Shahrzad Nakhostin
Art Director,Director of Digtital Marketing & Content
Expert in Digital Marketing, data visualization, motion graphics, and interactive media in public, nonprofit, and private sectors.
301-***-****. ***********@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/shahrzad-nakhostin-8b400021
https://www.youtube.com/@shahrzad227/videos
Skills and Experience
Direct & Design Digital Marketing :Fair, Art Auction,Townhalls
Direct & Design Fair, Auction &Townhalls.
Design online Flipping book /E catalog
Graphic and Digital Media Design
32+ years of experience in data visualization, and digital design.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, InDesign, Audition, Lightroom, Dreamweaver, Flash), Final Cut Pro, Avid, Maya, Cinema 4D, and ZBrush.
Web & App design, ( Flipping Book App)
Motion graphics and 3D animation for TV, social media, and digital platforms.
UX/UI design for Tableau dashboards, websites, SEO and mobile platforms .
Branding, typography, illustration, and editorial design.
Print and digital marketing materials, including brochures, billboards, magazines, books and advertisements.
Exhibition booth design and visual presentations.
Video Production & Editing
Video shooting with field and studio cameras.
Design of studio and camera system in control room
Design Virtual studio and set design, Green and blue Background
Know master control and cloud- based media
Virtual studio and set design, green/blue screen backgrounds.
Cloud-based media management and master control operations.
Experienced in Avid, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Soundtrack Pro.
Instruction & Training
Graduate-level instructor in multimedia and graphic design, specializing in Adobe Creative Suite.
Taught Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Final Cut Pro,
Software & Technical Skills
Design & Animation: AdobeCreative: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere, Lightroom, Flash, Dreamweaver, Autodesk: Maya, Maxon: Cinema 4D, ZBrush
Video Editing: Final Cut Pro, Avid, Soundtrack Pro, Premiere,Audition,Avid
Web & UX/UI: Tableau, WordPress, HTML/CSS, App Design,Wireframing & Prototyping
Professional Experience
Founder & Art Director VenoArt, LLC (2020 – Present) https://veno.art https://www.instagram.com/venoartveno
Online art auction house supporting children's charities and artists worldwide.
• Curated and organized 12 online art auction events.
• Designed and managed digital platforms, including website, social media, and content.
• Developed branding and marketing strategies to enhance global outreach.
Art Director /Web Designer Designer : https://technologistcorp.com
Art Director /App Designer: https://weflippage.com
Art Advisor/Layout Books: http://www.mollymatthews.com/molly-hudson
Voice of America (VOA) (2009 – 2024):
- Art Director, Interactive Graphic Designer East Asia/Pacific Division (2012 – 2024)
- Art Director PNN Persian Network(2009 – 2012)
Cartographer & Data Visualization analysis (Digital Meida & TV Graphic Design: Create Map, reproduce, and modify artwork on various substrates while working with a wide range mediums and tools. Responsible for managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. digital design and visual narrative & meet the needs of the target audience. Capable of implementing best practices for digital accessibility and inclusiveness. Designed maps, motion graphics, and virtual TV set templates, web, and social media.
Crafted video edits, troubleshot TV packages, edited documentaries, and trained broadcasters transitioning from radio to TV.
Education Destination VOA (Townhall) :https://www.insidevoa.com/a/3814111.html
Art Director, Set Design for VOA Townhalls and TV control rooms.
Documentary: Journey 1945: China's Path to Victory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12_u03m5OgY
Trained 25+ staff in Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, and digital media.
Founder & Director Parto, LLC (2018 – 2022)
Production company advocating for women's and children's empowerment. https://www.instagram.com/parto.live/
Additional Experience
Escape Studios (2011): Contributed to Spiders 3D animation project.
Access Montgomery Community TV (2009): Trained in studio and field production, editing, and technical direction.
ICG, LLC. (2007 – 2009): Art Director for TelevisionWashington.com, producing multimedia packages and website layouts.
University of Art, Tehran (2000 – 2004): Graduate-level instructor in digital media & design.
Soore University & Tehran University (1999 – 2004): Lecturer in print, and Marketing digital media.
Kayhan Institute,Iran(1998-2004): Director of advertising division, lead a group of designers responsible for the production of advertisements for six newspapers and five magazines owned by the Kayhan Institute.
Hamshahri Newspaper (1995 – 1998): Director of Marketing on editorial and advertising content.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
County executive-appointed member of MEAAG (Middle Eastern American Advisory Group), Montgomery County, MD (2020 – Present)
Direct & Design Resource Fair 2025: https://weflippage.com/flipbook/1098/
Education
M.A. in Graphic Design/Digital Marketing – Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran (2000-2002)
B.A. in Graphic Design/Digital Media – Azad University, Tehran, Iran (1991-1996)
3DTRAINING USA : Maya Production Based Program (Autodesk) 2011