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I am Rajesh Somasundaram, a Senior Graphic Designer - Creative with over 20 years of experience in visual communication. I blend design expertise with marketing insight to deliver impactful print and digital campaigns, leading projects from concept to completion. My five years in Dubai exposed me to international agencies and multicultural markets, shaping my ability to adapt, stay professional, and deliver consistent outcomes.
My strengths include branding, art direction, and layout design, along with mentoring junior designers. I excel at building cohesive brand identities and crafting high-impact content for social media, websites, and print. I collaborate closely with Sales, Digital Marketing, and clients to translate briefs into actionable plans, ensuring brand standards and timely delivery.
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Language
Tamil
Fluent
Arabic
Advanced
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Intermediate
Dutch
Intermediate
German
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Senior Graphic Designer at Pena4 India
February 1, 2025 - PresentCreating visually appealing and engaging designs with Sales and Digital Marketing Team for Social Media graphics like LinkedIn Post, Carousel Post, Holiday Post, Website banners, Email Templates, Newsletter, Internal Communications. Develop brand identity elements, such as logos, icons, and visual guidelines, to maintain a consistent brand image across all platforms. Ensure designs align with brand guidelines.
Creative Lead Designer (Contract Role) at NIBBLE DIGITAL - AUSTRALIA
December 1, 2024 - October 12, 2025Contribute directly to the design and creation of print and digital assets, including social media posts, banners, landing pages, emails and other marketing materials, these will take the forms of either high-volume brand roll-outs or the delivery of creative assets. Lead client discussions to capture creative briefs and translate into projects with resourcing plan and budget. Translate client feedback and creative briefs into actionable directives for the design team.
Independent Design Consultant at Independent
April 1, 2024 - October 12, 2025Create and design visual concepts for various projects, such as logos, brochures, websites, and social media graphics. Collaborate with clients to understand their design needs and preferences. Develop and present design concepts and mockups to clients for approval. Revise and refine designs based on client feedback, prepare final designs for production and delivery to clients. Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously; stay up-to-date with industry trends and design software; network to attract new clients and projects; manage finances and invoicing for freelance work.
Creative Team Lead at Hanubhav Technologies & Media Ltd - Chennai
October 1, 2022 - October 12, 2025Handled a monthly Magazine “Stimulus” overall visual design, pagination, style, page layout, and graphic designs, image works, pre-press, and print production and made print-ready files. Updated the magazine website, created social media posts, and marketing proposal creatives. Managed vendor relations with printers and cost control. Involved in new projects.
Creative ArtworkER / Creative Designer at Lebara Media Limited - Chennai
March 1, 2018 - October 12, 2025Created Print/Digital Artworks for Lebara products and campaigns. Received briefs from country contacts (Europe) and created/upated marketing materials, SIM packs, Print Ads, Merchandise and all POS materials as per requirements. Worked with multilingual materials (Arabic, Tamil, Romanian, Dutch, German, Spanish).
Senior Graphic Designer at Makina Communications
October 1, 2016 - October 12, 2025Senior graphic design work including brand guidelines, print collaterals, and digital designs; artworking and finalization for print production; collaboration with client Rotana Hotel for their marketing ads and promotions.
Artwork Finalizer / Designer at Gallery One - Dubai
March 1, 2015 - October 12, 2025Designed layouts with brand guidelines for brochures, flyers, posters, catalogs, web banners, and sales presentations; prepared print-ready files and coordinated with printers for print quality.
Graphic Designer / Artwork Finalizer at Punch Advertising - Dubai
May 1, 2013 - October 12, 2025Collaborated with Creative Director and Art Director to produce high-quality creatives and artwork for brand guidelines; oversaw production and ensured print-ready files.
Media Executive at VGP Housing Private Limited - Chennai
March 1, 2012 - October 12, 2025Branding and promotional advertising through newspapers and magazines; handling flyers, flex banners, brochures, exhibitions; coordination with ad agency; reporting on ad strategy.
Project Co-ordinator at EFX (PRASAD STUDIO) - Chennai
February 1, 2010 - October 12, 2025Handling Blu-ray projects; creating interactive graphic menus for movies; animation for top menus; client interactions to secure work and follow-up.
