I'm Khushi, a communication designer rooted in people’s stories. I weave diverse life experiences into my work, exploring new methods to craft solutions that people connect with and that reflect what I’ve learned across my education and freelance projects. I’m eager to expand my design practice through advanced studies and am open to relocating to pursue opportunities that challenge me and contribute to meaningful work.

Khushi Arya

I'm Khushi, a communication designer rooted in people’s stories. I weave diverse life experiences into my work, exploring new methods to craft solutions that people connect with and that reflect what I’ve learned across my education and freelance projects. I’m eager to expand my design practice through advanced studies and am open to relocating to pursue opportunities that challenge me and contribute to meaningful work.

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I’m Khushi, a communication designer rooted in people’s stories. I weave diverse life experiences into my work, exploring new methods to craft solutions that people connect with and that reflect what I’ve learned across my education and freelance projects.

I’m eager to expand my design practice through advanced studies and am open to relocating to pursue opportunities that challenge me and contribute to meaningful work.

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Language

English
Fluent
Nepali
Advanced
Hindi
Fluent

Work Experience

Visual Designer at FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO)
July 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Collaborated on the FLO S.H.I.N.E campaign; contributed to creative assets including a recipe book 'Second Serve' promoting food waste management through illustrated recipes; responsibilities included content structuring, layout design, and visual storytelling for diverse audiences.
Freelance Visual Designer at Sunrise Disability Accommodation
July 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Provided creative and strategic design support; created social media posts and simple visuals for online campaigns; assisted with drafting captions and ensuring content matched the brand’s tone and style.
Visual Designer at FICCI Ladies Organisation
March 31, 2025 - July 25, 2025
Collaborated with the FLO S.H.I.N.E (Sustainable Habits Initiating New Era) campaign, focused on community upliftment and sustainability. Contributed to the development of creative assets, including a recipe book titled 'Second Serve' that promotes food waste management through innovative and illustrated recipes. Responsibilities included content structuring, layout design, and visual storytelling aimed at engaging diverse audiences around nutrition and sustainability.
Visual Graphic Designer at Youth Innovation Lab (YI-Lab)
January 31, 2025 - July 25, 2025
Contributed to the ‘CEP Project - Suchit' under the USYC project supported by the US Embassy, aiming to empower Nepali youth by promoting information rights and combating misinformation. Designed logo, cartoon-style posters, badges, workshop banners, and social media posts. Worked with the team to develop engaging visuals for a chatbot that educates youth about RTI processes and fact-checking.
Sr. Visual Designer at Diksha Advertising & Printing Pvt. Ltd
December 31, 2024 - July 25, 2025
Led a small team delivering creative projects including printing brochures, banners, and posters, supporting branding through cohesive design strategies. Specialized in end-to-end design for social media content for audiences in the USA and India and contributed to enhancing the company's India website. Previously worked on the Diksha USA website under Alchemy Media House, gaining valuable experience in web design. Collaborated closely with the team to ensure project alignment with client vision and brand identity.
Freelancer at Tectoro Consulting Private Limited
September 30, 2024 - July 25, 2025
Worked with Ritvika Reddy on rebranding including logo redesign, color scheme selection, and creation of brand guidelines. Developed marketing collaterals and gained experience in creating PowerPoint presentations and custom templates for clients.
Visual Designer at Sixofus Design Studio
August 31, 2023 - July 25, 2025
Conceptualized and designed brand for a client conducting in-depth research on their core operations and applications. Managed the brand identity project end-to-end including website user interface design and creation of collateral materials.
Communication Design Intern at Now Form, Gurgaon
October 31, 2022 - July 25, 2025
Conducted research, benchmarking, and UI visual design for a fintech company, creating user personas, journey maps, and high-fidelity designs. Designed and laid out newsletters for Ashoka University. Edited videos and created mockups using Adobe software for internal use.
Creative Head, Visual Designer at Nepathya Foundation NGO
August 31, 2022 - July 25, 2025
Organized workshops on making cloth pads promoting sustainability and conducted field research. Facilitated hands-on training sessions empowering participants with practical skills. Designed posters, developed social media campaigns, and art-directed content creation for their projects.
Communication Design Intern at Now Form, Gurugram
August 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Conducted research, benchmarking, and UI visual design for a fintech company; created user personas, journey maps, and high-fidelity designs; designed newsletter layouts for Ashoka University; edited videos and created mockups using Adobe software for internal use.
Branding Team Member at Talkali
September 30, 2021 - July 25, 2025
Designed posters for guest speaker promotions where industry professionals shared expertise and insights. Created visually engaging and informative materials to attract and inform attendees.
Creative Head, Visual Designer at Nepathya Foundation NGO
December 1, 2019 - August 1, 2022
Organized workshops on making cloth pads, promoted sustainability, and conducted field research; facilitated hands-on training sessions; designed posters and developed social media campaigns; art-directed content for projects.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at National Institute of Design, Assam
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2024
High School Diploma at S.K Mother International
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
High School Diploma at Mayo College Girls' School, Ajmer
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2016
Master of Interaction Design at University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2027
B.Des Communication Design at National Institute of Design, Assam
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
ICSE Board at Mayo College Girls’ School, Ajmer
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Certificate of Appreciation from Nepathya Foundation for contributions to design and communications
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Second position in Inter-House Poster Making and Imaginative Composition Competition at Mayo College Girls’ School
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Grade 2 and Grade 4 Choral Speaking with Distinction by Trinity College London
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Certificate of Appreciation - Nepathya Foundation
January 1, 2022 - July 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Financial Services, Software & Internet