I am a creative and detail-oriented Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Animator, and Visual Artist with a strong ability to develop brand illustrations and icons that enhance global brand identity. I am adept at collaborating with design teams to create cohesive visual assets across various platforms, skilled in building and maintaining illustration libraries, supporting campaigns and events with compelling visuals, and staying ahead of emerging illustration trends. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite with a proven track record of managing multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining brand consistency and creative excellence. Throughout my career, I have contributed to impactful visual projects including work for international organizations like UNHCR and social media collaborations with TikTok. My expertise extends to crafting visuals for social media, museum curations, magazines, and educational content. I am a collaborative team player, bringing positive energy and creativity to every project, with experience in fast-paced environments and a strong sense of responsibility and initiative in independent work.…

Shafaq Bashir

I am a creative and detail-oriented Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Animator, and Visual Artist with a strong ability to develop brand illustrations and icons that enhance global brand identity. I am adept at collaborating with design teams to create cohesive visual assets across various platforms, skilled in building and maintaining illustration libraries, supporting campaigns and events with compelling visuals, and staying ahead of emerging illustration trends. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite with a proven track record of managing multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining brand consistency and creative excellence. Throughout my career, I have contributed to impactful visual projects including work for international organizations like UNHCR and social media collaborations with TikTok. My expertise extends to crafting visuals for social media, museum curations, magazines, and educational content. I am a collaborative team player, bringing positive energy and creativity to every project, with experience in fast-paced environments and a strong sense of responsibility and initiative in independent work.…

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I am a creative and detail-oriented Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Animator, and Visual Artist with a strong ability to develop brand illustrations and icons that enhance global brand identity. I am adept at collaborating with design teams to create cohesive visual assets across various platforms, skilled in building and maintaining illustration libraries, supporting campaigns and events with compelling visuals, and staying ahead of emerging illustration trends. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite with a proven track record of managing multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining brand consistency and creative excellence.

Throughout my career, I have contributed to impactful visual projects including work for international organizations like UNHCR and social media collaborations with TikTok. My expertise extends to crafting visuals for social media, museum curations, magazines, and educational content. I am a collaborative team player, bringing positive energy and creativity to every project, with experience in fast-paced environments and a strong sense of responsibility and initiative in independent work.

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Work Experience

Junior Graphic Designer / Illustrator at The Citizens Archive of Pakistan
December 31, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Worked on multiple projects including the Riverlandscapes zine under the Pro Helvetia grant, creating illustrations aligned with the project's identity. Enhanced magazine visual appeal for EOS & Aurora Magazine with captivating cover illustrations, fostering reader engagement in close collaboration with content teams. Crafted animated visuals and digital media content, maintaining brand consistency and meeting tight deadlines. Contributed creative ideas and maintained a positive, dynamic creative environment.
Junior Graphic Designer / Illustrator at The Citizens Archive of Pakistan
December 31, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Crafted impactful illustrations and designs for various social media posts and content, created visual identities for digital media, and illustrated visuals for collaborative projects with organizations such as UNHCR. Designed visual content for museum curations and digital strands related to culinary and natural heritage. Managed creative direction and collaborated with content creation teams to maintain brand consistency and foster reader engagement in magazine projects. Developed and revamped website interfaces and designed covers for newsletters and environment-related campaigns.
Creative Intern at Dawn Media Group
December 31, 2023 - August 31, 2025
Enhanced visual appeal of EOS and Aurora Magazine covers to drive reader engagement, employing various media and managing multiple projects for a cohesive magazine presence. Translated complex information into visually compelling content under tight deadlines. Demonstrated teamwork and contributed creative ideas.
Creative Intern at Dawn Media Group
December 31, 2023 - August 31, 2025
Enhanced visual appeal of EOS and Aurora magazines with captivating cover illustrations, collaborating with content teams to ensure cohesive brand perception. Learned to translate complex information into reader-friendly visuals while meeting tight deadlines. Contributed creative ideas and supported multiple projects in a fast-paced media environment.
Illustrator / Designer at Zindagi Trust
January 1, 2023 - Present
Crafted engaging illustrations for a children’s book focusing on digital safety, translating complex concepts into accessible visual content. Collaborated with TikTok for digital safety toolkit projects and actively participated in school-based summer camps to engage children. Supported art curriculum and workshop development to enhance engagement.
Illustrator / Graphic Designer at UNHCR
January 1, 2023 - Present
Developed illustrated and animated videos centered around themes like refugee journeys and social awareness, including digital coffee table book illustrations. Created visual content for World Environment Day and World Refugee Day campaigns, including radio sound bytes and digital dissemination. Designed cover illustrations for the monthly Citizen’s Archive newsletter and other social media assets.
Illustrator and Designer at Zindagi Trust
January 1, 2023 - Present
Created engaging illustrations for a children's book focused on digital safety, effectively translating complex concepts into accessible visual content. Collaborated strategically with TikTok to develop a groundbreaking project on digital safety for children. Facilitated workshops and participated in school-based summer camps to promote awareness and engagement on online safety topics.

Education

Bachelors of Communication Design at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025
Bachelors of Communication Design at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Certificate of Appreciation - Zindagi Trust
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025
Scholarship from Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025
Certificate in Communication Design
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025
Certificate of Appreciation
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services