Waleed M. Abbass

Art Director, Graphic Designer

Cairo, Egypt

Work Experience

B.TECH For Trade And Distribution

Digital Art Director

Generally managing layouts and design Web-based interfaces such as web pages, application, and social media creatives for the company, considering all aspects of the user experience. Who are the site’s target customers, and what is the goal of the interface? What is the “user workflow” expected for the interface? How can text and images be used to communicate clearly and create aspecific experience?

The work demands a good eye for design and close attention to detail, well-versed in current Web standards and trends, includingbest practices for usability and accessibility, up-to-date knowledge of industry software, and a professional approach to time anddeadlines.

The role involves cooperating with Website Manager, Content creators, Digital Marketing Consultant, Creative Director,and web/UI designers to understand our customers needs and take design decisions that are beautiful andinsanely functional.
June 2016 - Egypt

B.TECH For Trade And Distribution

Art Director

I'm responsible for creating design solutions that have a high visual impact. The role involves listening to Creative Director, Creative Copywriter and MARCOM Managers and understanding their needs before malting design decisions and develop creative ideas and concepts.
Their designs are required for a huge variety of products and activities, such as advertising, press, magazines, posters,product packaging, P.O.S. materials, branding and displays to giving organization a visual 'brand'.
The work demands creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of industry software and a professionalapproach to time, production materials and deadlines.
January 2016 - June 2016 Egypt

B.TECH For Trade And Distribution

Senior Graphic Designer

Generally worked to assist the section head with campaign materials, and also worked on jots that require pure design without the need for a creative team. I was creating and developing campaigns for corporate, retail, & brands Sections with the cutting-edge designs trends.

I was working onseveral campaigns at once, sometimes under pressure and often to tight deadlines.

I was a Team-worker as a part of a broader production network, which might include liaising with creative director, copywriters, photographers, designers, website designers and MARCOM Manager.
November 2010 - December 2015 Egypt

ArabiCollege

Web / Graphic Designer

ArabiCollege is a Training center providing professional online courses of Arabic language for non-speakers, beased on Dubai and Cairo.

I was responsible for designing the interactive multimedia sections of Arabic courses.

Also, I was responsible for updating designs of the company E-Marketing and communication materials, including the website, newsletters, social networks ads.
July 2010 - October 2010 Egypt

Soft Localize

Desktop Publisher

I was responsible for re-designing Arabic printed or web-based manuals for many well-known electronic devices such as Nokia cell-phones, Alcatel cell-phones, Canon cameras, Epson printers, and other devices.

Based on the English Version and the Arabic transcriptions,I was responsible for re-designing Arabic version by adjusting the layout, illustrating images, adjusting typography, and preparing the manuals for press production.
February 2006 - July 2009 Egypt

Education

Reedley College

Certificate in Graphics designing

October 2008 - May 2010 Reedley, California, United States

Reedley College

Certificate in Animation

October 2008 - May 2010 Reedley, California, United States

Faculty Of Education, Suez Canal University

Bachelor Degree in Mathematics

September 2000 - May 2004 Egypt

Languages

Arabic (Native),
English (Advanced),

Awards

B.TECH Comapny

Monthly Excellence Award (Internal award)

2012

5th Annual Students Film And Video Festival; San Diageo, USA

Award of distinction (Documentary)

2010

5th Annual Students Film And Video Festival; San Diageo, USA

Award of distinction (Animation)

2010

Suez Canal University

Award in Fine Arts (Water color Drawing- 1st)

2003

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Corel Draw, Corel Painter, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Dreamwaver, Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Drawing & Painting, Final Cut Pro, Macromedia Freehand, Maxon CINEMA 4D, Photography, SwishZone SWiSH Max,