Hi, I’m Chan Wai, a graphic designer and freelance photographer based in the Maldives. I create branding, marketing materials, and visual storytelling for hotels, resorts, and diverse clients. My strengths include logos, brochures, posters, social media graphics, and high-quality photography for events and product shoots. I collaborate closely with clients to understand their vision, manage every aspect of the freelance workflow including client communication, scheduling, and invoicing, and deliver visually compelling images and designs on tight deadlines. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects) and 3D tools like Cinema 4D, I’m passionate about crafting designs that communicate brand identity with clarity and flair.

Chan Wai

Hi, I’m Chan Wai, a graphic designer and freelance photographer based in the Maldives. I create branding, marketing materials, and visual storytelling for hotels, resorts, and diverse clients. My strengths include logos, brochures, posters, social media graphics, and high-quality photography for events and product shoots. I collaborate closely with clients to understand their vision, manage every aspect of the freelance workflow including client communication, scheduling, and invoicing, and deliver visually compelling images and designs on tight deadlines. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects) and 3D tools like Cinema 4D, I’m passionate about crafting designs that communicate brand identity with clarity and flair.

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Hi, I’m Chan Wai, a graphic designer and freelance photographer based in the Maldives. I create branding, marketing materials, and visual storytelling for hotels, resorts, and diverse clients. My strengths include logos, brochures, posters, social media graphics, and high-quality photography for events and product shoots.

I collaborate closely with clients to understand their vision, manage every aspect of the freelance workflow including client communication, scheduling, and invoicing, and deliver visually compelling images and designs on tight deadlines. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects) and 3D tools like Cinema 4D, I’m passionate about crafting designs that communicate brand identity with clarity and flair.

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Language

English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Conceptualize and design logos, brochures, posters and social media graphics for various clients. Collaborate with clients to understand their vision and deliver creative solutions that meet their needs and objectives. Ability to manage multiple projects & meet deadlines. High level of efficiency, initiative, meticulous with an eye for details and multi-tasking ability. Excellent understanding of design principles, color theory, & compositions.
Graphic Designer at Fushifaru Maldives
August 1, 2018 - April 1, 2024
Designed food & beverage menus, promotional posters, website banners, factsheets, brochures, and social media videos to increase brand visibility and guest engagement. Developed marketing and branding materials for both print and digital platforms, ensuring consistency with the resort’s visual identity. Contributed to the successful pre-opening of a new resort and its outlets by designing branded amenities, marketing collaterals, and product packaging. Assisted with photography for events, media trips, and familiarization (FAM) trips. Produced high-quality visual assets under tight deadlines in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Business Management Graphic Designer at Fushifaru Maldives
November 1, 2024 - Present
Developed marketing and branding materials for print and digital platforms, ensuring consistency with the resort’s visual identity. Contributed to the pre-opening of a new resort and its outlets by designing branded amenities, marketing collaterals, and product packaging. Assisted with photography for events, media trips, and familiarization (FAM) trips. Produced high-quality visual assets under tight deadlines in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Education

B.Sc. (IC) Industrial Chemistry at Yadanabon University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
B.Sc. (IC) Industrial Chemistry at Yadanabon University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

DTP Course
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Microsoft Word
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Microsoft Excel
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Microsoft PowerPoint
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Internet & Email
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Adobe Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Adobe Illustrator
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Adobe InDesign
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Adobe Premiere Pro
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Adobe After Effects
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Cinema 4D
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Adobe Lightroom
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Certificate in Computer Course
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
DTP Course
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail