Hi, I'm Mehrbano Mahsud, a passionate Communication Designer, Lecturer, Illustrator, and Researcher with over 8 years of experience. I love combining my strong foundation in design and illustration with my research background to create engaging and meaningful visual content. Teaching is a big part of what I do, and I enjoy helping students explore their creativity and guiding them in design-related research. I have had the opportunity to work with diverse organizations, developing visuals for educational materials, marketing campaigns, and creative projects both locally and internationally. I strive to stay updated on the latest design trends and technologies, which helps me deliver fresh and impactful work. When I'm not designing or teaching, I enjoy reading, photography, traveling, and exploring new ideas in research and illustration.…

Mehrbano Mahsud

Hi, I'm Mehrbano Mahsud, a passionate Communication Designer, Lecturer, Illustrator, and Researcher with over 8 years of experience. I love combining my strong foundation in design and illustration with my research background to create engaging and meaningful visual content. Teaching is a big part of what I do, and I enjoy helping students explore their creativity and guiding them in design-related research. I have had the opportunity to work with diverse organizations, developing visuals for educational materials, marketing campaigns, and creative projects both locally and internationally. I strive to stay updated on the latest design trends and technologies, which helps me deliver fresh and impactful work. When I'm not designing or teaching, I enjoy reading, photography, traveling, and exploring new ideas in research and illustration.…

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Hi, I’m Mehrbano Mahsud, a passionate Communication Designer, Lecturer, Illustrator, and Researcher with over 8 years of experience. I love combining my strong foundation in design and illustration with my research background to create engaging and meaningful visual content. Teaching is a big part of what I do, and I enjoy helping students explore their creativity and guiding them in design-related research.

I have had the opportunity to work with diverse organizations, developing visuals for educational materials, marketing campaigns, and creative projects both locally and internationally. I strive to stay updated on the latest design trends and technologies, which helps me deliver fresh and impactful work. When I’m not designing or teaching, I enjoy reading, photography, traveling, and exploring new ideas in research and illustration.

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Language

English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Pashto, Pushto
Advanced

Work Experience

Lecturer (OG-I) - Art and Design at COMSATS University (Islamabad, Pakistan)
February 1, 2023 - June 8, 2024
Giving lectures, running tutorials, organizing seminars and creating assignments aligned with course outlines. Planning and creating curriculum adhering to university academic standards. Guiding and counseling students on design-related research projects and keeping up with recent design advancements.
Illustrator/ Senior Graphic and Editorial Designer (Remote) at Twig.sg (Singapore)
August 1, 2023 - June 8, 2024
Develop visuals and edit content for primary/middle school science diagrams. Transform faculty content into engaging visuals. Lead designer responsible for marketing and promoting the brand on social media platforms.
Graphic Designer/ Illustrator/ Research Assistant at Lahore University of Management Sciences (Lahore, Pakistan)
March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023
Conceptualized and created storyboards, characters, illustrations for mobile prototyping for visually appealing videos on mobile and web platforms. Created background designs and made revisions based on production feedback.
Visiting Faculty/ Researcher - Art and Design at COMSATS University Islamabad
February 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023
Provided lectures, tutorials, seminars and created assignments. Planned and created curriculum based on academic standards. Guided students in design research and kept updated with design community trends.
Creative Head/ Senior Graphic Designer/ Researcher at Pak-Afghan Youth Forum / South Asia Times (SAT)
September 1, 2020 - February 28, 2022
Led and managed the creative team ensuring high-quality timely project delivery. Developed and implemented creative strategies and concepts aligned with business objectives. Coordinated with stakeholders to provide design solutions and mentored team members.
Consultant – Senior Graphic Designer and Illustrator (Remote) at National Curriculum Council (NCC), Islamabad, Pakistan
September 1, 2020 - March 31, 2023
Designed and illustrated model textbooks for various grades aligned with curriculum goals. Developed age-appropriate and engaging illustrations for young learners. Collaborated with curriculum developers and contributed to mobile app development.
Graphic Designer at Orenda (Non-Profit Organisation), Islamabad
January 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019
Organized and directed team research work including goals and methodologies. Developed innovative research concepts and stayed updated with trends in the field to keep the organization on the cutting edge.
Illustrator/ Graphic Designer - Incentive Worker at US Aid, Islamabad
November 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Created learning books for grades 1 and 2 to improve reading comprehension through illustrations. Designed age-appropriate characters and storyboards, ensured quality and adherence to deadlines by liaising with authors and publishers.
Junior Graphic Designer - Internee at Capital TV, Islamabad
June 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014
Worked in the creative and graphics department as an intern during summer 2014
Lecturer (OG-I) - Art and Design at COMSATS University (Islamabad, Pakistan)
February 1, 2023 - June 9, 2024
Gave lectures, ran tutorials, organised seminars, and created assignments aligning with the course outline. Planned and created curriculum adhering to university standards. Guided and counselled students in their areas of expertise and research projects, keeping up with recent advancements and trends in the design community.
Illustrator/ Senior Graphic and Editorial Designer (Remote) at Twig.sg (Singapore)
August 1, 2023 - June 9, 2024
Developed visuals and edited content for primary and middle school science diagrams. Transformed faculty-provided content into engaging visuals. Lead designer responsible for marketing and promoting the brand across social media platforms.
Graphic Designer/ Illustrator/ Research Assistant at Lahore University of Management Sciences (Lahore, Pakistan)
March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023
Conceptualised and created storyboards to communicate video narratives. Developed characters and illustrations for mobile and web prototyping. Created background designs and made revisions based on feedback from production teams and clients.
Visiting Faculty/ Researcher - Art and Design at COMSATS University Islamabad
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
Provided lectures, tutorials, seminars, and created assignments aligned with course outlines. Developed curriculum adhering to academic standards. Conducted research and guided students in design research projects, keeping abreast of trends and advancements in design.
Creative Head/ Senior Graphic Designer/ Researcher at Pak-Afghan Youth Forum / South Asia Times (SAT)
September 1, 2020 - February 28, 2022
Led and managed the creative team ensuring timely delivery of high-quality design projects. Developed and implemented creative strategies aligned with business objectives. Collaborated with stakeholders to provide design solutions. Created visual content for print, digital, and social media. Mentored team members and stayed updated with design trends.
Consultant – Senior Graphic Designer and Illustrator (Remote) at National Curriculum Council (NCC), Islamabad, Pakistan
September 1, 2020 - March 31, 2023
Designed and illustrated model textbooks for Early Childhood Care and Education, General Knowledge, and General Science for grades Pre I-V. Developed age-appropriate and visually engaging illustrations aligning with curriculum learning objectives. Collaborated with curriculum developers to ensure accuracy and effectiveness of visual content. Developed digital platform visuals for mobile apps.
Graphic Designer at Orenda (Non-Profit Organisation), Islamabad
January 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019
Organised and directed team researchers, created research goals and methodologies ensuring timely and effective research execution. Developed innovative concepts for research projects, keeping the organisation at the forefront of advancements in the field.
Illustrator/ Graphic Designer - Incentive Worker at US Aid, Islamabad
November 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Created learning books for Grade 1 and 2 students, developing sketches, storyboards, and age-appropriate character designs and illustrations. Coordinated with authors, editors, and publishers to ensure accurate visual representation of content. Managed revisions and deadlines effectively, earning commendation for time management.
Junior Graphic Designer - Internee at Capital TV, Islamabad
June 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014
Contributed to the creative and graphics department as an intern during summer 2014.

Education

Bachelors of Design at Comsats Institute of Information Technology
September 3, 2012 - September 15, 2016
Majors in Illustration
Masters of Science at National University of Science and Technology
September 2, 2019 - September 2, 2021
B. Design at COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
MS. Development Studies at National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
B. Design at COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
MS. Development Studies at National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

Painting Competition (Climate Change; Pakistan Resilience)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
World book and Copyright Day Poster Design Competition
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Season’s Greeting Card Competition
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Unilever International Art Project for Schools
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Painting Competition (Climate Change; Pakistan Resilience)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
World book and Copyright Day Poster Design Competition
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Season’s Greeting Card Competition
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Unilever International Art Project for Schools
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Other, Professional Services