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Rohan Rao

Graphic Designer

Surat, Indiarohan.rao@example.comFictional sample

Professional profile

Graphic Designer with an illustrative 11-year career focused on brand expression, editorial systems and campaign artwork. Core strengths include Typography, Layout design and Illustration. Selected examples describe the challenge, contribution and handover materials.

Professional experience

Jul 2022 - Present

Graphic Designer

Asterline Design Studio · Surat

Delivered defined workstreams in brand expression, editorial systems and campaign artwork, coordinating reviewers and delivery partners.

Created a modular poster and programme system that handled varied event titles and formats.
Built a flexible editorial grid with image-caption rules and a restrained type system.

Jul 2018 - Jun 2022

Graphic Designer

Northmere Design Studio · Surat

Developed hands-on experience across brand expression, editorial systems and campaign artwork, with a defined review process.

Used typography and adobe illustrator on assigned work; recorded decisions so colleagues could understand the approach.
Prepared handover materials and incorporated specialist feedback before closing the workstream.

Jul 2015 - Jun 2018

Junior Designer

Cedarfield Design Studio · Surat

Built foundations through supported assignments, observation and practical feedback.

Assisted with layout design and print production, checking work with an experienced reviewer.
Kept organised work records and developed clear handover habits through supervised practice.

Rohan Rao

Graphic Designer

WORK · EDUCATION · PRACTICE
Digital & Visual Design

Selected design work

Ideas with a visual point of view.

Work example 01 / illustrative

Independent book festival

Context

The programme lacked a consistent visual identity.

Contribution

Created a modular poster and programme system that handled varied event titles and formats.

Prepared for handoverIdentity exploration and print-ready artwork

Work example 02 / illustrative

Culture journal redesign

Context

Long-form stories needed clearer pacing and hierarchy.

Contribution

Built a flexible editorial grid with image-caption rules and a restrained type system.

Prepared for handoverEditorial spreads and production specification

Education

2013 - 2015

Postgraduate Diploma in Visual Communication

Asterbridge Institute of Professional Studies

Specialist study with a practice focus on typography and layout design.

2009 - 2013

Bachelor of Design

Cedarhaven College of Applied Studies

Foundation study, practical assignments and supervised learning. Fictional institution and qualification record.

Professional development

2024

Typography - advanced practice workshop

Scenario exercises and peer review in brand expression, editorial systems and campaign artwork.

2025

Adobe Illustrator - reflective practice seminar

Applied learning reviewed through a bounded example and a written reflection.

Continuing learning examples, not licences or independently verified certifications.

Practice & evidence notes

Work focus: Brand expression, editorial systems and campaign artwork
Evidence status: Illustrative work descriptions; no source artefacts attached
Contribution scope: Owned the stated workstream, not all team outcomes

Every employer and institution in this CV is fictional. The two work examples describe individual contributions; supporting artefacts and externally measured outcomes are not supplied. Replace example information with accurate records and permission-cleared work before using this CV.