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Elian Kadar, Senior / Freelance Graphic Designer

Elian Kadar

Senior / Freelance Graphic Designer·Excel Magazine

Syria

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

Work experience

Total years of experience: 8 years, 5 months

Senior / Freelance Graphic Designer

January 2024 - Present

Excel Magazine

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Remote

January 2024 - Present

• Lead layout design and visual storytelling for 6+ full magazine issues, each ranging from 50-80 pages, ensuring editorial
consistency and print readiness.
• Develop 100+ marketing, social media, brochure, and promotional assets tailored for print and digital platforms.
• Coordinate with editorial and marketing teams to align visual outputs with brand strategy, campaign goals, and reader
expectations.
• Prepare error-free, print-ready files and oversee pre-press details including typography, image quality, pagination, and vendor
specifications.
• Manage multiple concurrent design projects while maintaining strong attention to detail, deadlines, and brand consistency.

Company industry:
Media Production

Graphic Designer and Video Editor

November 2023 - Present

RT TV News Channel

Damascus, Syria

November 2023 - Present

• Produced and edited 150+ video segments using Adobe Premiere Pro & After Effects,
achieving 100% compliance with broadcast standards.
• Partnered with producers and journalists to deliver multimedia content, increasing viewer
engagement by 35% across digital platforms.
• Optimized video formats for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, boosting audience
retention by 40% and reach to 50K+ viewers per campaign.
• Designed 200+ digital assets (thumbnails, covers, posters, logos, and motion graphics),
enhancing brand consistency and visibility.
• Maintained cohesive visual identity across digital, print, and broadcast materials, reducing
brand inconsistencies by 25% .
• Delivered projects under newsroom deadlines, meeting 100% of time-critical broadcast
requirements.

Company industry:
Broadcast Media Production
Job role:
Design, Creative, and Arts

Graphic Designer & Video Editor

November 2023 - Present

RT TV News Channel

Moscow, Russian Federation Remote

November 2023 - Present

• Produce and edit broadcast and social video packages using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, maintaining newsroom
quality, pacing, and technical standards.
• Created 150+ video segments and short-form edits adapted for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, improving
consistency across platform formats.
• Designed 200+ digital assets including thumbnails, covers, posters, logos, and motion graphics to support daily news and social
media publishing.
• Collaborate with producers, journalists, and content teams to translate stories into clear, high-impact visual packages under
tight deadlines.
• Maintain cohesive visual identity across broadcast, print, and digital materials while optimizing exports, aspect ratios, and
delivery formats.

Company industry:
Broadcast Media Production

Graphic Desing Trainer

January 2021 - Present

HDISC

Homs, Syria

January 2021 - Present

• Developing lesson plans that integrate computer technical knowledge with design concepts
• Participating in professional development activities to remain informed of business trends.
• Preparing learners for graphic design employment by teaching design concepts, methods, and
relevant knowledge.
• Contributing to the development of promotional marketing materials for the course, such as
brochures, flyers, or business cards

Company industry:
Training & Education Center
Job role:
Training and Development

Freelance Graphic Designer

June 2024 - December 2024

Excel Magazine

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

June 2024 - December 2024

• Designed and formatted 6+ full magazine issues (50-80 pages each), ensuring editorial and
branding consistency.
• Developed 100+ marketing and social media graphics, improving digital engagement by 30% .
• Coordinated with editorial and marketing teams to align creative outputs with brand strategy,
contributing to a 20% increase in reader retention.
• Oversaw print production and pre-press processes, delivering error-free, print-ready materials
to vendors on schedule.
• Managed 10+ concurrent design projects under strict deadlines without compromising quality.

Company industry:
Media Production
Job role:
Design, Creative, and Arts

Graphic Design Trainer

September 2021 - December 2023

HDISC

Homs, Syria

September 2021 - December 2023

• Delivered 200+ hours of practical training in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, design principles, and real-world creative
workflows.
• Built lesson plans, exercises, and project-based assignments that connected technical software skills with composition,
hierarchy, and branding concepts.
• Guided learners through portfolio-ready design projects and professional practices, preparing them for internships, freelance
work, and entry-level roles.
• Designed promotional materials including brochures, flyers, and business cards to support course visibility and enrollment.

