I am a creative leader and brand designer with over 10 years of experience creating bold and strategic visual identities for both startups and established brands. Having worked with international clients like Netflix, Telenor, Zong 4G, Apricart, and Murree Brewery, I specialize in turning business goals into compelling design systems that work across print and digital. I'm passionate about refining creative direction and brand vision to help forward-thinking teams grow. Throughout my career, I've led award-winning branding projects and innovative campaigns, including successful rebranding initiatives and high-impact digital product launches. I leverage tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and AI design platforms to maximize creativity and efficiency. I enjoy collaborating in multicultural teams and am always excited to bring fresh, impactful ideas to life.…

Haris Rizwan

I am a creative leader and brand designer with over 10 years of experience creating bold and strategic visual identities for both startups and established brands. Having worked with international clients like Netflix, Telenor, Zong 4G, Apricart, and Murree Brewery, I specialize in turning business goals into compelling design systems that work across print and digital. I'm passionate about refining creative direction and brand vision to help forward-thinking teams grow. Throughout my career, I've led award-winning branding projects and innovative campaigns, including successful rebranding initiatives and high-impact digital product launches. I leverage tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and AI design platforms to maximize creativity and efficiency. I enjoy collaborating in multicultural teams and am always excited to bring fresh, impactful ideas to life.…

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I am a creative leader and brand designer with over 10 years of experience creating bold and strategic visual identities for both startups and established brands. Having worked with international clients like Netflix, Telenor, Zong 4G, Apricart, and Murree Brewery, I specialize in turning business goals into compelling design systems that work across print and digital. I’m passionate about refining creative direction and brand vision to help forward-thinking teams grow.

Throughout my career, I’ve led award-winning branding projects and innovative campaigns, including successful rebranding initiatives and high-impact digital product launches. I leverage tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and AI design platforms to maximize creativity and efficiency. I enjoy collaborating in multicultural teams and am always excited to bring fresh, impactful ideas to life.

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Language

English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Pashto, Pushto
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer - Marketing at Geeks for Growth
September 1, 2023 - Present
Created brand identities, social media assets, and marketing visuals for startups and SaaS clients. Produced content for LinkedIn, Instagram, and internal decks aligned with client strategies. Worked in a fully remote, multicultural team ensuring seamless collaboration and culturally aware design solutions. Delivered high-impact designs across presentations, infographics, and product visuals. Leveraged AI tools like MidJourney, Firefly, and ChatGPT to enhance design efficiency and creativity.
Freelance Creative Director and Brand Consultant at Self-Employed
August 31, 2023 - July 23, 2025
Provided strategic creative direction and design consultancy for MGC Developments, overseeing all design and creative content. Produced comprehensive creative assets including content writing, scripting, in-house DVC video directing, and photography. Conceptualized and introduced innovative Out-of-Home (OOH) designs, compelling social media campaigns, and engaging video-based content.
Art Director – Branding & Campaigns (Project-Based) at IMARAT (Graana.com)
January 31, 2022 - July 23, 2025
Led the successful rebranding of Agency 21, strategically expanding its market appeal. Crafted initial advertisement copy and headlines for high-profile launch campaigns. Provided comprehensive creative direction for the design, execution, and launch of new ventures.
Art Director – (Project-Based) at Kohistan Builders & Developers
June 30, 2021 - July 23, 2025
Executed a complete brand revamp and integrated advanced digital marketing tools. Strategically leveraged social media platforms and Google Ads to drive revenue growth and secure new investments. Mentored and coached a multidisciplinary team of designers, video editors, animators, and content writers.
Associate Art Director at The D'Hamidi Partnership
September 30, 2020 - July 23, 2025
Designed the photography and key visual moodboard for the Zong 4G TVC featuring Younis Khan and Jason Roy. Directed the visual design and launch of the MyZong app, which became one of Pakistan’s most downloaded telecom applications. Contributed to boosting client engagement and market share through strategic visual storytelling and cross-platform consistency.
Associate Art Director at Ogilvy
April 30, 2019 - July 23, 2025
Orchestrated the complete brand identity design for Vidly.tv, a Telenor-backed streaming platform. Managed a team of five graphic designers for Telenor Pakistan, ensuring exceptional creative output. Played a pivotal role in establishing a strong reputation for Telenor Pakistan in the digital market.
Graphic Designer at Adcom Leo Burnett
June 30, 2017 - July 23, 2025
Led the brand revamp for Telenor Pakistan with a distinctive Neon-Inspired '90s theme. Pioneered the strategic use of animated GIFs in telecom advertising. Managed and oversaw all design assignments, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of monthly content.
Graphic Designer at RED Communication Arts - Publicis Groupe
March 31, 2016 - July 23, 2025
Designed the globally utilized label and packaging for Murree Brewery. Created a wide range of marketing collateral, including brochures, posters, banners, and outdoor advertisements.
Graphic Designer at Spinzer Printers
October 31, 2014 - July 23, 2025
Developed final artwork for print campaigns; built foundational skills in Adobe Suite.
Graphic Designer - Marketing at Geeks for Growth
September 1, 2023 - Present
Created brand identities, social media assets, and marketing visuals for startups and SaaS clients. Produced content for LinkedIn, Instagram, and internal decks aligned with client strategies. Worked in a fully remote, multicultural team including members from the U.S., Nigeria, UK, Dubai, and Pakistan, ensuring seamless collaboration and culturally aware design solutions. Delivered high-impact designs across presentations, infographics, and product visuals. Leveraged AI tools like MidJourney, Firefly, and ChatGPT to enhance design efficiency and creativity.
Freelance Creative Director and Brand Consultant at Self-Employed
August 31, 2023 - July 23, 2025
Provided strategic creative direction and design consultancy for MGC Developments, overseeing all design and creative content. Produced comprehensive creative assets including content writing, scripting, in-house DVC video directing, and photography. Conceptualized and introduced innovative Out-of-Home (OOH) designs, compelling social media campaigns, and engaging video-based content.
Art Director – Branding & Campaigns (Project-Based) at IMARAT (Graana.com)
January 31, 2022 - July 23, 2025
Led the successful rebranding of Agency 21, strategically expanding its market appeal. Crafted initial advertisement copy and headlines for high-profile launch campaigns. Provided comprehensive creative direction for the design, execution, and launch of new ventures.
Art Director – (Project-Based) at Kohistan Builders & Developers
June 30, 2021 - July 23, 2025
Executed a complete brand revamp and integrated advanced digital marketing tools. Strategically leveraged social media platforms and Google Ads to drive revenue growth and secure new investments. Mentored and coached a multidisciplinary team of designers, video editors, animators, and content writers.
Associate Art Director at The D'Hamidi Partnership
September 30, 2020 - July 23, 2025
Designed the photography and key visual moodboard for the Zong 4G TVC featuring Younis Khan and Jason Roy. Directed the visual design and launch of the MyZong app, which became one of Pakistan’s most downloaded telecom applications. Contributed to boosting client engagement and market share through strategic visual storytelling and cross-platform consistency.
Associate Art Director at Ogilvy
April 30, 2019 - July 23, 2025
Orchestrated the complete brand identity design for Vidly.tv, a Telenor-backed streaming platform. Managed a team of five graphic designers for Telenor Pakistan, ensuring exceptional creative output. Played a pivotal role in establishing a strong reputation for Telenor Pakistan in the digital market.
Graphic Designer at Adcom Leo Burnett
June 30, 2017 - July 23, 2025
Led the brand revamp for Telenor Pakistan with a distinctive Neon-Inspired '90s theme. Pioneered the strategic use of animated GIFs in telecom advertising. Managed and oversaw all design assignments, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of monthly content.
Graphic Designer at RED Communication Arts - Publicis Groupe
March 31, 2016 - July 23, 2025
Designed the globally utilized label and packaging for Murree Brewery. Created a wide range of marketing collateral including brochures, posters, banners, and outdoor advertisements.
Graphic Designer at Spinzer Printers
October 31, 2014 - July 23, 2025
Developed final artwork for print campaigns and built foundational skills in Adobe Suite.

