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Arusha Siddiqui

Canberra,ACT

Summary

Accomplished Visual & Graphics Designer with extensive experience at Deloitte Digital, specializing in developing cohesive visual identities and award-winning digital solutions. Proven expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, coupled with strong skills in cross-functional team collaboration, drives the transformation of client visions into compelling visual narratives. A commitment to innovative design enhances brand engagement and fosters inclusive user experiences.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Visual & Graphics Designer

Deloitte Digital
Canberra
07.2022 - 04.2024
  • Collaborated with clients to design cohesive visual identities, incorporating UI/UX principles and fine art techniques for visually compelling solutions
  • Developed award-winning digital solutions integrating branding, UX research, and service design
  • Produced high-detail design assets, including hand-drawn illustrations and digital artwork, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines and ADA compliance
  • Designed client presentations and proposals with custom visuals and painted elements where applicable

Graphic Communication Co-Worker

IKEA
Canberra
09.2019 - 07.2022
  • Designed and implemented in-store visual communication, leveraging painting and illustration skills to create unique displays
  • Enhanced customer engagement by incorporating hand-drawn sketches and artistic elements into visual merchandising
  • Planned and evaluated store communication strategies to align artistic designs with brand sustainability goals

Visual Designer

MYER
Geelong
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Created in-store visual merchandising displays incorporating artistic techniques like realistic painting and concept art
  • Produced vibrant, hand-illustrated props and sketches for creative displays
  • Sourced materials for custom artistic designs, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and budgets

Graphic Designer

Image Group International
Melbourne
05.2017 - 09.2018
  • Designed unique branding elements using digital illustration and traditional art methods
  • Created storyboards and concept art for marketing campaigns and client presentations
  • Coordinated with production teams to incorporate artistic styles into high-quality printed materials

Education

Master of Design - Interaction Design and Visual Communication

Swinburne University
02.2018

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design, Fine Arts (Painting, Illustration)

National College of Arts
02.2014

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD)
  • Figma
  • Sketch
  • AutoCAD
  • SketchUp
  • Canva
  • CorelDRAW
  • Rhino
  • Painting
  • Digital Illustration
  • Hand Sketching
  • Wireframing
  • Prototyping
  • UX research methodologies
  • User-Centered Design (UCD)
  • Accessibility & Inclusive Design
  • Interaction Design
  • Brand Development
  • Typography
  • Digital & Print Design
  • Client Communication
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
  • Realistic Painting
  • Concept Art
  • Storyboarding
  • UI/UX Design Principles
  • Responsive Design
  • Usability Testing
  • Miro
  • SharePoint
  • Trello
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Print design
  • Sketching
  • User research
  • Presentation design
  • Layout design
  • Mobile app design
  • Design thinking
  • Visual storytelling
  • Adobe creative suite
  • Visual communication

Certification

  • Award-winning designs at Deloitte Digital integrating fine art techniques into UX/UI projects.
  • Recognized for sustainable and creative visual merchandising concepts at IKEA.
  • Hosted personal exhibitions showcasing realistic paintings and digital illustrations.

Personal Information

Title: Visual/Graphic/Interaction/UX/UI Designer

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Visual & Graphics Designer

Deloitte Digital
07.2022 - 04.2024

Graphic Communication Co-Worker

IKEA
09.2019 - 07.2022

Visual Designer

MYER
10.2018 - 07.2019

Graphic Designer

Image Group International
05.2017 - 09.2018

Master of Design - Interaction Design and Visual Communication

Swinburne University

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design, Fine Arts (Painting, Illustration)

National College of Arts
Arusha Siddiqui