Hi, I'm Mubina Asif, a passionate Senior Graphic Designer with over 15 years of experience crafting compelling visual narratives across print, digital, and retail spaces. I believe great design is not just seen, but felt, and I specialize in turning complex ideas into memorable brand experiences that truly resonate. My expertise spans brand identity, packaging, and seasonal campaign design, and I enjoy collaborating cross-functionally to deliver impactful creative solutions. I'm detail-driven, hardworking, and always curious, thriving on turning challenges into successful visual stories. Whether leading a design team or mentoring junior designers, I bring a holistic and human-centered approach to all my projects, aiming for lasting impact that goes beyond the now.

Mubina Asif

Hi, I'm Mubina Asif, a passionate Senior Graphic Designer with over 15 years of experience crafting compelling visual narratives across print, digital, and retail spaces. I believe great design is not just seen, but felt, and I specialize in turning complex ideas into memorable brand experiences that truly resonate. My expertise spans brand identity, packaging, and seasonal campaign design, and I enjoy collaborating cross-functionally to deliver impactful creative solutions. I'm detail-driven, hardworking, and always curious, thriving on turning challenges into successful visual stories. Whether leading a design team or mentoring junior designers, I bring a holistic and human-centered approach to all my projects, aiming for lasting impact that goes beyond the now.

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Hi, I’m Mubina Asif, a passionate Senior Graphic Designer with over 15 years of experience crafting compelling visual narratives across print, digital, and retail spaces. I believe great design is not just seen, but felt, and I specialize in turning complex ideas into memorable brand experiences that truly resonate. My expertise spans brand identity, packaging, and seasonal campaign design, and I enjoy collaborating cross-functionally to deliver impactful creative solutions.

I’m detail-driven, hardworking, and always curious, thriving on turning challenges into successful visual stories. Whether leading a design team or mentoring junior designers, I bring a holistic and human-centered approach to all my projects, aiming for lasting impact that goes beyond the now.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer - Key Accounts at Giftcraft, Ltd.
January 1, 2018 - June 20, 2024
Drove creative direction, branding, and visual strategy for over 10,000 seasonal and core lifestyle SKUs annually across wellness, home décor, fashion accessories, holiday, and gifting categories. Collaborated cross-functionally with product development, marketing, and merchandising teams to deliver high-impact packaging, B2B catalogs, and digital assets for major North American retailers including Costco, Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Canadian Tire, Indigo, LCBO, Rexall, and Barnes & Noble. Led full-cycle design execution and implemented AI-enhanced mockup pipelines reducing production time by 15%. Mentored junior designers and ensured brand consistency with trend-forward visual systems. Key projects led to significant sales increases and improved product visibility.
Graphic & Design Strategic Lead at One Day Printing House
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018
Led design and execution of print and digital marketing assets including brochures, posters, banners, packaging, and branded content for diverse B2B and B2C clients. Collaborated with clients and internal teams to deliver visuals aligned with brand strategy and deadlines. Designed brand identity systems for startups to ensure market differentiation. Managed end-to-end workflows for concurrent projects and spearheaded digital presence redesign, increasing website traffic by 35%. Created product launch materials for a Himalayan salt lamp brand that achieved a 50% increase in online sales. Implemented digital asset management system improving workflow efficiency.
Graphic Design Lecturer & Student Project Coordinator at Sharjah Institute Of Technology
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2012
Delivered EDEXCEL BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design and Animation aligned with UK curriculum. Recognized with an Outstanding Performance Award for excellence in teaching and curriculum development. Taught core modules including Design Principles, Photography, 3D Modeling & Animation, and Final Projects. Supervised student design projects involving real industry and government clients, providing creative direction and technical feedback. Coordinated exhibitions and curated innovative design showcases. Key achievements include rebranding Sharjah Cooperative Society, creating 3D-pop-up storybooks, designing a Tunnel Book concept, and proposing branding for Park Al-Jazeera theme park.

Education

Bachelor of Visual Arts & Design at Karachi University
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Bachelor of Visual Arts & Design (Honour) at York University Canada
January 1, 2015 - June 30, 2018
Diploma in Graphic Design at Karachi School of Arts
June 1, 1998 - November 30, 2002
Bachelor of Visual Arts & Design at Karachi University
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Bachelor of Visual Arts & Design (Honour) at York University Canada
January 1, 2015 - June 30, 2018
Diploma in Graphic Design at Karachi School of Arts
June 1, 1998 - November 30, 2002

Qualifications

Design Direction and Creative Project Management - LinkedIn
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Integrating AI in Visual Design - LinkedIn
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Advanced Packaging Design - LinkedIn
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Advance Illustrator For Designers - LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Professional Photoshop using Adobe Firefly and AI - LinkedIn
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Advance Packaging Design using Sustainable packaging - York Sheridan Canada
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Advance Photography - York University CA
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Character Animation Design - York University
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Studio Exposing Techniques on Film and Digital Cameras, Photo Creation, Dubai, UAE
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Black & White Film Processing & Printing, Photo Creation, Dubai, UAE
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010

Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services