C.V | MADIO101

Mahad Khan

Creative Director & Senior Graphic Designer
Lahore, Pakistan
Mobile: 0309 445 8070
Email: madio101designs@gmail.com
Portfolio: https://madio101designs.wixsite.com/mysite

Professional Reference: Denise Stephens

ZOI Global, Co-Founder & CEO

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-stephens-393568190/

All Graphics done for ZOI Global can be seen here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mps5qW6TdicikCZSadbSDQVFe7I9T631?usp=sharing

Professional Summary

Multidisciplinary Graphic Designer, Creative Director, and Educator with 15+ years of international experience across Pakistan, Australia, and Canada. Expert in brand identity systems, digital illustration, event & large‑format graphics, and marketing collateral for print and screen. Proven record with global agency exposure (Ogilvy & Mather), studio leadership (Chapter43), and long‑running independent practice (MADIO101). Teaching experience as Assistant Professor of design and digital tools at IAC Institute for Art & Culture, mentoring the next wave of creatives.

Core Competencies

Branding & Creative: Brand Identity Systems • Logo Design • Campaign Art Direction • Social Media Content • Large‑Format / Environmental Graphics • Editorial & Layout Design • Concept Art • Presentation Design
Digital Tools: Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator • After Effects • Premiere • Basic 2D Animation & Motion Graphics.

Professional Experience

Assistant Professor, Design Faculty

IAC Institute for Art & Culture – Lahore, Pakistan | 2020-2022
Taught Digital Design Tools, Mechanics of Making, and Graphic Design fundamentals to undergraduate students in a studio‑driven environment. Recognized for an encouraging, industry‑aligned teaching style influenced by mentors at the University of Canberra.

Key Contributions:

Developed and delivered multi‑level coursework introducing Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & After Effects to students transitioning from traditional art to digital practice.
Built step‑by‑step tool‑to‑workflow modules that link software techniques to professional output and time savings.
Classes regularly fill beyond quota; strong informal feedback and returning student engagement.

Owner & Creative Head

MADIO101 (Independent Design Studio) – Lahore, Pakistan & Remote | 2010 – Present
Founded and run a multi‑disciplinary studio providing branding, digital illustration, campaign graphics, event collateral, photography touch‑ups, and light video editing for local and international clients.
Selected Achievements:

Delivered full identity and campaign design systems for clients in Pakistan, Australia & Canada.
Produced large‑format tournament & venue branding (stages, backdrops, banners, boundary boards) for cricket organizations including YDP Cricket & GRT T10 initiatives.
https://www.instagram.com/ydp.cricket/
Managed design‑to‑press execution across flex, vinyl, backlit panels, corrugated boards & stage builds; coordinated directly with printers, fabricators & installers on tight timelines.
Provide rapid‑turn creative support for social media, sponsorship decks, and digital ads to marketing teams.

Head of Design Department

Chapter43 (Animation & Design Studio) – Mississauga, Canada | 2020-2022
Led a multi‑disciplinary team serving North American clients across graphic design, animation, and post‑production.
Key Contributions:

Managed & mentored designers, animators, photo/video editors; implemented shared style guides & file standards.
Coordinated approvals, asset delivery, and production timelines directly with clients.

Creative Manager

Ogilvy & Mather – 2012 Gained fast‑paced global agency experience supporting high‑visibility consumer brand campaigns (Nestlé, Coca‑Cola family, and others).
Key Contributions:

Adapted global campaign assets for regional execution; ensured visual consistency across print & digital.
Partnered with account & strategy teams to translate briefs into tight‑turn creative routes.
Built understanding of large‑scale brand management and high‑stakes commercial deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Graphic Design – University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia | 2010
International exposure under elite faculty; foundation in branding, communication design, and strategy.

Advanced Diploma of Urban Horticulture – Melbourne Polytechnic, Melbourne, Australia | 2016
Plant science, propagation, landscape maintenance; informs environmental & spatial design thinking for event branding.

A‑Levels – Institute of Legal Studies, Lahore, Pakistan
Shift from academic track to professional design education based on strong performance & mentorship.

O‑Levels – Universal College Lahore, Pakistan
2 Rolls of Honor (Debates & Extra Curricular). 5 A grades: Physics, Maths, Urdu, Islamic Studies, English.

Selected Projects & Highlights

YDP Cricket – Youth Development Program https://www.instagram.com/ydp.cricket/
Ongoing social/print branding, motivational graphics, player highlight cards, and tournament identity for an underprivileged youth cricket development initiative

Educational Design Workshops
Hands‑on Photoshop/Illustrator intensives for beginners moving from analog to digital; adaptable for institutes, NGOs & community programs.

Technical Skills

Raster Imaging: Adobe Photoshop (retouch, compositing, digital illustrations, graphics)
Vector & Identity: Adobe Illustrator (logos, iconography, brand kits, illustrations and graphics)
Layout & Print: Adobe InDesign (multi‑page docs, bleed/trim, prepress)
Motion & Video: Adobe After Effects; Premiere Pro (simple motion graphics, campaign edits)
Presentation: PowerPoint; Keynote; Google Slides (client decks, sponsorship docs)

Additional Information

Comfortable across print, digital, event & environmental formats.
Experienced coordinating multi‑vendor production (printers, signage fabricators, installers).
Teach & mentor junior designers; fluent in English & Urdu.
Interests: Urban horticulture & sustainable design

References

Academic and industry references available on request.

Thank you.