Creative and disciplined graphic designer with strong expertise in branding, illustration, and visual storytelling. Experienced in turning research and ideas into impactful visual communication across social media, advertising, and motion graphic content. Skilled in digital design, advertising, and motion graphics, with hands-on experience in UI/UX, character design, and game concept/UI. Passionate about culturally inspired, problem-solving projects and delivering cohesive visuals through creative direction and iteration.…

Aqsa Ijaz

Creative and disciplined graphic designer with strong expertise in branding, illustration, and visual storytelling. Experienced in turning research and ideas into impactful visual communication across social media, advertising, and motion graphic content. Skilled in digital design, advertising, and motion graphics, with hands-on experience in UI/UX, character design, and game concept/UI. Passionate about culturally inspired, problem-solving projects and delivering cohesive visuals through creative direction and iteration.…

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Creative and disciplined graphic designer with strong expertise in branding, illustration, and visual storytelling. Experienced in turning research and ideas into impactful visual communication across social media, advertising, and motion graphic content.

Skilled in digital design, advertising, and motion graphics, with hands-on experience in UI/UX, character design, and game concept/UI. Passionate about culturally inspired, problem-solving projects and delivering cohesive visuals through creative direction and iteration.

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Work Experience

Brand Identity Designer at Accessible Allies
May 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Designed the complete brand identity including logo, brand guidelines, and marketing collateral. Created brochures, business cards, social media assets, and presentation materials to strengthen the brand’s visual presence.
Founder & Brand Marketing Designer at ZAUQ.AU (Australian company)
March 1, 2026 - Present
Founded and developed the brand identity, packaging, and marketing visuals for an Australian modest fashion brand. Designed social media content and promotional campaigns to build brand awareness and maintain consistent visual identity.
Founder & Brand Marketing Designer at ZAUQ.AU (Australia)
March 1, 2026 - Present
Founded and developed the brand identity, packaging, and marketing visuals for an Australian modest fashion brand. Designed social media content and promotional campaigns to build brand awareness and maintain consistent visual identity.
Freelance Concept Artist & Character Designer at Upwork
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Created 30 fantasy and horror character concepts for a tabletop game, balancing story, anatomy, and visual design. Iteratively refined designs based on client feedback while maintaining a cohesive artistic style. Also designed branding materials and visual assets for business campaigns, directed product photography, managed brand social media content, and redesigned a company logo to enhance brand identity and visual coherence.
Game Design Intern at Mindstorm Studios
June 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Participated in game design work as an intern. (Detailed responsibilities not specified in the provided text.)
Freelance Designer at Gradvisors (by Irfan Junejo)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Designed engaging social media visuals, thumbnails, and short-form motion content to enhance brand engagement and storytelling. Produced user-interactive content for online platforms and collaborated with leadership to develop analytics-driven design strategies.
Graphic Design Intern at SYMBO(N
November 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Created and refined design concepts as part of a team environment. Worked on branding and visual assets to support business campaigns and assisted with design and research for toy product visuals.
Graphic Design Intern at SYMBOL (Nov 2023 – Jan 2024)
November 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Worked on advertising and graphic design tasks as an intern, supporting design and research for toy product visuals and assisting with creation of branding and visual assets.
Designing Assistant at FunZoneToys
March 1, 2021 - January 31, 2024
Designed and developed a hyper-casual mobile game title 'Animal Hoops' (basketball-themed). Contributed to UI/UX, character design, and in-game animations as part of a team project.
Creative Designer at ZUFA by Fatima
July 1, 2020 - October 31, 2022
Conceptualized and designed visual assets such as posters, ads, and packaging. Assisted with design and research for toy product visuals. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on creative direction and marketing.
Freelance Concept Artist & Character Designer at Upwork
January 1, 2020 - Present
Produced fantasy and horror character concepts for a tabletop game, balancing storytelling, anatomy, and visual design. Worked closely with the client to refine designs through iterative feedback while maintaining a cohesive artistic style. Designed branding materials and visual assets for business campaigns, directed product photography, managed brand social media content, and redesigned the company logo to improve brand identity and visual coherence.

Education

Fine Arts and Literature at Lahore College for Women
October 1, 2019 - September 1, 2021
Bachelor’s in Graphic Designing at Government College University, Lahore
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2025
Fine Arts and Literature at Lahore College for Women
October 1, 2019 - September 1, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Consumer Goods, Gaming
    Unseen

    Unseen is an original illustrated horror manga inspired by the forgotten folklore and urban legends of Pakistan. Through atmospheric storytelling and detailed artwork, the project reimagines traditional tales into visually immersive narratives that blend psychological horror with cultural heritage.

    The project includes original character design, environmental illustrations, page composition, and cover design, demonstrating skills in visual storytelling, illustration, narrative development, and publication design. Unseen aims to preserve lesser-known regional myths while presenting them in a contemporary manga-inspired style that appeals to modern audiences.