Lead Graphic Designer at RR Donnelley (BPO) - Chennai
April 1, 2008 - October 12, 2025Managed all aspects of the design process from research to ideation through to final design; led a team of designers to deliver on time; collaborated with stakeholders.
Graphic Designer at ICICI First Source - Chennai
July 1, 2005 - October 12, 2025Classified Ads, Logo Creation & Recreation, Flyers, Business Cards, Banners, Brochures, Invitations, Leaflets, Magazines, Paper Ads; color corrections and photo retouching; menu cards; rollups.
Graphic Visualizer at Technix Graphics - Chennai
April 1, 2004 - October 12, 2025Classified Ads, Logo Creation & Recreation, Flyers, Business Cards, Banners, Brochures, Invitations, Leaflets, Magazines, Paper Ads; photo color corrections, photo retouching, menu cards; various sizes of ads.
Senior Graphic Designer at Pena4 India
February 1, 2025 - PresentCreating visually engaging designs in collaboration with Sales and Digital Marketing for social media graphics, website banners, email templates, newsletters, and internal communications. Develop brand identity elements (logos, icons, visual guidelines) and ensure consistent application across platforms.
Creative Lead Designer (Contract) at NIBBLE DIGITAL - AUSTRALIA
December 1, 2024 - October 12, 2025Contributed to the design and creation of print and digital assets, including social posts, banners, landing pages, and emails. Translated brand guidelines into scalable assets, led client discussions, and managed briefs with resourcing and budget considerations.
Independent Design Consultant
April 1, 2024 - October 12, 2025Created visual concepts for logos, brochures, websites, and social media graphics. Collaborated with clients to understand needs, presented concepts, revised designs based on feedback, and delivered final assets while managing multiple projects.
Creative Team Lead at Hanubhav Technologies & Media Ltd
October 1, 2022 - October 12, 2025Led overall visual design for the monthly magazine Stimulus, including pagination, layout, and print-ready production. Created web assets, social media posts, and marketing proposals; coordinated with printers and suppliers for print quality.
Creative Artwork / Designer at Lebara Media Limited, Chennai
March 1, 2018 - October 12, 2025Produced print/digital artworks for Lebara brands, adapted marketing materials for multiple markets and languages, and supported POS, ads, and merchandise across Europe.
Senior Graphic Designer at Makina Communications - Dubai
October 1, 2016 - October 12, 2025Developed brand guidelines and designed print collaterals and digital assets. Artworked for print production and managed client Rotana Hotel campaigns and promotions.
Artwork Finalizer / Designer at Gallery One - Dubai
March 1, 2015 - October 12, 2025Designed layouts with brand guidelines for brochures, flyers, posters, catalogs, and web banners. Prepared print-ready files and coordinated with printers for quality control.
Graphic Designer / Artwork Finalizer at Punch Advertising - Dubai
May 1, 2013 - October 12, 2025Collaborated with Creative Director and Art Director to produce high-standard brand creatives. Managed artwork production and delivered print-ready files with accurate color and resolution.
Branding / Print Designer at VGP Housing Private Limited - Chennai
March 1, 2012 - October 12, 2025Handled branding and promotional advertising across newspapers, magazines, flyers, flex banners, brochures, and exhibitions for a network of 35 branches. Coordinated with ad agencies and printers.
Project / Artwork Designer at EFX (Prasad Studio) - Chennai
February 1, 2010 - October 12, 2025Managed Blu-ray project artwork, including interactive menus and animations. Liaised with clients and designers to deliver print-ready and production-ready assets.
Lead Graphic Designer at RR Donnelley (BPO) - Chennai
April 1, 2008 - October 12, 2025Led the design process from research through concept, collaborating with stakeholders to develop cohesive design plans and prototypes. Managed a design team to deliver timely results.
Graphic Designer at ICICI First Source - Chennai
July 1, 2005 - October 12, 2025Created classified ads, logos, brochures, banners, invitations, and related print materials with photo color corrections and retouching.
Graphic Visualizer at Tecnix Graphics - Chennai
April 1, 2004 - October 12, 2025Produced classified ads, logos, brochures, banners, and other marketing materials, incorporating various sizes and formats.
