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Keshav Upadhaya
Graphic Designer
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Deadline-driven Graphic Designer focused on overseeing projects from concept through final delivery. Successfully creates brand messages, strategies and key graphic productions. Resourceful and hardworking with vendor sourcing expertise and empowering leadership skills illustrated over 6 years of industry success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Graphic Designer /Advertising Assistant
Dreams Quality Advertising
Abu Dhabi
09.2020 - Current
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- 2D & 3D signages Design.
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones.
- Strong Coordination among the National and International Suppliers, & Clients.
- Implemented feedback and suggestions from clients to improve designs.
Graphic Designer
Quality Calligraphy & Drawing LLC
Abu Dhabi
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Developed original designs for print media, magazines and newspapers.
- Applied color theory and composition techniques to construct appealing designs.
- Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
- Coordinated with external vendors and suppliers to verify quality and accuracy of printed materials.
- Mentored junior designers and provided design guidance to improve standards of overall team output.
Photoshop Operator
AL Madina Printing Press
Dubai
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom to crop, invert and control light and color properties of photos.
- Researched image libraries to locate appropriate photographs for stock use.
- Procured rights for images by contacting image owners to obtain documentation rights and copyright permissions.
- Organized shoots from planning, scheduling and styling to post-production.
- Retouched skin blemishes and tattoos and removed unwanted images from objects with Skylum Luminar and DxO PhotoLab 4.
- Created lifelike characters with appropriate textures, shadows and features.
- Printed photo images on canvases, mugs, totes and mouse pads to customize special orders for customers.
Education
Bachelor in Business Studies - Business Study
Prativa Higher Secondary School
Nepal 05.2007 - 11.2008
Diploma In Graphic Design - Designing
New Global Computer Institue
Nepal 02.2009 - 04.2010
Skills
Digital design
Logo design
Digital imagery
2D and 3D modeling
Photography composition
Illustration
Advertising understanding
Graphic design
Image manipulation
Branding strategies
Software
Abode Photoshop
CorelDraw
Timeline
Graphic Designer /Advertising Assistant
Dreams Quality Advertising
09.2020 - Current
Graphic Designer
Quality Calligraphy & Drawing LLC
05.2018 - 08.2019
Photoshop Operator
AL Madina Printing Press
01.2016 - 08.2018
Diploma In Graphic Design - Designing
New Global Computer Institue
02.2009 - 04.2010
Bachelor in Business Studies - Business Study
Prativa Higher Secondary School
05.2007 - 11.2008