Hi, I'm Shiraj Ibrahim, a multidisciplinary creative with a degree in Visual Communication and over 10 years of experience in digital marketing, design thinking, and AI-assisted storytelling. I specialize in crafting brand experiences across visual media, content strategy, and marketing automation, with a keen focus on cultural nuances and ROI-driven creativity. I thrive in fast-paced creative environments and have deep knowledge of the GCC market. Over the years, I have blended design thinking with data-driven strategy to build compelling brands and lead impactful campaigns. I love integrating AI tools into creative workflows to automate content and create scalable marketing assets. I'm passionate about storytelling through visuals and enjoy collaborating on projects that mix poetry, technology, and cultural insight.

Shiraj Ibrahim

Hi, I'm Shiraj Ibrahim, a multidisciplinary creative with a degree in Visual Communication and over 10 years of experience in digital marketing, design thinking, and AI-assisted storytelling. I specialize in crafting brand experiences across visual media, content strategy, and marketing automation, with a keen focus on cultural nuances and ROI-driven creativity. I thrive in fast-paced creative environments and have deep knowledge of the GCC market. Over the years, I have blended design thinking with data-driven strategy to build compelling brands and lead impactful campaigns. I love integrating AI tools into creative workflows to automate content and create scalable marketing assets. I'm passionate about storytelling through visuals and enjoy collaborating on projects that mix poetry, technology, and cultural insight.

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Hi, I’m Shiraj Ibrahim, a multidisciplinary creative with a degree in Visual Communication and over 10 years of experience in digital marketing, design thinking, and AI-assisted storytelling. I specialize in crafting brand experiences across visual media, content strategy, and marketing automation, with a keen focus on cultural nuances and ROI-driven creativity. I thrive in fast-paced creative environments and have deep knowledge of the GCC market.

Over the years, I have blended design thinking with data-driven strategy to build compelling brands and lead impactful campaigns. I love integrating AI tools into creative workflows to automate content and create scalable marketing assets. I’m passionate about storytelling through visuals and enjoy collaborating on projects that mix poetry, technology, and cultural insight.

