I'm a 23-year-old student pursuing a BA (Hons) Visual Communication Graphic Design at the Academy of Design, affiliated with Northumbria University, UK. I'm a self-motivated individual seeking challenging opportunities to gain more experiences. Based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, I have a passion for visual storytelling and a drive to develop practical design and photography skills through internships, volunteering, and collaborative projects. I enjoy working with teams to bring creative concepts to life, learning new tools, and delivering polished visuals across branding, packaging, and digital media. I am eager to expand my portfolio with real-world projects and contribute to creative outcomes in a dynamic environment.

January Bowatte

I'm a 23-year-old student pursuing a BA (Hons) Visual Communication Graphic Design at the Academy of Design, affiliated with Northumbria University, UK. I'm a self-motivated individual seeking challenging opportunities to gain more experiences. Based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, I have a passion for visual storytelling and a drive to develop practical design and photography skills through internships, volunteering, and collaborative projects. I enjoy working with teams to bring creative concepts to life, learning new tools, and delivering polished visuals across branding, packaging, and digital media. I am eager to expand my portfolio with real-world projects and contribute to creative outcomes in a dynamic environment.

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I’m a 23-year-old student pursuing a BA (Hons) Visual Communication Graphic Design at the Academy of Design, affiliated with Northumbria University, UK. I’m a self-motivated individual seeking challenging opportunities to gain more experiences. Based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, I have a passion for visual storytelling and a drive to develop practical design and photography skills through internships, volunteering, and collaborative projects.

I enjoy working with teams to bring creative concepts to life, learning new tools, and delivering polished visuals across branding, packaging, and digital media. I am eager to expand my portfolio with real-world projects and contribute to creative outcomes in a dynamic environment.

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Language

English
Fluent
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Crew Member at The Fun Island
January 1, 2023 - Present
Project management; photography, filmography, pottery, volunteering and social work as part of a project team.
Crew Member at Outside the Box
January 1, 2024 - Present
Crew member supporting media production and event activities.
Outgoing Global Volunteer (Marketing & PR Team) at AIESEC Sri Lanka - Colombo South
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Volunteer placement in South Korea under United Nations’ volunteering program; contributed to marketing and PR activities.
Junior Creative Designer (Intern) - Creative Executive at Affinity Integrated
February 1, 2026 - Present
Joined as junior creative designer intern; progressed to creative executive handling design projects.
Presenter at Relax Radio
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Presented radio segments and engaged audience with creative content.
Junior Photographer / Content Creator at Tribe
January 1, 2023 - Present
Produced photography and social content for campaigns and events.
Volunteer at AIESEC Global Volunteer (South Korea)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Participated in United Nations volunteer program; community outreach and cultural exchange.

Education

BA (Hons) Visual Communication Graphic Design at Academy of Design, Colombo (affiliated with Northumbria University, UK)
January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2025
BA (Hons) Visual Communication Graphic Design at Academy of Design, Colombo (affiliated with Northumbria University, UK)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Foundation in Information Technology at Esoft Metro Campus
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Entrepreneurial Leadership Program at Hatch Fire Starter
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

GCE A/L in Literature and French
January 11, 2030 - May 28, 2026
GCE A/L: Literature, French
January 11, 2030 - May 28, 2026
Foundation in Information Technology
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Entrepreneurial Leadership Program
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017

Industry Experience

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