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It is this passion and commitment that drove me to become one of the top 20 Sri Lankan creatives in Campaign Asia Brief in 2020.

It is this passion and commitment that drove me to become one of the top creatives in Campaign Asia Brief in 2020.

Inspiration is all around us. For me, it's a mix of close observation, creative thinking with a bit of spice to bring out the story the brand needs to tell.

Seven years in the industry has taught me honesty in advertising will take your brand a long way. My work is about creating an impactful story that people will fall in love with - finding that sensitive spot people resonate with and identify themselves with your brand.

Industry Experience

Senior Art Director (2023 July -Present)
MullenLowe Group \ Sri Lanka

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Senior Art Director (2022 May -2023 June)
Boutique Agency Network\ Sri Lanka

Data-driven advertising is a new concept that I am learning to create impact campaigns combined with my creative skills.
Clients: GSK, Appeton, Nations Direct, Inner Circle.
Senior Art Director (2022 January - April)
Momentus\ Sri Lanka

Strategically placing the brand presence of the clients among their competing large-scale brands to achieve their competitive advantage specifically through digital media.
Clients: Nations Trust Bank, Prima, Port city
Art Director (2020 April - 2021 December)
TBWA\ Sri Lanka

Adopting new normal concepts during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure remote brand engagement for local and international brands.
Clients: AIA Insurance, Maliban Biscuits, Revlon, 4rEver, Lanka Hospitals, and Australian Government
Art Director (2017 August - 2020 April)
BBDO Lanka

Pitching, Ideation, and Art direction for local and international brands
Clients: Mercedes-Benz, JEEP, Trendy Hub, HNB Credit Cards, Colombo City Centre
Junior Art Director (2015 Dec- 2107 August)
BBDO Lanka

Handling multiple clients and working on pitches in ideation, branding, and conceptual capacity, while consistently delivering a high-quality graphic design output.
Clients: Fonterra, CEAT, Hatton National Bank, Taj Samudra Hotel, Wycherly International School.
Senior Graphic Designer (2014 Oct - 2014 Dec)
BBDO Lanka

Designing a variety of graphic art and promotional material for both internal and external communications of key clients.
Freelance Designer (2011 Jan - Present)
Create visual concepts to communicate ideas that inspire, inform and captivate consumers. Develop the overall branding, layout, and design for advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports.

Volunteer Experience

Committee Member (2021 Aug-Present)
Akuru Collective

Working on well-known brands in Sri Lanka and globally. Understanding the impact of COVID-19, and how its changes advertising.
Event Director
AkuruCon 2021

Working on well-known brands in Sri Lanka and globally. Understanding the impact of COVID-19, and how its changes advertising.
Art Director (2017 August - 2020 April)
BBDO Lanka

Pitching, Ideation, and Art direction for local and international brands
Clients: Mercedes-Benz, JEEP, Trendy Hub, HNB Credit Cards, Colombo City Centre

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Ruchi Sharma / Founder & CCO Human Sense Sri Lanka

"Creativity is a never-ending process. And Akila is someone who is constantly looking to learn, grow and develop his creativity. Working with him has always been a fun and interesting experience, he is someone who is easy to share ideas with and is always ready to go! He is constantly mastering his craft, and always striving for perfection. My experience in the industry with Akila has been rewarding, to say the least with his easy-going personality and immense creativity he is definitely someone to watch out for!"

Hanim Abdul Cader / Creative Director TBWA\ Sri Lanka

"Talent can only take a person so far, hard work will take you the distance. Akila goes all the way. From the many Creatives I have trained and worked with during my years of experience in the Sri Lankan Ad industry, I have only met a rare few like Akila. A hunger to learn, a passion to perfect, and skills to support his drive put together with his ability to understand and provide creative solutions to everyday problems has made Akila one of the most reliable colleagues I have worked with. He’s versatile, eager, and committed."

Chanuka Wijayashinghe / Creative Director Publicis Groupe Sri Lanka