Multidisciplinary Graphic Designer with 14 Years of Design Experience

Kyaw Shane Graphic Designer

Canada 778-***-**** ***********@*****.*** LinkedIn Portfolio (PDF) Summary

A graphic designer with over 12 years of experience in print, digital, branding, and UI/UX. I’ve worked on everything from vehicle wraps and packaging to digital products and social media campaigns. I aim to create designs that are both strong and impactful. I've led projects for global brands, earned industry awards, and collaborated with diverse teams. I'm passionate about turning ideas into creative solutions that drive engagement and achieve business goals. Skills

Creative Direction · Art Direction · Branding · Visual Design · UI Design · Graphic Design · Typography · Color Theory

· User Experience Design · User-Centered Design · Responsive Design · WCAG Accessibility · User Flows · Wireframing · Prototyping · User Testing · Agile Methodology · Design Systems · Generative AI · Color Management Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative Suite · Photoshop · Illustrator · InDesign · Acrobat · Premiere Pro · After Effects · Figma · FigJam · Canva · HTML5 · CSS3 · Google Workspace · Microsoft Office · WordPress · Trello · Basecamp · Jira · Asana · Slack Experience

National Graphics Solutions Inc. / Graphic Designer / Production Artist DECEMBER 2024 - PRESENT, LANGLEY BC

National Graphic Solutions Inc. (NGSI) is a large-format print company with over 30 years of experience, specializing in custom vehicle wraps and end-to-end visual branding solutions for major brands across Canada.

● Create print and cut files/templates for commercial vehicles across various vinyl widths to maximize material efficiency and simplify installation, resulting in time and cost savings.

● Follow brand and visual guidelines, and create new standards when needed to ensure all designs align with client requirements and brand identity.

● Ensure color accuracy by assigning Pantone and spot colours, selecting vinyls, and prepressing files and proofs.

● Collaborate with installers, the production team, and clients to ensure smooth workflow and flawless execution.

● Handle multiple high-priority projects independently, delivering on time with consistent quality. Infinite Signs / Senior Graphic Designer / Project Lead FEBRUARY 2022 - DECEMBER 2024, RICHMOND BC

Infinite Signs is a full-service, print and sign company, mainly focused on printing and signage production.

● Designed storefront signs, window/wall graphics, and POS materials for large-format and digital printing.

● Created modular cross-section and signage components adaptable to any installation method or material, improving workflow and reusability for sign permit applications.

● Managed design, production, and installation coordination, ensuring on-time delivery and client satisfaction.

● Assisted in securing sign permits by coordinating with engineers, preparing detailed drawings and documentation in compliance with BC signage regulations. Blink (BPAX) / Group Art Director

SEPTEMBER 2020 - NOVEMBER 2022, YANGON MM

BPAX is a group of companies including Blink (digital marketing), Piyawasa (influencer management), Akhayar

(content media), & Xavey (research solutions).

● Directed award-winning creative teams across four media companies of BPAX Group.

● Managed campaigns for Samsung, Rakuten Viber, Pizza Hut, and Heineken, boosting client retention.

● Delivered strategic concepts, content calendars, and creative assets that raised engagement and brand loyalty. The Launch / code2LAB / Dentsu Creative / Insight Marketing Art Director / Creative Director / Senior Graphic Designer 2012 – 2020, YANGON MM

● Oversaw branding, campaigns, and creative direction across multiple industries.

● Managed production of TVCs, prints, and digital content from concept to delivery. Education

● Post-Degree Diploma, Web & Mobile App Design and Development Langara College - Vancouver BC Apr 2024

● Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

University of Distance Education - Yangon Myanmar Dec 2005 Certificates

● Foundation of User Experience (UX) Design - Google

● Accessibility to Web Design - LinkedIn Learning

● The Language of Design: Form and Meaning - California Institute of the Arts

● Creative Thinking: Techniques & Tools - Imperial College London Awards

● Development Excellence Award - Langara College Capstone Project, Spring 2024

● Festival Official Website Design Winner - Unlock The Vault Film Festival, 2024

● Digital Agency of the Year - Bronze, Campaign Asia, 2021

● Independent Agency of the Year - Bronze, Campaign Asia, 2020 & 2021 Volunteering

● Design Lead, Canada Confesses (Aug 2024 - Jan 2025)

● VOLT Volunteer Recognition, Level-1 GO Team, Langara College (Jan 2023 - Apr 2024)

● Poster Designer Applied Research Department; Flipped Classroom Research, Langara College

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