Janath B. Gunawardena

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I'm Janath B. Gunawardena, a Senior Art Director and Creative Project Specialist with 15+ years in brand-building campaigns.

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I’m Janath B. Gunawardena, a Senior Art Director and Creative Project Specialist with 15+ years in brand-building campaigns. I excel at turning concepts into revenue-generating campaigns for global and local brands, driving visibility and engagement through bold visuals, typography, and storytelling.

I bring hands-on experience in event concept, coordination, and management, plus proficiency with multimedia equipment, photography, and the Adobe suite. I thrive on collaborating with teams to transform creative ideas into high-impact projects that fuel growth.

  • Joined April 2024

Industry experience

  • Other
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Travel & Hospitality

Projects · 2

I recently had the opportunity to design a presentation deck for Bia UAE, an Abu Dhabi-based investment vehicle operated by Bia Advisory. The company is dedicated to sustainable development in vulnerable geographies by mobilizing catalytic capital and driving impactful investments. The presentation highlights Bia UAE's role as an open-ended debt fund, aligned with significant development financing institutions (DFIs), focusing on commercially viable investment opportunities. These opportunities span renewable energy, energy efficiency, food value chain enhancement, gender financing, healthcare, and crucial infrastructure projects. Emphasizing job creation, poverty reduction, and energy infrastructure, Bia UAE values both the environment and people, with a mission to provide decent lives for those lacking equal opportunities. The deck effectively conveys Bia UAE's commitment and strategic vision to potential investors and stakeholders.

  • Presentation Designer

I had the opportunity to design a presentation deck for Adyen, a leading global payment company. The deck showcases Adyen's unique value proposition and differentiators, particularly within the subscription economy. It provides insightful payment data and an overview of the Musicfy account. The presentation also delves into the shared value discussion and objectives, offering a detailed framework for managing subscription accounts. Key solutions such as RevenueAccelerate and the addition of new payment methods are highlighted. The deck concludes with an exploration of the Musicfy-Adyen partnership and a Q&A segment, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging presentation for stakeholders.

  • Graphic Designer
  • Presentation Designer

Work experience· 16 roles

Freelance Art Director (Remote) · Stellabean, New York (USA)Nov 2022 – Nov 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Led brand identity and promotional design for Omni Hotels, Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas, and related campaigns. Created cohesive identities across marketing platforms, designed promotional materials and logos, and developed eco-friendly product designs while shaping high-profile event campaigns.

Freelance Art Director (Remote) · Stellabean, New YorkNov 2022 – Nov 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Created a cohesive brand identity and promotional materials for Omni Hotels and Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas; designed logos, marketing collateral, and eco-friendly product designs for sustainability campaigns.

Communications & Branding Manager · Richardson HoldingsJun 2022 – Jun 2022 · 1 mo

Led the Smart City initiative through presentation decks and supporting videos for a test run presented to the President; rebranded the Richardson Group and launched interactive websites; provided data-driven insights and enhanced social media presence; drove revenue-generation campaigns with notable results.

Co-Founder & Senior Art Director · The Social SolutionJun 2022 – Nov 2025 · 3 yrs 6 mos
Brand Development Lead / Art Director · Harpo’s Cafes & RestaurantsDec 2021 – Dec 2021 · 1 mo
Brand Development Lead / Art Director · Harpo’s Cafes & RestaurantsDec 2021 – Dec 2021 · 1 mo
Senior Art Director · EL89 StudiosJan 2016 – Jan 2016 · 1 mo
Senior Art Director · EL89 StudiosJan 2016 – Jan 2016 · 1 mo

Education

GCE O/L · Wesley College2030 – 2006
GCE O/L · Wesley College2006
GCE O/L · Wesley College2006

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