Hi, I’m Jake Shaju V, a Graphic and Visual Designer based in Ottawa with a passion for clear, impactful design and problem-solving. I bring 2+ years of experience in visual communication, contributing to award-winning projects and serving as a Graphic Design Ambassador at ADI. My work spans branding, UI/UX, 3D visualization, and motion graphics, always focusing on cohesive, user-centered design. I thrive collaborating with diverse professionals—manufacturers, developers, engineers, and fashion designers—to bring adaptable visual solutions to every project. I enjoy turning insights from research into actionable design, guiding stakeholders through concepts with compelling storytelling and polished visuals.…

Jake Shaju V

Hi, I’m Jake Shaju V, a Graphic and Visual Designer based in Ottawa with a passion for clear, impactful design and problem-solving. I bring 2+ years of experience in visual communication, contributing to award-winning projects and serving as a Graphic Design Ambassador at ADI. My work spans branding, UI/UX, 3D visualization, and motion graphics, always focusing on cohesive, user-centered design. I thrive collaborating with diverse professionals—manufacturers, developers, engineers, and fashion designers—to bring adaptable visual solutions to every project. I enjoy turning insights from research into actionable design, guiding stakeholders through concepts with compelling storytelling and polished visuals.…

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Hi, I’m Jake Shaju V, a Graphic and Visual Designer based in Ottawa with a passion for clear, impactful design and problem-solving. I bring 2+ years of experience in visual communication, contributing to award-winning projects and serving as a Graphic Design Ambassador at ADI. My work spans branding, UI/UX, 3D visualization, and motion graphics, always focusing on cohesive, user-centered design.

