I am a young and passionate architect, graphics designer, and animator with a talent for creative and innovative problem-solving and designs, and a keen eye for aesthetics. Driven by my interest and passion, I believe in the importance of proper design for each project and focus on overseeing projects from concept through to final delivery. I successfully create brand messages, strategies, and key graphic productions. Resourceful and hardworking, I have vendor sourcing expertise and empowering leadership skills, demonstrated through over 2 years of full-time work and over 2 years of freelancing success in the digital, broadcast, and print industries.

Mikias Tesfaye

I am a young and passionate architect, graphics designer, and animator with a talent for creative and innovative problem-solving and designs, and a keen eye for aesthetics. Driven by my interest and passion, I believe in the importance of proper design for each project and focus on overseeing projects from concept through to final delivery. I successfully create brand messages, strategies, and key graphic productions. Resourceful and hardworking, I have vendor sourcing expertise and empowering leadership skills, demonstrated through over 2 years of full-time work and over 2 years of freelancing success in the digital, broadcast, and print industries.

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I am a young and passionate architect, graphics designer, and animator with a talent for creative and innovative problem-solving and designs, and a keen eye for aesthetics.

Driven by my interest and passion, I believe in the importance of proper design for each project and focus on overseeing projects from concept through to final delivery. I successfully create brand messages, strategies, and key graphic productions. Resourceful and hardworking, I have vendor sourcing expertise and empowering leadership skills, demonstrated through over 2 years of full-time work and over 2 years of freelancing success in the digital, broadcast, and print industries.

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Language

Amharic
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphics Designer at Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation
July 1, 2023 - August 4, 2025
Created digital image files for digital and traditional printing methods. Collaborated with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones. Developed display, marketing, and packaging materials to support product branding strategies. Managed design conceptualization, milestones, and customer feedback. Produced videos for broadcast, social media, advertising, and informational purposes. Developed infographics to communicate complex data clearly. Created logos, illustrations, typography, 3D models, and animations for broadcast including motion graphics and other production inputs.
Graphics Designer and Animator at Fana Broadcasting Corporation
July 1, 2023 - Present
Applied production knowledge to create high-quality images. Designed website layouts, templates, and unique branded looks. Created digital image files for digital and traditional printing. Produced illustrations and images for social media and other purposes. Developed marketing and packaging materials to support branding strategies. Managed design conceptualization, milestones, and customer feedback. Developed storyboards for animation projects. Made infographics to communicate complex data better. Created logos, illustrations, typography, 3D models, and animations for broadcast including motion graphics and other production components. Delivered sequences under tight deadlines while integrating seamlessly with other components.
Graphics Designer at Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing; gathered requirements, defined scopes, and managed project milestones; developed display, marketing, and packaging materials to support product branding strategies; managed design conceptualization, milestones, and customer feedback; produced videos for broadcast, social media, advertising, and informational purposes; developed infographics; created logos, illustrations, and typography; created 3D models and animation for broadcast purposes such as motion graphics and inputs for production.
Graphics Designer and Animator at Fana Broadcasting Corporation
July 1, 2023 - November 18, 2025
Applied production knowledge to create high-quality images; designed website layouts, templates, and branded looks; created digital image files for printing; created illustrations and images for social media and other purposes; developed display, marketing, and packaging materials to support product branding strategies; managed design conceptualization, milestones, and customer feedback; developed storyboards outlining animation plans; developed infographics; created logos, illustrations and typography; created 3D models and animation for broadcast purposes like motion graphics and inputs for production; created sequences under tight deadlines and integrated with other components.
Graphics Designer and Animator at Fana Broadcasting Corporation
July 1, 2023 - November 21, 2025
Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images. Designed website layouts, templates, and unique branded looks. Created digital image files for digital and traditional printing methods. Created illustrations and images for social media and other purposes. Developed display, marketing, and packaging materials to support product branding strategies. Managed design conceptualization, milestones, and customer feedback. Developed storyboards outlining animation plans. Created infographics to communicate complex data. Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations. Created 3D models and animations for broadcast purposes such as motion graphics and other inputs for production. Created sequences under tight deadlines and integrated seamlessly with other components.
Graphics Designer at Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation
June 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing; gathered and defined client requirements, established scopes, and managed project milestones; developed display, marketing, and packaging materials to support product branding strategies; managed design conceptualization, milestones, and customer feedback; produced videos for broadcast, social media, advertising, and informational purposes; developed infographics to communicate complex data; created logos, illustrations, and typography for various organizations; produced 3D models and animations for broadcast, including motion graphics inputs for production.
Senior Graphics Designer and Animator at Addis Media Network
April 1, 2025 - Present
Brand programs and full package design including intro, transition, background loops, and lower thirds; storyboard development for animation plans; infographics and visual communication for complex data; 3D modeling and animation; green screen video shoots for chroma keying and augmented reality inputs; logo, illustration, and typography creation for organizations; seamless integration of motion graphics within production timelines; delivery of sequences under tight deadlines and coordination with other production components.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture at Bahirdar University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
High School Diploma at Miskaye Hizunan Medahnialem Monastery School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Architecture at Bahirdar University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
High School Diploma at Miskaye Hizunan Medahnialem Monastery School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Graphics Design Certificate at Alison (Adobe Creative Suite)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Coursera Certificate at Coursera
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Architecture at Bahirdar University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
High School Diploma at Miskaye Hizunan Medahnialem Monastery School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Adobe Creative Suite Certificate at Alison
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Coursera Certificate at Coursera
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Graphics Design Certificate
January 1, 2019 - August 4, 2025
Adobe Creative Suites
January 1, 2019 - August 4, 2025
Coursera Certification
January 1, 2024 - August 4, 2025
Coursera Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Graphic Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Graphics Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Coursera Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Graphic Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Graphic Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Adobe Creative Suite Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Coursera Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services