Achala Ganesan

Achala Ganesan

Creative Leader + Design Strategy Consultant

8 yrs experience · Toronto, ON · 30-40 hrs/week

About

A designer and creative strategist who loves putting madness back into the method.

Skills

Brand DesignBrand IdentityDesignDesign StrategyDesign SystemsDesign ThinkingManagementOperations ManagementParticipatory designUI/UX DesignUX StrategyUser Flows

Experience

  • Freelance Brand + Web Designer · Self-employed04-01-2024

    As a Freelance Brand + Web Designer, responsible for creating and implementing brand strategies and designing websites for various clients.

  • Layoff/position eliminated · Career Break11-01-2023 – 04-01-2024

    Career break due to layoff or position elimination.

  • Senior Manager, Design · Shogun01-01-2022 – 10-01-2023

    As a Senior Manager, Design at Shogun, led design teams, managed design projects, and contributed to the overall design strategy of the company.

  • Creative Lead · Uberflip04-01-2020 – 10-01-2021

    As a Creative Lead at Uberflip, directed creative projects, managed a team of designers, and ensured the delivery of high-quality creative outputs.

  • Senior Creative Designer · Social Beat10-01-2018 – 11-01-2019

    As a Senior Creative Designer at Social Beat, developed creative concepts, designed marketing materials, and collaborated with clients to meet their design needs.

Education

  • LIM CollegeMaster of Professional Studies, Fashion Marketing
  • National Institute of Fashion TechnologyB.Des, Fashion/Apparel Design
  • University of LeedsStudy Abroad Program, Fashion Design and Business

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