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Omar Aboelezz

Graphic Designer
Cairo

Summary

Visual storyteller with a passion for clear communication. Skilled in branding, UI/UX design, and illustration, I bridge the gap between complex ideas and engaging visuals across print and digital platforms.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graphic Designer

Freelance
Cairo, Egypt
4 2023 - Current

Various projects include UI/UX design, branding and advertising including:

  • Designing mobile app from scratch using Figma
  • 5 Branding projects for consumer goods using Adobe creative suit
  • 3 Pitch deck designs focusing on editorial design
  • Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.

Lead Designer

Egyptian Air Force
Cairo, Egypt, C
9 2020 - 6 2022

Create and manage international design projects representative of the Air force, and manage a team of junior designers and non-designers to finalize projects in 2D web & print designs, and design exhibitions including:

  • Branding for magazine that issues monthly, as well as designing issues using Adobe creative suit
  • Exhibition design for October 6th Air force show, focusing on spatial design and advertising
  • Digital intranet user interface
  • Designed website layouts, templates, and unique branded looks.
  • Developed print materials such as brochures, banners and signs.

Graphic Design Specialist

Venture Lifestyle
Al Alamein, Egypt, C
05.2018 - 09.2019

Involved in the creation, and realization of mass advertising campaigns and coverage of major events including:

  • Branding and advertising for night club in Alamein
  • Create signage, digital and hard advertisements for international artists' gigs like Jennifer Lopez
  • Kept up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure designs remained fresh, innovative, and relevant in competitive market landscape.
  • Reduced production costs by 40% by streamlining design processes without sacrificing quality or creativity.
  • Mentored junior designers, fostering creative environment that encouraged professional growth and skill development.
  • Championed creative direction on advertising campaigns leading to increased sales and market share.

Junior Teaching Assistant

The German University in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt, C
09.2014 - 09.2016
  • Demonstrating and teaching array of design basics to over 80 university students in areas such as illustration, concept visualization and core principles of graphic design
  • Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants and teachers, creating supportive learning environment for all students.
  • Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing valuable feedback to guide improvement efforts.
  • Developed differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and academic growth

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc - Graphic Design

The German University in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
10.2013 - 05.2019

IGCSE -

The British School Al-Rehab
Cairo, Egypt
09.2002 - 05.2013

Skills

UI/UX design

Art Direction

Logo design

Illustration

Branding

Social Media Design

Image Editing

Video Editing

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Proficient
C2
German
Elementary
A2

Awards

Honors degree

Certification

UI/UX advanced course, Udemy

Timeline

Graphic Design Specialist

Venture Lifestyle
05.2018 - 09.2019

Junior Teaching Assistant

The German University in Cairo
09.2014 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc - Graphic Design

The German University in Cairo
10.2013 - 05.2019

IGCSE -

The British School Al-Rehab
09.2002 - 05.2013

Graphic Designer

Freelance
4 2023 - Current

Lead Designer

Egyptian Air Force
9 2020 - 6 2022
Omar AboelezzGraphic Designer