With over 12 years of experience as a Senior Graphic Designer specializing in packaging, my proven ability to meticulously craft print-ready designs aligns perfectly with the Freelance Graphic Designer – Packaging project at Twine. My career has been dedicated to transforming concepts into visually compelling and market-ready products, ensuring every detail from layout to final execution meets the highest standards. Throughout my tenure at AL BARAKAH HEALTH & BEAUTY MART and EVERSON ELECTRIC, I consistently conceived and developed innovative designs for in-house food product packaging, often as the sole in-house designer responsible for the entire process. This involved leveraging proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to manage existing brand assets, optimize layouts, and achieve visual balance. Expertise in visual hierarchy and composition was critical in enhancing brand visibility and ensuring high-quality output for diverse marketing collateral, including webshop photography and print advertisements. My commitment to attention to detail extends to the crucial stage of preparing print-ready files, a skill honed through years of conducting pre-press checks with printers to guarantee stringent quality control. I understand the importance of clear communication and responsiveness, having regularly collaborated with cross-functional teams and clients to incorporate feedback and deliver design solutions that precisely meet specifications. This collaborative approach ensures that brand guidelines are meticulously followed, resulting in a polished and professional final product.

Muhammad Shahril bin Mohamed

With over 12 years of experience as a Senior Graphic Designer specializing in packaging, my proven ability to meticulously craft print-ready designs aligns perfectly with the Freelance Graphic Designer – Packaging project at Twine. My career has been dedicated to transforming concepts into visually compelling and market-ready products, ensuring every detail from layout to final execution meets the highest standards. Throughout my tenure at AL BARAKAH HEALTH & BEAUTY MART and EVERSON ELECTRIC, I consistently conceived and developed innovative designs for in-house food product packaging, often as the sole in-house designer responsible for the entire process. This involved leveraging proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to manage existing brand assets, optimize layouts, and achieve visual balance. Expertise in visual hierarchy and composition was critical in enhancing brand visibility and ensuring high-quality output for diverse marketing collateral, including webshop photography and print advertisements. My commitment to attention to detail extends to the crucial stage of preparing print-ready files, a skill honed through years of conducting pre-press checks with printers to guarantee stringent quality control. I understand the importance of clear communication and responsiveness, having regularly collaborated with cross-functional teams and clients to incorporate feedback and deliver design solutions that precisely meet specifications. This collaborative approach ensures that brand guidelines are meticulously followed, resulting in a polished and professional final product.

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With over 12 years of experience as a Senior Graphic Designer specializing in packaging, my proven ability to meticulously craft print-ready designs aligns perfectly with the Freelance Graphic Designer – Packaging project at Twine. My career has been dedicated to transforming concepts into visually compelling and market-ready products, ensuring every detail from layout to final execution meets the highest standards.

Throughout my tenure at AL BARAKAH HEALTH & BEAUTY MART and EVERSON ELECTRIC, I consistently conceived and developed innovative designs for in-house food product packaging, often as the sole in-house designer responsible for the entire process. This involved leveraging proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to manage existing brand assets, optimize layouts, and achieve visual balance. Expertise in visual hierarchy and composition was critical in enhancing brand visibility and ensuring high-quality output for diverse marketing collateral, including webshop photography and print advertisements. My commitment to attention to detail extends to the crucial stage of preparing print-ready files, a skill honed through years of conducting pre-press checks with printers to guarantee stringent quality control. I understand the importance of clear communication and responsiveness, having regularly collaborated with cross-functional teams and clients to incorporate feedback and deliver design solutions that precisely meet specifications. This collaborative approach ensures that brand guidelines are meticulously followed, resulting in a polished and professional final product.

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Language

English
Fluent
Malay
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer (Packaging) at Albarak Health & Beauty Mart
January 1, 2018 - Present
Conceived and developed innovative designs for in-house food packaging. Executed product photography for the online webshop. Designed marketing collateral for digital platforms and print formats, including newspaper advertisements. Participated in the provision of design services for customers seeking packaging solutions.
Senior Graphic Designer (Packaging) at Everstone Electrical Pte Ltd
May 1, 2014 - September 1, 2017
Functioned as the sole in-house designer, responsible for the entire product packaging design process. Maintained the company’s website, facilitated product registrations for regulatory approval, and performed various ad-hoc tasks to support the sales department.
Taxi Driver at ComfortDelGro
August 1, 2013 - May 1, 2014
Provided taxi services in Singapore.
Senior Graphic Designer at LightHouse Independent Media
November 1, 2009 - December 1, 2012
Created and laid out magazines from concept development to final pre-press stages. Collaborated with editors and art directors on layouts and concepts for features. Coordinated with sales to create visually engaging layouts for in-house magazine advertisements. Conducted press checks to ensure quality.
Graphic Designer at MXP Publishing Pte Ltd
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2009
Executed design and layout of magazines from concept development to final pre-press stages. Collaborated with editors and art directors; conducted press checks.
Graphic Designer (Temporary) at CRM Media
July 1, 2008 - September 1, 2008
Assisted with layout designs for publications and conducted press checks to ensure quality.
Graphic Designer at The Lexicon Group Ltd
December 1, 2007 - July 1, 2008
Executed design and layout of magazines from concept development to final pre-press stages. Collaborated with editors and art directors; focused on magazine layouts and concepts for features.
Graphic Designer at HG Asia Pte Ltd
August 1, 2006 - October 1, 2007
Developed design solutions for government and private sector collaterals; liaised with clients; delivered event campaigns.
Creative Designer at AboutWe Publishing Pte Ltd
March 1, 2002 - July 1, 2006
Executed design and layout of magazines and related publications from concept development to final pre-press; produced print advertisements; liaised with distributors for distribution.
Graphic Designer at Oasis Lithographics
February 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Executed printing processes for diverse publications; designed layouts for magazines and related publications from concept development to final pre-press; produced illustrative work.
Draughtsman at Chans Structural Consultancy
June 1, 1997 - August 1, 1998
Assisted in the structural planning of buildings alongside the Senior Draughtsman. Prepared detailed blueprints and structural documentation.

Education

Certificate at Inspiration Designs School
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
GCE 'O' Levels - Graphic Design at Clementi Town Secondary School
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1991
PSLE - Graphic Design at Clementi Town Primary School
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1987

Qualifications

Graphic Design Certificate
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Education