Joseph Karouta, Regional Graphic Designer

Joseph Karouta

Regional Graphic Designer

Al Futtaim

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Master's degree, Graphic design and visual communication
Experience
11 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :11 years, 8 Months

Regional Graphic Designer at Al Futtaim
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since March 2017
Senior Graphic Designer at Sarto Communique L.L.C
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • November 2014 to January 2016

From the day I started at Sarto, I was responsible for all the design process, starting with the concept phase to the finalization of the project.
I am part of a team consisting of an art director, senior designer and a web developer.
In a small amount of time, I was able to prove myself, share my expertise and affect positively the work process and especially in what concerns the clients feedback towards our deliverables.
Moreover, I had the chance to improve myself and develop my skills as I have work on different types of projects, such as calendar kits ideas for the government sectors, branding, print design, web design, custom made items, trophies, events, etc...

Graphic Designer at Sarto Communique L.L.C
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • May 2014 to July 2014

• Study about the United Arab Emirates culture
• Liaise with copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists to enhance
the learning process.
• Prepare rough drafts and present design ideas

Graphic & Visual Designer at Inscape
  • Lebanon - Tripoli
  • January 2013 to April 2014

• Responsible for conceptualization and implementation of design solutions that meet marketing strategies from concept to completion.
• Think creatively to produce new ideas and concepts and develop interactive designs.
• Assure a strong, creative, organizational, problem solving and time management adaptations.
• Manage production of all print.

Production Assistant at Malik's
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • November 2011 to December 2012

• Perform printing preparation and associated reproduction of calendars, coupon books, flyers, brochures, posted boards, labels, business cards, and other products.
• Coordinates, schedules, facilitates and monitor printing and production services.
• Organizes production work schedules for processing request orders for each phase of the production.
• Maintain printing equipment and perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Review work output for quality control and adherence to work order request.
• Maintain supplies and inventory for processing invoices for service.
• Inspect and verify completed projects to ensure final product meet quality standards.
• Maintained daily records of jobs printed and stores related materials in the database.

Graphic & Visual Designer at European Industrial Traders Group
  • Lebanon - Tripoli
  • April 2009 to September 2009

• Prepare new and original designs on glass and stained glass.
• Work on a specialized program ”Casmate” specified for glass cutting machinery to obtain a clean cut of designs on glass.
• Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work.

Education

Master's degree, Graphic design and visual communication
  • at Lebanese University
  • July 2014
Bachelor's degree, Graphic design and visual communication
  • at Lebanese University
  • July 2010
High school or equivalent, Graphic Design
  • at Norton Technical Institutes
  • June 2007

Specialties & Skills

Concept Design
Graphic Design
2D graphics
Artworking
Production
Photoshop
Illustrator
Indesign
After Effect
Premiere
Dreamweaver
Final Cut Pro

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert
French
Beginner

Hobbies

  • Video Games
  • Basketball
  • Music
  • Technology
  • Backgammon
  • Cooking
  • Movies
  • Football