Education

bachelor's of art and design in communication design at University of Peshawar
June 28, 2013
Bachelor's of Art and Design (Honors) at University of Peshawar
August 1, 2009 - June 30, 2013
Bachelor's of Art and Design (Honors) in Communication Design at University of Peshawar
August 1, 2009 - June 30, 2013

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Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Telecommunications, Wholesale & Distribution, Software & Internet
    uniE621 MGC BLOOM FEST Complete Brand Identity, Social Media, Merch, Event
    Client: MGC Developments (Real Estate Developer) Objective: Create a fresh, vibrant brand identity for their bi-monthly community event to boost engagement and position MGC as a lifestyle leader. Challenge: MGC needed to break away from competitors' stale, corporate aesthetic and appeal to younger, design-savvy audiences. The event required a cohesive identity that felt dynamic yet approachable across billboards, social media, and merchandise. Solution: Inspired by urban growth and renewal, the "Bloom" logo features abstract petals forming a rising arrow, symbolizing progress. | Results 50% increase in social media engagement within 3 months. 1,200+ attendees at the inaugural Bloom Fest, exceeding client expectations by 30%. Recognition as a benchmark for real estate event branding in Pakistan, with assets reused for future campaigns.| branding illustrator graphicdesigner photo designer BloomFest BrandIdentity CreativeStrategy EventMarketing RealEstateMarketing Branding DesignThinking LogoDesign MarketingStrategy CommunityEngagement SocialMediaGrowth CreativeDirection GraphicDesign CampaignStrategy MGCDevelopments PakistanRealEstate…
    paper Deck Design
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    uniE621 Vidly.tv Brand Identity
    Overview: In 2018, I led the complete brand identity design for Vidly.tv, a streaming app in a competitive digital media landscape. The goal was to create a modern, distinctive visual identity that resonated with viewers and set the platform apart. Objectives: Develop a fresh, contemporary brand identity Enhance user engagement across digital channels Position Vidly.tv as a leader in the streaming space Approach: Research & Strategy: Conducted market and audience research research to understand trends in streaming services and Identify opportunities for differentiation. Creative Execution: Designed a new logo, color palette, and typography that captured Vidly.tv’s innovative spirit and dynamic content. Collaboration: Worked closely with key stakeholders to ensure The design aligned with business goals, incorporating iterative feedback to refine the final deliverables. Results: The brand identity successfully elevated Vidly.tv’s market presence, leading to one of Pakistan's OTT platforms. Key Takeaway: A strategic, collaborative design process can transform a brand’s identity, driving user engagement and establishing a competitive edge in the digital space. branding illustrator photo logo graphicdesigner brandidentity logodesigner branddesigner…
    uniE621 Apricart.pk Brand
    Complete brand identity design for Apricart.pk photo graphicdesigner webdesigner logo illustrator branding designer…