
Xiad Nader Mazen
Graphic Designer & Visual Artist
New Cairo, Cairo, EgyptWork Experience
Senior DesignerFull Time
Hammercock Studio
Feb 2015 - Sep 2016 -1 yr, 7 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:-Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals. -Researched industry in the area of green building and environmental design. -Successfully resolved complex technical design issues. -Interfaced with design team members, including contractors, consultants, fabricators, architects and regulatory agencies. -Originated and developed creative design concepts. -Prepared construction documents and details to implement design concepts. -Carefully proofread labels and sales materials prior to printing and publishing.
Business Development ManagerFull Time
Simplicity BA&DC; (Start-Up)
Feb 2014 - Mar 2015 -1 yr, 1 month
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:-Created, modified and printed drawings in AutoCAD and ArchiCAD. -Recommended minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawings. -Drafted furniture designs adapted to floor plans, working closely with multiple furniture vendors. -Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing outreach. -Designed and created official company website and social media accounts.
Graphic Designer & Visualization ArtistFull Time
Independent Freelancer
Dec 2013 - Aug 2014 -8 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:-Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned on-brand and on- strategy. -Translated complex concepts and data into compelling visuals for media outreach. -Generated computer graphics and page-layout software, graphic elements and photography. -Designed logos, tools and web pages to meet branding guidelines and web best practices. -Researched current and emerging art and graphic design technologies. -Created user interface design style guide in support of interactive mobile apps.
Assistant DirectorInternship
Al-Omran International
Jan 2010 - Nov 2013 -3 yrs, 10 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:-Created, modified and printed drawings in AutoCAD and ArchiCAD. -Recommended minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawings. -Drafted furniture designs adapted to floor plans, working closely with multiple furniture vendors. -Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing outreach. -Designed and created official company website and social media accounts.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture in Architecture
Modern Sciences and Arts University (MSA)Jan 2012 - Jan 2017 - 5 yr
High School - Thanaweya Amma
Nefertari International SchoolsJan 2009
Achievements
-Won 3 national water-polo championships for Heliopolis Sporting Club 2005/2008.Designed and launched over 5 website and mobile app UI/UXs for multiple clients. -Concepted and developed over 6 Brand Identities and Logos between 2014 and 2016. -Volunteer designer for Remal Foundation in 2015/2016. -Designed, prototyped and modeled more than 6 electronic devices for building automation and alternatively music production projects. -Completed over 4 architectural and interior design projects by 2016. -Crafted and Sold over 20,000EGP worth of custom furniture and art pieces.
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Process Design
- English Writing
- Adobe illustrator
- Graphic Design
- Atheletics
- Rendering & Visualization
- ArchiCAD
- MAYA
- AutoCAD 2D
Languages
Arabic
FluentEnglish
FluentFrench
Intermediate