Graphic Designer Print Production

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: Yusuf Adewale Olusegun

Date of Birth: May 26, 1970

Gender: Male

Marital Status: Married

Address: *, **** ***** ******, *** Aba, Tekobo, Abeokuta Ogun State.

Nationality: Nigeria

EDUCATION:

Federal College of Education

School of Art and Vocational Study.

Osiele, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Government Science and Technical College

Ajegunle, Ogun State.

(College Diploma)

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY:

Platforms:

Ability to work on both Mac and PC platforms

Applications:

Accomplished in Adobe CS4, CS5 and CS6 having worked extensively with InDesign, Corel draw, Photoshop, Illustrator, Power Point. Also skilled in Microsoft office suite.

I have many years’ experience in the field of graphic design and visual communications including print production with many years of formal and informal art training. This experience has prepared me for a job in the creative design/art direction. I acquire an NCE certificate from a reputable higher institution of learning with a good communications skill and wide knowledge in print production and other areas of arts as in art but major in graphics.

My professional experience comes from both in and out of the country. I was privilege to have lived and worked in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a Graphic Designer both full and freelance work along with large companies and big accounts which has afforded me the opportunity to work with many clients of different nationality in varied settings on many different types of projects.

OBJECTIVE

A Graphics Designer with a reasonable years of professional experience both home and abroad seeking for a compelling job where my creative skills are challenged. Seeking a job position in the creative team where I can apply my knowledge of diverse design skills set and graphics design.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

‘Wale has been in the design industry more years than he would care to say. He has experience working with a large client base both home and abroad, in both advertising, print and publishing that span various brands and industries to the audiences.

Highly experienced at creating brands and campaigns that make use of a wide variety of mediums – often pushing the boundaries of the brief and encouraging the integration of developing technologies, print processes and strategies. 'Wale has a focus on attention to detail and insuring creative concepts flow through throughout a campaign.

These experience have provided me with the knowledge base to excel in such creative environment as a visualizer, creative/graphic artist for print, promotional items, photo manipulating using adobe Photoshop.

I am highly motivated individual who has had superb mentorship and gained from every opportunity that I have taken on. In my experience I have learned the importance of 'team' and the value of having a good leader. I have confidence and experience to lead a team and would also welcome the opportunity to work and learned from those in the field to enhance my knowledge. I believe the blending of my artistic talents, computer and positive attitudes make me an important asset to any company looking for a graphic designer.

DESIGN PROFICIENCY:

*Book Design and layout, DESIGN PROFICIENCY:

*Book Design and layout

*Logo and identity design

*Page layout (Magazine/Book)

*Package design

*Creating mock-up and presentations

*Corporate branding

*Photo retouching

*Professional quality typography

*Working under pressure with deadlines

*Copy writing

*Creating brands and campaigns/Logo and identity design

*Page layout (Magazine/Book)

*Advert design/Billboard/Signage design

*Package design

*Creating mock-up and presentations

*Corporate branding

*Photo retouching

*Professional quality typography

*Working under pressure with deadlines

*Copy writing

*Creating brands and campaigns

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ABROAD WITH DATE

1. Luxe Concepts General Trading LLC.

Church Hill Tower, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE.

United Arab Emirate.

2022- 2023 >>>Post: Graphic Design Manager/Delivery

Job Responsibilities:

1.Creating of Logos, Flyers and Delivery to clients

2. Priority Advertising LLC.

1 Stree 22, Al Nabba’a, Sharjah, UAE

United Arab Emirates

2022- 2023 >>>Post: Graphic Designer

Job Responsibilities:

1.Supervised creative teams and worked to accomplish 100% client satisfaction.

2.Oversaw all aspects of design and development, and offered design solutions when necessary.

3.Offered design solutions that effectively solved problems and enhanced advertising goals.

4.Work to motivate and support all creative staff, resulting in excellent workflow and productivity knowing fully well that I work with different nationalities

3. Creative Factory Advertising LLC.

Industrial Area 2, Al Jurf, Ajman,

UAE United Arab Emirates

2021 - 2021 >>>Post: Graphic Designer

Job Responsibilities:

1.Worked to support the senior creative staff with day to day tasks.

2.Assisted the conceptual team to bring concepts to fruition.

3.Utilized crucial design software skill to assist with projects.

4.Engaged professionally with clientele to ensure high satisfaction rates.

5.Assisted with all aspects of creative process from copy writing to design and execution.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN NIGERA WITH DATE

1. Tanus Books Limited

(under Tanus Communications Limited)

2013 - 2021 >>>Post: Creative Artist

Job Responsibilities:

1.Work daily with the team.

2.Work with author when necessary.

3.Design book layout.

4.Photo selecting and editing.

5.Assisted with photo shoots.

6.Requested high resolution images.

7.Proofed print production in final stages.

Harmonee Concepts Limited.

2004-2007 >>>Post: Creative Head

Job Responsibilities:

1.Attend briefing sessions from account managers and understand the client requirements.

2.Come up with innovative concepts and ideas to match client branding.

3.Develop design briefs and submit them to creative director to get feedbacks.

4.Generate design presentations for clients.

5.Design logos, collaterals, newsletters and advertisements for the clients.

360 Communications Limited

2007-2012 >>>Post: Art Director

Job Responsibilities:

1.Attend client meetings and understand their brand and promotion requirements.

2.Come up with innovative concepts and get approval from the clients.

3.Complete the designs by coordinating with photographers and copy writers.

4.Send out the completed designs to the clients for feedback.

5.Creating Press Adverts/Billboard design concepts.

6.Monitoring production jobs at the press.

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