Social Media Graphic Designer
Resume:
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
• Highly creative, multitalented award winning Graphic Designer with an aesthetic eye, an aptitude for detail, strong understanding of visual language, extensive knowledge of the elements, principles, theory and techniques required to compose and produce works of visual design in highly effective way to successfully communicate with the audience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design with over 15 years of experience in high quality user-centric design from concept through production of marketing materials such as print and digital collateral, website, social media, email marketing, content management system, layout design, logo, poster, typographic, brochure, advertising, presentation, digital and traditional illustration, motion graphic, photography and video editing
• Advanced proficiency with applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Adobe Experience Manager, After Effects, Acrobat Pro, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Animate, PowerPoint, Outlook, Wordpress, Microsoft Office, working knowledge of Google Analytic, HTML, CSS, UX/UI, SEO and SEM
• Exceptional knowledge of graphic design industry standards, visual trends, techniques and technologies
• Strong desire and curiosity to learn, ability to quickly adapt to new technologies
• Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills, adaptable and dynamic team player with well-developed written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Superb time management and organizational skills with proven ability to effectively manage the timely delivery of multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, skilled at problem solving and managing ambiguity
• Ability to create design solutions from concept to production within brand guidelines and following industry accessibility standards (WCAG/AODA)
• Enthusiastic, proactive, resourceful with positive attitude and strong work ethic SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Web & Multimedia
• Design, development and maintenance of website, social media, content management system, data visualization
• Design digital artwork for web based applications and email marketing campaigns
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, UX/UI, SEO and SEM
• Digital and technical illustration, digital photography, photo and video editing, motion graphic
• High quality design, development and publication of creative services for print such as corporate ID, logo, flyer, layout design, signage, banner, report, manual, brochure, magazine, poster, advertising, infographic, chart, pictogram, template, map and presentation
Interior Design & Showcasing
• Creative design, colour consultation, staging, showcasing and interior design EXPERIENCE
Graphic/Web Designer, Illustrator
Freelance (Toronto) Sep 2007 - Present
• Design and develop user-centric marketing and communication projects such as digital, print, social media, website, corporate ID, logo, poster, layout, brochure, magazine, flyer, presentation and infographic for several clients including: Green Party of Canada, Arbela Technology, LandMark Education, Canada Colours and Chemicals, Toronto Green Community and Running with Corks Graphic Designer
Insight Vacations & Luxury Gold (Toronto) May 2019 - Sep 2019
• Supported brand guidelines to create and design concepts from ideation to execution for new campaigns as well as modified and customized global design templates for use in the Canadian market
• Prepared recommendations, proposals and design documentation, developed SADÉ (SADAF) KIANI
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Bachelor of Graphic Design
University of Tehran
School of Fine Arts
Equivalency by University of Toronto
Digital Graphic Design Programs
Quartz Computer
Print and Prepress
Web and Digital Design
Illustration
Email Marketing
Social Media
CMS
Motion Graphic
Photo & Video Editing
EXPERTISE
instagram.com/alittleseashell/
32 Kirk Bradden Rd. E. Toronto
studiokiani.com
linkedin.com/in/sadekiani/
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EDUCATION
Sadé Kiani / Graphic Designer
Creativity
Enthusiasm
Attention to detail
Team work
Flexibility
Communication
Time management
Problem solving
INTERESTS
Traveling • Art • Photography • Music
Fashion • Film • Interiors • Technology
point of marketing material, e-newsletter, advertisement, invitation, social media
• Liaised and negotiated with external suppliers regarding printing and web production for collateral items
• Liaised with internal stakeholders regarding design requirements for special projects, presented marketing plans for the corporate projects
• Supported the global team as required by providing graphical elements for use on website, email marketing and social media
Lead Designer Nov 2007 - Mar 2020
Seashell Paper Co. (Toronto)
• Design and produce final illustrations, published a large line of greeting card and stationery in English and French
• Designed and developed animated drawing, UX design documentation, corporate ID, poster, brochure and marketing material
• Leveraged digital analytics tools and improved content performance, google analytics, CMS, SEO
• Designed, developed, managed and audited website, email marketing campaigns and issued press release
• Managed social media with proven track record of client engagement
• Delivered extensive presentation and articulate design concepts to the clients Interior and Visual Designer Mar 2008 - Dec 2017
SK interiors (Toronto)
• Provided creative design, colour consultation, interior and showcasing services
• Designed and developed customer-centric pages, wireframes and mockups, delivered technical design, presentations and articulate design concepts Graphic Designer Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (Markham)
• Supported brand guidelines in creating new marketing materials to maintain brand consistency, delivered presentation and design concepts to the team, clients and stakeholders
• Performed effective digital production, email marketing and CMS
• Liaised with internal and external stakeholders regarding design requirement
• Managed social media content strategy for Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin Visual Art instructor Jun 2011 - Jul 2014
UCMAS Canada (Mississauga)
• Created lesson plans for visual arts and crafts including drawing, painting, collage and illustration
• Instructed art fundamentals, techniques, perspectives, sketching, colour theory and observational skills
• Built strong relationships with students and enthusiastically engaged them in art projects
Graphic Designer & Creative Advisor Feb 2010 - Sep 2010 Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (Toronto)
• Provided representational sketches and final illustrations, digital, web design, worked with UX designers and web developers
• Maintained brand consistency, designed and developed marketing materials following industry accessibility guidelines and standards (WCAG/AODA)
• Provided executive presentation and marketing plan for the ECOE projects Creative Director Jul 1998 - Sep 2005
Geera Graphics (Tehran)
• Designed, developed and managed numerous graphic design (print, digital and web) projects, supervised publication process for several clients including: Najo (Cosmetics Manufacturer), Barsaaz (Stone Design), Paniz (Publication) Hampar (Polymer Producer), Behran (Oil Producers) and Javhar (ُTextile Dyes Manufacturer)
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Diamond Award
“Small Project Achievement”
Awards program of Showcase Ontario
2010
Merit Award
“The Small Project Achievement”
Awards program of Showcase Ontario
2010
Achievement Appreciation Letter
from Assistant Deputy Minister
Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care
AWARDS &
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Dreamweaver
InVision
After Effects
Acrobat Pro
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Animate
Wordpress
HTML, CSS
SEO, SEM
PowerPoint
IT System
Sadé Kiani / Graphic Designer
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