Hamas Rafeek

Creative and customer-focused Graphic Designer with 5 years of experience in graphic design, social media operations, and digital promotion, along with 2 years of experience in commercial printing. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro) with expertise in creating print-ready artwork, producing engaging visual content, and delivering high-quality projects while maintaining strong client relationships.

Graphic Designer | Front Desk Staff at AST Digital Print Center (2024-07 – Present)

• Welcome customers and understand their design, branding, and printing requirements.
• Recommend suitable printing materials and finishing options based on customer needs.
• Prepare quotations, invoices, and coordinate customer orders.
• Design print-ready artwork for business cards, brochures, flyers, banners, stickers, roll-up displays, packaging, signboards, vehicle graphics, and promotional materials.
• Coordinate with the production team to ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Perform basic operation and monitoring of commercial printing equipment including: Canon imagePRESS C10000VP, Mimaki JV33-160, Mimaki CG-130FXII Cutting Plotter, Canon Colorado, DTF T-Shirt Printing Machine, Repro Paper Die-Cutting Plotter
• Conduct final quality checks before delivery to customers.
• Build positive customer relationships through professional communication and timely service.

Graphic Designer Lecturer | Social Media Channels Operator at Vista College (2022-08 – 2024-06)

• Delivered lectures on Graphic Design and Computer Applications.
• Prepared lesson plans, teaching materials, and practical exercises.
• Conducted classroom and laboratory sessions for diploma and certificate students.
• Trained students in graphic design software and MS Office applications.
• Assessed student performance through assignments, practical tests, and examinations.
• Provided academic guidance and mentoring to students.
• Maintained attendance records, student progress reports, and academic documentation.
• Assisted in curriculum development and departmental academic activities.
• Managed the institute's Facebook and YouTube channels.
• Created, scheduled, and published educational and promotional content.
• Designed graphics, posters, banners, and thumbnails for social media campaigns.
• Edited photos and videos for online marketing and student engagement.
• Responded to messages, comments, and inquiries in a professional manner.
• Monitored social media performance and engagement metrics.
• Promoted institute events, admissions, workshops, and academic programs.
• Coordinated with faculty and management to ensure timely publication of announcements and updates.

Graphic Designer at Freelancing (2019-08 – 2022-07)

• Self-trained in graphic design through YouTube, Google, and online learning resources.
• Developed practical skills in graphic design by completing freelance and personal projects.
• Designed social media posts, banners, flyers, logos, and promotional marketing materials.
• Managed and operated social media accounts, including content creation, scheduling, and publishing.
• Created visually engaging content that aligned with clients' branding and marketing objectives.
• Edited and enhanced images using graphic design software.
• Communicated with clients to understand project requirements and deliver creative solutions.
• Managed multiple freelance projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
• Kept up to date with graphic design trends, social media strategies, and digital marketing practices.
• Continuously upgraded design and social media management skills through self-directed learning and hands-on experience.
• Built a strong foundation in visual communication, branding, typography, and content design through practical application.

Certificate in Professional Computer Applications – Open University Of Sri Lanka (2020 – 2020)

G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination – Tanweer Academy (2017 – 2019)

G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination – Albayan Arabic College (2013 – 2016)

Secondary School – Gampola Zahira College (2005 – 2013)