Waleed M. Abbass, Digital Art Director

Waleed M. Abbass

Digital Art Director

B.TECH for import and export

Location
Egypt - Cairo
Education
Diploma, Certificate in Graphics designing
Experience
16 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :16 years, 5 Months

Digital Art Director at B.TECH for import and export
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • My current job since June 2016

Generally managing layouts and design Web-based interfaces such as web pages, application, and social media creatives for the company, considering all aspects of the user experience. Who are the site’s target customers, and what is the goal of the interface? What is the “user workflow” expected for the interface? How can text and images be used to communicate clearly and create aspecific experience?

The work demands a good eye for design and close attention to detail, well-versed in current Web standards and trends, includingbest practices for usability and accessibility, up-to-date knowledge of industry software, and a professional approach to time anddeadlines.

The role involves cooperating with Website Manager, Content creators, Digital Marketing Consultant, Creative Director, and web/UI designers to understand our customers needs and take design decisions that are beautiful andinsanely functional.

http://www.btech.eg/

Art Director at B.TECH for import and export
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • January 2016 to June 2016

I'm responsible for creating design solutions that have a high visual impact. The role involves listening to Creative Director, Creative Copywriter and MARCOM Managers and understanding their needs before malting design decisions and develop creative ideas and concepts. Their designs are required for a huge variety of products and activities, such as advertising, press, magazines, posters, product packaging, P.O.S. materials, branding and displays to giving organizations a visual 'brand'.
The work demands creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of industry software and a professional approach to time, production materials and deadlines.

http://www.btech.eg/

Senior Graphics Designer at B.TECH for import and export
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • October 2011 to December 2015

Generally I worked to assist the section head with campaign materials, and also worked on jots that require pure design without the need for a creative team.
I was creating and developing campaigns for corporate, retail, & brands Sections with the cutting-edge designs trends.
I was working onseveral campaigns at once, sometimes under pressure and often to tight deadlines.
I was a Team-worker as a part of a broader production network, which might include liaising with creative director, copywriters, photographers, designers, website designers and MARCOM Manager.

http://www.btech.eg/

Web / Graphic Designer at ArabiCollege
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • July 2010 to October 2010

ArabiCollege is a Training center providing professional online courses of Arabic language for non-speakers, beased on Dubai and Cairo.
I was responsible for designing the interactive multimedia sections of Arabic courses.
Also, I was responsible for updating designs of the company E-Marketing and communication materials, including the website, newsletters, social networks ads.

http://www.arabicollege.com/

Desktop Publisher at Soft Localize
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • February 2006 to July 2009

I was responsible for re-designing Arabic printed or web-based manuals for many well-known electronic devices such as Nokia cell-phones, Alcatel cell-phones, Canon cameras, Epson printers, and other devices.

Based on the English Version and the Arabic transcriptions, I was responsible for re-designing Arabic version by adjusting the layout, illustrating images, adjusting typography, and preparing the manuals for press production.

http://www.softlocalize.com/

Education

Diploma, Certificate in Graphics designing
  • at Reedley College
  • May 2010
Diploma, Certificate in Animation
  • at Reedley College
  • May 2010
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor Degree in Mathematics
  • at Faculty Of Education, Suez Canal University
  • May 2004

Specialties & Skills

Graphic Design
Web Design
Adobe Illustrator
Graphics Creation
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Flash
Final Cut Pro
Maxon CINEMA 4D
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Drawing & Painting
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Premier
Adobe Muse

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Intermediate

Memberships

Wayana International Foundation for awareness and integration
  • Activist
  • January 2013

Hobbies

  • Drawing, Reading, Traveling, Researching