Company industry:
Administration Support Services
Job role:
Design, Creative, and Arts

Graphic Designer

November 2020 - December 2023

Christian Hope Center

Homs, Syria

November 2020 - December 2023

• Designed 300+ communication assets including brochures, ads, presentations, videos, social media posts, and website visuals
for multiple programs.
• Supported 4 running projects and several centers across Syria with consistent branding, campaign visuals, and multimedia
content production.
• Produced social media visuals and video materials that helped increase community engagement and improve project visibility.
• Collaborated with center managers and team members on photo/video shoots, campaign concepts, revisions, and final quality
checks.
• Created interior decoration and branding concepts for centers, improving the visitor experience and strengthening visual
identity.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization
Job role:
Design, Creative, and Arts

Mechanical Technician

January 2018 - January 2023

Syrian Company for Oil Transportation (SCOT)

Homs, Syria

January 2018 - January 2023

• Inspected, repaired, and maintained valves and pipeline systems while collaborating with technicians, engineers, and
operations teams.
• Developed strong discipline in safety procedures, technical troubleshooting, documentation, and emergency response under
operational pressure.

Company industry:
Petrochemicals & Refined Petroleum Products Manufacture

Education

University Of The People

March 2027

March 2027

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

Syria

GPA (rating): Good

GPA (rating): Good

University of the People

March 2027

March 2027

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

United States

University of the People

February 2026

February 2026

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

United States

Homs Technical Institute of Oil and Gas

October 2017

October 2017

Diploma, Oil Transporation and Storage

Syria

Homs University

January 2017

January 2017

Bachelor's degree, Oil And Gas

Syria

Skills

Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Graphic Design
Expert
Graphic Design
Expert
Branding
Expert
Branding
Expert
Photo Editing
Expert
Photo Editing
Expert
Team Work
Expert
Team Work
Expert
Adobe Premier Pro
Intermediate
Adobe Premier Pro
Intermediate
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Social Media Management
Intermediate
Social Media Management
Intermediate
Adobe XD
Intermediate
Adobe XD
Intermediate
logo design
Intermediate
logo design
Intermediate
art design
Intermediate
art design
Intermediate
photography
Intermediate
photography
Intermediate
motion graphics
Intermediate
motion graphics
Intermediate
web design
Intermediate
web design
Intermediate
BRANDING
Intermediate
BRANDING
Intermediate
CONTENT CREATION
Intermediate
CONTENT CREATION
Intermediate
CREATIVE THINKING
Intermediate
CREATIVE THINKING
Intermediate
DIGITAL CONTENT
Intermediate
DIGITAL CONTENT
Intermediate
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Intermediate
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Intermediate
MULTIMEDIA
Intermediate
MULTIMEDIA
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
SOCIAL MEDIA
Intermediate
SOCIAL MEDIA
Intermediate
VIDEO PRODUCTION
Intermediate
VIDEO PRODUCTION
Intermediate
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Intermediate
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Intermediate
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
Intermediate
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
Intermediate
CONTENT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CONTENT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
EDITORIAL DESIGN
Intermediate
EDITORIAL DESIGN
Intermediate
MARKETING
Intermediate
MARKETING
Intermediate

Social profiles

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
ICDL.
Graphic Design Essentials
UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate (Google); Fundamentals of Graphic Design

Training
Initiating and building initiatives
Naizak Association
Jan 2022
Adobe Creative Suite
Hope Center Media Team
Jan 2021
SCI Fraud, Bribery & Corruption Awareness Training
Save The Children
Jan 2023
Social Media for NGOs
Naizak Association
Aug 2020
Adobe Photoshop
Naizak Association
Nov 2019

Hobbies

  • Bicycle
    Covering long distances every day Covering a distance of 60 km in one day in mountainous areas