I am a Civil Engineer with a passion for both engineering and design. My hands-on experience in site inspection and quality control complements my creative skills in graphic design and book layout. I enjoy combining technical expertise with artistic flair, making my work both functional and visually appealing. I thrive on challenges and always aim to deliver projects that exceed expectations.…

SHIYA SHERKO

I am a Civil Engineer with a passion for both engineering and design. My hands-on experience in site inspection and quality control complements my creative skills in graphic design and book layout. I enjoy combining technical expertise with artistic flair, making my work both functional and visually appealing. I thrive on challenges and always aim to deliver projects that exceed expectations.…

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I am a Civil Engineer with a passion for both engineering and design. My hands-on experience in site inspection and quality control complements my creative skills in graphic design and book layout. I enjoy combining technical expertise with artistic flair, making my work both functional and visually appealing. I thrive on challenges and always aim to deliver projects that exceed expectations.

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Language

Kurdish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Arabic
Beginner
Korean
Beginner

Work Experience

book deigner at ara media centre
June 20, 2026 - May 20, 2026
Visual & Design Skills Layout design (arranging text and images clearly) Composition (balancing visuals on a page) Typography (choosing and styling fonts) Visual hierarchy (guiding the reader’s attention) Color usage and mood setting Illustration integration (matching drawings with text)
illustrator at swimming school
April 28, 2026 - Present
Core Illustration Skills Digital illustration (creating artwork on software) Hand drawing / sketching fundamentals Character design (people, objects, scenes) Line work, shading, and form Style development (adapting different visual styles)
Cultural Team Member at KKYO (Korean Consulate)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Organized and supported cultural events in collaboration with the Korean Consulate and facilitated cross-cultural communication and community engagement.
Intern at Qaiwan Company (Sulaymaniyah Heights)
January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
Conducted site inspections to ensure safety and quality compliance, prepared and verified Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for cost estimation, and assisted in structural assessment and quality control.
Freelance Illustrator at Remote (Australia)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Created educational illustrations for a swimming school in Australia and communicated with international clients to deliver clear, engaging visual content.
Book Designer at Ara Media Center
January 1, 2021 - Present
Designed professional book layouts using Adobe InDesign & Photoshop and produced print-ready files with consistent typography and visual structure.

Education

BSc Civil Engineering at University of Sulaymaniyah
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
BSc Civil Engineering at University of Sulaymaniyah
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Interior Design Course (3ds Max, SketchUp, Corona Renderer)
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2026
American Concrete Institute (ACI) — Student Chapter Member
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2026
Interior Design Course (3ds Max, SketchUp, Corona Renderer)
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2026
American Concrete Institute (ACI) — Student Chapter Member
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2026
Interior Design Course (3ds Max, SketchUp, Corona Renderer)
January 1, 2021 - June 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    children’s book illustration

    Worked on an ongoing children’s book illustration project for a swimming school based in Melbourne, Australia. The project focuses on creating engaging educational illustrations that connect storytelling with real-life swimming activities and learning experiences for children.