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Hi, I’m Suren Amarathunga, an award-winning Art Director with 10+ years in branding, advertising, and digital design across Sri Lanka and the UAE. I’ve led creative teams, built compelling brand identities, and delivered campaigns for multinational brands that make an impact. I enjoy turning strategic thinking into bold concepts and visually cohesive experiences.
I’m passionate about design excellence, mentoring teams to push boundaries, and championing brand stories that resonate. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love turning ideas into channels that connect with people.
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Language
English
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Sinhala, Sinhalese
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Hindi
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Work Experience
Senior Art Director at EFL Global
February 1, 2024 - November 6, 2025Led creative direction as Senior Art Director for a global logistics company, managing campaigns for 20+ international clients; oversaw creative teams and brand visuals across multiple markets.
Senior Art Director at MOTAD (An Ambition Group Company)
January 31, 2024 - January 31, 2024Directed brand design and advertising campaigns for clients in Dubai, UAE; collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated campaigns and brand identities.
Art Director at InspireX Digital
May 31, 2022 - May 31, 2022Directed art and design across digital campaigns; partnered with clients to develop impactful brand visuals and campaigns for multiple industries.
Graphic Designer at DR Industries (PVT) Ltd. (Damro Group of Companies)
February 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021Graphic Designer; joined as Assistant Designer (Level-4) and promoted to Graphic Designer (Level-1); contributed to print and digital media, branding, and packaging for Damro and partner brands including Samsung, Pioneer, Panasonic, and Hisense.
Senior Graphic Designer at Third Eye Vision
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015Senior Graphic Designer; created marketing materials, branding assets, and advertising designs for various clients.
Graphic Designer at Classic Advertising & Printing (PVT) Ltd.
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014Graphic Designer; produced print and promotional collateral for multiple campaigns.
Senior Art Director at MOTAD (An Ambition Group Company)
February 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024Senior Art Director in Dubai, UAE, delivering creative leadership and brand design across diverse projects from 2023-02 to 2024-01.
Art Director at InspireX Digital
February 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022Art Director at an Advertising & Marketing Agency, driving concept development and visual execution for digital campaigns from 2021-02 to 2022-05.
Graphic Designer at DR Industries (PVT) Ltd. / Damro Group
January 1, 2016 - February 28, 2021Graphic Designer, progressed from Assistant Designer to Graphic Designer; contributed to brand visuals and product packaging from 2016-01 to 2021-02.
Senior Art Director at MOTAD (An Ambition Group Company), Dubai, UAE
February 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Led art direction for campaigns in UAE market, developing visual identities and campaign assets.
Graphic Designer at DR Industries (PVT) Ltd. (Damro Group of Companies)
January 1, 2016 - February 1, 2021Joined as Assistant Designer Level-4 and promoted to Graphic Designer Level-1; contributed to campaigns for Samsung, Pioneer, Panasonic and Hisense in Sri Lanka; 4 years of design experience.
Education
Higher National Diploma in Visual Communication (AMDT) at Academy of Multimedia Design Technology (AMDT)
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025Higher Diploma in Graphics Management at Ingrin Institute of Printing & Graphics in collaboration with University of Sri Jayawardenepura
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025Diploma in Graphics Design (Gold Medal) at Ingrin Institute of Printing & Graphics Lanka Ltd.
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025Diploma in English Language (Credit Pass) at Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025Certificate of Computer Graphics Design (NVQ Level 4) at Industrial Engineering Training Institute
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025Higher National Diploma in Visual Communication (AMDT) at Academy of Multimedia Design Technology (AMDT) – Pearson Edexcel UK
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025Higher Diploma in Graphics Management at Ingrin Institute of Printing & Graphics (in collaboration with University of Sri Jayewardenepura)
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025Diploma in Graphics Design (Gold Medal) at Ingrin Institute of Printing & Graphics Lanka Ltd.
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025Diploma in English Language (Credit Pass) at Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025Certificate of Computer Graphics Design (NVQ Level 4) at Industrial Engineering Training Institute
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025Higher National Diploma in Visual Communication (AMDT) at Academy of Multimedia Design Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026Higher Diploma in Graphics Management at Ingrin Institute of Printing & Graphics; University of Sri Jayewardenepura (Management Studies & Commerce)
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026Diploma in Graphics Design at Ingrin Institute of Printing & Graphics Lanka Ltd.
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026Diploma in English Language at Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026Certificate of Computer Graphics Design (NVQ Level 4) at Industrial Engineering Training Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026Higher National Diploma in Visual Communication (AMDT) at Academy of Multimedia Design Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026Higher Diploma in Graphics Management (Bronze Medal) at Ingrin Institute of Printing & Graphics (in collaboration with University of Sri Jayewardenepura)
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026Diploma in Graphics Design (Gold Medal) at Ingrin Institute of Printing & Graphics Lanka Ltd.
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026Diploma in English Language (Credit Pass) at Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026Certificate of Computer Graphics Design (NVQ Level 4) at Industrial Engineering Training Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026Degree Level qualification at Pearons Edexcel UK
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026Higher National Diploma in Visual Communication (AMDT) at Academy of Multimedia Design Technology
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026Higher Diploma in Graphics Management at Ingrin Institute of Printing & Graphics and University of Sri Jayewardenepura
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026Diploma in Graphics Design at Ingrin Institute of Printing & Graphics Lanka Ltd.
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026Diploma in English Language at Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026Certificate of Computer Graphics Design (NVQ Level 4) at Industrial Engineering Training Institute
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026Higher National Diploma in Visual Communication (AMDT) at Academy of Multimedia Design Technology
January 11, 2030 - June 6, 2026Higher Diploma in Graphics Management at Ingrin Institute of Printing & Graphics and University of Sri Jayewardenepura
January 11, 2030 - June 6, 2026Diploma in Graphics Design at Ingrin Institute of Printing & Graphics Lanka Ltd.
January 11, 2030 - June 6, 2026Diploma in English Language at Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - June 6, 2026Certificate of Computer Graphics Design (NVQ Level 4) at Industrial Engineering Training Institute
January 11, 2030 - June 6, 2026Qualifications
Certified Scrum Master
February 2, 2025 - November 6, 2025Certified Scrum Master
February 2, 2025 - December 19, 2025Certified Scrum Master
February 2, 2025 - January 27, 2026Certified Scrum Master
February 2, 2025 - January 27, 2026Certified Scrum Master
February 2, 2025 - February 4, 2026Certified Scrum Master
February 2, 2025 - June 6, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Education
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