I thrive collaborating with diverse professionals—manufacturers, developers, engineers, and fashion designers—to bring adaptable visual solutions to every project. I enjoy turning insights from research into actionable design, guiding stakeholders through concepts with compelling storytelling and polished visuals.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at J S Studio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Delivered custom T-shirt and hoodie designs for various businesses; developed logos and branding packages for 8+ startups, helping them establish a professional and cohesive visual presence; created a music festival poster that communicated sustainability and thematic elements; designed album artwork and cover photos; edited promotional videos that improved client outreach and engagement across social media.
Branding and UX Designer (Entrepreneurship Co-op) at Algonquin College
December 1, 2024 - October 12, 2025
Developed brand guidelines and logo for a carpooling app, establishing a consistent visual identity; created custom illustrations and visual assets to support the product experience; built a fully functional prototype with detailed styles and animations; applied insights from primary and secondary research and competitive analysis to inform design decisions; prepared client presentations and a cohesive project branding.
Design Researcher at Centre for Air Travel Research
August 1, 2024 - October 12, 2025
Researched opportunities to enhance passenger experience during security screening at major Canadian airports; conducted primary research with 100+ survey participants, 12 interviews, and 5 SME consultations; produced actionable insights for design solutions; created client presentations, posters, digital materials, and a cohesive project brand identity; designed and implemented a new security screening role with branding aligned to CATSA guidelines, improving user experience and operational clarity.
Furniture Designer at Plnk and Weave
December 1, 2022 - October 12, 2025
Produced 50+ furniture design drawings including sofas, ottomans, chairs, tables, and bed frames; designed the catalogue booklets to improve presentation and product line visibility; developed upholstery patterns to elevate aesthetics and brand appeal; created CNC tool-path designs for components, ensuring manufacturability and efficiency; delivered client presentations and collaborated with manufacturers to optimize functionality and quality.
Industrial Designer at Afterconcept
August 1, 2021 - October 12, 2025
Developed 3D visualizations and mockups to secure client approvals and streamline project understanding; consulted with clients to clarify needs and guide projects toward optimal design solutions; produced product animations that effectively communicated functionality and improved client engagement; designed presentations and graphic assets to support clear, persuasive client communications.
Graphic Designer at House of Babas
March 1, 2021 - October 12, 2025
Produced 100+ original vector designs with multiple variations to enhance merch and sales potential; developed the company’s brand identity and logo, establishing a cohesive and professional visual presence; maintained the design catalogue and organized assets to improve workflow efficiency; created animations and edited videos to boost engagement on social media campaigns; designed and managed promotional posts that increased brand visibility and audience interaction.
Freelance Graphic Designer at JS Studio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Delivered custom T-shirt and hoodie designs for various businesses; developed logos and branding packages for 8+ startups; created a music festival poster that effectively communicated sustainability and thematic elements; designed album artwork and cover photos; edited promotional videos to improve client outreach and engagement.
Branding & UX Designer (Entrepreneurship Co-op) at Algonquin College
December 1, 2024 - October 12, 2025
Developed brand guidelines and logo for a carpooling app, establishing a consistent and recognizable visual identity; created custom illustrations and visual assets; built a fully functional prototype with detailed styles and animations; applied insights from primary and secondary research and competitor analysis to inform design; designed presentations and storyboards to communicate concepts to teams and stakeholders.
Design Researcher at Center for Air Travel Research
August 1, 2024 - October 12, 2025
Researched opportunities to enhance passenger experience during security screening at major Canadian airports; conducted primary research with 100+ survey participants, 12 interviews, and 5 SME consultations; prepared client presentations, survey recruitment posters, digital materials, and a cohesive project brand identity; designed and implemented a new security screening role aligned with CATSA guidelines; improved user experience and operational clarity.
Furniture Designer at Plank and Weave
December 1, 2022 - October 12, 2025
Produced 50+ furniture design drawings, including sofas, ottomans, chairs, tables, and bed frames; designed a catalog booklet; developed custom upholstery patterns; created CNC tool-path designs for furniture components; delivered client presentations; collaborated with manufacturers to optimize functionality, production efficiency, and quality.
Industrial Designer at Afterconcept
August 1, 2021 - October 12, 2025
Developed 3D visualizations and mockups to secure client approvals and streamline project understanding; consulted with clients to clarify needs and guide projects toward optimal design solutions; produced product animations and supportive presentations; designed graphics for client communications.
Graphic Designer at House of Babas
March 1, 2021 - October 12, 2025
Produced 100+ original vector designs with multiple variations; developed brand identity and logo; maintained the design catalog and assets to improve workflow; created animations and edited videos to boost engagement on social media; designed and managed promotional posts increasing brand visibility and audience interaction.
Freelance Graphic Designer at J S Studio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Delivered custom T‑shirt and hoodie designs for various businesses; developed logos and branding packages for 8+ startups; created a music festival poster to communicate sustainability themes; designed album art and cover photos; edited promotional videos to improve client outreach across social media.
Branding and UX Designer Entrepreneurship Co-op at Algonquin College
December 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Developed brand guidelines and logos for a carpooling app; created custom illustrations and visual assets; built a fully functional prototype with detailed styles and animations; applied insights from user and competitor research to inform design decisions; prepared presentations and storyboards for stakeholders.
Design Researcher at Centre for Air Travel Research
August 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Researched opportunities to enhance passenger experience during security screening at major Canadian airports; conducted primary research with 100+ survey participants, 12 interviews, and 5 SME consultations; created client presentations and a cohesive project brand identity to communicate findings; designed and implemented a security screening role and aligned visuals with CATSA guidelines.
Furniture Designer at Plnk and Weave
December 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Produced 50+ furniture design drawings (sofas, ottomans, chairs, tables, bed frames); enhanced the product catalog and line-up; designed the catalog booklet; developed custom upholstery patterns elevating product aesthetics; created CNC tool-path designs for efficient manufacturing; delivered client presentations for meetings and events.
Industrial Designer at Afterconcept
August 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Developed 3D visualizations and mockups to secure client approvals and streamline project understanding; consulted with clients to clarify needs and guide projects toward optimal design solutions; produced product animations to effectively communicate functionality and improve client engagement; prepared presentations and graphic assets to support clear stakeholder communication.
Graphic Designer at House of Babas
March 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Produced 100+ original vector designs with multiple variants to boost merch and sales potential; developed brand identity and logos, establishing a cohesive professional visual presence; maintained the design catalog and assets to improve workflow efficiency; created animations and edited videos to boost engagement on social media campaigns.
Freelance Graphic Designer at J S Studio
January 1, 2025 - November 19, 2025
Delivered custom T‑shirt and hoodie designs for various businesses; developed logos and branding packages for 8+ startups; created a music festival poster to communicate sustainability and theme; designed album artwork and cover photos; edited promotional videos to boost client outreach and engagement; enhanced client communication and branding coherence across projects.
Branding and UX Designer - Entrepreneurship Co-op at Algonquin College
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Developed brand guidelines and logo for a carpooling app, establishing a consistent visual identity; created custom illustrations and visual assets; built a fully functional prototype with detailed styles and animations; conducted primary user research and competitor analysis to inform design; prepared presentations and storyboards to communicate concepts.
Design Researcher at Centre for Air Travel Research
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Researched opportunities to enhance passenger experience during security screening at major Canadian airports; conducted primary research with 100+ survey participants, 12 interviews, and 5 SME consultations, delivering actionable insights for design solutions; produced client presentations, posters, digital assets, and a cohesive project brand identity; designed and implemented a new security screening role aligned with CATSA guidelines to improve UX and operational clarity.
Furniture Designer at Plank and Weave
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Produced 50+ furniture design drawings including sofas, ottomans, chairs, tables, and bed frames; redesigned catalogue booklets and product lines; developed custom upholstery patterns; created CNC tool-path designs for manufacturability; delivered client presentations and collaborated with manufacturers to optimize functionality, production efficiency, and quality.
Industrial Designer at Afterconcept
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Developed 3D visualizations and mockups to secure client approvals and streamline project understanding; consulted with clients to clarify needs and guide projects toward optimal design solutions; produced product animations and supporting presentations for client communications.
Graphic Designer at House of Babas
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
Produced 100+ original vector designs with multiple variations; developed the company brand identity and logo; maintained design catalogs and assets to improve workflow; created animations and edited videos to boost engagement on social media campaigns; designed promotional posts that increased brand visibility and audience interaction.

