Khawaja Nadeem

About

I am a Professional Graphic Designer/ Art Director. I have 4 years bachelor's degree in communication/Graphic Design. Have 20 years of experience out of which i work 12 years in Dubai (U.A.E). I have worked with Advertising, Branding, Digital and events companies. I am very passionate about my profession and work. The moment I am working full time but looking forward to work remotely from home.

Experience

Restart Branding Solutions

Jan 2017 – Present

Lahore

Art Director

♣ Getting a brief of project from client servicing manager. ♣ Conceptualization and preparing comprehensive layouts of the design (detailed computer generated visuals and hand drawn sketches) including techniques such as photography, illustration and computer generated imagery, to show the design as whole. ♣ Generating ideas and concept while closely working with Creative director as an Art director. ♣ Branding Design, corporate identity & outdoor media. ♣ Guiding junior designers for making a mock-up of the product in-house, for presentation to give a feel to the client of how the end product will look. ♣ After the approval from the client, forwarding files to finalizer for preparing a print ready design. If required in a project recommending photo selections and interfaces with photographers and photo processing vendors. Overlook for Designers as a team player. ♣ Creating and producing images & logos. ♣ Creating layouts for magazines, newsletters, newspapers, brochures, triads, banners, packaging and other print pieces. ♣ Promotional displays, exhibition stands and activation ideas. ♣ Developing web design templates together with mobile and tablet versions ♣ Developing Newsletters, eCommerce campaigns and product photography

Global business services

Sep 2014 – Dec 2016

Dubai, United arab emirates

Lead Designer/Art Director

♣ Getting a brief of project from business development manager. ♣ Conceptualization and preparing comprehensive layouts of the design (detailed computer generated visuals and hand drawn sketches) including techniques such as photography, illustration and computer generated imagery, to show the design as whole. ♣ Generating ideas and concept while closely working with BDM as Lead Designer. ♣ Branding Design, corporate identity & outdoor media. ♣ Guiding junior designers for making a mock-up of the product in-house, for presentation to give a feel to the client of how the end product will look. ♣ Creating and producing images & logos. ♣ Creating layouts for magazines, newsletters, newspapers, brochures, triads, banners, packaging and other print pieces. ♣ Promotional displays, exhibition stands and activation ideas. ♣ Developing web design templates together with mobile and tablet versions ♣ Developing Newsletters, eCommerce campaigns and product photography

Creative minds advertising

Jul 2013 – Sep 2014

Dubai, United arab emirates

Art Director

XYZ Communication(Nazih Group)

Aug 2006 – Dec 2012

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Lead Designer/Creative Head

Venus Advertising

Dec 2004 – Aug 2006

Dubai. United Arab Emirates

Sr. Graphic Designer

Melange

Jan 2003 – Dec 2004

Lahore, Pakistan

Art Director

Publicis graphics

Jan 2002 – Jan 2003

Lahore, Pakistan

Sr. Visualiser

Prestige Communication

Jan 2001 – Jan 2002

Lahore, Pakistan

Graphic Designer

Publicis Graphics

Jan 2000 – Jan 2001

Lahore, Pakistan

Visualiser

Education

National College of Arts Lahore, Pakistan

Apr 1996 – Mar 2000

Bachelor in Communication Design, Graphic Design

Skills

Languages