Senior creative designer with 10+ years of experience delivering branding, advertising, motion design, and digital marketing assets across agency, freelance, and entrepreneurial environments. Experienced in leading creative projects from concept to delivery, collaborating with marketing teams and stakeholders, and maintaining high creative standards under fast-paced, deadline-driven conditions. Turns complex marketing objectives into clear, compelling visual solutions that strengthen brands, engage audiences, and support measurable business outcomes. Skilled in concept design, art direction, motion graphics, social media design, AI-assisted creative workflows, and multimedia production for local and international clients.

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Senior creative designer with 10+ years of experience delivering branding, advertising, motion design, and digital marketing assets across agency, freelance, and entrepreneurial environments. Experienced in leading creative projects from concept to delivery, collaborating with marketing teams and stakeholders, and maintaining high creative standards under fast-paced, deadline-driven conditions. Turns complex marketing objectives into clear, compelling visual solutions that strengthen brands, engage audiences, and support measurable business outcomes. Skilled in concept design, art direction, motion graphics, social media design, AI-assisted creative workflows, and multimedia production for local and international clients.

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Senior creative designer with 10+ years of experience delivering branding, advertising, motion design, and digital marketing assets across agency, freelance, and entrepreneurial environments. Experienced in leading creative projects from concept to delivery, collaborating with marketing teams and stakeholders, and maintaining high creative standards under fast-paced, deadline-driven conditions.

Turns complex marketing objectives into clear, compelling visual solutions that strengthen brands, engage audiences, and support measurable business outcomes. Skilled in concept design, art direction, motion graphics, social media design, AI-assisted creative workflows, and multimedia production for local and international clients.

