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I’m Arfa Burki, a highly motivated graphic designer and illustrator with 5+ years of professional experience creating engaging visual content for web, print, social media and video games. I transform ideas into visually impactful designs, from branding to UX/UI, delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that engage and inspire.
I’m currently leading design at Vretta Inc. and freelancing at AlefStudios, with experience designing accessible online assessments, SOPs, educator documents, and game assets, collaborating across teams to ensure cohesive, high-quality outcomes.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Graphic Designer at Vretta Inc.
November 1, 2023 - PresentLead graphic designer for accessible online assessments for the Department of Education (Ministry of British Columbia), ensuring that all students—regardless of impairments (such as visual or hearing)—can easily engage with and complete the assessments. Developed clear SOPs, scoring guides, educator documents, and printed versions of the online assessments for both digital and physical use. Managed two major design projects and collaborated with multiple teams to ensure a cohesive and high-quality outcome. Worked closely with company leadership on website design and development and contributed to smaller design projects as needed.
Owner & Freelancer Graphic Designer at AlefStudios
October 1, 2023 - September 19, 2025Managed creative projects across multiple channels (Behance, Upwork, Fiverr, Instagram, LinkedIn) and for private clients, ensuring brand consistency and high-quality results. Collaborated with Relish Studios to design and develop game assets for publishers, improving user experience and game aesthetics. Contributed to Corel Vector's design platform by creating templates and helping shape the product to meet designers' needs. Established new corporate identity and branding standards for Copper CRM.
Graphic Design Intern at TickerStudios
July 1, 2020 - September 19, 2025Assisted photography and design teams, contributing to visual concepts and designs for various campaigns and projects.
Graphic Design Intern at SecondHandHeart
December 1, 2019 - September 19, 2025Assisted the photography and design team in capturing, editing, retouching images and creating visual concepts and designs for campaigns and projects.
Graphic Designer at Vretta Inc.
November 1, 2023 - PresentLead graphic designer for accessible online assessments for the Department of Education (Ministry of British Columbia), ensuring usability for students with impairments; developed SOPs, scoring guides, educator documents and printed versions for digital and physical use; managed two major design projects and collaborated with cross-functional teams; worked with the president on website design and contributed to smaller design projects.
Owner & Freelancer Graphic Designer at AlefStudios
October 31, 2023 - September 19, 2025Led creative projects across multiple channels (Behance, Upwork, Fiverr, Instagram, LinkedIn, private clients), ensuring brand consistency and high-quality results; collaborated with Relish Studios to design game assets for publishers; contributed to Corel Vector with 100+ templates; established new corporate identity for Copper CRM; created consumer packaging and digital assets; mentored design student interns and provided Adobe Creative Suite training.
Graphic Design Intern at TickerStudios
July 31, 2020 - September 19, 2025Assisted photography and design teams, captured and edited images, and contributed to visual concepts and designs for campaigns.
Graphic Design Intern at SecondHandHeart
December 31, 2019 - September 19, 2025Supported the photography and design team in capturing, editing, and retouching images and creating visual concepts for various projects and campaigns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design at The Open Window Institute of Visual Communication & Film Arts
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2019Bachelor of Architectural Studies at The University of the Witwatersrand
January 1, 2014 - December 1, 2016Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design at The Open Window Institute of Visual Communication & Film Arts
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019Bachelor of Architectural Studies at The University of the Witwatersrand
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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