Hi, I'm Senay Yihun, a multidisciplinary designer and technologist who blends graphic design, web development, and digital marketing to help brands stand out. I hold a BSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington Bothell, with 4+ years of hands-on experience across design, development, and campaigns for Ethiopian businesses. I'm a US citizen and available for fully remote roles.…

Senay Yihun

Hi, I'm Senay Yihun, a multidisciplinary designer and technologist who blends graphic design, web development, and digital marketing to help brands stand out. I hold a BSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington Bothell, with 4+ years of hands-on experience across design, development, and campaigns for Ethiopian businesses. I'm a US citizen and available for fully remote roles.…

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Hi, I’m Senay Yihun, a multidisciplinary designer and technologist who blends graphic design, web development, and digital marketing to help brands stand out.

I hold a BSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington Bothell, with 4+ years of hands-on experience across design, development, and campaigns for Ethiopian businesses. I’m a US citizen and available for fully remote roles.

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Language

English
Fluent
Amharic
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Addis Custom Trading
September 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Designed and produced commercial marketing assets including product packaging, business cards, banners, and brand guidelines for business clients. Won a complete brand identity proposal for a client entering a new market. Trained a newly-appointed design team member and led weekly department meetings. Managed client communications to maintain satisfaction and strengthen brand trust.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Web Developer at Independent
June 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Delivered brand-consistent visual assets for small businesses and startups across digital, print, and social media channels. Built and maintained client websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP, with focus on responsive layouts and SEO performance. Designed and scheduled social media content across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, growing client audience reach and engagement. Applied AI tools to develop marketing copy, visual concepts, and web content tailored to specific brand needs.
Social Media Marketer & Graphic Designer at ETHERBAL Beauty Products
July 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Designed social media visuals that contributed to a 40% increase in audience engagement. Developed posts aligned with brand strategy and monitored performance metrics weekly. Conducted QA testing pre-launch and improved UI/UX consistency across digital touchpoints. Hired and mentored new team members, improving overall team output.
Department Head, Project Manager & Software Tester at Madot Technology
February 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021
Led cross-functional teams on software and web development projects from concept through deployment. Defined and tracked project milestones, achieving 95% on-time delivery rate. Designed and presented user-friendly website prototypes directly to clients.
Junior Lead Tutor at Quantitative Skills Center, UW Bothell
January 1, 2011 - June 1, 2013
Tutored 150+ students in STEM subjects, improving academic outcomes across the program. Trained and mentored new tutors and led peer support workshops.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at University of Washington, Bothell
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at University of Washington, Bothell
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Retail
    Coffee Packaging

    Coffee packaging designed using Adobe Illustrator for a local coffee manufacturing company