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Work Experience

Freelance Creative Designer (Partner) at Nca ta lysts Marketing Agency (Sri Lanka)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Partnered with one of Sri Lanka’s leading marketing agencies to produce campaign creative for nationally recognized brands. Selected clients included iPay, TVS Lanka, and Dialog Genie. Developed creative assets for integrated marketing campaigns, adapting creative solutions for different industries and target audiences. Delivered high-quality work with fast production schedules.
Freelance Creative Designer (Partner) at Ncataysts Marketing Agency (Sri Lanka)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Partnered with one of Sri Lanka’s leading marketing agencies to produce campaign creativity for nationally recognized brands. Developed creative assets for integrated marketing campaigns and adapted creative solutions for different industries and target audiences. Delivered high-quality work with fast production schedules for selected clients including iPay, TVS Lanka, and Dialog Genie.
Senior Creative Designer at Sp rig – Growth Marketing Agency (Sri Lanka)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led creative development across multiple client accounts, delivering branding, campaign assets, motion graphics, and digital marketing content while maintaining high creative standards. Directed projects end-to-end from concept through final delivery across multiple brands. Collaborated with marketing teams to translate campaign objectives into compelling visual communication. Reviewed creative work, provided feedback, and mentored junior designers to improve consistency and execution. Managed competing priorities across multiple projects while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines. Contributed to agency-wide creative standards and design processes.
Senior Creative Designer at Spirng – Growth Marketing Agency (Sri Lanka)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led creative development across multiple client accounts, delivering branding, campaign assets, motion graphics, and digital marketing content while maintaining high creative standards. Directed projects from concept through final delivery across multiple brands. Collaborated with marketing teams to convert campaign objectives into compelling visual communication. Reviewed creative work, provided feedback, and mentored junior designers to improve consistency and execution. Managed competing priorities across multiple projects while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines, and contributed to agency-wide creative standards and design processes.
Senior Creative Designer at Sprig – Growth Marketing Agency
January 1, 2023 - Present
Lead creative development across multiple client accounts, delivering branding, campaign assets, motion graphics, and digital marketing content while maintaining high creative standards. Directed projects from concept through final delivery across multiple brands. Collaborated with marketing teams to translate campaign objectives into compelling visuals. Reviewed work, provided feedback, and mentored junior designers to improve consistency and execution. Managed competing priorities across multiple projects while preserving quality and meeting deadlines. Contributed to agency-wide creative standards and processes.
Co-Founder at Creative studio (branding & visual communications)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Co-founded a creative studio delivering branding, digital design, and visual communications services.
Founder / Co-Founder at Mad Hands (Slogan Photography)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Established and managed a photography business focused on commercial photography, branding, and creative storytelling. Co-founded a creative studio delivering branding, digital design, and visual communication services, contributing to end-to-end client delivery.
Creative Designer at Wyld Global (Dubai-based)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Produced creative campaigns for regional and international brands across digital and marketing channels. Designed campaign visuals across multiple marketing platforms for clients including Watawala, Royal CashEws, BCS, and East Indies. Collaborated with cross-functional teams throughout concept development and production, strengthening experience working with international brands and distributed teams.
Founder / Co-Founder at Slogan (Mad Hands)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Established and managed a photography business focused on commercial photography, branding, and creative storytelling. Co-founded a creative studio delivering branding, digital design, and visual communications services.
Creative Designer at Wyld Global (Dubai Based)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Produced creative campaigns for regional and international brands across digital and marketing channels. Designed campaign visuals across multiple marketing platforms for selected clients including Watavwala, Royal Cacash ews, BCS, and East Indies. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams throughout concept development and production, strengthening experience with international brands and distributed teams.
Senior Creative Designer at Sprig – Growth Marketing Agency (Sri Lanka)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Lead creative development across multiple client accounts, delivering branding, campaign assets, motion graphics, and digital marketing content while maintaining high creative standards. Directed creative projects from concept through final delivery across multiple brands. Collaborated with marketing teams to translate campaign objectives into compelling visual communication. Reviewed creative work, provided feedback, and mentored junior designers to improve consistency and execution. Managed competing priorities across multiple projects while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines. Contributed to agency-wide creative standards and design processes.
Founder / Co-Founder at Slogan Photography
January 1, 2022 - Present
Established and managed a photography business focused on commercial photography, branding, and creative storytelling. Co-founded a creative studio delivering branding, digital design, and visual communications services.
Creative Designer at Wyld Global
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Produced creative campaigns for regional and international brands across digital and marketing channels. Designed visuals for multi-market platforms. Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to develop concept-to-production assets.
Freelance Creative Designer at Freelance (multiple international clients)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Delivered branding, advertising, and digital marketing solutions for international clients. Managed complete creative projects from discovery to final delivery, balancing multiple clients and deadlines in remote work environments. Produced branding, motion graphics, and digital marketing assets across diverse industries.
Freelance Creative Designer
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Delivered branding, advertising, and digital marketing solutions for international clients. Managed complete creative projects from discovery to final delivery, balancing multiple clients and deadlines in remote work environments. Produced branding, motion graphics, and digital marketing assets across diverse industries.
Freelance Creative Designer at Ncat alysts Marketing Agency (Sri Lanka)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Partnered with one of Sri Lanka’s leading marketing agencies to produce campaign creative for nationally recognized brands. Developed creative assets for integrated marketing campaigns and adapted creative solutions for different industries and target audiences. Delivered high-quality work with fast production schedules.
Creative Designer & 3D Visualizer at Tila k Samara wick re m a Associates
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Created architectural visualizations and presentation materials supporting residential and commercial projects. Produced photorealistic 3D visualizations and communicated architectural concepts through visual storytelling. Expanded expertise in composition, lighting, and design thinking.
Creative Designer & 3D Visualizer at TilaK Samarawickrama Associates
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Created architectural visualizations and presentation materials supporting residential and commercial projects. Produced photorealistic 3D visualizations and communicated architectural concepts through visual storytelling. Expanded expertise in composition, lighting, and design thinking.
Creative Designer & 3D Visualizer at Tila k Samara wick rema Associates
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Created architectural visualizations and presentation materials supporting residential and commercial projects. Produced photorealistic 3D visualizations. Communicated architectural concepts through visual storytelling and expanded expertise in composition, lighting, and design thinking.
Creative Designer & 3D Visualizer at Tilak Samarawickrema Associates
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Created architectural visualizations and presentation materials; produced photo-real 3D visuals; communicated concepts via visuals; expanded expertise in composition, lighting, and design thinking.
Freelance Designer at TM's Trend
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Designed apparel graphics and production-ready artwork for sportswear manufacturing.
Freelance Graphic Designer
January 1, 2014 - Present
Started professional career providing branding, logo design, and digital marketing assets for small businesses.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Started professional career providing branding, logos and digital marketing assets for small businesses.

Education

BA (Hons) Creative Multimedia at Wijeya Graphics
January 1, 2023 - June 18, 2026
BA (Hons) Creative Multimedia at National Institute of Business Management / Wijeya Graphics
January 1, 2023 - June 18, 2026
BA (Hons) Creative Multimedia at National Institute of Business Management (NIBM), Wijeya Graphics
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
BA (Hons) Creative Multimedia at National Institute of Business Management
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Second class upper division at National Institute of Business Management
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2026
BA (Hons) Creative Multimedia at National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) - Wijeya
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Diploma in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - June 18, 2026
Diploma in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - June 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Consumer Goods, Other