I am in the UAE design industry for the past 10+ years as a 3D visualizer and graphic designer. I have worked across advertising, events, exhibitions, product modeling, kiosks, interior design, branding, print ads, and sketching. Currently I am working in an events and exhibition company. My passion is to focus on my talents and learn new skills with up-to-date software to keep up with new design trends.…

Richin Rafi

I am in the UAE design industry for the past 10+ years as a 3D visualizer and graphic designer. I have worked across advertising, events, exhibitions, product modeling, kiosks, interior design, branding, print ads, and sketching. Currently I am working in an events and exhibition company. My passion is to focus on my talents and learn new skills with up-to-date software to keep up with new design trends.…

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I am in the UAE design industry for the past 10+ years as a 3D visualizer and graphic designer. I have worked across advertising, events, exhibitions, product modeling, kiosks, interior design, branding, print ads, and sketching.

Currently I am working in an events and exhibition company. My passion is to focus on my talents and learn new skills with up-to-date software to keep up with new design trends.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Tamil
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at DIME Tech., Techno Park, TVM, Kerala, India
January 1, 2010 - August 8, 2025
Worked as a graphic designer producing graphic design elements for website design and branding.
Graphic Designer at STYRO LTD.
January 1, 2010 - August 8, 2025
Initially worked as CNC machine operator for cutting styrofoam, then moved into design role involving site visits to capture photos and videos for company profile.
Junior Art Designer at IDH-Inspired Design House
September 1, 2012 - August 8, 2025
Created 3D creative designs and visualized them using SketchUp. Coordinated with the creative director and outsourced production teams for project completion.
3D & 2D Designer at Brandscape Adv. (DELTA Group of Companies)
September 1, 2013 - August 8, 2025
Produced 3D visuals for mall kiosk design layouts, shop interiors, exhibition stands, and print ads. Coordinated with production teams from production to final installation.
3D Creative Designer/Graphic Designer at Design Bucket Adv.
January 1, 2018 - August 8, 2025
Developed 3D visuals for shop interiors, event layouts, exhibition stand designs, and print advertisements. Coordinated with production teams for final installations.
3D Spatial Designer/Graphic Designer at Evolution Events
February 1, 2021 - August 8, 2025
Created 3D concepts and visualizations to develop event themes. Worked as design manager leading a team of designers and coordinating with project managers and production teams.
Senior Graphic Designer at Point Group
February 1, 2023 - August 8, 2025
Created 3D design concepts and visualized projects for FMCG units, mall activations, interiors, and exhibitions. Prepared 2D design artwork for magazines and promotional marketing materials.
Senior 3D Designer at SWEETWATER MEA
July 1, 2024 - August 8, 2025
Supported 3D visualizations process and created new creative designs for brand activations, exhibitions, and events.
Senior 3D Designer at Pico International LLC
July 1, 2024 - Present
Leading the 3D design team with creative and client directors, supporting design projects for DET projects and collaborating with core design team for other events and exhibition projects.
3D Spatial Designer/Graphic Designing at Evolution Events
February 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021
Created 3D concepts and visualizations to develop event themes. Led design teams and coordinated with project managers and production teams to ensure cohesive execution.
Senior Graphic Designer at Point Group
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023
Developed 3D design concepts and visualizations for FMCG units, mall activations, interiors and exhibitions. Produced 2D artwork for magazines and promotional materials.
3D Creative Designer/Graphic Designing at Design Bucket Adv.
November 30, 2018 - November 30, 2018
Developed 3D visuals for shop interiors, event layouts, exhibition stands and print ads; coordinated with production for final installation.
3D & 2D Designer at Brandscape Adv. (DELTA Group of Companies)
September 30, 2013 - September 30, 2013
Created 3D visuals for mall kiosks, shop interiors, exhibition stands and print ads; coordinated with production from time of production to final installation.
Junior Art Designer at IDH-Inspired Design House
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Created 3D visuals and concepts in SketchUp; coordinated with Creative Director and production teams for outsourcing.
Senior 3D Designer at Sweetwater MEA
July 31, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Supported 3D visualization processes and provided new creative designs for brand activations, exhibitions and events.
Design Lead (3D & Graphics) at Pico International LLC
July 1, 2024 - October 28, 2025
Led the 3D design team, collaborating with the Creative Director and Client Director to manage design execution for high-profile Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism projects; provided design support across events and exhibitions.
Graphic Designer at STYRO LTD.
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Initial CNC operator for cutting styro foams; later moved to design and installation photography for company profile.
3D Spatial Designer/Graphic Designing at Evolution Events
February 28, 2021 - February 28, 2021
Created 3D concepts and visualizations to develop event themes; sometimes served as design manager leading the design team and coordinating with PMs and production.
Senior Graphic Designer at Point Group
February 28, 2023 - February 28, 2023
Developed 3D design concepts and visualizations for FMCG units, mall activations, interiors, and exhibitions; produced 2D artwork for magazines and marketing materials.
Design Lead (3D & Graphics) at Pico International LLC
July 1, 2024 - November 21, 2025
Led the 3D design team, collaborating with the Creative Director and Client Director to manage design execution for high-profile clients, including Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism; provided design support across various events and exhibitions.
Junior Art Designer at IDH-Inspired Design House
September 1, 2012 - September 1, 2012
Created 3D visuals and concepts; visualised designs in SketchUp and coordinated with the Creative Director and outsourced production teams to ensure alignment with brand guidelines.
3D & 2D Designer at Brandscape Adv. (DELTA Group of Companies)
September 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013
Developed 3D and 2D visuals for mall activations, interiors, and exhibitions; prepared 2D artwork for magazines and promotional materials.
3D Creative Designer/Graphic Designing at Design Bucket Adv.
November 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018
Created 3D visuals for shop interiors, event layouts & visuals, and exhibition stands; coordinated with production teams for installation.
Senior 3D Designer at Sweetwater MEA
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Supported 3D visualizations and crafted new creative designs for brand activations, exhibitions and events.
3D Spatial Designer/Graphic Designer at Evolution Events
February 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021
Create 3D concepts and visualisation to develop a theme for the event. Sometimes need to work as design manager and lead the team of designers and co-ordinate with PM’s and production team as well.
3D Creative Designer/Graphic Designer at Design Bucket Adv.
November 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018
Develop 3D Visuals for Shop Interiors, Event Layouts & visuals, Exhibition stand design, Print Ads. Also co-ordinate with Production Team for final installation setup.
Junior Art Designer at IDH-Inspired Design House
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Create 3D creative design and visualising in SketchUp. Then coordinate with Creative Director and production Team that we outsource.

Education

Diploma in 3D Graphics & Animation at Toonz Animation Academy, Techno Park Trivandrum, Kerala, India
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Diploma in 3D Graphics & Animation at Toonz Animation Academy, Techno Park Trivandrum, Kerala, India
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Diploma In 3D Graphics & Animation at Toonz Animation Academy, Techno Park Trivandrum, Kerala, India
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Diploma in 3D Graphics & Animation at Toonz Animation Academy, Techno Park Trivandrum, Kerala, India
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Diploma in 3D Graphics & Animation at Toonz Animation Academy, Techno Park Trivandrum, Kerala, India
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

UAE Driving License
January 1, 2015 - August 8, 2025
Diploma in 3D Graphics & Animation
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Diploma in 3D Graphics & Animation
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Professional Services, Other

Skills

Experience Level