Niresh Fernando
Creative and design oriented graduate, with over 7 years industry exposure and expertise in the design industry and currently lives in Brisbane, Australia. Highly skilled and experienced in thinking out of the box and generating innovative ideas to support client requirements that boost brand recognition, brand image & revenue growth. As a people manager, leading teams towards a common goal is a key strength of mine. I have also portrayed strong stakeholder management skills and team work throughout my career.
Education
2023 - 2024
Griffith University - South Bank, Brisbane, Australia
Master of Design (MDes)
Key study areas include:Â Still and Moving Image, Experience Design, Visual Communication, Emerging Design Futures, Interactive Design, Prototyping, Professional Design Practise, Design Research Methods, Masters Design Project. Design Thinking, etc.
2011 - 2015
University of East London
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) Interactive Media Design​
Key study areas include:Â User Experience Design, User Interface Design, Web Design & Development, Film & Video Production, Media Production, Graphic Design, Visual Design, New Media Research Concept and Methodologies, Multimedia Principles and Design, Multimedia Hardware, etc.
1997 - 2007
Holy Cross College - Kalutara, Sri Lanka
GCE O/L
Passed the GCE O/L Examination in year 2007
2011 - 2015
Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing-SLIM
Certificate in Digital Marketing
Key study areas include: An Introduction to Digital Marketing, Search Engine Marketing and Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Introduction to Analytics
Online Reputation, Management and Crisis Management
2010 - 2010
South Asian Institute of Technology and Management
Higher Diploma In Interactive Media Design
Key study areas include: Art and Design Introduction, Pixel graphics with Adobe Photoshop, Vector graphics with Adobe Illustrator Layouts with Adobe Indesign, Video editing with Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, Audio editing with Sound Forge, Web Design with Adobe Dreamweaver, Animation with Adobe Flash Principles and Design, Multimedia Hardware, etc.
Experience
July 2023 - Present
Ozanda Property Services, Brisbane, Australia
Graphic Designer
Develop visually appealing designs that align with and elevate the brand identity across various platforms. Create and maintain design consistency in all marketing materials, ensuring a cohesive and professional look. Design engaging and effective graphics for the website, ensuring a user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing online experience. Generate visually compelling content for social media platforms to enhance the digital presence and engagement.
Collaborate with the marketing team to create promotional materials, brochures, and presentations that effectively communicate their services to clients and partners. Create eye-catching designs for internal communications, ensuring effective visual communication within the organization.
2015 - 2017
MTV Channel - The Capital Maharaja Organization
Brand Development Executive
Ensure monthly rating reports are thoroughly read and suggest programming changes if needed. Assist Production Manager and Programming Director with the proofing and finalizing of monthly schedules and over looking the channel presentation. Managing the trailer schedule and introducing new methods and creative concepts.
Total Programme coordination among Stein Studios, MTV Library, Scheduling Div and MCR Working closely with all divisions looking into urgent matters and resolving issues. Updating and Maintains TV1 Website, Social Media and YouTube (Web Banners, Trailers, Programmes,etc.) Monitors and reviews all programming to meet station guidelines and schedules. Updating and Maintains GEN 21 for TV1 Programming.
2011 - 2011
Sera Creation Idea
Trainee Editor/ Graphic Designer
Determines style, technique, and medium best suited to organization promotion strategies. Confidence, to present and explain ideas to clients and colleague. Be able to present rough ideas with on the spot sketches. Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work. Involved in designing advertisements, brochures, handouts, flyers and online graphics. Keeping up to date with new software, post-production techniques & industry trend
Feb 2023 - July 2023
GOA Billboards, Brisbane, Australia
Graphic Designer
Billboard and outdoor advertising concept developments and presentations, including mock-ups of artwork insitu. Billboard design from the initial brief through to finished artwork (print and digital).
Checking artwork supplied by clients. Assisting with the production of marketing material and sales collateral. Assisting with the preparation of presentations and event materials.
Website maintenance and updates. Assist in social media content and posting.
2017 - 2022
Media Bank
Founder/ Creative Director
Oversee the creative development process from concept stage through production of all creative assignments and ensure the content meet with the clients requirement. Develop, conceptualize, and brainstorm visual solutions to meet marketing and creative needs. This includes print advertising, print materials, brochures, signage, ad copy, materials layouts, flyers, artwork, email templates, short video, infographics, logo treatments and support of TV and digital marketing content.
Key contributor to new concepts and thinking and help the team to meet the project deadlines. Ability to think strategically and understand the “big picture” of a particular project/campaign. Ability to manage and maintain the highest standards in all departments – Graphic Productions, Digital Marketing, Video Productions, Photography, etc. Ability to concept and design multi-media sponsorship graphics, such as large-scale event signage, banners, posters, handouts, and event material
2013 - 2015
Harrods, Knightsbridge, London
Sales Advisor
Advising customers on product selection and processing customer transactions, both in-store and over the telephone. Meet individual sales targets by selling at every opportunity. Responsible for organising delivery within London and the UK or offering the export service. Establish and maintain good working relationship with clients, department and the store staff & also liaising with customer services, management, and clients themselves, to swiftly and positively resolve customer complaints and to deliver an outstanding customer service to keep all customers happy.
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