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Shimra Ahamed

@shimraahamed

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Creative freelance graphic designer and content writer for remote roles.

Sri Lanka

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What I'm looking for

I seek a part-time remote role focused on visual storytelling and content creation where I can contribute branding and design work, collaborate remotely, meet tight deadlines, and continue developing web and design skills.

I am a creative, detail-oriented freelance graphic designer and content writer with hands-on experience in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, and responsive web basics. I have produced logos, branding, posters, social media visuals, and SEO-friendly written content for virtual startups and online clients, and I completed diplomas in graphic design and ongoing training in full-stack web development.

My background includes remote collaboration, tight-deadline delivery, and classroom teaching experience that strengthened my communication and presentation skills. I seek part-time remote roles where I can contribute strong visual storytelling, consistent brand-aligned content, and continue growing my web and design capabilities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Graphic Designer

Current

Self-Employed

Mar 2021 - Present (5 years 3 months)

Produced logos, branding, posters/flyers and social media graphics for multiple clients, building a portfolio that demonstrates strong typography, layout, and visual storytelling.

Adobe Photoshop Illustrator Canva Branding Typography Layout Design Visual Storytelling

Current

Freelance Graphic Designer

Current

Freelance

Mar 2021 - Present (5 years 3 months)

Produced logos, branding, posters/flyers and social media graphics for multiple clients, improving visual consistency and engagement across campaigns; managed remote client communication and delivered projects on tight deadlines.

Adobe Photoshop Illustrator Canva Typography Branding Layout Design Visual Storytelling Remote Collaboration

Novelist / Writer

Syntho Sapien

May 2024 - Sep 2024 (4 months)

Created original stories and accompanying graphics for a virtual startup platform, enhancing user engagement and demonstrating remote collaboration and content development skills.

Creative Writing Storytelling Graphic Design Remote Collaboration Content Development Typography

Content Writer

Freelance Content Writers

Mar 2021 - Oct 2021 (7 months)

Developed SEO-friendly articles, blog posts, and edited content for diverse audiences, improving engagement through clear, well-researched writing and consistent tone.

Content Writing seo writing Editing Research Storytelling Google Docs Time Management Remote Collaboration

English Teacher

Aql International School

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)

Planned and delivered English lessons for middle school grades, improving students' grammar, writing and communication skills while developing presentation and classroom management abilities.

Lesson planning Classroom Management Communication Presentation Organization

Teacher

Aql International School

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)

Taught English to middle-school students, planned lessons on grammar and writing, and improved students' communication skills through structured instruction and assessment.

Lesson planning Classroom Management Communication Presentation Assessments Student Engagement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Warlton Institute

Diploma, Web Designing & Development

2025 -

Currently pursuing a Diploma in Web Designing & Development covering front-end and back-end technologies with expected completion in December 2025.

Warlton Institute

Diploma in Web Designing & Development, Web Designing & Development

2025 -

Currently pursuing a diploma in web designing and development covering front-end and back-end technologies with expected completion in December 2025.

Learnium Institute

Diploma in Graphic Designing, Graphic Designing

2024 - 2024

Completed a diploma in graphic designing focusing on Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, typography, branding, and portfolio projects.

Azhar Central College, Akurana

A/Level, Commerce

2013 - 2015

Completed A/Levels in the Commerce stream with focus on Business Studies, Accounting, and Economics.

Learnium Institute

Diploma, Graphic Designing

2024 - 2024

Completed an online Diploma in Graphic Designing covering Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, typography, branding, and visual storytelling.