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Children’s book and brand visual storyteller specializing in illustration, graphic design, and motion. I translate narrative themes into cohesive, age-appropriate artwork that improves reading comprehension and keeps young audiences engaged. I also lead brand identity development and campaign visuals across social and print, managing creative production from concept to final assets—while collaborating with authors, editors, and cross-functional teams to deliver consistent, high-impact design outputs.…Children’s book and brand visual storyteller specializing in illustration, graphic design, and motion. I translate narrative themes into cohesive, age-appropriate artwork that improves reading comprehension and keeps young audiences engaged. I also lead brand identity development and campaign visuals across social and print, managing creative production from concept to final assets—while collaborating with authors, editors, and cross-functional teams to deliver consistent, high-impact design outputs.

Narmeen Akhter

Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Children’s Book Illustrator, +3

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Children’s book and brand visual storyteller specializing in illustration, graphic design, and motion. I translate narrative themes into cohesive, age-appropriate artwork that improves reading comprehension and keeps young audiences engaged. I also lead brand identity development and campaign visuals across social and print, managing creative production from concept to final assets—while collaborating with authors, editors, and cross-functional teams to deliver consistent, high-impact design outputs.…Children’s book and brand visual storyteller specializing in illustration, graphic design, and motion. I translate narrative themes into cohesive, age-appropriate artwork that improves reading comprehension and keeps young audiences engaged. I also lead brand identity development and campaign visuals across social and print, managing creative production from concept to final assets—while collaborating with authors, editors, and cross-functional teams to deliver consistent, high-impact design outputs.

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Children’s book and brand visual storyteller specializing in illustration, graphic design, and motion. I translate narrative themes into cohesive, age-appropriate artwork that improves reading comprehension and keeps young audiences engaged.

I also lead brand identity development and campaign visuals across social and print, managing creative production from concept to final assets—while collaborating with authors, editors, and cross-functional teams to deliver consistent, high-impact design outputs.

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Language

English

Fluent

Urdu

Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Illustrator (renamed to Softonox Technologies) at Solisys

August 1, 2025 - Present

Imaged engaging story-driven illustrations for children’s books, translating narrative themes into visually compelling artwork that supports reading comprehension and sparks imagination. Produced detailed character designs, settings, and sequential art layouts while maintaining stylistic consistency across multiple titles and ensuring age-appropriate visual appeal. Collaborated as author and editor to shape cohesive visual narratives that enrich storytelling and improve publication quality.

Creative Head at White Octo

November 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025

Directed creation of brand visuals and marketing materials for multiple clients (Apollo, Jinso ku, Sansoku, Starseed, Muse by Anahita, Aafrinish by Niazi, Claasique by Sarah), ensuring each brand maintained a distinct yet cohesive identity across social, print, and experiential platforms. Orchestrated photoshoots and campaign art direction by developing mood boards, selecting visual themes, and managing production schedules for high-quality, visually consistent outputs. Engineered creative collateral such as event stalls, posters, menus, and social media designs to strengthen client recognition and increase engagement across platforms.

Creative Head at Genie

January 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024

Spearheaded the design and evolution of Genie’s visual identity, creating a dynamic mascot and cohesive design language reflecting the brand’s youthful, tech-savvy persona. Devised and executed integrated marketing campaigns across digital channels, combining illustration, typography, and short-form content to increase social engagement by amplifying brand relatability. Supervised cross-functional creative production including photoshoots, animations, and content direction, ensuring each deliverable embodied the brand’s narrative and aesthetic principles and improved brand recall.

Visual Design Intern at Iris Creative Agency

May 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023

Assisted in developing large-scale event branding for corporate clients such as Google, Meta, and YouTube, supporting visualization and rollout of immersive event environment experiences. Collaborated with senior designers on high-profile conference materials including stage backdrops, infographics, and motion assets, ensuring seamless integration of each company’s visual identity into event branding. Refined layout compositions and presentation templates for internal and client-facing communications, improving design consistency and elevating the agency’s creative output quality under tight deadlines.

Freelance Illustrator (Neutral)

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024

Created full brand identity and narrative visuals for event reintroductions, incorporating traditional cultural motifs and experimental compositions to reflect the event’s expressive essence. Crafted complete creative suites for DND Game Night, including logos, merchandise, and print collateral, capturing the fantasy aesthetic and unifying all event materials under one cohesive visual direction. Managed professional client coordination through revisions and asset delivery, ensuring on-time completion, quality assurance, and brand consistency.

UI/UX & Graphic Design Intern at Agen cia (UI/UX & Graphic Design Intern)

August 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Analyzed website mockups and provided structured design feedback to enhance usability, visual hierarchy, and user engagement, contributing to prototype performance during client reviews. Built clean digital interfaces and brand-consistent UI elements for both web and mobile platforms, applying modern design systems and accessibility principles. Coordinated with London-based creative and development teams to iterate brand visuals and ensure digital deliverables aligned with client objectives, tone, and target audience expectations.

Part Time Creative Director at Radical Posters

February 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022

Led conceptualization and execution of advertising campaigns across print, digital, and exhibition spaces, driving significant increases in visibility and client engagement. Curated immersive exhibition layouts and visual stall experiences, weaving design elements and brand narrative to captivate audiences and strengthen on-site engagement. Mentored junior designers and streamlined creative workflows, improving turnaround time while maintaining consistent artistic quality across concurrent projects.

Event Illustrator & Visual Designer at Club 432 Studio (part of Strategic Mage)

January 1, 2015 - August 31, 2025

Designed original event illustrations and branding materials defining Club 432’s visual identity for creative performances and cultural showcases. Conceptualized character-driven artwork inspired by music and performance energy, transforming abstract themes into memorable symbolic visuals. Delivered production-ready assets for digital screens, posters, and stage installations while ensuring accurate scaling, tonal matching, and cohesive design execution.

Part Time Graphic Designer / Brand Strategist at Strategic Mage

January 1, 2015 - August 31, 2025

Developed brand identity frameworks and logo suites informed by competitor research and audience segmentation, improving visual recognition and messaging alignment for diverse clients. Formulated strategic pitch decks and campaign concepts integrating design psychology, mood boards, and brand voice to support successful project acquisition and client retention. Partnered with marketing and content teams to synchronize brand storytelling with campaign visuals, creating unified brand narratives that boosted audience engagement.