Nida Mazhar
Gainesville,VA
Summary
QA Analyst with 12 years of experience in UI design and visual quality, bringing a strong eye for detail to manual software testing and user experience validation. Hands-on experience in test case creation, exploratory testing, regression testing and defect tracking using Jira, Trello, and Zephyr. Leverages a design background to identify UI inconsistencies, usability issues and visual defects, ensuring high-quality, user-friendly applications across web and mobile platforms.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Graphic Designer
McClain Printing, Inc
Parsons, WV
10.2017 - 12.2025
- Led the design and layout of print and marketing materials, ensuring strong visual communication and brand consistency
- Developed professional layouts for brochures, publications, reports and marketing collateral using advanced typography and visual hierarchy
- Collaborated with customers and internal teams to translate concepts and branding requirements into polished designs
- Created and refined original design assets while adhering to brand guidelines and production specifications
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines
- Reviewed designs through multiple proof stages to ensure accuracy, clarity and quality
- Applied print production and pre-press standards to ensure accurate screen to print results
Visual Layout & Publishing Designer
Crescent Printing
Chevy Chase, MD
07.2014 - 09.2016
- Selected appropriate colors for assignment based on specifications.
- Prepared sample layouts for approval, used computer software. Entered data, such as coordinates of images and color specifications, into system to retouch and make color corrections.
- Edited graphics and photos using pixel and bitmap editing.
- Converted various types of files for printing and for Internet, used computer software.
- Checked preliminary and final proofs for errors and made necessary corrections. Sourced text and art elements from various databases to design print and web pages using styles and desktop layouts.
Digital Publishing Specialist
Petree Press, Inc.
Dulles, VA
09.2013 - 03.2014
- Analyze and preflight documents to meet the customer requirements.
- Strong focus on raising standards of operation, client service and mastering on technological advantages by expanding the use of existing technology enhance productivity.
- Manage and oversee the quality control, production process, ensure cost effective production, coordinate and manage various departments.
- Creates original art and graphic layouts for a diverse group of customers through multiple industries, including local government, associations, non-profit organizations and fund-raising companies. Produces brochures, annual reports, logos, corporate identities and business packages.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Fine Arts -
Jinnah University of Karachi
KarachiHigh School Diploma – Arts -
Central High School
KarachiSkills
- Graphic Design & Visual Communication
- Branding & Marketing Collateral
- Print Production & Pre-Press
- Typography & Layout Design
- Color Correction & Image Retouching
- Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & InDesign
- File Preparation for Print & Digital
- Proofreading & Quality Control
- Client & Vendor Coordination
- Time Management & Multitasking
Certification
- Adobe Creative Suite (Professional Experience)
- Graphic Design & Print Production (Professional Experience)
Timeline
Senior Graphic Designer
McClain Printing, Inc
10.2017 - 12.2025
Visual Layout & Publishing Designer
Crescent Printing
07.2014 - 09.2016
Digital Publishing Specialist
Petree Press, Inc.
09.2013 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Fine Arts -
Jinnah University of Karachi
High School Diploma – Arts -
Central High School
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nidamazhar