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Hi, I’m Manula Dharmasena. I’m a creative professional with a proven track record for delivering visually compelling, high-impact designs across digital and traditional media. I lead brand identities and campaigns for global clients, collaborating with marketing and strategy teams to ensure cohesive storytelling across web, print, and social channels.
I’m driven by leadership opportunities, strategic creative direction, and cross-functional collaboration. I enjoy building strong design systems, elevating brand consistency, and delivering on-time results through streamlined workflows and strong client partnerships.
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Language
Sinhala, Sinhalese
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English
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Work Experience
Creative Lead at Stagg Global
October 1, 2025 - PresentDirected brand identity and campaign creative for 5+ global corporate clients, producing cohesive visuals across touchpoints on print, web, and digital channels within the first 6 months in role. Reduced creative revision cycles by redesigning the brief-to-approval workflow, cutting average project delivery time by ~30% across concurrent client accounts. Maintained a 100% on-time delivery rate across all simultaneous international campaigns, upholding zero missed deadlines through structured project management. Partnered with marketing and strategy teams on 3+ brand refresh campaigns, presenting to C-suite stakeholders and achieving first-round concept approval on 90% of submissions.
Creative Designer at Dialog Axiata PLC
April 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025Spearhead the development of AI-integrated visual assets and advanced AI-related artwork for large-scale corporate campaigns.
Freelance Designer at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2022 - PresentDelivered promotional materials and event graphics for 20+ clients across global entertainment and media industries, consistently meeting tight production deadlines for high-profile events. Developed visual identities for 15+ artists, production houses, and event organizers—clients reported measurable increases in audience engagement and ticket sales following brand rollouts. Managed 8–10 concurrent client projects at peak capacity, achieving an 80%+ client retention rate through repeat engagements and referrals across diverse creative industries.
Education
BSc (Hons) in Information Technology – Interactive Media at Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
January 1, 2024 - June 16, 2026BSc (Hons) in Information Technology with Specialization in Interactive Media at Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
January 1, 2024 - June 27, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Professional Services
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