Hi, I'm Sakeena Younus. I'm a creative, detail-oriented illustrator with a passion for storytelling and visual communication. I specialize in children's book illustration and explainer videos, turning complex ideas into visuals that are accessible and engaging for kids and adults alike. I've illustrated internationally published children's books, including The Dubai Sister Switch by Fiona Collins, where I was brought on to reimagine the visual concept after an earlier direction didn't land. That project shaped how I approach every book brief now: staying close to the author's voice while finding the visual language that makes a story feel alive on the page. I also bring experience as a social media manager, helping brands build meaningful connections through strong visual branding and content strategy, so I understand how a book's illustrations often need to extend into marketing and social content too. I enjoy collaborating with authors, editors, and publishing teams to visually interpret narratives and craft cohesive storytelling, from initial sketches and character development through to print-ready artwork and supporting digital content.…

Sakeena Younus

Hi, I'm Sakeena Younus. I'm a creative, detail-oriented illustrator with a passion for storytelling and visual communication. I specialize in children's book illustration and explainer videos, turning complex ideas into visuals that are accessible and engaging for kids and adults alike. I've illustrated internationally published children's books, including The Dubai Sister Switch by Fiona Collins, where I was brought on to reimagine the visual concept after an earlier direction didn't land. That project shaped how I approach every book brief now: staying close to the author's voice while finding the visual language that makes a story feel alive on the page. I also bring experience as a social media manager, helping brands build meaningful connections through strong visual branding and content strategy, so I understand how a book's illustrations often need to extend into marketing and social content too. I enjoy collaborating with authors, editors, and publishing teams to visually interpret narratives and craft cohesive storytelling, from initial sketches and character development through to print-ready artwork and supporting digital content.…

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Hi, I’m Sakeena Younus. I’m a creative, detail-oriented illustrator with a passion for storytelling and visual communication. I specialize in children’s book illustration and explainer videos, turning complex ideas into visuals that are accessible and engaging for kids and adults alike.

I’ve illustrated internationally published children’s books, including The Dubai Sister Switch by Fiona Collins, where I was brought on to reimagine the visual concept after an earlier direction didn’t land. That project shaped how I approach every book brief now: staying close to the author’s voice while finding the visual language that makes a story feel alive on the page.

I also bring experience as a social media manager, helping brands build meaningful connections through strong visual branding and content strategy, so I understand how a book’s illustrations often need to extend into marketing and social content too.

I enjoy collaborating with authors, editors, and publishing teams to visually interpret narratives and craft cohesive storytelling, from initial sketches and character development through to print-ready artwork and supporting digital content.

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Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at KamelPay
March 3, 2026 - August 21, 2026
Creative and Social Media Manager at MAQSAD
December 1, 2024 - Present
Plan and execute creative content strategies across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to engage target audiences. Create and schedule static posts, reels, and story content that drive engagement and improve brand visibility. Monitor content performance and adapt strategies based on analytics. Capture high-quality behind-the-scenes photos and videos during events and interviews, showcasing a strong aesthetic sense.
Children’s Book Illustrator at CREATIF SOFT
October 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024
Created engaging, age-appropriate illustrations that brought children’s stories to life. Designed consistent page layouts and storyboards to enhance storytelling flow. Delivered high-quality, print-ready artwork aligned with publishing standards. Adapted illustrations for both print and digital formats, including interactive books. Collaborated with authors and editors to visually interpret narratives and characters.
Assistant Manager Illustration at AIMVIZ
May 1, 2018 - August 1, 2023
Oversaw a team of illustrators in the production department. Co-managed workloads to ensure maximum efficiency. Created vector illustrations and digital illustrations per client requirements. Created explainer ads from scripts. Completed tasks and incorporated client feedback on a daily basis.
Junior Frontend Developer at WETECH
August 1, 2015 - February 1, 2016
Design websites according to client requirements. Make websites responsive according to the clients' needs. Complete development tasks.

Education

Bachelors of Library Sciences at University of Karachi
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Graphic Designing at Arena Multimedia
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Angular JS at Code School
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
BA(LIS) at University Of Karachi
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Web Designing at Sir Syed University
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Visual Studio at Sir Syed University
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026

Qualifications

Certified in multimedia design
December 30, 2018 - June 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services