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Language

English
Fluent
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Creative & Digital Consultant at Self-employed
January 1, 2017 - Present
Designed and executed branding strategies, social media campaigns, and multimedia visuals for clients in Dubai, KSA, and Sri Lanka. Leveraged AI tools like Midjourney, ChatGPT, Canva Magic, and Adobe Sensei to automate content workflows and create scalable assets. Developed micro-agency models for emerging brands integrating delivery, design, and marketing pipelines.
Visual Branding & Typography AI Prompt Engineering for Marketing, Digital Marketing Expert & Media Director, Business Architect at V Com, SEO, Design
December 31, 2021 - August 3, 2025
Creative strategist with 15+ years in visual communication, digital marketing, SEO, and media leadership. Blended design thinking with data-driven strategy to build brands, lead campaigns, and architect business growth across diverse markets. Proven record in creative execution and business innovation from startups to large-scale media operations.
Creative Strategist – Adamspeak Projects, Whisper Projects, Jaura Frameworks · SHRX at Confidential Brand Lab
January 1, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Developed avant-garde digital campaigns and symbolic brand blueprints across stealth ventures and emerging markets. Bridged storytelling, visual design, and AI to craft emotionally rich, scalable content ecosystems. Managed projects spanning luxury, underground, and impact-driven domains, rooted in a blend of poetry, technology, and cultural insight.
Freelance Creative & Digital Consultant at Self-employed
January 1, 2017 - Present
Designed and executed branding strategies, social media campaigns, and multimedia visuals for clients in Dubai, KSA, and Sri Lanka. Leveraged AI tools such as Midjourney, ChatGPT, Canva Magic, and Adobe Sensei to automate content workflows and create scalable assets. Created micro-agency models for emerging brands with integrated delivery, design, and marketing pipelines.
Visual Branding & Typography AI Prompt Engineering for Marketing, Digital Campaign Strategy Creative Writing & Script Design Multilingual Market Research Photoshop | Illustrator | Canva | Figma SEO | Email Funnels | Meta & Google Ads Community-based Marke at V Com, SEO, Design, Digital Marketing Expert & Media Director, Business Architect
December 31, 2021 - August 3, 2025
Creative strategist with 15+ years in visual communication, digital marketing, SEO, and media leadership. Known for blending design thinking with data-driven strategy to build brands, lead campaigns, and architect business growth across diverse markets. Proven record in both creative execution and business innovation, from startups to large-scale media operations.
Creative Strategist at Adamspeak Projects, Whisper Projects, Jaura Frameworks · SHRX
January 1, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Developed avant-garde digital campaigns and symbolic brand blueprints across stealth ventures and emerging markets. Bridged storytelling, visual design, and AI to craft emotionally rich, scalable content ecosystems. Projects spanned luxury, underground, and impact-driven domains rooted in SHRX's signature blend of poetry, tech, and cultural insight.
Creative Lead at Jaura Frameworks
January 1, 2021 - Present
Directed hybrid campaigns blending AI and human copy. Launched stealth micro-brands in digital and physical spaces. Produced AI-to-Canva content journeys integrated with SEO.
Content Architect at Grid Economy / MTMG
January 1, 2020 - Present
Created emotion-aware content rollouts for container-based economics. Crafted pitch decks, video flows, and onboarding visuals for micro-franchise systems.
Narrative Strategist at Private Clients / Think Labs
December 31, 2021 - August 3, 2025
Designed narrative formats for agency founders. Conducted story psychology workshops using role-based mirroring.
Freelance Creative & Digital Consultant at Self-employed UAE, LK, KSA, IN, Global / Remote
January 1, 2017 - Present
Designed and executed branding strategies, social media campaigns, and multimedia visuals for clients in Dubai, KSA, and Sri Lanka. Leveraged AI tools like Midjourney, ChatGPT, Canva Magic, Adobe Sensei to automate content workflows and create scalable assets. Created micro-agency models for emerging brands combining delivery, design, and marketing.
V Com, SEO, Design, Digital Marketing Expert & Media Director, Business Architect at V Com
December 31, 2021 - August 3, 2025
Creative strategist with 15+ years experience in visual communication, digital marketing, SEO, and media leadership. Known for blending design thinking with data-driven strategy to build brands, lead campaigns, and architect business growth across various markets. Proven record in creative execution and business innovation from startups to large-scale operations.
Creative Strategist – Adamspeak Projects, Whisper Projects, Jaura Frameworks · SHRX at Confidential Brand Lab (Dubai/Sri Lanka/India/KSA)
January 1, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Developed avant-garde digital campaigns and symbolic brand blueprints for stealth ventures and emerging markets. Bridged storytelling, visual design, and AI to craft emotionally rich, scalable content ecosystems. Projects spanned luxury, underground, and impact-driven domains with a signature blend of poetry, technology, and cultural insight.
Creative Lead at Jaura Frameworks
January 1, 2021 - Present
Directed hybrid campaigns blending AI and human copy. Launched stealth micro-brands in digital and physical spaces. Produced AI-to-Canva content journeys integrated with SEO.
Content Architect at Grid Economy / MTMG (Stealth/Consulting)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Created emotion-aware content rollouts for container-based economics. Crafted pitch decks, video flows, and onboarding visuals for micro-franchise systems.
Narrative Strategist at Private Clients / Think Labs
December 31, 2021 - August 3, 2025
Designed narrative formats for agency founders and conducted story psychology workshops using role-based mirroring.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at University of Sri Jayewardenepura
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Bachelor's Degree at University of Sri Jayewardenepura
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Bachelor's Degree at University of Sri Jayewardenepura (Sri Lanka)
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006

Qualifications

Digital Marketing Specialization (University of Illinois)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2023
Content Marketing & SEO (HubSpot)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2023
Adobe Creative Suite Expert Level Certification
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2023
Digital Marketing Specialization (University of Illinois)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2023
Content Marketing & SEO (HubSpot)
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2025
Adobe Creative Suite: Expert Level Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2025
Self-taught in 1 Generative AI (ChatGPT, Midjourney, Runway, Leonardo AI)
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2025
UX/UI Design Foundations (Google UX course - informal)
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2025
Digital Marketing Specialization (University of Illinois)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2023
Content Marketing & SEO (HubSpot)
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2025
Adobe Creative Suite: Expert Level Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2025
Self-taught in 1 Generative AI (ChatGPT, Midjourney, Runway, Leonardo AI)
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2025
UX/UI Design Foundations (Google UX course - informal)
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2025

Industry Experience

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