Senior Graphic Designer at Pena4 India
February 1, 2025 - PresentCreating visually appealing and Engaging designs with Sales and Digital Marketing Team for Social Media graphics like LinkedIn Post, Carousel Post, Holiday Post, Website banners, Email Templates, Newsletter, Internal Communications. Develop brand identity elements, such as logos, icons, and visual guidelines, to maintain a consistent brand image across all platforms. Ensure designs align with brand guidelines.
Creative Lead Designer (Contract Role) at NIBBLE DIGITAL - AUSTRALIA
December 1, 2024 - October 17, 2025Contribute directly to the design and creation of print and digital assets, including social media posts, banners, landing pages, emails and other marketing materials. Clear understanding and translation of client brand guidelines to the wider design team to ensure consistent delivery of creative. Lead client discussions to capture creative briefs and translate into projects with resourcing plan and budget. Serve as the primary contact for client communication, ensuring their needs are met and consistently exceeded.
Independent Design Consultant
April 1, 2024 - October 17, 2025Create and design visual concepts for various projects, such as logos, brochures, websites, and social media graphics. Collaborate with clients to understand their design needs and preferences. Develop and present design concepts and mockups to clients for approval. Revise and refine designs based on client feedback; prepare final designs for production and delivery. Manage multiple projects and deadlines, stay up-to-date with industry trends, and network to attract new clients; manage finances and invoicing for freelance work.
Creative Team Lead at Hanubhav Technologies & Media Ltd
October 1, 2022 - October 17, 2025Handled a monthly magazine Stimulus: overall visual design, paginations, style, page layout, and graphic designs, image works, pre-press, and print production; updated print copy to magazine website; created social media posts and marketing proposal creatives. Managed social media, printer liaison, and print-cost quality control; involved in new projects.
Creative Artworker / Creative Designer at Lebara Media Limited - Chennai
March 1, 2018 - October 17, 2025Created print/digital artworks for Lebara mobile, Lebara Play, Lebara Foundation and Lebara Money. Interpreted briefs from Europe and produced marketing materials including SIM packs, print ads, merchandise, and POS materials; produced multilingual materials (Arabic, Mandarin, Tamil, Romanian, Dutch, German, Spanish) for global markets.
Senior Graphic Designer at Makina Communications - Dubai
October 1, 2016 - October 17, 2025Developed Brand Guidelines, print collaterals and digital designs; artworking and finalization for print production; client Rotana Hotel advertising and promotions.
Artwork Finalizer / Designer at Gallery One - Dubai
March 1, 2015 - October 17, 2025Designed layouts with brand guidelines for brochures, flyers, posters, catalogs, booklets, web banners, and sales presentations; prepared all layouts for artwork finalization and print-ready files; coordinated with printers for print quality.
Graphic Designer / Artwork Finalizer at Punch Advertising - Dubai
May 1, 2013 - October 17, 2025Collaborated with Creative Director and Art Director to produce high-standard brand guideline creatives; oversaw production and prepared all artwork files in high resolution; photo retouching, color correction, and print-ready finalization.
Media Executive at VGP Housing Private Limited - Chennai
March 1, 2012 - October 17, 2025Branding and promotional advertising through Newspapers, Magazines; Flyers, Flex Banners, Brochures; exhibitions; managed activities across 35 branches in India; coordinated with Ad Agencies and prepared layouts; reported on ad campaigns.
Project Coordinator at EFX (PRASAD STUDIO) - Chennai
February 1, 2010 - October 17, 2025Handled Blu-ray projects including interactive graphic menus and animation for top movie menus; maintained client interaction to secure ongoing work.
Lead Graphic Designer at RR Donnelley (BPO) - Chennai
April 1, 2008 - October 17, 2025Managed all aspects of the design process from research and ideation to conceptualization and design; led a design team to deliver on time and to a high standard.
Graphic Designer at ICICI First Source - Chennai
July 1, 2005 - October 17, 2025Classified ads, logo recreation, flyers, banners, brochures, invitations, leaflets, magazines, and related print materials; performed color corrections and photo retouching; prepared print-ready files.
