I am a multidisciplinary Product Designer and Creative Director with over 7 years of experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver user-centered digital products. I merge design thinking with strategic brand vision to create engaging UI/UX solutions that drive user engagement, improve retention, and align with business KPIs. My expertise spans from research to prototyping and execution. Currently, I teach software-based creative subjects as a Senior Lecturer, while also leading as a Creative Director on AI-powered projects and managing creative teams in digital marketing. My passion lies in fostering creativity, mentoring, and innovating within digital product design and creative leadership.

Aminah Rafaqat

I am a multidisciplinary Product Designer and Creative Director with over 7 years of experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver user-centered digital products. I merge design thinking with strategic brand vision to create engaging UI/UX solutions that drive user engagement, improve retention, and align with business KPIs. My expertise spans from research to prototyping and execution. Currently, I teach software-based creative subjects as a Senior Lecturer, while also leading as a Creative Director on AI-powered projects and managing creative teams in digital marketing. My passion lies in fostering creativity, mentoring, and innovating within digital product design and creative leadership.

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I am a multidisciplinary Product Designer and Creative Director with over 7 years of experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver user-centered digital products. I merge design thinking with strategic brand vision to create engaging UI/UX solutions that drive user engagement, improve retention, and align with business KPIs. My expertise spans from research to prototyping and execution.

Currently, I teach software-based creative subjects as a Senior Lecturer, while also leading as a Creative Director on AI-powered projects and managing creative teams in digital marketing. My passion lies in fostering creativity, mentoring, and innovating within digital product design and creative leadership.

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Work Experience

Senior Lecturer at Hamdard University Islamabad, Pakistan
February 1, 2024 - Present
Deliver lectures and hands-on training in UI/UX design, web and app design, book illustration, 2D animation, and graphic design. Design and update course content to align with industry trends. Guide students through practical projects fostering creativity and critical thinking. Mentor students in portfolio development and career readiness. Collaborate with academic and industry professionals to enhance curriculum. Utilize Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and animation software in instruction.
Creative Director - Remote at Meyka AI (Melbourne, Australia) Islamabad, Pakistan
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developed monthly visual content calendars for social media campaigns aligning with marketing objectives and brand identity. Collaborated with web development to design and enhance website interface and AI chatbot integration. Produced engaging promotional video content. Coordinated daily with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of creative assets.
Creative Director at CyberX Studios Islamabad Pakistan
July 1, 2023 - August 6, 2025
Defined and led creative vision and strategy for branding, campaigns, and multi-channel projects. Directed concept development and execution for digital, print, video, and social media content. Managed and mentored multidisciplinary creative team ensuring collaboration and quality output. Collaborated with clients to present concepts, gather feedback, and refine solutions. Maintained brand consistency and evolved guidelines. Worked closely with developers, marketers, and content teams. Oversaw quality control for final deliverables.
Visual Designer and Video Editor at Stocks Telegraph - NUST University Islamabad, Pakistan
December 1, 2021 - August 6, 2025
Developed engaging and informative video content for Stocks Telegraph’s YouTube channel, contributing to audience growth and increased viewer retention through financial insights and visual storytelling.
Senior Animator & Graphic Designer at E Learning Solutions - QalumGuru Islamabad, Pakistan
October 1, 2019 - August 6, 2025
Designed and developed visual content tailored for special children’s cognitive and emotional needs. Created 2D animations to simplify concepts and support interactive learning. Collaborated with educators and specialists to meet learning objectives. Illustrated worksheets, storyboards, flashcards, and games. Maintained consistent visual style supporting brand identity. Conducted research on accessibility and visual communication best practices. Supervised junior designers and adapted designs for digital learning platforms.
Animation Trainee at Unicorn Black – Bhurka Avenger Series Islamabad, Pakistan
June 1, 2015 - August 6, 2025
Completed six-month professional training in animation with hands-on experience in industry-standard techniques. Collaborated with animation team on content development and production workflows. Recognized for punctuality, technical skills, teamwork, and high-quality animated content delivery.

Education

Ms Project Management at Bahria University Islamabad, Pakistan
February 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Bachelors Computer Arts at Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
August 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Foundations of User Experience UX design - Google Certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Designing user interfaces and experiences – IBM
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
UX design Process - Empathize -Define and Ideate - Google Certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Introduction to UX design - University of Georgia
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Financial Services