Hello
Dilini Nirasha here.
Art Director, Designer, Bookworm, Alto & Illustrator all rolled into one. With over 6 years of experience in the industry, I have brought campaigns to life across all channels and know that the best work, no matter the medium, always starts with a big idea. I've had the privilege to get to work with clients big and small on two continents, and have been humbled to see some of those ideas recognized at national award shows. Thanks for stopping by my site and please feel free to drop me a message if you'd like to chat.
Work Experience
Tank Worldwide | Art Director - April 2022 - January 2024
Dentsu One | Junior Art Director - September 2021 - March 2022
Kay Bailiff & Adjustment Inc. Toronto | Media Specialist - July 2020 - June 2021
Ryerson University - Venture Zone, Canada | Art Director (Freelance) - October 2020 - Present
Second City ON, Canada | Art Director (Freelance) - Feb 2020 - Present
Per Se Brand Experience | Art Director (Freelance) - Jan 2020 - July
Staffy ON, Canada | Art Director (Freelance) - Nov 2019 - Present
Tedx Toronto | Senior Designer (Volunteer) - March 2020- Present
Leo Burnett, Toronto | Digital Designer - Nov 2019 - Dec 2019
Elevate Tech Festival | Graphic Designer - Jul 2019 - Oct 2019
Ostrich Algorithm | Art Director - Oct 2018 - Dec 2018 / Mar 2019 - Jun 2019
Zulu Alpha Kilo | Art Director - May 2018 – Oct 2018
Leo Burnett Inc, Sri Lanka | Junior Art Director - Jan 2014 – Aug 2016
Ryerson University - Venture Zone, Canada | Art Director (Freelance) - October 2020 - Present
Second City ON, Canada | Art Director (Freelance) - Feb 2020 - Present
Per Se Brand Experience | Art Director (Freelance) - Jan 2020 - July
Staffy ON, Canada | Art Director (Freelance) - Nov 2019 - Present
Tedx Toronto | Senior Designer (Volunteer) - March 2020- Present
Leo Burnett, Toronto | Digital Designer - Nov 2019 - Dec 2019
Elevate Tech Festival | Graphic Designer - Jul 2019 - Oct 2019
Ostrich Algorithm | Art Director - Oct 2018 - Dec 2018 / Mar 2019 - Jun 2019
Zulu Alpha Kilo | Art Director - May 2018 – Oct 2018
Leo Burnett Inc, Sri Lanka | Junior Art Director - Jan 2014 – Aug 2016
Education
Creative Advertising Diploma Seneca College, Canada (2018)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Graphic Design Degree (2012) Northumbria University, UK / Academy of Design, Sri Lanka
IAB Digital Marketing and Media Foundations - Certification and Google Analytics for beginners - Google Analytics Academy
Havas New York Open House - 6 week program
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Graphic Design Degree (2012) Northumbria University, UK / Academy of Design, Sri Lanka
IAB Digital Marketing and Media Foundations - Certification and Google Analytics for beginners - Google Analytics Academy
Havas New York Open House - 6 week program
Recognition
Canadian Marketing Association (2020) Silver - Healthcare - Furious Fur Faux Sale
Canadian Marketing Association (2018) Silver - Healthcare - Tim Hortons Royal Wedding
Media Innovation (2018) Bronze - Best in Experiential/ Special Events - Tim Hortons Royal Wedding
Canadian Marketing Association (2018) Bronze - Retail - CAMH Mental Health is Health
The Shopper Innovation + Activation (2018) Shortlist - Tim Hortons Royal Wedding
Strategy Creative Report Card (2019) - Art Directors Canada - 161 Position
Bright Sparks (2016) - Winning Team - Hewlett-Packard Inter-Agency Competition
Shortlisted Top Ten Finalist (2013) - Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Logo Design competition
Seneca College Direct Marketing Team - Ontario College Marketing Competition
Graduated with Honours 3.9 GPA & President’s Honor List
End of semester class awards - Art Direction (2015, 2016), Copywriting (2015)
Canadian Marketing Association (2018) Silver - Healthcare - Tim Hortons Royal Wedding
Media Innovation (2018) Bronze - Best in Experiential/ Special Events - Tim Hortons Royal Wedding
Canadian Marketing Association (2018) Bronze - Retail - CAMH Mental Health is Health
The Shopper Innovation + Activation (2018) Shortlist - Tim Hortons Royal Wedding
Strategy Creative Report Card (2019) - Art Directors Canada - 161 Position
Bright Sparks (2016) - Winning Team - Hewlett-Packard Inter-Agency Competition
Shortlisted Top Ten Finalist (2013) - Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Logo Design competition
Seneca College Direct Marketing Team - Ontario College Marketing Competition
Graduated with Honours 3.9 GPA & President’s Honor List
End of semester class awards - Art Direction (2015, 2016), Copywriting (2015)
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