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

Print

• 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

416-***-****

studiokiani.com

416-***-****

linkedin.com/in/sadekiani/

adf0dg@r.postjobfree.com

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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