Saman Sohail

Available to hire

Language

English
Advanced
Urdu
Advanced

Work Experience

Creative Designer at Process Plus Marketing - Toronto
May 1, 2024 - June 11, 2024
Design work for different brands and companies including websites and apps elements design, ads designs, and social media posts design. Research on brands, their audience and competitors to come up with guidelines and insights to derive the brand's growth and user-centered approach in business.
Creative Designer at Jaryah Studios - UK
January 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024
Developing, designing, and maintaining the company’s online profile and presence. Conducted usability research and surveys for IOs and NGOs for their digital products and online presence. Analysis of users, stakeholders, and the business for a user-centered approach.
Junior Designer at AWF Pvt.
June 1, 2021 - January 31, 2023
Design work for different brands and companies including brand design and complete design guidelines, websites and app elements design, catalog design, video ads and posts design. Conducted SWOT & PEST analysis and researched brands, their audiences and competitors to develop growth guidelines.
Visual Lead at Process Plus Marketing
May 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025
Processed and optimized product images for online catalogs; ensured image quality aligned with brand aesthetics; contributed to smoother user shopping experiences; collaborated with content and web teams to maintain visual consistency across product listings.
Brand Designer & Digital Presence Lead at Complex Magazine
July 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025
Led brand identity and digital presence development for Complex Magazine; defined brand guidelines and visual system; aligned with startup goals; delivered a rebrand refresh including logo redesign, packaging revamp, and digital identity overhaul to create a cohesive premium brand presence targeted at UAE & Gulf markets.
Internship Solutions Associate at Frumosa
May 1, 2024 - Present
Part-time internship; collaborated with Swiss company Lies ter on a six-week aquaponics garden project: aquarium design to transform fish waste into food; created assets for campaign and product catalogs; contributed to brand aesthetic for online presence.
Co-founder at Craft Studio
October 1, 2019 - Present
Co-founded Craft Studio focusing on custom decor, crafts, artwork, and birthday gifts; built and maintained online presence; grew social media followers from 3,000 to 9,500; conducted usability research and surveys for international organizations and NGOs to inform digital product strategies.
Junior Visual Designer at AWFP Pvt.
January 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Led brand identity design for startups and SMEs; delivered complete brand systems, design guidelines, and assets; created website UI components and app elements to improve user engagement.
Graphic Designer at Jaryah Studios
April 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Design work for startups and SMEs including brand identity; redesigned website UI components and app elements; created 15+ print-ready catalogs, brochures, and menus; produced 100+ video assets, motion graphics, and social media posts; maintained cohesive design language across platforms.
Designer at WF
June 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025
Design & décor work for multiple societies and events; participated in community service and online campaigns; contributed to promotional materials and event branding.
Senior Graphic Designer at Process Plus Marketing
May 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025
Delivered creative design solutions for brands across various industries, ensuring brand consistency and visual impact. Designed visual elements for website and mobile, contributing to smoother user experiences and increased client satisfaction. Produced 200+ ad creatives for digital campaigns, improving click-through rates and brand engagement. Created 300+ social media post designs supporting content strategies and follower growth.
Brand Designer & Digital Presence at Complex Magazine
July 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025
Led branding and digital presence, delivering complete brand systems and guidelines. Designed website UI elements and app components to improve user engagement. Created 15+ print catalogs and brochures; produced 100+ video ads, motion graphics, and static social media posts, boosting reach. Conducted SWOT & PEST analyses to inform branding insights and market positioning.
Intern - Design Solutions at Frumosa
May 1, 2024 - Present
Part-time internship with solutions associated with Swiss company Leister. 6-week aquarium design project transforming fish waste into edible matter for an aquaponics garden. Included research and service design; part of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society Eco Internship Program.
Co-founder at Crafts Studio
October 1, 2019 - Present
Co-founded a business focusing on custom décor, crafts, artwork, and birthday gifts. Developed and maintained online presence; social following grew from 30,000 to 95,000. Usability research and surveys for international organizations for digital profiles; analyzed users, stakeholders, and business for digital presence.
