I am a Senior Branding and Design Leader with 20+ years of international experience steering brand strategy and creative execution for multinational corporations. I translate business objectives into high-impact visual systems across print, digital, and experiential media while mentoring high-performing teams and optimizing workflows to accelerate delivery. I have a proven track record of elevating brand visibility and customer engagement through data-informed design strategies, with notable gains of 45% in visibility and 25% in engagement, and I’ve led cross-functional teams to deliver multiple-channel campaigns that drive business growth.

SHIFAN AHAMED

I am a Senior Branding and Design Leader with 20+ years of international experience steering brand strategy and creative execution for multinational corporations. I translate business objectives into high-impact visual systems across print, digital, and experiential media while mentoring high-performing teams and optimizing workflows to accelerate delivery. I have a proven track record of elevating brand visibility and customer engagement through data-informed design strategies, with notable gains of 45% in visibility and 25% in engagement, and I’ve led cross-functional teams to deliver multiple-channel campaigns that drive business growth.

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I am a Senior Branding and Design Leader with 20+ years of international experience steering brand strategy and creative execution for multinational corporations. I translate business objectives into high-impact visual systems across print, digital, and experiential media while mentoring high-performing teams and optimizing workflows to accelerate delivery.

I have a proven track record of elevating brand visibility and customer engagement through data-informed design strategies, with notable gains of 45% in visibility and 25% in engagement, and I’ve led cross-functional teams to deliver multiple-channel campaigns that drive business growth.

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Language

Sinhala, Sinhalese
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent
English
Advanced
Chinese
Beginner

Work Experience

Head of IT, Design Lead & Photographer at UNIQUE TRENDS (PVT) LTD
November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017
Led branding and creative direction for a portfolio of 16+ key client accounts, contributing to a 20% increase in client retention; pioneered multi-channel campaign strategies achieving a 35% increase in audience reach; engineered streamlined design workflows by developing a library of reusable templates and assets, reducing project turnaround time by 25%; provided professional photography and videography services for marketing campaigns.
Lead - Corporate Branding & Operations at SENOK GROUP (Senok Trade Combine)
November 1, 2017 - November 9, 2025
Spearheaded end-to-end corporate brand strategy for a major trade group, managed all visual assets and brand touchpoints; directed a creative team producing 50+ digital/print assets monthly; led 13+ annual multi-channel campaigns with marketing and product teams; implemented a standardized brand governance system, reducing design revisions by 40% and accelerating time-to-market; managed branding budgets and vendor relations to optimize resources.
Head of IT, Design Lead & Photographer at Unique Trends (Pvt) Ltd
November 1, 2017 - October 23, 2025
Led branding and creative direction for a portfolio of 16+ key client accounts, contributing to a 20% increase in client retention. Pioneered multi-channel campaigns achieving an average 35% increase in audience reach. Engineered streamlined design workflows by creating a library of reusable templates and assets, reducing project turnaround time by 25%. Provided professional photography and videography services for marketing campaigns.
Lead - Corporate Branding & Operations at Senok Group (Senok Trade Combine)
November 1, 2017 - Present
Spearheaded end-to-end corporate brand strategy for a major trade combine, managing all visual assets and brand touchpoints. Directed a creative team in producing 50+ digital and print assets monthly, achieving a 45% increase in brand visibility. Orchestrated 13+ annual multi-channel campaigns with marketing and product teams, driving a 25% boost in customer engagement. Implemented a standardized brand governance system, reducing design revision rounds by 40% and accelerating time-to-market for all creative deliverables. Managed branding budgets and vendor relationships to ensure optimal resource allocation.
Senior Graphic & Web Designer at ASIAN GROUP OF COMPANIES (PVT) LTD
October 1, 2014 - October 1, 2014
Designed compelling graphics and product catalogs contributing to a 23% improvement in product adoption; played a key creative role in the launch of 8+ major product campaigns, collaborating with marketing to drive a 65% increase in sign-ups; elevated brand consistency across all digital platforms, resulting in a 25% lift in social media engagement.
Senior Graphic & Web Designer at Asian Group of Companies (Pvt) Ltd
October 1, 2014 - October 23, 2025
Designed compelling graphics and product catalogs contributing to a 23% improvement in product adoption. Played a key creative role in launching 8+ major product campaigns, driving a 65% increase in sign-ups. Elevated brand consistency across all digital platforms, resulting in a 25% lift in social media engagement.

Education

Graphic Design at University Of Colorado Boulder
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Fundamentals of Graphic Design at California Institute of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Social Media Content and Strategy at Adobe Digital Learning
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Adobe Graphic Designer Certification at Adobe Digital Learning
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Computer Graphic Designer (NVQ) at Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Certificate in Graphic Production at AMDT College
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Certificate in Web Design & Development at IDM Computer Studies (Pvt) Ltd
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Diploma in Computer Hardware Engineering with Networking at Turnkey Computer Studies (Pvt) Ltd
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Diploma in Desktop Publishing at Hameed Al Husseinie College
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Graphic Design at University Of Colorado Boulder
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025
Fundamentals of Graphic Design at California Institute of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025
Social Media Content and Strategy at Adobe Digital Learning
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025
Adobe Graphic Designer Certification at Adobe Digital Learning
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025
Computer Graphic Designer (NVQ) at Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025
Certificate in Graphic Production at AMDT College
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025
Certificate in Web Design & Development at IDM Computer Studies (Pvt) Ltd
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025
Diploma in Computer Hardware Engineering with Networking at Turnkey Computer Studies (Pvt) Ltd
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025
Diploma in Desktop Publishing at Hameed Al Husseinie College
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025

Qualifications

Adobe Graphic Designer Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Certificate in Graphic Production
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Certificate in Web Design & Development
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Computer Graphic Designer (NVQ)
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Adobe Graphic Designer Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025
Certificate in Graphic Production
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025
Certificate in Web Design & Development
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025
Diploma in Desktop Publishing
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025
Diploma in Computer Hardware Engineering with Networking
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods