Zaid Sameer

Graphic Designer, IT, Web Developer & Photographer

Najaf, Iraq
I wish to study and work in graphic design because it is something that I have a real passion for: I have been practicing it on my own and studying it as vocational training for several years, and yet, I still have the feeling that there is a lot more to learn about it. I am always eager to discover new things in a never-ending graphical lookout, and I am really eclectic about that; I think this is a very important skill for any designer because it helps improve versatile creativity. I am extremely self-sufficient, and can work independently with high attention to detail. I believe all these qualities put together with my previous experience and skills will allow me to succeed into higher education and into the working world.

Work Experience

Info Al-Iraq For Technology Solutions

Senior Graphic Designer / Web Developer

As a Graphic/Web Designer/Developer I'm responsible for the Graphic Design, Logos, Brochures, Newspapers, Magazines, Website Design, ... any type of design, layout and coding of a website. I involved with the technical and graphical aspects of a website; how the site works and how it looks. I can also be involved with the maintenance and update of an existing site.

In order to design a website, I will:

-establish the purpose of the website based upon its target audience.
-identify the type of content the site will host.
-determine any functionality that the site must support, for example, whether it will handle financial -transactions or inquiries.
-give guidance on layout, colors and styles.
-This will determine the type of technology to use and how complex the site will be.

And then:

-write the programming code, either from scratch or by adapting existing website software and graphics packages to meet business requirements.
-test the website and identify any technical problems.
-upload the site onto a server and register it with different search engines.
July 2016 - Present Baghdad, Iraq

Al-Murtadha Center For Society Developments

Senior Graphic Designer

As a Graphic designers typically I do the following:
-Meet with clients or the art director to determine the scope of a project.
-Advise clients on strategies to reach a particular audience.
-Determine the message the design should portray.
-Create images that identify a product or convey a message.
-Develop graphics and visual or audio images for product illustrations, logos, and websites.
-Create designs either by hand or using computer software packages.
-Select colors, images, text style, and layout.
-Present the design to clients or the art director.
-Incorporate changes recommended by the clients into the final design.
-Review designs for errors before printing or publishing them.
January 2016 - June 2016 Najaf, Iraq

Najaf City Mall

Graphic Designer

Responsibilities
- Meeting the managers to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job.
- Estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for managers.
- Developing design briefs that suit the managers's purpose.
- Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts and developing interactive design.
- Using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time.
- Presenting finalized ideas and concepts to managers;
- Working with a range of media, including computer-aided design (CAD) and keeping up to date with emerging technologies.
- Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work.
- Demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches and working on layouts ready for print.
- Commissioning illustrators and photographers.
- Working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists.
July 2015 - December 2015 Najaf, Iraq

[GMS] German Medical Solutions

Administrator, Documents Controller & IT Profession

German company working in Najaf, Iraq to build 400 bed educational Hospital..my duties is :
- Installing hardware and software systems
- Maintaining or repairing equipment
- Troubleshooting a variety of computer issues
- Setting up computer security measures
- Configuring computer networks
- Offering technical support on-site or via phone or email.
And helping the others in the office work by creating a good environment for controlling of 600 workers in the administration department.
February 2011 - Present Najaf, Iraq

Al-Aseel Global Group

Office Manager, Graphic Designer

Company Industry: Distributions and Logistics
Job Role: Art/Design/Creative

Iraqi General Trade Group working with them in Al-Aseel lubricants in Iraq and is headquartered in Najaf.I have worked as a Office Manager and a graphic designer, also as E-marketing where was assigned to me Graphic designing work.
August 2010 - February 2011 Najaf, Iraq

Al-Ameer Printing Center

Identity, Branding Designer, Graphic Designer & Coordinator

A print center for many kinds of color printing in Najaf, Iraq. I designed many of receipts and posters, brochures, billboards and stickers for cans and plastic items.
February 2010 - August 2010 Najaf, Iraq

Technical Centre For Color Separation

Graphic Designer, Print Design, Color Editor

The only color separation center in Iraq in that time .. I worked there as Graphic Designer and color separator and editor to prepare the designs for print operations and make sure every thing is okay and right for the last step.
October 2009 - February 2010 Najaf, Iraq

Omnnea Telecommunications

Graphic Designer, E-marketing, Advertisements Specialist, Billboards Installing Supervisor

Company Industry: Telecommunications
Job Role: Marketing/PR

Iraqi company working in telecommunications field in Iraq and is headquartered in Najaf. I have worked as a graphic designer and also as E-marketing and Billboards Installing Supervisor were was assigned to me include 8 Iraqi provinces and I was responsible for the installation of advertising in addition to design brochures and posters and billboards and administrative duties also.
November 2008 - November 2009 Najaf, Iraq

Al-Estora Office

Graphic Designer, Advertising, promotions specialist, Billboards Installer & Coordinator

Company Industry: Advertising
Job Role: Marketing/PR

This Office was founded in the beginning of 2003 for advertisements and was established by me (CEO) and still working so far ..Where we have implemented many of the Billboards to some big shops and businesses and small shops ..Where most of the work was carried out by me personally from the installation and inauguration with some workers assistants.
June 2003 - June 2013 Najaf, Iraq

Haider Al-hamrany Company For Advertisements And Print Center

Graphic Designer & Billboards Intaller

Haider Al-hamrany Company for advertisements and print center located in Najaf, Iraq...I worked there about 7 months as a beginner graphic designer by designing commercial billboards designs and I passed this period by success and got a lot of experience by learning the printing & color technologies…
June 2002 - January 2003 Najaf, Iraq

Education

Al-Wehda High School

High School Diploma

2001 - 2008 Najaf, Iraq

Languages

Arabic (Native),
English (Advanced),

Awards

The Presidency Of Kufa University

Windows, Microsoft Office

1997

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Advertisements, CSS, E-marketing, HTML, Path Tool, Photography, Print Design, WordPress,

Knowledge Background

- Administrating Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Database - Microsoft Center (Iraq).
- Quering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 - Microsoft Center (Iraq).
- Create, Manage and deliver a good presentation - Microsoft Center (Iraq).
- Train Of Trainers (TOT) - Dover University (Najaf, Iraq).
- Customer Services Skills - Mselect USA (Iraq).
- Seals Managements Skills - Mselect USA (Iraq).
- Human Resources Skills - Mselect USA (Iraq).
- Time Management Skills - Mselect USA (Iraq).