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Laiba Saqlain
Graphic Design
& Video Production
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ABOUT ME
Hello! I am a graphic designer based in Columbus, OH, originally from Ontario, Canada. As a creative and organized professional, I’ve found my passion in design and video production, where storytelling and strategy come together.
From crafting brand marketing kits and filming corporate events, to designing posters for my home, creativity shapes every aspect of my life. Let’s collaborate and bring your vision to life! Together, we can create something wonderful.
Graphic Designer, Lead of Video Production | Ohio REALTORS® (2024 - Present)
Leading, directing, producing, and editing all video content for the association. Utilizing Blackmagic cinema cameras and the in-house video studio to produce high-quality multimedia content. Creating graphics, animations, and campaigns as part of the Communications & Marketing Team. Leading video projects for Pete Kopf's campaign, running for 2027 NAR First Vice President.
Being incredibly passionate about design, video editing, and video production - I am excited to continue creating impactful and unique projects.
[Legislative and legal updates, advocacy in action videos, monthly Broker video series (Meetings in a Box), and more. Outputting 3-7 videos per week, along with multiple thumbnail graphics, and video orientations]
2019 - 2023
Graphic Designer & Video Editor | Bilingual Source (2022-2024)
Integral creative role in the company's rebranding, producing all social media — including graphics, videos, and internal marketing materials. Collaborated with web developers to redesign the company website for an improved UX/UI.
Videographer & Video Editor | TEDx Western U (2023)
Filmed and edited two TED Talks, Angelica Galluzo and Jennifer Slay, using a Sony PMW-EX3 and Adobe Premiere Pro to deliver polished and professional content for the event, and TEDx social media sites.
Videographer & Video Editor | CNIB (2023)
Produced four interview videos for the "Ask a Blind Person" series and two PSAs, as the sole videographer and video editor. Managed a team of five actors and utilized a LUMIX G95, Neewer lighting, Rode Wireless GO II microphones, and DaVinci Resolve Studio for production and editing.
President | Western Undergraduate Film Society (2019–2023)
Organized biweekly meetings and events, managed Western University’s Annual Film Festival, and revived the student-run film publication, reintroducing physical copies.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Creating eye-catching graphics through Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Procreate
Using Blackmagic design 6K pocket and studio cameras, Sony cameras, and professional studio equipment to create captivating and informative videos
Editing 3-7 videos per week with DaVinci Resolve Studio Pro and Premiere Pro. Well versed in all common editing softwares, working with these programs for 6+ years.
Running the social media pages when working at Bilingual Source, becoming familiar with SEO optimization, posting calendars, and analytics tracking