I am a Creative Strategist with hands-on experience in digital and print design, visual storytelling, and brand identity. I am an Art and Design Management student with international Erasmus mobility experience, thriving in cross-cultural collaboration, creative coordination, and academic partnerships. My work spans branding concepts, visual storytelling, and design management across global platforms. Having participated in Erasmus exchanges and Blended Intensive Programs, I bring firsthand understanding of student mobility processes, course selection challenges, and integration into international academic environments. I am passionate about supporting art and design students in navigating global opportunities and maximizing their academic and creative potential.

Maham Zahid

I am a Creative Strategist with hands-on experience in digital and print design, visual storytelling, and brand identity. I am an Art and Design Management student with international Erasmus mobility experience, thriving in cross-cultural collaboration, creative coordination, and academic partnerships. My work spans branding concepts, visual storytelling, and design management across global platforms. Having participated in Erasmus exchanges and Blended Intensive Programs, I bring firsthand understanding of student mobility processes, course selection challenges, and integration into international academic environments. I am passionate about supporting art and design students in navigating global opportunities and maximizing their academic and creative potential.

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I am a Creative Strategist with hands-on experience in digital and print design, visual storytelling, and brand identity. I am an Art and Design Management student with international Erasmus mobility experience, thriving in cross-cultural collaboration, creative coordination, and academic partnerships. My work spans branding concepts, visual storytelling, and design management across global platforms.

Having participated in Erasmus exchanges and Blended Intensive Programs, I bring firsthand understanding of student mobility processes, course selection challenges, and integration into international academic environments. I am passionate about supporting art and design students in navigating global opportunities and maximizing their academic and creative potential.

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Language

Urdu
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Project Manager at Verso.art
July 1, 2022 - Present
Led a team of 6+ curators across 4 continents to source diverse, high-quality art collections, including 400+ artworks from 5+ countries. Optimized authentication and logistics workflows, reducing client response time by 40% and improving delivery success rate by 20%. Coordinated cross-functional communication and managed project plans and timelines to ensure efficient execution and high client satisfaction.
Social Media Manager at Ethnic, Pakistan
July 1, 2022 - Present
Increased Instagram engagement rate by 80% through strategic posting of 200+ posts, reels, and carousels using AI-driven Meta Campaigns. Grew total followers by over 2,000 in under 3 months, leading to increased online sales. Managed a cross-platform content calendar with 100% brand consistency and sent monthly newsletters to 1,200+ subscribers with a 25% open rate. Collaborated with art influencers to triple user interactions and grow artist subscriptions. Created and edited graphic and video content for social media channels using advanced design skills.
Visual Merchandiser at Lahore Grammar School
February 1, 2021 - August 28, 2022
Designed over 30 retail displays, increasing foot traffic by 65% per location. Partnered with marketing to align in-store visuals with campaigns, boosting promo conversion by 40%. Reduced merchandise repositioning time by 30% via optimized layout planning and visual storytelling. Conducted bi-weekly visual merchandising audits ensuring 100% brand guideline compliance across multiple outlets.
Art Teacher at Lahore Grammar School
January 1, 2022 - August 28, 2025
Designed and delivered 50+ age-appropriate art projects aligned with national curriculum standards for classes 3–5. Improved student engagement by 80% through interactive lessons integrating storytelling, cultural themes, and mixed media. Organized multiple school-wide art exhibitions showcasing 300+ student artworks and increasing parental participation. Mentored over 100 students yearly and trained junior staff while enhancing assessment methods.
Creative Project Manager at Art enRoll (Verso.art)
July 1, 2022 - Present
Promoted after leading the rebranding of Art enRoll into Verso.art, transforming the platform into a global digital art and curation hub by developing a brand storyline and guidelines. Curated 400+ artworks from multiple countries, spotlighting underrepresented regions. Coordinated international curators and artists across four continents, and managed a remote, multicultural team of over 6 curators and designers via Notion, Trello, and Google Workspace.
Art Teacher at Lahore Grammar School
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Guided students in developing technical skills and visual storytelling with formal art training; designed and delivered 40+ age-appropriate art projects aligned with national curriculum; improved student engagement by 80% through interactive, culturally themed lessons; mentored and evaluated students to nurture individual creative strengths.
Artist and Creative Designer at Dripping Customs
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Created custom hand-painted sneakers and jackets combining fine art with wearable design; owned the full design process from concept sketching to final product delivery using Photoshop and Illustrator; showcased work at pop-up exhibitions and brand events; contributed to photography, styling, and storytelling for social media content and campaigns.
Visual Merchandiser at Ethnic by Outfitters
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Designed and executed more than 30 visual displays across retail outlets, boosting foot traffic by 65%. Collaborated with design teams to align retail visuals with seasonal campaigns, increasing conversion by 40%. Managed floor layout planning, window displays, and fashion product presentation to maintain cohesive brand identity.

Education

BSc Art and Design at Punjab University, Pakistan
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
M.A. Scenography & Communication Design at Fachhochschule Dortmund
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
Art and Design Management at Budapest Metropolitan University
January 11, 2023 - August 2, 2025
Master’s in Art & Design Management (Fashion Management) at Budapest Metropolitan University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Art and Design at University of Punjab, Lahore
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Erasmus+ Blended-Intensive Program: Circularity of Regional Fashion at Erasmus+ Program (Budapest)
January 1, 2023 - March 6, 2026
Erasmus+ Blended-Intensive Program: Designing joyful and caring technology future at Erasmus+ Program (Spain)
January 1, 2023 - March 6, 2026
Erasmus Mobility Program: Academic exchange at FH Dortmund, focusing on scenography and design communication at FH Dortmund, Germany
January 1, 2024 - March 6, 2026
Erasmus+ Blended-Intensive Program: Croatia at Erasmus+ Program (Croatia)
January 1, 2026 - March 6, 2026

Qualifications

Erasmus Mobility Exchange
July 1, 2022 - August 28, 2025
Erasmus BIP
January 1, 2023 - August 28, 2025
Meta Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - March 6, 2026
Google Analytics 4 Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 6, 2026
Canva Design School – Branding & Marketing
January 11, 2030 - March 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail