A design role with real ownership over decisions, from concept through to final execution. I want a strong design culture, room to grow into more senior scope, and ideally a remote or flexible setup that lets me focus deeply rather than juggling too many accounts at once.
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@mwasayi
Design leader with an architecture background, blending brand, product, and creative direction across fintech, DTC, and Web3 clients.
What I'm looking for
I'm a design leader based in Pakistan with a background in architecture (B.Arch, MFA with gold medal). I lead brand and design at a growth agency, running teams across static design, product/UI-UX, and video, while also running my own studio working with fintech, telehealth, Web3, and DTC e-commerce clients. My architectural training shaped how I approach design: systems-first, structurally sound, and detail-driven. I'm looking to go deeper on senior design ownership, ideally on one focused product with a strong design culture.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Creative Director Manager
Marketing Ops Agency 84
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Directed the product-design lifecycle for multiple Web3 applications, translating complex blockchain logic into clear, high-converting interfaces. Used tools including HubSpot, SEMrush, GA4, Meta Ads Creative, and Shopify alongside 3D visualization workflows.
Creative Head
Xiaomi Mistore Pakistan — Smartlink
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)
Owned creative direction for Mistore.pk across web, social, and flagship retail under strict global Xiaomi brand compliance. Led a UI/UX redesign of the flagship e-commerce app to drive acquisition and direct online sales.
Art Lead
Hive Metrics
Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)
Managed UI/UX, digital and print production for fashion and corporate brands, including high-volume e-commerce storefront design. Worked on storefronts for local fashion retailers.
Senior Designer
Photographire
Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)
Delivered brand identity, social campaigns, retouching, and digital branding for early-stage startups.
Brand & Design Manager
COSMO
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Lead a 7-person design team and own creative end-to-end across a 22-person growth organization, serving a 20+ client portfolio. Architected centralized Figma design systems and AI-assisted production workflows, supporting performance results up to 4.4x ROAS.
Lead Designer
Celer Innovations
Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 6 months)
Led national branding campaigns for Osaka and Volta, including the broadcast Osaka × HBL cricket series.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Beaconhouse National University
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Art & Design Studies
2022 - 2024
Grade: Gold Medal; Distinction
Completed an MFA in Art & Design Studies at Beaconhouse National University (2022–2024), graduating with distinction and a Gold Medal.
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)
Bachelor of Architecture, Architecture
2015 - 2020
Earned a Bachelor of Architecture at NUST, Islamabad (2015–2020).
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