Nafees Akhtar

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Designer/Artworker at Universal Graphix
April 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025
Delivering brand designs for diverse industries including construction, health, lifestyle, and retail. Creating digital and print artwork, signage systems, and social media assets. Enhancing brand reach through tailored visual content and social storytelling.
Freelance Designer at Freelancing
January 1, 2024 - November 6, 2025
Brand development for clients across different industries. Supporting social media and content creation. Digital and print across multiple platforms.
Designer/Creative at Red Cell PR & Marketing Agency
January 1, 2023 - November 6, 2025
Marketing and design for built environment, HVAC and home improvement clients nationally. Competition campaigns (microsites/emails). Social media growth with reels/posts; Internal video showreel, and video creation.
Digital Designer at Grand Central
April 1, 2022 - November 6, 2025
Designed POS, OOH, and digital campaign assets for brands including Echo Falls, Hardys, and Lambrini. Created microsites, motion graphics, and animated billboards for UK retail spaces. Collaborated closely with account teams to maintain consistent visual identity.
Marketing & Design Manager at GoGetters
February 1, 2021 - November 6, 2025
Led a full brand refresh and new visual identity rollout. Produced website visuals, digital ads, and social campaigns. Worked directly with PR and advertising partners to grow brand awareness.
Junior Designer at We Are Acuity
January 31, 2021 - January 31, 2021
Supported national campaigns for clients including Citroën, DS, Suzuki, and Amazon. Created brochures, press ads, social media content, and digital showreels. Produced video content for internal communications and marketing.
Freelancer
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Brand development for clients across different industries. Supporting social media and content creation. Digital and print across multiple platforms.
Junior Designer at We Are Acuity
October 1, 2017 - February 1, 2021
Supported national campaigns for clients including Citroen, DS, Suzuki, and Amazon. Created brochures, press ads, social media content, and digital showreels. Produced video content for internal communications and marketing.

Education

BA (Hons) Graphic Design and Illustration at University of Hertfordshire
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Extended Diploma in Graphic Design - Level 3 at Harlow College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Photography certificate - Level 1 at Harlow College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
8 GCSE Grades including English, Maths & Design at Passmores Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
BA (Hons) Graphic Design and Illustration at University of Hertfordshire
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Extended Diploma in Graphic Design - Level 3 at Harlow College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Photography certificate - Level 1 at Harlow College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
GCSEs (English, Maths & Design) at Passmores Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Photography certificate - Level 1
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Extended Diploma in Graphic Design - Level 3
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
GCSEs (8 subjects including English, Maths & Design)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Photography certificate - Level 1
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
GCSEs (English, Maths & Design)
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing, Other