Usman Farooq
Creative Designer
Windsor
Summary
Professional creative designer equipped to deliver impactful visual solutions. Skilled in graphic design, Adobe Creative Suite, and brand strategy. Strong emphasis on collaborative teamwork and adaptability, consistently meeting project goals. Reliable, flexible, and focused on driving results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
The Confetti Affairs
08.2022 - Current
- Managed 50+ events, generating over $7,000 in revenue since launch.
- Streamlined event planning processes by implementing efficient project management strategies.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Managed budgets, ensuring cost-effective event organization without compromising quality.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, maintaining composure while finding effective solutions.
Senior Creative Manager
Add Hype
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Won pitches and clients while working for key company accounts like Etat Pur, Roche Diagnostics, Zak City, How Rare, Frubs etc.
- Partnered closely with senior leadership and creative team to accumulate and disseminate best practices.
- Handled client communications and led meetings, providing clear direction and consistent updates on design progress.
- Oversaw technical production and implementation of online creatives.
- Understood, educated and presented to company and to clients.
Creative Manager
Grey Density
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Responsible for all things creative digitally for brands like Mountain Dew, Miranda, Aquafina, Kia Pakistan.
- Won Bronze Dragon Award for best digital campaign of 2023.
- Launched PepsiCo Pakistan's first ever Surreal Marketing asset for Mountain Dew's Dew Gamers Arena & won key accounts for the agency like Stormfiber and EcoStar etc.
- Secured New clients for company by winning pitches through creative campaigns, executions and presentations.
Creative Manager
Bramerz
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Transitioned from Design to Creative after finishing my Master's in Advertising and Design from University of Leeds.
- Creative Lead for Samsung Pakistan social media presence.
- My core responsibilities included working on pitches, generating creative content, and marketing strategies for the launch of flagship phones as well as the A-series.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and seamless execution.
Visualizer
Firebolt63
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Created packaging designs for Tetra Pak client which is Pakistan's leading food packaging & processing company.
- Designed packaging for Oolala, Chaika, Dayfresh, and the current in-market design of the Fruitien premium juices range launched in Pakistan.
- My other responsibilities include designing OOH and social media campaigns for Hardees & Berger Paints.
- Used Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in marketing materials and website content.
- Created marketing materials, including brochures, flyers and product catalogs to brand standards.
Education
Master of Arts - Advertising and Design
University of Leeds
Leeds 9 2017 - 11 2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Design
National College of Arts
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan 9 2011 - 11 2015
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Content Creation
- Content Research & Development
Timeline
Senior Creative Manager
Add Hype
12.2023 - 07.2024
Creative Manager
Grey Density
09.2022 - 12.2023
Founder
The Confetti Affairs
08.2022 - Current
Creative Manager
Bramerz
05.2019 - 06.2021
Visualizer
Firebolt63
10.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Advertising and Design
University of Leeds
9 2017 - 11 2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Design
National College of Arts
9 2011 - 11 2015
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