I’m Zahra Lavaf, a graphic designer and illustrator with 5+ years of experience creating original visuals for print and digital media. I enjoy turning creative concepts into detailed, on-brand artwork—whether that’s educational illustrations for finance articles, character and branding elements for coworking spaces, or engaging magazine and book cover illustrations. Alongside illustration, I bring strong design thinking and project execution skills, including consistent branding, timely delivery, and collaboration with directors, marketing teams, and clients to match visual goals. I also support growth through digital marketing and social media content direction, helping brands connect with their audiences using clear, compelling visuals.…

Zahra Lavaf

I’m Zahra Lavaf, a graphic designer and illustrator with 5+ years of experience creating original visuals for print and digital media. I enjoy turning creative concepts into detailed, on-brand artwork—whether that’s educational illustrations for finance articles, character and branding elements for coworking spaces, or engaging magazine and book cover illustrations. Alongside illustration, I bring strong design thinking and project execution skills, including consistent branding, timely delivery, and collaboration with directors, marketing teams, and clients to match visual goals. I also support growth through digital marketing and social media content direction, helping brands connect with their audiences using clear, compelling visuals.…

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I’m Zahra Lavaf, a graphic designer and illustrator with 5+ years of experience creating original visuals for print and digital media. I enjoy turning creative concepts into detailed, on-brand artwork—whether that’s educational illustrations for finance articles, character and branding elements for coworking spaces, or engaging magazine and book cover illustrations.

Alongside illustration, I bring strong design thinking and project execution skills, including consistent branding, timely delivery, and collaboration with directors, marketing teams, and clients to match visual goals. I also support growth through digital marketing and social media content direction, helping brands connect with their audiences using clear, compelling visuals.

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Work Experience

Illustrator at Blue White Coworking Space
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Created 30+ original illustrations for the company’s visual identity, including character design, branding book elements, and website graphics. Worked closely with the founder to ensure style consistency with company tone and themes. Contributed to positive outcomes, including strong reviews for branding materials and visuals due to engaging imagery.
Illustrator at Arsh Food Industry
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Conceptualized and illustrated a brand mascot for a local organic production. Collaborated with the marketing team to ensure the mascot aligned with brand values and appealed to the target audience. The mascot became a key branding element across store branding, advertisements, packaging, and store signage, helping increase brand recognition and customer loyalty.
Illustrator and Graphic Designer
January 1, 2023 - Present
Created original illustrations for clients across publishing, advertising, and entertainment. Delivered more than 100 freelance illustration services, adapting to client briefs and multiple artistic styles while maintaining flexibility for different project demands. Produced print and digital-ready artwork using traditional and digital tools.
Digital Marketing Specialist at Berry Media
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Developed digital marketing strategies for LinkedIn and freelance platforms, working closely with clients to understand vision and deliver customized graphic solutions. Managed multiple projects simultaneously to ensure timely delivery and high-quality output across marketing deliverables.
Illustrator at Hen Dooneh Studio
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Collaborated with an art director and storyboard artist to bring narrative concepts to life through visual storytelling. Used Adobe Illustrator and related design software to create original artwork meeting client and project requirements. Designed six costume characters for company staff and supported visual development for story-driven projects.

Education

Bachelor of Industrial Design at Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2026

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Retail, Professional Services, Other