Sara Nijem
Istanbul,34
Summary
11 years of experience as a graphic designer with a proven track record in custom illustration and innovative artwork development for major companies. Expertise in optimizing artwork for both digital platforms and print production. Strong ability to deliver high-quality designs that meet client specifications and enhance brand visibility.
Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer
Proest Clinic
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Conceptualized and developed creative designs for print materials, banners, brochures, and signs.
- Created engaging social media graphics, boosting user engagement and online visibility.
- Produced digital image files for seamless integration in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful graphic designs for various marketing materials.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
- Developed innovative design concepts that effectively communicated brand identity and boosted overall brand awareness.
- Conceptualized unique logo designs for startups, establishing strong visual identities that resonated with target markets.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
- Researched industry trends to stay current on best practices in graphic design.
- Mentored junior designers to foster their professional growth and enhance team productivity.
Graphic Designer
Tik Tok Marketing Agency
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Designed print collateral including direct mailers and event invitations contributing to successful outreach campaigns.
- Conducted market research to inform design choices tailored to target audience preferences, increasing relevance of marketing materials.
- Improved social media engagement by designing eye-catching graphics for posts and promotions.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create targeted email campaigns, resulting in higher open rates and clickthroughs.
- Assisted in rebranding efforts through redesigning company logo and other visual assets resulting in a fresh new company image.
Graphic Designer
Pixel Desigen Co.
04.2017 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with other designers to create visually appealing graphics for range of print and digital media.
- Developed original designs for print media, magazines and newspapers.
- Implemented feedback and suggestions from clients to improve designs.
- Created artwork for product packaging and promotional materials.
- Applied color theory and composition techniques to construct appealing designs.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
- Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
- Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs.
Junior Graphic Designer
Emaxit Co.
04.2012 - 05.2015
- Developed print materials such as brochures, banners, and signs.
- Designed website layouts, templates, and unique branded looks.
- Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.
- Innovated new approaches in layout composition, leading to more compelling visual narratives within projects.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Collaborated with the marketing team to create visually appealing social media content.
Education
Associate of Arts - Graphic Designer
Al Arabia College
Jordan, Amman06-2011
Skills
- Graphic design
- Logo design
- Social media design
- Logo creation
- Image editing
- Print design
- Adobe creative suite
- Digital design
- Visual design
- Illustration
- Branding and identity
- Branding
- Packaging design
- Video editing
- Marketing media
- Infographics creation
- Complex Problem-solving
- Project management abilities
- Trend research
- Adobe creative suite (photoshop, illustrator)
- Color theory
- Adobe premiere
- Graphic and media design
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Turkish
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Graphic Designer
Proest Clinic
03.2022 - 02.2024
Graphic Designer
Tik Tok Marketing Agency
01.2020 - 01.2022
Graphic Designer
Pixel Desigen Co.
04.2017 - 01.2020
Junior Graphic Designer
Emaxit Co.
04.2012 - 05.2015
Associate of Arts - Graphic Designer
Al Arabia College