Junior Visual Designer at AWFP
January 31, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Led brand identity design for startups and SMEs, delivering complete brand systems and guidelines. Designed website UI components and app elements, improving user engagement by up to 35%. Created 15+ print catalogs, brochures, menus; produced 100+ video ads, motion graphics, and static social media posts. Conducted SWOT & PEST analyses; research for clients to inform branding and growth strategies.
Graphic Designer at Jaryah Studios
April 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Design work including branding and identity; created website UI components and marketing visuals for startups. Developed complete brand systems and design guidelines; delivered website UI components and assets.
Senior Graphic Designer at Process Plus Marketing
May 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025
Delivered creative design solutions for brands across various industries, ensuring brand consistency and visual impact. Designed visual elements for web and mobile, contributing to smoother user experiences and increased client satisfaction. Produced 200+ ad creatives for digital campaigns, resulting in improved click-through rates and brand engagement. Created over 300 social media post designs that supported client content strategies and helped grow follower bases by 25–30%.
Brand Designer & Digital Presence at Complex Magazine
July 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025
Led rebranding and digital growth efforts. Focused on giving the brand a fresh identity that resonates with skincare audiences, especially in the UAE and Gulf markets, while developing a cohesive online presence. Directed a full brand refresh including logo redesign, packaging revamp, and digital identity overhaul; ensured a cohesive brand presence across product listings. Created daily social media content; contributed to growth in engagement and online presence.
Design Solutions Intern at Frumosa
June 15, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Internship focusing on design solutions in collaboration with a Swiss company (LIESTER). Completed a six-week aquarium design project transforming fish waste into food for an aquaponics garden; contributed to design solutions and research.
Intern at LIESTER Research Service
May 15, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Supporting design research and solution ideation for a Swiss company in alignment with aquarium design and sustainability projects.
Intern at Pakistan Red Crescent Society
June 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025
Eco Internship Program supporting design decor, crafts, artwork for events and campaigns, with involvement in WWF-related initiatives.
Co-Founder at Craft Studio
October 1, 2019 - Present
Co-founded a business focusing on custom decor, crafts, artwork, birthday gifts, and more. Developed the online profile; grew social reach from 30,000 to 95,000 followers.
Graphic Designer at Jaryah Studios
April 30, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Directed branding identity design for startups and SMEs; delivered complete brand systems and designed website UI components. Created print-ready catalogs, brochures, and menus; produced 100+ video assets and other visual content to enhance client engagement.
Visual Lead at Process Plus Marketing
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Processing and optimizing product images for online catalogs; ensuring visuals meet brand quality standards; collaborating with marketing to align imagery with brand aesthetics; improving asset preparation efficiency.
Brand Designer & Digital Presence at Complex Magazine
May 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Led a full brand refresh, including logo redesign, packaging revamp, and digital identity overhaul. Produced daily social media visuals, enhanced user experience across web/mobile, and contributed to audience growth.
Design Solutions (Intern) at Frumos
May 1, 2024 - Present
Internship focusing on design solutions in collaboration with LIESTER; contributed to branding and product visuals.
Designer at World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
August 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021
Designed decor for events and campaigns; contributed to online campaigns and outreach visuals.
Designer at Jaryah Studios
January 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Graphic and product design work for clients; contributed to branding and visual identity.

Education

Bachelors of Industrial Design at NUST
January 1, 2017 - June 30, 2021
Bachelor of Industrial Design at NUST
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Industrial Design at NUST
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor's of Industrial Design at NUST (National University of Sciences & Technology)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Industrial Design at NUST
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Eco Internship Program
October 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Internship at Design Solutions associated with Swiss company LIESTER
October 1, 2019 - November 15, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods, Education, Retail, Other, Software & Internet