Hi, I'm Zarlasht Khan, a multidisciplinary illustrator and visual designer with over 4 years of experience working with diverse clients around the globe. I specialize in creating impactful and engaging visual content that helps brands tell their story across various platforms including web, print, and animation. I love transforming abstract ideas into clear and compelling imagery that resonates. My experience spans multiple industries like SaaS, publishing, fashion, and Web3, enabling me to adapt quickly and deliver top-quality work on time. I enjoy collaborating closely with clients and teams to refine ideas and create assets that align perfectly with their branding and strategic goals.

Zarlasht Khan

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Hi, I'm Zarlasht Khan, a multidisciplinary illustrator and visual designer with over 4 years of experience working with diverse clients around the globe. I specialize in creating impactful and engaging visual content that helps brands tell their story across various platforms including web, print, and animation. I love transforming abstract ideas into clear and compelling imagery that resonates. My experience spans multiple industries like SaaS, publishing, fashion, and Web3, enabling me to adapt quickly and deliver top-quality work on time. I enjoy collaborating closely with clients and teams to refine ideas and create assets that align perfectly with their branding and strategic goals.

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Hi, I’m Zarlasht Khan, a multidisciplinary illustrator and visual designer with over 4 years of experience working with diverse clients around the globe. I specialize in creating impactful and engaging visual content that helps brands tell their story across various platforms including web, print, and animation. I love transforming abstract ideas into clear and compelling imagery that resonates.

My experience spans multiple industries like SaaS, publishing, fashion, and Web3, enabling me to adapt quickly and deliver top-quality work on time. I enjoy collaborating closely with clients and teams to refine ideas and create assets that align perfectly with their branding and strategic goals.

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Language

English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Pashto, Pushto
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Upwork (Freelance)
January 1, 2021 - June 3, 2025
Completed over 90 contracts with more than 70 global clients, generating over $40,000 in freelance illustration work. Awarded Top Rated Plus status on Upwork, placing in the top 3% of talent for long-term, high-value projects. Maintained a 100% job success score with 98% of contracts rated 5 stars. Delivered conceptual illustrations, branding, packaging design, and modular asset systems across varied industries including SaaS, food products, hospitality, legal education, and Web3 NFT collections. Consistently commissioned for project expansions and recommissions due to excellent communication, responsiveness, and creative problem-solving.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed via Upwork
January 1, 2021 - Present
Completed over 90 contracts for 70+ global clients, generating more than $40,000 in freelance illustration work. Awarded Top Rated Plus status, placing in the top 3% of talent on Upwork, and received Upwork's Skill Certification in Illustration. Maintained a 100% job success score, with 98% of contracts closed with a 5-star rating. Worked across various projects including enterprise SaaS website illustrations, food packaging branding, textile illustrations, hospitality visualization, digital greeting cards, book and cover illustration, legal education decks, and NFT collectibles. Known for on-time delivery, creative problem-solving, and high visual clarity.

Education

Bachelor of Economics at National University of Sciences and Technology
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016
Bachelors in Economics at School of Social Sciences and Humanities, NUST
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Bachelors at School of Social Sciences and Humanities, NUST
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016

Qualifications

Upwork Skill Certification in Illustration
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Upwork Skill Certification in Illustration
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025

Industry Experience

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