Hi, I'm Surav Balram, a graphic designer and creative with over 3 years of experience, specializing in visual communication across digital media, including graphic design, fine art, and videography. Since earning my BA Fine Arts with distinction from the University of the Witwatersrand, I've worked on high-profile projects like the Betway SA20 cricket tournament and advocacy work in the South African health sector. I'm passionate about creating stunning, simple, and elegant visuals, and I aspire to steer brands toward design excellence as a creative director in the future.

Surav Balram

Hi, I'm Surav Balram, a graphic designer and creative with over 3 years of experience, specializing in visual communication across digital media, including graphic design, fine art, and videography. Since earning my BA Fine Arts with distinction from the University of the Witwatersrand, I've worked on high-profile projects like the Betway SA20 cricket tournament and advocacy work in the South African health sector. I'm passionate about creating stunning, simple, and elegant visuals, and I aspire to steer brands toward design excellence as a creative director in the future.

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Hi, I’m Surav Balram, a graphic designer and creative with over 3 years of experience, specializing in visual communication across digital media, including graphic design, fine art, and videography.

Since earning my BA Fine Arts with distinction from the University of the Witwatersrand, I’ve worked on high-profile projects like the Betway SA20 cricket tournament and advocacy work in the South African health sector. I’m passionate about creating stunning, simple, and elegant visuals, and I aspire to steer brands toward design excellence as a creative director in the future.

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Work Experience

Marketing Assistant at T & W Marketing Agency
January 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023
Marketing Assistant to Shayna Goncalves and brand team on Betway SA20 cricket tournament; contributed to brand and design tasks for a seven-month project with partnerships valued at $400 million.
Lead Graphic Designer at Cart Agency Graphic Design
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Led graphic design projects for clients as part of Cart Agency Graphic Design; freelance work involving branding, identity, print and digital assets.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Human i Design
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Freelance graphic designer working with diverse clients on branding, illustrations and digital content.
Brand Developer at ValueFusion Digital Hub
January 1, 2021 - Present
Brand development, identity design and go-to-market strategies for a software development startup.

Education

BA Fine Arts at University of the Witwatersrand
February 1, 2018 - April 1, 2022
Matric at Redhill High School, Johannesburg
February 1, 2012 - December 1, 2015

Qualifications

SARB Art Scholarship
April 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021

Industry Experience

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