Education

Graduate Certificate in Interactive Media Management at Algonquin College
January 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Centered Design at Algonquin College
January 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Bachelor's in Industrial Design (B.Des) at Velore Institute of Technology, Vellore
April 1, 2018 - July 1, 2022
Graduate Certificate in Interactive Media Management at Algonquin College
January 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Centered Design at Algonquin College
January 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Industrial Design at Vellore Institute of Technology
April 1, 2018 - July 1, 2022
Graduate Certificate in Interactive Media Management at Algonquin College, Ottawa, Canada
January 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Centered Design at Algonquin College, Ottawa, Canada
January 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Bachelor in Industrial Design (B.Des) at Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India
April 1, 2018 - July 1, 2022
Graduate Certificate in Interactive Media Management at Algonquin College, Ottawa, Canada
January 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Centered Design at Algonquin College, Ottawa, Canada
January 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Bachelor in Industrial Design (B.Des) at Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India
April 1, 2018 - July 1, 2022

Qualifications

Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2 CORE-2022)
January 1, 2024 - October 12, 2025
Fusion 360: Integrated CAD-CAM Course
April 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025
Photorealistic Product Rendering with Keyshot
August 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025
IDSA Membership
July 1, 2022 - October 12, 2025
Visual Design Ambassador, ADI
August 1, 2022 - October 12, 2025
Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2 CORE-2022)
January 1, 2024 - October 12, 2025
Fusion 360: Integrated CAD-CAM-CAE Course
April 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025
Photorealistic Product Rendering with KeyShot
August 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025
Member of Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)
July 1, 2022 - October 12, 2025
Visual Design Ambassador and Member of Association of Designers of India (ADi)
August 1, 2022 - October 12, 2025
Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2 CORE-2022)
January 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Fusion 360: Integrated CAD-CAM-CAE Course
April 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Photorealistic Product Rendering with KeyShot
August 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) Member
July 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Visual Design Ambassador and Member, Association of Designers of India (ADI)
August 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2 CORE-2)
January 1, 2024 - November 19, 2025
Fusion 360 CAD-CAM Course
April 1, 2023 - November 19, 2025
Photorealistic Product Rendering with KeyShot
August 1, 2023 - November 19, 2025
IDSA Membership (Industrial Designers Society of America) - VIT
July 1, 2022 - November 19, 2025
ADI - Visual Design Ambassador, Association of Designers of India
August 1, 2022 - November 19, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Education

Skills

Experience Level