Hi, I'm Arapi Varatharajan, a passionate animation designer and content creator based in Toronto. I specialize in developing engaging digital content and designing visual media that enhance brand presence across various social media platforms. With experience collaborating with teams and managing projects, I bring creativity and strategic thinking to every campaign. I have a background in Graphic Communications Management and enjoy creating motion graphics, illustrations, and videos to tell compelling stories. I am always eager to learn new tools and techniques to better connect brands with their audience through innovative and visually appealing content.

Arapi Varatharajan

Hi, I'm Arapi Varatharajan, a passionate animation designer and content creator based in Toronto. I specialize in developing engaging digital content and designing visual media that enhance brand presence across various social media platforms. With experience collaborating with teams and managing projects, I bring creativity and strategic thinking to every campaign. I have a background in Graphic Communications Management and enjoy creating motion graphics, illustrations, and videos to tell compelling stories. I am always eager to learn new tools and techniques to better connect brands with their audience through innovative and visually appealing content.

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Hi, I’m Arapi Varatharajan, a passionate animation designer and content creator based in Toronto. I specialize in developing engaging digital content and designing visual media that enhance brand presence across various social media platforms. With experience collaborating with teams and managing projects, I bring creativity and strategic thinking to every campaign.

I have a background in Graphic Communications Management and enjoy creating motion graphics, illustrations, and videos to tell compelling stories. I am always eager to learn new tools and techniques to better connect brands with their audience through innovative and visually appealing content.

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Work Experience

Freelance Animation Designer & Content at Toronto Community Housing
May 1, 2025 - Present
Developed and executed content strategies to enhance brand presence and engagement across multiple social media platforms. Designed, illustrated, edited, and animated visual and video content for TCHC campaigns in collaboration with the design and marketing team.
Freelance Animation Designer at Toronto Community Housing
May 1, 2025 - Present
Develop and execute content strategies to enhance brand presence and engagement across multiple social media platforms. Designing, illustrating, editing, and animating visual and video content for TCHC campaigns in collaboration with the design and marketing team.
Graphic Designer & Digital Marketer at Math Project
July 31, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Utilized Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and other design tools to create engaging social media posts for LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Contributed to the branding of "Math Project" and the successful implementation of SEO strategies. Aligned content with marketing objectives, resulting in a 20% increase in engagement.
Graphic Designer & Digital Marketer at Math Project
July 31, 2023 - July 31, 2025
Designed digital content for social media and marketing campaigns, boosting engagement and follower growth. Created marketing collateral that ensured consistent brand presence and improved brand recognition across platforms.
Graphic Design Intern at iSmile Technologies
July 31, 2021 - July 31, 2025
Designed promotional materials such as eBooks, flyers, and infographics for cloud services (Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon AWS), enhancing brand visibility and user engagement. Conceptualized visuals and rigorously tested them across diverse media channels, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, visually appealing designs.
Digital Marketing / Graphic Design Intern at iSmile Technologies
July 30, 2021 - July 31, 2025
Conducted market research and trend analysis to stay current with industry trends. Created social media posts, spanning various products and services including Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, and more, for platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Conceptualized visuals and rigorously tested them across diverse media channels, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, visually appealing designs.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Content Creator
July 1, 2020 - Present
Developed content strategies and produced high-quality written, visual, and video content, resulting in a 20% increase in engagement in a year. Developed social media content calendars and ensured a consistent posting schedule. Optimized content for SEO, resulting in improved search engine rankings and increased organic traffic.
Freelance Graphic Designer
July 1, 2020 - Present
Developed crochet-inspired patterns, illustrations, and custom graphics for textile-based products, including apparel and consumer goods tailored for Shopify and other e-commerce sites. Managed social media pages and branding for seasonal patterns and graphic designs, ensuring consistent visual identity and engagement. Created engaging promotional graphics for a movie-themed social media page and designs for marketing collaterals.

Education

Graphic Communications Management (B-Tech) at Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson University)
September 5, 2017 - April 30, 2022

Qualifications

WordPress Website Building
September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Social Media Marketing
December 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Energy & Utilities, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services