Zainab Suhail Aziz

Creative Strategist | Senior Design Specialist | Brand Consultant & Campaign Lead

Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan

About

I'm a Lahore-based multidisciplinary Creative Specialist with 9+ years of experience in visual design, brand development, and strategic campaign execution. With a minimalist yet impactful design philosophy, I help brands translate ideas into cohesive identities that resonate with their audiences and drive results. My expertise spans fashion, FMCG, lifestyle, and digital-first startups—delivering visually consistent campaigns and scalable brand systems. From crafting identities from the ground up to revitalizing established brands, I bring a unique blend of aesthetic sensibility, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of consumer culture. I’ve led multi-platform projects for labels like Anaya by Kiran Chaudhry, The Westral, Seran, Cross Stitch, Ayesha Shoaib Malik, Cakes & Bakes, and more — ensuring each touchpoint reflects design excellence and business purpose. Whether managing teams or hands-on designing, I balance creativity with clarity to shape brand experiences that connect and convert. Let’s connect if you want to build a brand presence that stands out — elegant, intentional, and built to last. Core Expertise: Brand Identity, Creative Direction, Visual Design Systems, Cross-Platform Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Storytelling, Food Styling, and Packaging.

Experience

  • Senior Design Specialist at The Maestros
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Lead design strategy across multiple fashion and retail clients. Supervise complete creative lifecycle from concept to execution. Ensure brand consistency across all digital and print channels.

  • Freelance Creative Strategist | Branding Consultant at Freelance | Contract
    Sep 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 10 mos

    - Partnered with brands on positioning and visual identity. - Provided creative consultation for digital growth campaigns. - Developed and executed cross-platform content strategies. - Led brand identity redesigns and refreshes. - Created high-impact visuals for digital marketing. - Optimized creative assets for performance-driven campaigns. - Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment. - Conducted market research to inform creative decisions.

  • Creative Design Manager at The Westral
    May 2022 - Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Created trend-driven visual content with a strong emphasis on market relevance and aesthetic cohesion. Delivered brand-aligned campaign visuals for social media platforms, ensuring alignment with brand identity, campaign objectives, and audience behavior across formats and touchpoints.

  • Creative Art Director at MEC Artworks
    Jan 2024 - Apr 2024 · 4 mos

    Directed the narrative development and visual language for new projects and product launches, ensuring each campaign communicated a compelling, consistent story that aligned with the brand’s voice and positioning. - Oversaw brand storytelling for new project launch campaigns - Delivered high-impact visual campaigns and creative briefs - Coordinated with production and photography teams

  • Senior Graphic Designer at Design Ade Premier | DAP
    Jul 2023 - Oct 2023 · 4 mos

    Designed high-performance marketing collateral. Managed visual design for branding and digital content.