
Campaign’s PR Faces to Watch 2026 – Afsal Backer, Multimedia Designer, Aurora The Agency
Age: 27
Country: United Arab Emirates
Nominated by Iona Al Suwaidi, Agency Director:
Afsal has consistently demonstrated creativity, dedication and a strong commitment to growth since joining Aurora. He brings a thoughtful approach to every project, combining design precision with storytelling impact. His ability to adapt to new tools, embrace emerging technologies and support both clients and colleagues makes him a valuable asset to the agency. Beyond his technical skills, his positive attitude and willingness to learn truly set him apart.
Career highlights
Afsal is a Graphic & Multimedia Designer at Aurora The Agency with 4 years of experience in visual communication and digital storytelling. He began his career as a Junior Graphic Designer and progressed to his current role as a Multimedia Designer, reflecting growth, dedication, and creative development. He specializes in graphic design, video editing, and motion graphics, creating visually engaging content across digital platforms. He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Kannur University and a Diploma in Graphic Design and Multimedia. He continuously learns, experiment with new tools, and follow industry trends to enhance his creative impact.
Guiding principles
Afsal believes in continuous learning and evolving with the industry. He approaches every project with creativity and purpose, focusing on simplicity and clarity in design. He embraces experimentation as a path to growth, stay updated with emerging trends, and always aim to create work that helps others grow.
Side hustle
Outside his full-time role, he actively invests time in exploring and experimenting with emerging AI tools in design. He stays up to date with the latest advancements, testing new platforms and workflows to understand how they can enhance creativity, efficiency, and strategic output.
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