I am a multidisciplinary brand and creative leader with over 10 years of experience across brand communications, graphic design, visual storytelling, and campaign execution. I have worked in both agency and in-house environments, guiding cross-functional teams to deliver employer branding, internal communications, events, digital campaigns, and multimedia content for global tech and enterprise brands. Currently, I lead the creative and brand function across multiple technology and services brands, partnering with marketing, HR, product, and leadership teams across Sri Lanka and Australia to deliver cohesive brand communications, employer branding, and campaign initiatives. I have led creative direction and end-to-end execution for digital-first campaigns across social, web, video, and integrated channels.

Shakya Gurudasa

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I am a multidisciplinary brand and creative leader with over 10 years of experience across brand communications, graphic design, visual storytelling, and campaign execution. I have worked in both agency and in-house environments, guiding cross-functional teams to deliver employer branding, internal communications, events, digital campaigns, and multimedia content for global tech and enterprise brands. Currently, I lead the creative and brand function across multiple technology and services brands, partnering with marketing, HR, product, and leadership teams across Sri Lanka and Australia to deliver cohesive brand communications, employer branding, and campaign initiatives. I have led creative direction and end-to-end execution for digital-first campaigns across social, web, video, and integrated channels.

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I am a multidisciplinary brand and creative leader with over 10 years of experience across brand communications, graphic design, visual storytelling, and campaign execution. I have worked in both agency and in-house environments, guiding cross-functional teams to deliver employer branding, internal communications, events, digital campaigns, and multimedia content for global tech and enterprise brands.

Currently, I lead the creative and brand function across multiple technology and services brands, partnering with marketing, HR, product, and leadership teams across Sri Lanka and Australia to deliver cohesive brand communications, employer branding, and campaign initiatives. I have led creative direction and end-to-end execution for digital-first campaigns across social, web, video, and integrated channels.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Lead - Creative & Branding at Swivel Group Pte Ltd
March 1, 2022 - Present
Leading the creative and branding function across multiple technology and services brands, collaborating with marketing, HR, product, and leadership teams across Sri Lanka and Australia to deliver cohesive brand communications, employer branding, and campaign initiatives.
Art Director at Digibrush Productions Pvt Ltd
March 1, 2018 - February 28, 2022
Oversee brand communications, employer branding, internal communications, campaigns, events, and digital content execution across multiple technology and services brands. Lead and mentor an in-house creative team, ensure high-quality outputs and consistent visual standards. Introduce scalable brand systems and governance frameworks; act as bridge between design, marketing, technology and leadership; manage creative workflows and vendor coordination. Direct photography and videography projects, including concept development, shoot planning and post-production review.
Creative Designer at T.A. Consulting Pvt Ltd
August 1, 2015 - February 28, 2018
Created design content for company socials with clean visuals and informative messaging. Managed social media pages, posting schedules, and community engagement. Worked on marketing brochures and presentation decks to support client pitches, and assisted the sales team on BTL campaigns with flyers and posters.
Designer & Digital Marketer at Auto Capital Investments Pvt Ltd (Autodirect.lk)
January 1, 2014 - July 31, 2015
Helped maintain the brand’s visual identity across social media and online platforms. Designed product listings, banners, and simple ads for the website and social channels. Handled backend updates on the website and supported marketing campaigns.

Education

Certificate - Graphic Design at Ingrin Institute of Printing & Graphics
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Level 6 Diploma (Equivalent to Bachelor's Degree) in Marketing at Charted Institute of Marketing UK
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Advanced Diploma Creative Multimedia at NIBM Sri Lanka
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Silver Medalist Certificate in Graphic Design
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Level 6 Diploma (Equivalent to Bachelor's Degree) in Marketing
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Advanced Diploma Creative Multimedia
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet