With several years of hands-on experience, I’m a Visual Designer who thrives where strategic thinking meets thoughtful design. I collaborate with social impact organizations, business advisory firms, institutions and charities to transform complex content into visually engaging materials that truly resonate. I lead diverse projects including publications, visual identities, infographics, and presentations tailored to client goals, ensuring consistency and quality in all outputs. I provide expert design advice and support my clients throughout the design process, aiming to communicate vision clearly.

Zahra Rashid

With several years of hands-on experience, I’m a Visual Designer who thrives where strategic thinking meets thoughtful design. I collaborate with social impact organizations, business advisory firms, institutions and charities to transform complex content into visually engaging materials that truly resonate. I lead diverse projects including publications, visual identities, infographics, and presentations tailored to client goals, ensuring consistency and quality in all outputs. I provide expert design advice and support my clients throughout the design process, aiming to communicate vision clearly.

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With several years of hands-on experience, I’m a Visual Designer who thrives where strategic thinking meets thoughtful design. I collaborate with social impact organizations, business advisory firms, institutions and charities to transform complex content into visually engaging materials that truly resonate. I lead diverse projects including publications, visual identities, infographics, and presentations tailored to client goals, ensuring consistency and quality in all outputs. I provide expert design advice and support my clients throughout the design process, aiming to communicate vision clearly.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Studio Owner at ZAHRA RASHID STUDIO
January 1, 2018 - Present
Lead diverse projects including publications, visual identities, infographics, and presentations tailored to client goals. Ensure consistency, accuracy, and high-quality outputs for print and digital media. Provide expert design advice and manage client communication to maximize satisfaction.
Lead Graphic Designer at Oxford Business Group
September 1, 2019 - Present
Collaborate daily with international marketing and editorial teams to align visual communication and brand standards. Design engaging presentations, branded templates, and B2B marketing materials supporting executive and management teams. Manage projects from concept through print production, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. Review print blueprints and troubleshoot production issues with vendors to maintain quality assurance.
Visual Designer at ctrl QS GmbH
September 1, 2023 - August 23, 2025
Crafted compelling presentation designs and pitch decks, enhancing internal and client communications. Developed clear and visually appealing data visualizations and infographics to support key messaging. Maintained brand governance by creating materials aligned with corporate guidelines. Enabled teams to efficiently use templates and design best practices through collaborative support.
Graphic Designer at Spore Initiative
February 1, 2023 - August 23, 2025
Designed user-friendly email templates for SendinBlue (Brevo) to enhance marketing campaigns. Created brochures and signage mockups adhering to brand standards and collaborated with production teams.

Education

Master’s Degree at Oslo National Academy of the Arts (KHiO)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor’s Degree at Iran’s University of Art
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Google UX Design Specialization
February 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Professional Certificate
April 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Brand Management: Aligning Business, Brand and Behaviour - University of London
September 1, 2023 - August 23, 2025
Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat - University of Sydney
February 1, 2023 - August 23, 2025
Goethe-Zertifikat B1
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Other