Hi, I’m Mark Desaram. I’m a creative leader with 8+ years delivering branding, UX/UI, and advertising solutions for Australian and international clients. I currently head a multidisciplinary team of designers, driving end-to-end creative work that blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution. I’m passionate about building strong brand systems, mentoring talent, and leveraging AI to accelerate ideation, production, and results. Over the years I’ve managed complex digital campaigns, collaborated with offshore developers, and fostered collaborative, high-performance cultures. I focus on clear communication, seamless workflows, and measurable creative impact, always aiming to elevate quality and efficiency while keeping creativity human and approachable.

Mark Desaram

Hi, I’m Mark Desaram. I’m a creative leader with 8+ years delivering branding, UX/UI, and advertising solutions for Australian and international clients. I currently head a multidisciplinary team of designers, driving end-to-end creative work that blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution. I’m passionate about building strong brand systems, mentoring talent, and leveraging AI to accelerate ideation, production, and results. Over the years I’ve managed complex digital campaigns, collaborated with offshore developers, and fostered collaborative, high-performance cultures. I focus on clear communication, seamless workflows, and measurable creative impact, always aiming to elevate quality and efficiency while keeping creativity human and approachable.

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Hi, I’m Mark Desaram. I’m a creative leader with 8+ years delivering branding, UX/UI, and advertising solutions for Australian and international clients. I currently head a multidisciplinary team of designers, driving end-to-end creative work that blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution. I’m passionate about building strong brand systems, mentoring talent, and leveraging AI to accelerate ideation, production, and results.

Over the years I’ve managed complex digital campaigns, collaborated with offshore developers, and fostered collaborative, high-performance cultures. I focus on clear communication, seamless workflows, and measurable creative impact, always aiming to elevate quality and efficiency while keeping creativity human and approachable.

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Language

English
Fluent
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Creative at Ideas Marketing Australia
August 1, 2023 - Present
Defined and drove creative direction aligned with business and marketing objectives. Delivered end-to-end design solutions across digital, brand, and campaign touchpoints. Collaborated with clients, internal stakeholders, and offshore developers to ensure cohesive outcomes. Integrated AI-driven tools to accelerate ideation, content generation, and production workflows. Developed and maintained brand systems to ensure consistency across platforms. Improved team workflows and overall creative performance. Mentored 8–10 designers to build a high-performing, collaborative culture.
Senior Graphic Designer at Ideas Marketing Australia
April 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Led a multidisciplinary creative team, overseeing branding and UX/UI projects for Australian clients; delivered end-to-end design solutions across digital channels and campaign touchpoints; collaborated with clients, internal stakeholders, and external partners; maintained design quality while improving efficiency.
Creative Designer at Abans PLC
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Designed digital campaign assets including social media creatives, banners, and advertising materials; contributed to motion graphics and animation; conducted brand and market research to inform creative direction.
Graphic Designer (Intern) at Cyclomax (Pvt) Ltd
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Assisted in logo design and UI/UX development for software applications.
Founder & Director at Ideas Marketing
January 1, 2018 - Present
Founded and led a multidisciplinary creative agency delivering branding, advertising, and digital solutions; designed UX/UI for websites and mobile apps; produced motion graphics, infographics, and marketing visuals; built long-term client relationships; managed end-to-end project lifecycles and growth.
Creative Designer at Digibrush
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Designed digital assets for social media campaigns; created motion graphics and animations; supported UX/UI projects and produced marketing visuals.
Co-Founder & Advertising Strategist at Buff Solutions
August 1, 2019 - September 1, 2020
Co-founded and led advertising strategy; built branding and marketing campaigns; collaborated cross-functionally with clients.

Education

BA (Hons) Creative Multimedia at Limkokwing University Malaysia
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Diploma in Sound & Music Technology at London Media Academy
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Foundation Studies at National School of Business Management
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

GCSE / Ordinary Level
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Google UX Design Certificate
January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2026
Foundations of Project Management – Google
January 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Generative AI Content Creation – Adobe
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Generative AI for Graphic Designers – Adobe
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Digital Marketing Fundamentals – Google
January 1, 2021 - May 1, 2026

Industry Experience

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