CV
Objective:
Creative graphic designer with over ten years of experience specializing in brand identity and packaging design. Professionally trained and competent in a wide range of design software and equipment, including Adobe Creative Suite and photography. A strong record of creating impactful visual communications that build identity and engage customers and audiences.
Education:
MFA in Photography The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA, 2021_ present
GPA:4.0
Sep. 2004 – Jul. 2009
B.A. in Graphic Design
Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
GPA: 17.17 (out of 20)
Sep. 2003 – Jul. 2004
Pre-university degree in Art
Mahdieh Art School, Tehran, Iran
GPA: 15.85 (out of 20)
Sep. 2002 – Jun. 2003
Art school diploma in Graphic Design
Azadegan Art School, Tehran, Iran
GPA: 18.18 (out of 20)
Working experiences:
Full-time experiences:
Jun. 2019 – Mar.2021
Branding Manager, Rougine Pharmed Co., Tehran, Iran
Sep. 2014 – Apr. 2018
Art Director, Branding Department, Daarvag International Advertising Agency, Tehran, Iran
Sep. 2011 – Sep. 2014
Graphic Designer, Creativity Department, Daarvag International Advertising Agency, Tehran, Iran
Freelance experiences:
Jun. 2018 – Present
Designer, Identity Design, Kababchi Restaurant, Tehran, Iran
May 2013 – Present
Designer, Brand Identity Design, Namvaran Consulting Engineers Managers, Tehran, Iran
Aug. 2019
Art director & Graphic Designer, Nadastan Magazine, Tehran, Iran
Sep. 2019
Designer, Identity Design, Kaarakter (Startup Program), Tehran, Iran
Jul. 2018
Designer, Rebranding & Identity Design, Parchak Café, Tehran, Iran
Jun. 2016
Designer, Identity Design, Raph Furniture Store, Tehran, Iran
Jul. 2015
Designer, Identity Design, Chum Café, Tehran, Iran
Aug. 2014
Designer, Identity Design, Saboos Bakery/Café, Tehran, Iran
Oct. 2014
Designer, Identity Design, Sartas Nuts Store, Tehran, Iran
Courses attended:
Nov. 2009
Analytical History of Contemporary Photography, Presented by Mr. Hamid Severi, Mahe Mehr Art & Culture Institute, Tehran, Iran
Sep. 2008
Free Photography Workshops, Presented by Mr. Shahriar Tavakoli, Mahe Mehr Art & Culture Institute, Tehran, Iran
Sep. 2006
Nature Photography Workshops, Presented by Mr. Shahriar Tavakoli, Mahe Mehr Art & Culture Institute, Tehran, Iran
Group Exhibitions:
Apr. 2016
Persian Gardens, Araan Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran
Jun. 2015
Tehran; Virtual or Real, Araan Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran
Mar. 2015
Norouz, Araan Plus Gallery, Tehran, Iran
Mar. 2013
Light, Shirin Gallery, Tehran, Iran
Jan. 2013
Untitled, Araan Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran
Apr. 2011
Of Flowers & Balls, Araan Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran
Sep. 2009
Tassvir, Mohsen Gallery, Tehran, Iran
Oct. 2008
Man Festival, Tarahan Azad Gallery, Tehran, Iran
Jun. 2008
Group Photography Exhibition, Kamaledin Behzad Gallery, Tehran, Iran
Jun. 2007
Group Photography Exhibition, Kamaledin Behzad Gallery, Tehran, Iran
Awards & Achievements:
Feb. 2014
Elected as the Finalist & won the 1st Prize of the Peaches & Cream Millennium Images Competition, Dream Space Gallery, London, UK
Mar. 2014
Elected in Khayyam International Photography Competition, Tehran, Iran
Feb. 2012
Elected in Saba Photography Expo., Tehran, Iran
Jan. 2011
Elected in the 12th Photography Biennial of Iran, Yazd, Iran
Mar. 2011
Attended the Iranian Pulse Photography Festival, Oi Futuro Flamengo in Amazon, Rio, Brazil
Mar. 2010
Elected in Tassvir Photography Festival & Received Appreciation in U25 Youth Category, Tehran, Iran
Oct. 2010
Elected in the National Student Film Festival & Won the 2nd Prize, Tehran, Iran
Jul. 2009
Selected in the International Bread (Ibex) Photography Festival & Achieved the Business Award for Creativity in Presentation, Tehran, Iran
Oct. 2009
Selected in the Human Habitation Young Artists Competition & achieved the UNESCO-UN Business Diploma, Westminster University, London, UK
Feb. 2008
Elected in the 11th Photography Biennial of Iran, Tehran, Iran
Software Skills:
Adobe Illustrator | 95%
Adobe Photoshop | 80%
Adobe InDesign | 80%
Keynote | 80%
Microsoft Office | 70%
Hands-on Skills:
Professional Photography
Creative Direction
Idea Generating
Languages:
Persian (Native)
English (Advanced)
Interests:
Traveling
Playing the piano
Reading