Praveen Xavier
Penrith,Australia
Summary
Senior Graphic Design Specialist with 10+ years of experience in the management of the complete design process and printing, from conceptualization to delivery. Expert at interdepartmental coordination and communication. Skilled with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Page Maker), Coral Draw, Microsoft Office, web design applications (Dreamweaver, Flash), video/sound editing (Primer Pro, Adobe Audition, Sony Vegas, Sound Forge) and 3600 Photography. Diploma in Animation (AniMaya Pro.) A confident and creative designer who is self-motivated, self-sufficient and comes to you with a strong background in both print and digital media.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphics Designer
Vee Pee
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Created broad range of work using various design techniques.
- Designed eye-catching social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased website traffic.
Graphics Designer & Photographer
Khalid Khalphan
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.
- Designed website layouts, templates, and unique branded looks.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
Graphics Designer & Photographer
4 Shoot
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Designed eye-catching social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased website traffic.
- Managed design conceptualization, milestones, and customer feedback.
- Created artwork for product packaging and promotional materials.
Senior Graphics Designer
Viani Printings
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
- Designed creative digital displays used in online advertising for local businesses.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
Graphic Designer, UV & Lazer Printer Operator
Prime Promotional Products
Alexandria, NSW
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Reviewed customer job specifications and document proofs to obtain printing project instructions.
- Set up and operated printing press machines.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
Warehouse Order Picker
Wales Tradelinks Australia
Wetherill Park, NSW
01.2022 - Current
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
- Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
- Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
Education
Degree in Mass Communication -
Christ University
Bangalore, IndiaDiploma in Animation and designing softwares -
AniMaya
Bangalore, IndiaSkills
- Graphic Design
- Logo design
- Print design
- Illustration
- Layout Design
- Digital graphics
- Image Editing
Roles And Responsibilities
- Plans concept by studying information and materials.
- Illustrates concept by designing rough layout using Adobe Suite.
- Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.
- Machinery setup & running (Canon Xerox 700 Digital Printer)
- Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials.
- Illustrates concept by designing rough layout using Adobe Suite and Coral Draw.
- Machinery setup & running (Canon Xerox 700 Digital Printer and Flex Printer)
- Illustrates concept by designing layout using different software like Coral Draw, Adobe Suite, etc.
- Artwork manipulation for engraving, digital printing and other decoration.
- Machinery setup (Laser Engraving and UV Digital equipment)
- Machine running (Laser Engraving and UV Digital equipment)
- Machinery & Equipment maintenance and repairs
- Monitor job bags, schedule and prioritizing work
- Checking product & production quality and instruct packing staff
- Other duties as instructed by supervisor
- Meeting clients to discuss their needs, objectives and budgets.
- Designing and creating a wide variety of graphic art and promotional material.
- Involving customers publishers in the design process.
- Prepares final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.
- Delegate tasks to the 5 members of the design team and provide counsel on all aspects of the project.
- Supervise the assessment of all graphic materials in order to ensure the quality and accuracy in the design.
Personal Information
Title: Graphic Designer
References
- Mr Johan Sebastian, Supervisor, Wales Tradelinks Australia, +61 416 958 096
- Mrs Cherry Pan, Production Supervisor, Prime Promotional Products, +61 028338 5300, cherryp@primepromotional.com.au
- Fr Francis Arickal, Former Director, Viani Printings, +91 8589091989, arickal1989@gmail.com
- Mr Manoj Babu, Managing Director (Sales and Accounting), Khalid Khalphan, +968 97027455, manojbabuamattil@gmail.com
Timeline
Warehouse Order Picker
Wales Tradelinks Australia
01.2022 - Current
Graphic Designer, UV & Lazer Printer Operator
Prime Promotional Products
01.2017 - 01.2022
Senior Graphics Designer
Viani Printings
01.2013 - 01.2017
Graphics Designer & Photographer
4 Shoot
01.2012 - 01.2013
Graphics Designer & Photographer
Khalid Khalphan
01.2011 - 01.2012
Graphics Designer
Vee Pee
01.2008 - 01.2011
Degree in Mass Communication -
Christ University
Diploma in Animation and designing softwares -
AniMaya