I am Kasun Nanayakkara, a creative communications professional with over 10 years of experience in graphic design, illustration, and digital content across healthcare, media, and travel sectors. I have led and supported creative operations in hospital branding, sportswear, and agency settings, delivering compelling visuals under tight deadlines. I thrive on visual storytelling, concept development, and translating ideas into print and digital formats, while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. I am passionate about crafting clear, engaging visuals and content that resonate with diverse audiences. I’m eager to contribute to a dynamic team, embrace new challenges, and drive growth through innovative design and storytelling.

Kasun Uditha Nanayakkara

I am Kasun Nanayakkara, a creative communications professional with over 10 years of experience in graphic design, illustration, and digital content across healthcare, media, and travel sectors. I have led and supported creative operations in hospital branding, sportswear, and agency settings, delivering compelling visuals under tight deadlines. I thrive on visual storytelling, concept development, and translating ideas into print and digital formats, while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. I am passionate about crafting clear, engaging visuals and content that resonate with diverse audiences. I’m eager to contribute to a dynamic team, embrace new challenges, and drive growth through innovative design and storytelling.

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I am Kasun Nanayakkara, a creative communications professional with over 10 years of experience in graphic design, illustration, and digital content across healthcare, media, and travel sectors. I have led and supported creative operations in hospital branding, sportswear, and agency settings, delivering compelling visuals under tight deadlines. I thrive on visual storytelling, concept development, and translating ideas into print and digital formats, while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

I am passionate about crafting clear, engaging visuals and content that resonate with diverse audiences. I’m eager to contribute to a dynamic team, embrace new challenges, and drive growth through innovative design and storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Executive - Creative Operations at SAS Creative PVT Ltd
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Senior role in Creative Operations for SAS Sport (NZ-based) sportswear company, overseeing creative operations, design workflow, and visual storytelling.
Senior Creative Executive at Durdans Hospital
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Led creative initiatives and content development for hospital communications and patient outreach.
Digital Content Specialist at Loops Digital PVT Ltd
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Produced digital content and graphics for client campaigns.
Freelance Creative Visualizer (Graphics & Illustration) at Freelance / Self-Employed
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Freelance visual design and illustration work for various clients.
Freelance Creative Visualizer (Graphics & Illustration)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Provided freelance graphic design and illustration services for various clients in Sri Lanka and abroad, delivering concepts from sketches to final artwork across print and digital media.
Junior Executive - Customer Operations at PEAK Colombo (Intrepid Group)
January 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017
Managed customer operations for adventure travel products; supported operational processes, client communications, and service delivery for a global travel brand.
Freelance Creative Visualizer (Graphics & Illustration)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Provided freelance graphic design and illustration services for various clients in Sri Lanka and abroad, delivering concepts from sketches to final artwork across print and digital media.
Digital Content Specialist at Loops Digital PVT Ltd
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Produced digital content and visual creatives, managed social media assets and client deliverables.
Senior Creative Executive at Durdans Hospital
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Led creative campaigns and visual communications for hospital branding, marketing collateral, and patient outreach.
Senior Executive - Creative Operations at SAS Creative PVT Ltd
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Overseeing creative operations for a NZ-based sportswear brand; coordinating design briefs, production timelines, and cross-functional collaboration.
Senior Executive - Creative Operations at SAS Creative Pvt Ltd (SAS Sport - NZ based Sportswear Company)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Oversaw creative operations for a sportswear brand, coordinating visuals, campaigns, and cross-functional teams.

Education

Diploma in Graphic Designing at The IT Computer Academy-Computer Training Centre, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025
Total Immersion English Course at Oxford College Of Business
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025
Diploma in Graphic Designing at The IT Computer Academy-Computer Training Centre, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
Total Immersion English Course at Oxford College Of Business
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
Diploma in Graphic Designing at The IT Computer Academy-Computer Training Centre, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026
Total Immersion English Course at Oxford College Of Business
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026

Qualifications

G.C.E. Ordinary Level
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
G.C.E. Advanced Level
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Sinhalese Translation Coordinator for Viber Messaging App
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025
Diploma in Graphic Designing
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025
Total Immersion English Course
January 11, 2014 - November 19, 2014
G.C.E. Ordinary Level
January 1, 2010 - January 17, 2026
G.C.E. Advanced Level
January 1, 2013 - January 17, 2026
Sinhalese Translation Coordinator (Viber Messaging App)
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
Diploma in Graphic Designing
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
Total Immersion English Course
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
G.C.E. Ordinary Level
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
G.C.E. Advanced Level
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Sinhalese Translation Coordinator for Sri Lanka for Viber Messaging App
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026
Diploma in Graphic Designing
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026
Total Immersion English Course
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Healthcare, Retail, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality