Maher Housn
Senior Graphic Designer
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
+971 50 6527100
www.maherhousn.com
• Senior Graphic Designer with 15+ years of experience in the management of the complete design process, from conceptualization to delivery.
• Creative, positive, energetic and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and as a team player. Always willing to learn and improve.
• Excellent knowledge of print production and pre-flighting documents for output with digital and offset printing.
• Strong attention to detail and strong eye for design composition.
• Expert at interdepartmental coordination and communication.
• Ability to multitask, manage and focus on number of projects in a fastpaced, dynamic work environment and meeting tight deadlines.
• problem solving skills.
• Able to stretch the boundaries of web design and digital storytelling to help my client’s brands stand out.
• Creative, positive, energetic and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and as a team player. Always willing to learn and improve.
• Excellent knowledge of print production and pre-flighting documents for output with digital and offset printing.
• Strong attention to detail and strong eye for design composition.
• Expert at interdepartmental coordination and communication.
• Ability to multitask, manage and focus on number of projects in a fastpaced, dynamic work environment and meeting tight deadlines.
• problem solving skills.
• Able to stretch the boundaries of web design and digital storytelling to help my client’s brands stand out.
Work Experience
Mozaiic Design
Senior Graphic Designer
Mozaiic Design - Dubai
February 2011 – 2017
Senior Graphic Designer
• With the ability to think creatively and strategically and with great attention to detail, I try to inspire and be inspired in order to produce outstanding original ideas Working on a wide variety of projects including brand creation and engagement, with a solid understanding of a brand environment, and a dedicated focus on brand integrity.
• Lead in the design, development and implementation of the graphic, layout, and production communication materials while helping clients cut their costs.
• Delegate tasks to the design team and provide counsel on all aspects of the project.
• Supervise the assessment of all graphic materials in order to ensure the quality and accuracy in the design.
Clients
• Forty Fruity Juice Bar • Pistache Chocolatier • Mazaraa Organic Food • Matajer Holding • MBC TV Channel
• Dhabini Wooden Works • Al Fahim Group • Fuala Chocolatier.
February 2011 – 2017
Senior Graphic Designer
• With the ability to think creatively and strategically and with great attention to detail, I try to inspire and be inspired in order to produce outstanding original ideas Working on a wide variety of projects including brand creation and engagement, with a solid understanding of a brand environment, and a dedicated focus on brand integrity.
• Lead in the design, development and implementation of the graphic, layout, and production communication materials while helping clients cut their costs.
• Delegate tasks to the design team and provide counsel on all aspects of the project.
• Supervise the assessment of all graphic materials in order to ensure the quality and accuracy in the design.
Clients
• Forty Fruity Juice Bar • Pistache Chocolatier • Mazaraa Organic Food • Matajer Holding • MBC TV Channel
• Dhabini Wooden Works • Al Fahim Group • Fuala Chocolatier.
January 2011
- 2017
United Arab Emirates
Tamra C2 Identity
Senior Designer
Tamra C2 / Identity has been trusted with the development of identity programs for some of the most distinguished companies and institutions in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Lebanon.
Working in a team to generate concepts for campaigns, achieving a specific goal, adhering to a brand strategy, using comprehensive visual and verbal communication techniques, and utilizing resources and coordinating a team to complete tasks toward a set deadline, I have built a platform from which I was able to excel in the collaborative field of art.
I was involved in design processes from concept to execution of various collaterals (Branding, Corporate Identity, Print Ad, Brochure, Newsletter, EDM, Leaflet, Voucher, Packaging, Way-finding signage) being compliant with production requirements and specific instructions concerning these variables.
Clients
• Dubai Bank • Emirates NBD Bank • Emirates Islamic Bank • First Gulf bank • Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
• Dubai Islamic Bank • Al Jazera Bank (Saudi Arabia) • Spa Resources International • Great Property
• Western Union • Union Property • World Trade Center, Dubai • Jebel Ali International Hotels
• Novotel and IBIS Dubai Hotels • National Bank of Abu Dhabi • Porsche • Motorcity, Dubai
Working in a team to generate concepts for campaigns, achieving a specific goal, adhering to a brand strategy, using comprehensive visual and verbal communication techniques, and utilizing resources and coordinating a team to complete tasks toward a set deadline, I have built a platform from which I was able to excel in the collaborative field of art.
I was involved in design processes from concept to execution of various collaterals (Branding, Corporate Identity, Print Ad, Brochure, Newsletter, EDM, Leaflet, Voucher, Packaging, Way-finding signage) being compliant with production requirements and specific instructions concerning these variables.
Clients
• Dubai Bank • Emirates NBD Bank • Emirates Islamic Bank • First Gulf bank • Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
• Dubai Islamic Bank • Al Jazera Bank (Saudi Arabia) • Spa Resources International • Great Property
• Western Union • Union Property • World Trade Center, Dubai • Jebel Ali International Hotels
• Novotel and IBIS Dubai Hotels • National Bank of Abu Dhabi • Porsche • Motorcity, Dubai
January 1999
- May 2009
United Arab Emirates
Future Gulf Advertising
Graphic Designer
Creating and Conceptualizing Above and Below-the-line Campaigns and Supervising
Production Processes.
Clients
• Alfa Romeo (Gargash Motors) • JW Marriott Hotel • Vileda • National Stores (Canon)
• ABM (Apple Computer Dealer in the Middle East) • CHANTAL • UAE Bowling Federation
Production Processes.
Clients
• Alfa Romeo (Gargash Motors) • JW Marriott Hotel • Vileda • National Stores (Canon)
• ABM (Apple Computer Dealer in the Middle East) • CHANTAL • UAE Bowling Federation
November 1995
- January 1999
United Arab Emirates
Freelancer Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer
Corporate Identities, BTL and P.O.S Materials for Various Brand / Companies.
July 1993
- November 1995
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer
Worked as an expert in restoring the arabesques in a number of old
Damascus houses
Damascus houses
March 1988
- January 1993
Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
Education
Damascus University
non-graduate, Collage of Economics
September 1986
- June 1990
Syrian Arab Republic
Languages
Arabic (Native),
English (Fluent),
Skills
Advertising Design,
Brand Design,
Calligraphy,
Corporate Identity,
Graphic Design,
Packaging Design,
Type Design,