Hello! I’m Zahir, a passionate graphic designer with over 12 years of professional experience. Throughout my career, I have helped businesses bring their creative visions to life through unique and impactful designs. Specializing in Adobe Creative Suite, video editing, and brand identity design, I strive to create solutions that not only meet the client’s needs but also stand out in today’s competitive landscape.
As a dedicated freelancer on Upwork, I have had the privilege of working with clients worldwide, delivering high-quality projects, including logo design, social media kits, and website design. My approach focuses on understanding your goals and translating them into visual masterpieces.
When I’m not working on design projects, I enjoy staying up-to-date with the latest trends in the industry, continuously refining my skills and experimenting with new ideas.
The following certifications reflect my commitment to continuous learning and professional growth across design and development disciplines.
Platform: Google via Coursera
Completed: February 2021
Summary:
Completed a full UX design program including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and testing. Gained strong knowledge of design thinking and accessibility principles.
Platform: Adobe
Completed: 2024
Summary:
Achieved professional-level skills in Adobe Illustrator including vector illustration, branding assets, and design system workflows.
Platform: Adobe
Completed: 2024
Summary:
Certified in Adobe Express for fast-turnaround content design, social media templates, and branded visual storytelling.
Platform: California Institute of the Arts (Coursera)
Completed: 2024
Summary:
Covered design fundamentals, typography, image-making, and advanced visual composition. Developed a personal brand identity project.
Platform: Meta via Coursera
Completed: 2025
Summary:
Gained hands-on experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and version control with Git. Built multiple front-end projects and interactive UIs.
Platform: Meta via Coursera
Completed: 2025
Summary:
Gained hands-on experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and version control with Git. Built multiple front-end projects and interactive UIs.
Freelance Branding & Visual Designer, Upwork: Spearheaded diverse branding and design projects for international clients, enhancing brand identities and branding through innovative visual strategies. Excelled in client satisfaction, project management, and creative solutions
design process: create wireframes and prototypes, test and iterate on designs Apply foundational UX concepts, like user centered design, accessibility, and equity focused desig~ Create a professional UX portfolio that includes 3 end to end projects: a mobile app, a responsive website, and a cross platform experience
Leveraged expert skills in visual design to create compelling branding, marketing materials, and digital media content. enhancing brand visibility and engagement.
Graphic Designer with diverse design projects, elevating brand identity with innovative graphics, logos, and digital content. Excelled in client collaboration, and Adobe Creative Suite
Responsibilities: Started as a freelance graphic designer, taking on small projects for local businesses. Key Achievement: Gained initial hands-on experience in graphic design, learning basic design principles and tools like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Focus: Studied Fine Arts, exploring various artistic disciplines, including drawing, painting, and design principles. Key Achievement: Developed a strong artistic foundation that would later influence a career in graphic design.
January 2015 - December 2019
Designing graphic content, logo design, illustrations, and infographics.
My experience specializing in REALISTIC Photo Retouching, Photo Editing, Photo Manipulation, Photography Color Correction, Correcting exposure, and Post-Processing work in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
12 Years of Design Mastery: With over a decade of experience, I bring expert knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite, video editing, logo design, brand identity, social media kits, and web design. Whatever your project, I’ve got the skills to make it shine.
Trusted Upwork Freelancer: As a top-rated freelancer on Upwork, I’ve helped clients worldwide bring their visions to life with custom, high-quality designs that stand out.
Client-First Focus: I believe in collaboration. I’ll keep you in the loop throughout the process, ensuring the final design not only meets but exceeds your expectations
Designs That Drive Results: It’s not just about looking good. My designs are crafted to capture attention, build brand identity, and drive real results for your business.
