Hello
I’m Dilini Nirasha
Art Director | Designer | Illustrator
With a decade of experience across two continents, I build multi-channel campaigns rooted in innovative big idea generation. Whether I am art directing a major launch or figuring out how to translate current events into a compelling brand campaign, I believe the best work always stems from a strong strategic foundation. I’ve had the privilege of partnering with brands big and small, leading to work recognized at national award shows. When I am off the clock, I am a dedicated bookworm, an alto, and an avid traveler.
Thanks for stopping by my site—please feel free to drop me a message if you'd like to chat.
Experience
VML Canada | Art Director - Feb 2024 - Present
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 - 2023
Second City ON, Canada | Art Director (Freelance) - Feb 2020 - 2023
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
Introduction to Prompt Engineering for Generative AI - LinkedIn Learning
Recognition
RGD In-House Design Award Winners (2024) Awards of Merit - Uncharted: TEDxToronto 2020 Branding
Canadian Marketing Association (2020) Silver - Healthcare - Furious Fur Faux Sale
Strategy Creative Report Card (2019 & 2021) - Art Directors Canada - 161 Position
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
Graduated with Honours 3.9 GPA & President’s Honor List
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