Graphic Visualizer at Tecnix Graphics - Chennai
April 1, 2004 - October 17, 2025Classified ads, logo recreation, brochures, invitations, magazines, and related print materials; photo color corrections and retouching; prepared print-ready files.
Senior Graphic Designer at Pena4 India
February 1, 2025 - November 12, 2025Remote role delivering senior graphic design work, managing high-volume brand rollouts, and collaborating with Sales and Digital Marketing to create visually engaging social media posts, banners, websites, emails, and internal communications; ensured adherence to brand guidelines across print and digital assets.
Creative Lead Designer (Contract Role) at Nibble Digital - Australia
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Led creative design during the contract period, developing on-brand visuals for digital and print, managing brand guidelines and asset creation for regional clients.
Independent Design Consultant at Independent Design Consultant
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024Directed visual design for Stimulus magazine, including layout, pagination, image editing, and print production; refreshed digital versions post-print; built social media campaigns; collaborated with Lebara branding across Europe, producing multilingual assets; mentored design staff.
Artwork Finalizer at Gallery One - Dubai
March 1, 2015 - March 1, 2015Designed and finalized print layouts for brochures, flyers, posters, catalogs, booklets, web banners, sales presentations, and product packaging; prepared print-ready files and coordinated with printers for color accuracy and timely delivery.
Graphic Designer / Artwork Finalizer at Punch Advertising - Dubai
May 1, 2013 - May 1, 2013Collaborated with Creative Director and Art Director to produce brand-aligned creatives; oversaw production, photo retouching, color correction, and print-ready output.
Creative Artworker / Creative Designer at Lebara Media Limited - Chennai
March 1, 2018 - March 1, 2018Creative artworker/designer; produced brand assets for Lebara’s European markets; supported brand guidelines, print and digital assets; coordinated with regional teams.
Creative Team Lead at Hanubhav Technologies & Media Ltd - Chennai
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022Led the creative team, managed design workflows, developed branding assets for campaigns, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver marketing materials.
Senior Graphic Designer at Makina Communications - Dubai
October 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016Designed layouts for campaigns, brochures, posters, and marketing collateral; supervised production and ensured print-ready files; supported both print and digital outputs.
Senior Graphic Designer at Nibble Digital
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Creative Lead Designer (Contract) responsible for digital campaigns, brand assets, and marketing materials; provided design leadership, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and ensured brand consistency across channels; mentored junior designers.
Independent Design Consultant at Self-Employed
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024Handled a monthly magazine Stimulus: overall visual design, pagination, layout, and graphic elements; managed image editing, pre-press, and print production; coordinated with printers; updated magazine website with digital versions; created social media posts and marketing creatives; managed social media accounts and supported design/branding projects; created multilingual marketing materials for Lebara across Europe; ensured brand consistency; collaborated with Creative Director to develop brand guidelines; managed artworking and print production; handled Rotana Hotel account for marketing campaigns.
Artwork Finalizer / Graphic Designer at Gallery One - Dubai
March 1, 2015 - March 1, 2015Artwork finalize: Designed layouts for brochures, flyers, posters, catalogs, booklets, web banners, sales presentations, and product packaging; prepared print-ready files; coordinated with printers to ensure print quality and timely delivery.
Creative Artwork Worker / Creative Designer at Lebara Media Limited
March 1, 2018 - March 1, 2018Creative artworker/designer for Lebara; produced marketing assets, brand collaterals, and multilingual materials; ensured brand guidelines, coordinated with regional teams; maintained quality across communication channels.
Creative Team Lead at Hanubhav Technologies & Media Ltd
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022Creative Team Lead; led a creative team; developed brand identities, print and digital assets, and marketing materials; ensured brand consistency and high-quality production; collaborated with cross-functional teams and vendors.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration at Madras University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000Diploma in Digital Art at Digiscape Gallexy, Chennai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998Diploma in Computer Technology at Valliammai Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996Bachelor of Business Administration at Madras University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000Diploma in Digital Art at Digiscape Gallexy, Chennai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998Diploma in Computer Technology at Valliammai Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996Bachelor of Business Administration at Madras University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000Diploma in Digital Art at Digiscape Gallexy, Chennai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998Diploma in Computer Technology at Valliammai Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Telecommunications, Retail, Other, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet
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