Hatim Al-Sharif, Senior graphic designer

Hatim Al-Sharif

Senior graphic designer

American University of Sharjah

Location
United Arab Emirates - Ajman
Education
Bachelor's degree, Visual Communication
Experience
14 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :14 years, 8 Months

Senior graphic designer at American University of Sharjah
  • United Arab Emirates
  • My current job since July 2013
Graphic designer at Medium Rare Advertising
  • United Arab Emirates
  • June 2009 to July 2010
Senior graphic designer at Emaar
  • United Arab Emirates
  • August 2010 to June 2010

the entertainment field for Reel Cinemas, developing and executing an
art direction for different types of graphic design works, such as movie guides, campaigns, promotions,
e-slides, out-door banners, brand guidelines and light-box posters. Maintaining hard work and creativity
for the first year gave me the chance to be the sr. graphic designer responsible for the graphics and
design concepts of five different assets (Dubai Aquarium, Reel Cinemas, Kidzania, Dubai Ice Rink and
Sega Republic). Working with Emaar, one of the biggest companies in Dubai, was a great learning

Newspaper Art Director at Dubai World (World View Communications)
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • December 2007 to May 2009

Managing the design section (supervising 2 illustrators, 1 photographer and 2 designers)
Managing the IT section (supervising 2 programmers and Al-Alam website).

Graphic designer at Dubai World (World View Communications)
  • November 2006 to November 2007

Executing different types of graphic design works.

senior graphic designer
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with the Strategic and Media Department. Responsible for design
concepts and marketing campaigns, making sure all print and digital artworks are delivered by the stated
deadlines, and maintaining the design guidelines. Additional responsibilities include taking the lead to
manage students working on creative projects and events, in order to ensure that projects are executed
smoothly and successfully. Working closely with the Social Media Team on digital design by providing them
with creative photos, illustrations and info-graphics. Managing the AUS Photography project and working
closely with the photographer to make sure we have the best photo quality.

graphic designer at Manazel
  • United Arab Emirates
  • to

the advertising field executing different types of graphic design works such
as flyers, posters, brochures and stationery for big accounts such as Turkish Tourism, Transitions Opticals,

Graphic designer Trainee at Interactive Graphics Advertising
  • to
graphic designer trainee at Interactive Graphics & Advertising
  • United Arab Emirates
  • to

handling and executing below and above the line projects for design and advertising clients, such as Sharaf
Travel, GASP retail

Graphic designer Trainee at Al-Buhaira Insurance, Adore Restaurant, Tueto Industries, Trust Holding, Alpha Tours, Ethraa and
  • United Arab Emirates
  • to
graphic designer trainee at American University of Sharjah
  • United Arab Emirates
  • to

for 2 months in Sharjah Television, executing various multimedia
design tasks (logos, posters, animations).

Graphic designer at American University of Sharjah
  • United Arab Emirates
  • to
graphic designer
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the media department at AUS for 3 months.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Visual Communication
  • at American University of Sharjah (AUS)
  • May 2006

Specialties & Skills

Branding Campaigns
Logo Design
Photo Art Direction
Creative Concept Development
ADOBE AFTEREFFECTS
ADOBE PHOTODELUXE
GRAPHIC DESIGN
MANAGEMENT
MICROSOFT WORKS
PHOTOGRAPHY
SUPERVISORY SKILLS
WEB SITE PRODUCTION

Languages

Arabic
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English
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