Multidisciplinary designer with advanced expertise in branding, visual communication, and strategic content design. Proven ability to adapt across culturally diverse markets and industries, creating compelling visual assets that measurably enhance brand engagement and organizational reach. Proficient in both independent and collaborative creative production environments, with strong cross-functional communication skills and experience delivering on scheduled creative milestones across digital, academic, and FMCG contexts.

Summer Ishtar

Multidisciplinary designer with advanced expertise in branding, visual communication, and strategic content design. Proven ability to adapt across culturally diverse markets and industries, creating compelling visual assets that measurably enhance brand engagement and organizational reach. Proficient in both independent and collaborative creative production environments, with strong cross-functional communication skills and experience delivering on scheduled creative milestones across digital, academic, and FMCG contexts.

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Multidisciplinary designer with advanced expertise in branding, visual communication, and strategic content design. Proven ability to adapt across culturally diverse markets and industries, creating compelling visual assets that measurably enhance brand engagement and organizational reach.

Proficient in both independent and collaborative creative production environments, with strong cross-functional communication skills and experience delivering on scheduled creative milestones across digital, academic, and FMCG contexts.

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Language

Burmese
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer (Independent Contract) at Digital Media & Branding
January 1, 2026 - Present
Conceptualized and produced comprehensive visual assets including custom icons, interface layouts, and core style guides for a digital mobile product. Collaborated with technical teams to integrate graphic elements while maintaining visual consistency and high-quality artistic direction across all screens. Advised team leads on typography, color palettes, and layout hierarchy to strengthen the product’s overall visual language. Delivered all required graphic design milestones on schedule, concluding the project development phase successfully.
Visual Designer at Global Academy at Siam University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Independently led visual communications for international undergraduate programs, produced branded publications, promotional merchandising, and spatial design assets for academic events and university partnerships. Played a key role in enrollment growth, contributing to a 30% increase in international recruitment. Assisted multimedia support including event documentation and post-production editing.
Creative Designer (Contract Project) at PepsiCo Thailand
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Conceptualized and executed packaging and promotional materials for Lay’s (Thailand) and Quaker (Hong Kong) within a regional marketing framework. Collaborated on product visualization and product production design, including art direction for photoshoot sessions. Contributed to the development of the visual language for limited-edition product launches aligned with regional market trends. Arranged creation of 10+ key visual designs by collaborating with cross-functional teams for PepsiCo media, resulting in a 30% increase in customer engagement and a 15% boost in overall sales revenue.
Creative Designer at PepsiCo Thailand (Contract Project)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Conceptualized and executed packaging and promotional materials for Lay's (Thailand) and Quaker (Hong Kong) within a regional marketing framework. Collaborated on product visualization and production design; contributed to visual language development for limited-edition launches.
UI Designer (Project-based) at Marketing Bear
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Designed user interface prototypes and visual content for digital platforms servicing clients in aesthetic-focused food and automotive industries. Assisted in crafting SEO-aware copy and translations, improving accessibility and brand consistency. Optimized content flow and visual hierarchy for improved web performance and user experience.
UI Designer at Marketing Bear (Project-Based)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Designed user interface prototypes and visual content for digital platforms servicing clients in aesthetics, food, and automotive industries. Assisted in crafting SEO-aware copy and translations, enhancing accessibility and brand consistency. Optimized content flow and visual hierarchy for improved web performance and user experience.
Graphic Designer (Brand & Content) at Solutions for SA, Southeast Asia
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Developed the foundational brand identity and multilingual content suite for a cloud cybersecurity product launch across Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos. Created educational visuals, infographics, and regional awareness campaigns to support B2B and public-facing communications. Led co-branded event collateral and interactive media.
Freelance Illustrator & Communication Designer at Myanmar / Global
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Delivered narrative-driven visual content for NGOs, gaming communities, and independent artists. Led COVID-19 public awareness illustration projects in partnership with UNICEF Myanmar. Produced comics, animated GIFs, and themed sticker packs for digital media engagement.
Illustrator at UNICEF Myanmar
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Led public awareness illustration initiatives for COVID-19 health communications in partnership with UNICEF Myanmar; produced educational visuals for health campaigns.
Freelance Illustrator & Communications Designer at Myanmar / Global
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Delivered narrative-driven visual content for NGOs, gaming communities, and independent artists. Led COVID-19 public awareness illustration initiatives in partnership with UNICEF Myanmar. Produced comics, animated GIFs, and themed sticker packs for digital media engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Digital Media and Design (First Class Honors) at Bangkok University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Digital Media and Design at Bangkok University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

First Class Honors
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026
Global Bright Scholarship (50%)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce
January 1, 2026 - July 10, 2026
Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing
January 1, 2026 - July 10, 2026
From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online
January 1, 2026 - July 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Gaming, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods