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I'm a Manchester-based Junior Graphic Designer with creative experience across design studios, community organizations and public-facing campaigns. My main focus is branding and strategy, and creating identities rooted in research and storytelling. I'm interested in how design can empower users through choice and participation.…

Fariba Najafi Barzegar

Graphic Designer, Designer, Brand Designer, +5

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I'm a Manchester-based Junior Graphic Designer with creative experience across design studios, community organizations and public-facing campaigns. My main focus is branding and strategy, and creating identities rooted in research and storytelling. I'm interested in how design can empower users through choice and participation.…

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I’m a Manchester-based Junior Graphic Designer with creative experience across design studios, community organizations and public-facing campaigns. My main focus is branding and strategy, and creating identities rooted in research and storytelling. I’m interested in how design can empower users through choice and participation.

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Work Experience

Design Placement at Studio North

September 1, 2025 - Present

Built a complete brand identity concept for Jiffl in under 2 weeks, producing 12+ digital assets (logotype, icons, color palette, motion graphics) aligned with the brand’s values and tone. Designed mobile and website UI prototypes in Figma to improve user interaction and address static usability issues on the existing website. Developed a social media campaign concept for DayGlo’s Holi Festival using prototyping and visual research to create inclusive, culturally sensitive content.

Graphic Designer at Arman Parseh Design and Printing Studio

March 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024

Contributed to the development of 15+ brand identities, packaging systems, and print layouts based on client briefs. Produced custom mockups, product visuals, and promotional materials to support brand storytelling and client presentations. Collaborated with senior designers to refine concepts, ensuring clarity, hierarchy, and alignment with brand strategy.

Media Day Event Designer at Salford Red Devils

January 1, 2025 - Present

Delivered large-scale motion graphics and digital assets for LED walls and interactive screens viewed by 100+ attendees, under a 5-day turnaround. Authored original campaign slogans and visual concepts, collaborating with the marketing and design teams to ensure alignment with team identity and brand guidelines.

Graphic Designer at The Whitaker Museum

April 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025

Strengthened brand consistency across 10+ collateral assets, ensuring alignment with the museum’s environmental and cultural priorities. Conducted interviews and research to inform a user-led communication strategy and authentic visual tone. Proposed a community-based brand refresh, integrating local residents’ stories into print and digital materials in collaboration with the marketing team to boost engagement. Produced brand guidelines and layout systems to support cohesive implementation across future assets.

Designer & Researcher at Touchstones Rochdale Museum

March 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025

Designed print-ready visual materials for the Dining Room project informed by research into the local culture. Collected community insights through workshops to define the project’s visual direction and communication tone.

Graphic Designer at IRSPRC (Non for Profit)

July 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024

Designed a print-ready public earthquake-response report journal in collaboration with the marketing team. Created info-graphics, data tables, and visual layouts to communicate the organization’s aid efforts to a public audience.

Lead Designer at The University of Salford

August 1, 2025 - Present

Lead Designer for Public Realm Commission: directed a team of 3 to design an interactive green space on campus, collaborating with architects and multidisciplinary partners. Developed seating structures and grass mounds, defined color palettes, and co-authored proposals with budget and timeline. Collected qualitative and quantitative public feedback during Go Green Week to inform design outcomes.

Lead Designer at University of Salford Public Realm Commission

August 1, 2025 - Present

Lead Designer for a public realm commission at the University of Salford, responsible for concept development and visual storytelling through wayfinding and branding.

Design Placement at The Whitaker Museum

April 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025

Design placement contributing to museum branding and packaging concepts for public realm projects.

Design Placement at Touchstones Rochdale Museum

January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025

Design placement creating visual identities and design assets for museum projects.

Volunteer Graphic Designer at IRSPRC (Non for Profit)

July 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024

Volunteer role providing graphic design support for non-profit initiatives.

Junior Graphic Designer at Arman Parseh Design and Printing Studio

March 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024

Junior Graphic Designer handling branding and packaging design for clients at a design and printing studio.