Ahamed Hussain
LEAD VISUAL DESIGNER
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic Lead Visual Designer with a proven track record at Cognizant Technology Solutions, dedicated to enhancing client engagement through innovative visual storytelling and design excellence. Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, combined with exceptional leadership and communication skills, consistently elevates presentation effectiveness and team morale. Renowned for transforming complex ideas into compelling visual content, achieving outstanding quality and customer satisfaction while driving impactful design solutions. Committed to pushing creative boundaries and delivering results that resonate with diverse audiences, fostering a collaborative environment that inspires creativity and innovation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Visual Designer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
11.2014 - Current
- Cognizant - Intelligent Process Automation
- This project is focused on creating business identity for Intelligent Process Automation (IPA). Scope of the project was to establish the need of process automations and their benefits. Initial phase of the project was focused on creating business videos and presentations explaining RPA which takes the repetitive manual tasks and uses bots, or software robots, to replace them with automated workflows. Now, Intelligent process automation (IPA)–sometimes referred to as hyper-automation to create business process automation that thinks, learns, and adapts in autonomous fashion.
- Responsibilities:
- Working closely with the Business development team to understand design requirements and create compelling designs and visual stories about IPA, values, and impact
- Create visual content, from eye-catching images to engaging videos using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, Premier Pro, After Effects and Audition)
- Transform complex ideas and information in a way that is easy for consumers to understand
- Increase client capture by increasing effectiveness of presentations using animations and advance PowerPoint features
- Utilize rebranding strategies to modernize and revamp the business look and feel, while maintaining and attracting new clientele
- Presenting and pitching design solutions to clients and stakeholders to create a lasting impression on potential customers and build brand recognition
- Assign tasks and review the work submitted by the team member to ensure the quality and consistency of the design work
- Supervise and provide necessary feedback and direction whenever
- Manage the design workflow and timelines.
Sr. Visual Designer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
05.2014 - 10.2014
- Academy Training Services
- Cognizant Academy focused on creating software learning videos for the newly joined professionals with the learning materials that are already available in the knowledge management portals as documents and training videos. Enhance the existing videos and create new engaging, interactive, and tailored learning materials as per the needs of the learners.
- Responsibilities:
- Creating 50+ hours of learning videos according to specifications.
- Working closely with the SME to develop visual concepts, User Interfaces and Illustrate designs elements for the videos.
- Usage of design software like Adobe Photoshop, Premier Pro and Animate (Flash) to create and make updates to the existing videos.
- Collaborate with the SME, and pitch creative ideas in designing and creating visual elements.
- Developing Animations, Quizzes, Interactivities, Knowledge Checks and Assessment Pages.
- Incorporate feedback by sharing revisions.
- Review learning assets for consistency in graphics.
- Finished designs with clients via email and contribute to the successful launch of projects.
Sr. Visual Designer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
03.2013 - 04.2014
- Cognizant Academy
- Work with the academy CAT (Campus Associated Trainees) team to create communicational materials for their learning plan using print and digital medium, such as brochures, pamphlet’s, Calendar, and email campaigns. Collaborate with team members to pitch creative ideas and incorporate feedback. Contribute to market research and provide solutions as per the need.
- Responsibilities:
- Interacting directly with the trainers and gather requirements.
- Creating designs, using graphic techniques to create mailer drafts, logos, banners, posters, standees, and other promotional materials.
- Creating artwork files, collaborating with the POC, and taking feedback to improve and finalize the artwork.
- Creating new design strategies and delivering to the team for review.
Sr. Visual Designer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
01.2012 - 03.2013
- Travelers - An American Insurance Company
- Working closely with the vendors for their graphic and share point needs. Connect customer virtual desktop to design and deliver the requests. Update existing share point pages, creating icons, user interface and graphic objects for articulate based courses. Connect with the onshore team to understand and share updates related to the project or campaign requirements.
- Responsibilities:
- Create SharePoint pages, update existing SharePoint pages with additional features as per the customer request.
- Design graphic assets like icons, illustrations, user interface, infographics, and landing pages by connecting customer VDI.
- Compile and manage a design style guide to help the team understand the development standards.
- Research and brainstorm various design ideas for content and marketing. Review the work submitted by newly joined peers and share feedback.
- Attend biweekly customer call to gather inputs and stay updated with the upcoming requests.
Visual Designer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
02.2010 - 12.2011
- Pfizer - An American Multinational Pharmaceutical Company
- Creating and delivering online web-based learning content that is engaging, interactive, and specially curated to the needs of the Pfizer associates and their products. Create rapid and conventional web-based learning materials using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Animate (Flash) and Lectora.
- Responsibilities:
- Creating design elements, using graphic techniques to create drafts, logos, banners, icons, and eLearning user interfaces. Working on graphics and page creation of the learning materials.
- Creating simulation demos by incorporating interactive and multimedia elements. Creating assessments and evaluations. Packaging the final course.
- Creating artwork files and collaborating with the team and taking feedback from other designers to improve and finalize the artwork.
- Supporting the senior design team, completing tasks independently, and meeting deadlines.
Visual Designer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
04.2008 - 02.2010
- Cognizant Process Engineering
- Create engaging eLearning course videos for Cognizant 2.0, an internally developed cognizant application which helps to track task details about the cognizant associates later it was offered as a product externally. Create demo simulations of the application on how to access and newly added features of the application using Adobe Flash (Animate) and Adobe Captivate.
- Responsibilities:
- Creating eLearning course templates and work on learning pages according to the storyboard provided by the instructional designers.
- Working closely with the team to develop concepts and designs with attention to detail.
- Usage of design software photoshop to create draft pages and prototypes of the application.
- Collaborate with other team members, and pitch creative ideas in designing and creating visually appealing content.
- Incorporate feedback by sharing revisions and finished designs with clients via email and contribute to the successful launch of projects.
- Contribute to market research.
Visual Designer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
11.2007 - 03.2008
- Cognizant Content and Design Services
- Cognizant Digital Leaning team focused on creating and delivering online learning content that is engaging, interactive, and tailored to the needs of the learners. The team is not limited to working for cognizant internal learners, it creates learning materials for any company or organization that wants to provide online training, education or professional development to their employees, customers, partners, or any other stakeholder.
- Responsibilities:
- Create visually appealing and user-friendly eLearning course templates for niche online learning experience.
- Working on graphics and page creation of the learning materials intended for cognizant learners.
- Designing and developing engaging and effective online learning content using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Animate (Flash).
- Assisted by senior visual designers for organizing course materials. Incorporating interactive and multimedia elements and creating assessments and evaluations to measure the effectiveness of the online learning course.
- Work with stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements.
Education
B.Sc. - Visual Communication
The New College
Chennai04.2007
Skills
Branding
Illustration and Design
Color Theory
Creative Thinking
Attention to Detail
Adobe Systems Software
Motion Graphics
Video Editing
Visual Effects
Digital Image Generation
Presentation Design
Awards
- 2017 - Business Enabler Award
- 2010 - Project of the Year
- 2009 - Extra mile runner for smooth release of the project.
Certification
Generative AI Foundations
Timeline
Generative AI Foundations
08-2025
Lead Visual Designer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
11.2014 - Current
Sr. Visual Designer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
05.2014 - 10.2014
Sr. Visual Designer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
03.2013 - 04.2014
Sr. Visual Designer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
01.2012 - 03.2013
Visual Designer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
02.2010 - 12.2011
Visual Designer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
04.2008 - 02.2010
Visual Designer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
11.2007 - 03.2008
B.Sc. - Visual Communication
The New College