social media graphics, and other digital assets. Managed multiple deliverables and client requirements independently while ensuring timely and high-quality outputs across visual and communication needs.
Senior Design Consultant at WSP
January 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Used Microsoft PowerPoint to create professional presentations with animations and led branding/graphic design to ensure marketing materials consistently matched established brand guidelines. Performed document quality checks for accuracy, clarity, and visual presentation; collaborated cross-functionally on bid proposals and client-ready slide decks. Converted CVs from Word into polished formats using InDesign and PowerPoint, and built templates, section dividers, infographics, and engaging visual assets to support proposals and submissions. Supported onboarding by explaining brand guidelines to new designers and coordinated design contributions during team discussions; also used Canva and AI-based design platforms for efficient layout and visual creation.
Intermediate Design Consultant – Global team at CDM Smith
March 1, 2022 - November 1, 2024
Delivered consistent, on-brand marketing and communication materials across multiple platforms using Adobe Creative Cloud, PowerPoint, and AI-based tools. Partnered with global teams to develop proposals, marketing assets, and event collateral; streamlined design processes by creating reusable templates for presentations, brochures, and campaigns. Enhanced proposal quality by designing clear graphics, factsheets, and branded content; managed multiple concurrent projects with tight deadlines while maintaining quality. Designed and refined iconography aligned with brand guidelines; produced high-impact proposals, event branding, and social media assets for Trinnex and collaborated with CDM Smith’s US Marketing & Communications team.
Design Consultant I Global Client Rptg at Aon Consulting
November 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Involved in designing Power BI dashboards and transforming complex data into visual formats, collaborating with stakeholders for feedback and visual quality enhancement.
Communication Designer at Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
June 1, 2017 - December 1, 2018
Created original images for publications including brochures, advertisements, posters, digital displays, and flyers. Designed event banners, standees, brochures, and invites based on corporate personality and client preferences. Coordinated with the Communication Head, department heads, and student staff to shape ideas and goals for events and improve engagement, ensuring compliance with IIM branding and internal/external marketing standards and regulations.
Designer at Enigma Consulting Group
August 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015
Utilized industry software for presentations and marketing materials, ensuring client satisfaction and quality.
Graphic Designer at Ola Ani Technologies
April 30, 2015 - April 30, 2015
Managed production of all print media and ensured satisfaction across design strategies.
Curriculum Graphic Designer (Intern) at Klay School
January 1, 2013 - Present
Internship role producing visual curriculum-related design work.
Graphic Designer (Intern) at MacMillan Publishers
July 1, 2010 - July 1, 2010
Assisted in various design projects and contributed to graphic content creation.

Education

MA Art and Design at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
BFA Visual Communications at Bangalore University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
Power BI Training Certification Course at Besant Technologies
January 1, 2020 - November 16, 2025

Qualifications

Power BI Training Certification Course
January 1, 2020 - September 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Financial Services