Junior Designer and Illustrator focused on creating character-driven visuals for games, comics, editorials, publishing, fashion, and advertising. My work combines a strong eye for composition, dynamic energy, and visual storytelling, communicating ideas clearly to encapsulate the audience in each work's universe. Having graduated from Falmouth University in 2025, I combine visual problem-solving with narrative thinking, supported by a solid working proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. Growing up in 3 different countries has widened my perspective, influencing my creativity and idea generation. Passionate about the creative process, I remain attentive to detail with every project, bringing adaptability, reliability, and professionalism to every collaboration. Each project is done, ensuring high standards have been met.

Zaid Mirza

Junior Designer and Illustrator focused on creating character-driven visuals for games, comics, editorials, publishing, fashion, and advertising. My work combines a strong eye for composition, dynamic energy, and visual storytelling, communicating ideas clearly to encapsulate the audience in each work's universe. Having graduated from Falmouth University in 2025, I combine visual problem-solving with narrative thinking, supported by a solid working proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. Growing up in 3 different countries has widened my perspective, influencing my creativity and idea generation. Passionate about the creative process, I remain attentive to detail with every project, bringing adaptability, reliability, and professionalism to every collaboration. Each project is done, ensuring high standards have been met.

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Junior Designer and Illustrator focused on creating character-driven visuals for games, comics, editorials, publishing, fashion, and advertising. My work combines a strong eye for composition, dynamic energy, and visual storytelling, communicating ideas clearly to encapsulate the audience in each work’s universe. Having graduated from Falmouth University in 2025, I combine visual problem-solving with narrative thinking, supported by a solid working proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. Growing up in 3 different countries has widened my perspective, influencing my creativity and idea generation. Passionate about the creative process, I remain attentive to detail with every project, bringing adaptability, reliability, and professionalism to every collaboration. Each project is done, ensuring high standards have been met.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Junior Designer & Illustrator at Zaid Mirza Illustration
October 1, 2023 - Present
- Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2025 Aug 25 ● Competed in the in collaboration with Arts & Culture and Monaco Foundry ● Submission shortlisted - New Designer’s Exhibition Showcase, London, UK Jul 25 ● Exhibited my Final Project and participated in Networking Freelance Projects - Tattoo Designs - Private Clients Jul 25 - present ● Engage with the client understanding their ideas and identity through active listening, thoughtful questioning, and open, non-judgmental discussion, followed by reflective feedback ● Provide several sketches and design variations for the client to choose from ● Respond and rapidly adapt to critical feedback to ensure customer satisfaction - Fashion Illustration - thearchive.co, Beirut, Lebanon Apr 25 ● Created T-shirt design catered to client’s brief ● Used Procreate and Adobe Photoshop, delivering professional T-shirt mockups in 2 colorways (Black & White), ready for manufacturer print production ● Edited mockups, regarding placement and font of typography, as per clients requests ● Outperformed the two other designed shirts in terms of audience response - Professional Logo Design - dr.wiki.me, Wildeshausen, Germany Oct 24 ● Built relationship with client in order to better understand mission and vision as well as brand’s identity ● Presented several logo ideas and sketches during early stages ● Used Procreate and Adobe Illustrator, producing a number of finalised logo iterations for client to choose and expand from, leaving room for adjustments - Mural Painting - LOVEPARK, Falmouth, UK Oct 23 ● Designed and painted a mural for LOVEPARK, an indoor Skatepark ● Rough Dimensions = 2.0m x 1.2m - Fashion Illustration - MLABSK.KW, Kuwait City, Kuwait - Startup Brand (did not launch) Oct 23 ● Created a Hoodie design consisting of simple patterns, colours, and typography - App UI Design - Linkup, Startup Company (did not launch) Sept 23 ● Designed the loading screen of a mobile application
Freelance Certified Personal Trainer at (ISSA) International Sports Sciences Association
June 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
• Provided personalized consulting on activity, nutrition, and recovery to clients, enhancing their fitness journeys. • Conducted one-on-one training sessions focused on weight lifting and bodybuilding techniques, fostering client engagement and motivation. • Developed tailored fitness programs that addressed individual client goals, ensuring effective and sustainable results.
Assistant Office Manager at Kuwaiti Engineering Group
July 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Managed mail distribution, photocopying, binding proposals; organized in-house library and archives; supported administrative operations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Illustration at Falmouth University
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2025
Diploma of Higher Education, International Baccalaureate at International School of Bremen
August 1, 2019 - June 1, 2022

Qualifications

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award - Bronze Level
May 1, 2019 - April 3, 2026
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award - Silver Level
June 1, 2022 - April 3, 2026
PADI Advanced Open Water Diving License
August 24, 2018 - April 3, 2026
Level 3 Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
September 1, 2023 - April 3, 2026
Adobe Creative Suite Certification in progress - Graphic Design
February 1, 2026 - April 3, 2026
Adobe Creative Suite Certification in progress - Image Editing
February 1, 2026 - April 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other