I'm a junior graphic designer specializing in social media and marketing visuals for startups, small businesses, nonprofits, and personal brands. I create clean, engaging designs for Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and other digital platforms, including social media posts, carousels, promotional graphics, flyers, posters, presentations, and Canva templates. I primarily work in Canva and Figma, with a focus on clear visual communication, strong layouts, and consistent branding. I have hands-on experience creating social media graphics, promotional materials, posters, banners, event materials, and campaign visuals for a nonprofit organization. I'm comfortable working from a brief, responding to feedback, meeting deadlines, and collaborating with teams. I'm available for remote freelance projects and particularly interested in ongoing social media, marketing, and content design work.

Shalom Aschalew

I'm a junior graphic designer specializing in social media and marketing visuals for startups, small businesses, nonprofits, and personal brands. I create clean, engaging designs for Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and other digital platforms, including social media posts, carousels, promotional graphics, flyers, posters, presentations, and Canva templates. I primarily work in Canva and Figma, with a focus on clear visual communication, strong layouts, and consistent branding. I have hands-on experience creating social media graphics, promotional materials, posters, banners, event materials, and campaign visuals for a nonprofit organization. I'm comfortable working from a brief, responding to feedback, meeting deadlines, and collaborating with teams. I'm available for remote freelance projects and particularly interested in ongoing social media, marketing, and content design work.

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I’m a junior graphic designer specializing in social media and marketing visuals for startups, small businesses, nonprofits, and personal brands.

I create clean, engaging designs for Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and other digital platforms, including social media posts, carousels, promotional graphics, flyers, posters, presentations, and Canva templates.

I primarily work in Canva and Figma, with a focus on clear visual communication, strong layouts, and consistent branding.

I have hands-on experience creating social media graphics, promotional materials, posters, banners, event materials, and campaign visuals for a nonprofit organization. I’m comfortable working from a brief, responding to feedback, meeting deadlines, and collaborating with teams.

I’m available for remote freelance projects and particularly interested in ongoing social media, marketing, and content design work.

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Language

English
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Amharic
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Design Intern at Tora Charity Organization
August 2, 2026 - Present
Created digital and print promotional materials for a nonprofit organization, including social media graphics, posters, banners, event materials, and campaign visuals. Worked from design briefs and feedback to develop clear, visually consistent materials for fundraising, awareness, and promotional campaigns. Used Canva and Figma to create and adapt designs for different formats and platforms while collaborating with the organization’s team.
UI/UX Design Intern at Future Interns
March 17, 2026 - April 17, 2026
Worked on UI/UX design projects focused on creating clear, user-friendly digital experiences. Created and refined interface designs explored user flows and layouts and developed design concepts using tools such as Figma. Worked from project requirements and incorporated feedback to improve usability and visual consistency.
Product Designer/ Research Lead at ALEHULSH
March 8, 2026 - Present
Contributed to the development of a women-focused technology startup by conducting user research and supporting product and design decisions. Worked with a team to understand user needs, explore product concepts, develop ideas, and communicate findings that informed the direction of the platform. Also contributed to product design, strategy, marketing, and partnership discussions.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering at Addis Ababa Science and Technology University
September 22, 2025 - June 7, 2031
Currently studying Engineering with a growing focus on software, digital product development, and user-centered design. Developing skills in problem-solving, technology, design, and collaborative project work.

Qualifications

UX Design — DevCareer Learning for Impact Scholarship Program
August 19, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Selected for the DevCareer Learning for Impact Scholarship Program and completing UX Design training through Coursera, developing skills in user research, interaction design, visual design, and user-centered product development.
Product Design — Udacity
June 26, 2026 - August 30, 2026
Developing practical product design skills through coursework covering user-centered design, design processes, prototyping, and digital product experiences.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Other