I am an innovative and driven design professional with 9 years of experience in creative design projects, concept creation, ideation, strategic thinking, art direction and visual conceptualization. I build brand awareness by leveraging the skills I’ve gained in the creative industry. I’m a fast learner who spots opportunities and overcomes obstacles to deliver high-end design solutions. I’m a team player with strong communication skills and I love collaborating with diverse teams to craft compelling brand solutions.

Tharushi Sarathchandra

I am an innovative and driven design professional with 9 years of experience in creative design projects, concept creation, ideation, strategic thinking, art direction and visual conceptualization. I build brand awareness by leveraging the skills I’ve gained in the creative industry. I’m a fast learner who spots opportunities and overcomes obstacles to deliver high-end design solutions. I’m a team player with strong communication skills and I love collaborating with diverse teams to craft compelling brand solutions.

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I am an innovative and driven design professional with 9 years of experience in creative design projects, concept creation, ideation, strategic thinking, art direction and visual conceptualization.

I build brand awareness by leveraging the skills I’ve gained in the creative industry. I’m a fast learner who spots opportunities and overcomes obstacles to deliver high-end design solutions. I’m a team player with strong communication skills and I love collaborating with diverse teams to craft compelling brand solutions.

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Work Experience

Senior Art Director at INCUBE/TBWA
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led one of the creative teams to develop innovative digital marketing campaigns and professional artwork for social media. Collaborated closely with production and marketing teams, assisted with new pitches, and presented design concepts and ideas to clients.
Head of Content/Art Director at BOUTIQUE AGENCY NETWORK
December 31, 2022 - September 3, 2025
Led and guided the creative team, pitched to new brands to generate business, crafted briefings to enhance brand positioning, and developed innovative marketing campaigns and digital marketing strategies. Collaborated with interdepartmental teams and clients to deliver creative brand solutions.
Art Director at VMLY&R COMMERCE Sri Lanka
December 31, 2021 - September 3, 2025
Generated ideas for new marketing campaigns addressing client needs, developed professional artwork for print and web, collaborated with the production and marketing teams, produced logos and brand identity materials, provided graphic support for social media content, created brand guideline books, and assisted in photo and video shoots.
Junior Art Director at VMLY&R COMMERCE Sri Lanka
August 1, 2018 - September 3, 2025
Generated ideas to develop new marketing campaigns, created professional artwork for print and web, designed promotional materials for events and exhibitions, supported content writers graphically for social media and websites.
Trainee Art Director Internship at RTS Rieger Team/TBWA Germany
December 31, 2015 - September 3, 2025
Developed brand identity materials for clients, created brand images and visuals according to client specifications, assisted group Art Directors in completing ongoing projects.
Art Director at VMLY&R COMMERCE Sri Lanka
August 1, 2018 - December 1, 2021
Generating new ideas to develop marketing campaigns; creating brand identity materials for clients; providing graphical support for content writers for social media and websites; assisting with photo and video shoots to produce strong brand visuals; developing brand guidelines.
Junior Art Director at VMLY&R COMMERCE Sri Lanka
March 1, 2016 - August 1, 2018
Generating ideas to develop marketing campaigns; designing outdoor and indoor promotional materials; providing graphical support for content writers for social media and websites; assisting with brand visuals and materials.
Trainee Art Director at RTS Rieger Team/ TBWA Germany
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Developing brand identity materials; creating brand images and visuals per client specifications; assisting group Art Directors to complete ongoing projects.

Education

Honours Degree of Bachelor of Design Specialized in Media & Communication Design Second Class Upper Division at University of Moratuwa
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
at Sujatha Vidyala, Matara School
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2009
Honours Degree of Bachelor of Design at University of Moratuwa
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Secondary Education at Sujatha Vidyala, Matara
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing - Google Digital Garage
January 1, 2021 - September 3, 2025
Web Design - ESOFT Computer Studies (Pvt) Ltd.
January 1, 2011 - September 3, 2025
The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
January 1, 2021 - February 14, 2026
Web Design
January 1, 2011 - February 14, 2026

Industry Experience

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