Hany Farouk

Experience

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  Shades Advertising

  Jun 1997 - Aug 1999

  Graphic Designer

  Has worked on a variety of products and activities, such as websites, advertising, books, magazines, posters, product packaging, exhibitions and displays, corporate communications and corporate identity.SAMPLE CLIENTS:*********************Big Magazine | Mirage | Deals Restaurant | Gega Net | Yasmina | Mexx | CompuMall | Roastery

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  Sam Trade Executive Agency

  Sept 1999 - Nov 2001

  Graphic Designer

  Creates visual concepts to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers.Has developed the overall layouts and production designs for advertisements, brochures and corporate reports for various pharmaceutical companies.SAMPLE CLIENTS:*********************Pfizer | Merck Sharp & Dohme [Egypt] | Novartis | GlaxoSmithKline | Eli Lilly | Janssen Cilag

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  Trust Graphic

  Dec 2001 - Nov 2004

  Senior Graphic & Web Designer

  Conceptualized, designed and executed creative solutions that consistently and clearly communicated our clients brands identities, positioning and messaging through all brands touch points (including print, websites, emails, events, marketing collaterals, internal marketing and packaging, etc.), and effectively communicated the strategic intent for each tactic. SAMPLE CLIENTS:*********************Hermes | Pfizer | Chloride | Arab Administrative Development Organization [ARADO] Show less

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  Creative Clue

  Feb 2005 - Mar 2008

  Co-Founder & Art Director

  We established our creative studio [ creative Clue ] and produced excellent value, top quality design-for-print pieces with specialist skills within many business sectors. MAIN DUTIES WAS TO:**************************— Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish the work.— Developing, designing, or creating new ideas, or products, including artistic contributions. — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.— Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.MAIN ACTIVITIES WAS TO:******************************— Design layout of art or product exhibits, displays, or promotional materials. — Determine technical requirements of productions or projects.— Responsible for all the operations of the art department.— Coordinate artistic activities.— Present work to clients for approval.SAMPLE CLIENTS:*********************Cadbury | Galaxy chocolate | Merck Sharp & Dohme [Middle East] | Fosamax | Eli Lilly | Al Muftah Jewellery | Zocor | Aggrastat [Saudi Arabia] | Cairo Opera House | Egyptian Agribusiness Association [EAGA] | GUC | Siemens Show less

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  Shades (Lifestyle Magazine)

  Apr 2008 - Aug 2010

  Art Director

  Participated in developing the concept and tone of the quarterly lifestyle magazine “Shades” for Sec A segments with a national circulation of 15,000+ readers. Developed the magazine's layout and design to create a polished publication.MAIN ACTIVITIES WAS TO:****************************** — Manage art budgets as specified for the project. — Coordinate with Editors to ensure that art and layout design are appropriate for content. — Maintain tracking log for articles, cost logs for budget and other organizational lists. — Coordinate with Sales Department to ensure proper ad placement.— Coordinate with Senior Designer and Graphic Designer to ensure all ads meet correct specs. — Work directly with print vendors to ensure that accuracy and quality standards are achieved.— Evaluate, select and manage outside agencies. — Review all invoices from outside vendors to ensure accuracy. — Organize and prepare digital files, mock-ups and instructions for printer. — Design marketing pieces and divisional materials. Show less

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  Almuftah Group Qatar (Design and Concept)

  Sept 2010 - Oct 2012

  Art Director

  Hany has worked on various advertising campaigns through a variety of mediums for various brands. He set the creative direction of the work and developed compelling advertising campaigns across multi-channels, also created and implemented the visual design elements associated with brands positioning, public relations and strategic marketing in order to convey client’s unique message. he has been responsible for the administration of the projects schedules and budgets, provided innovative concepts and high quality of execution.MAIN ACTIVITIES WAS TO:******************************— Conceive, develop and produce effective advertising or promotional campaigns.— Formulate basic layout design or presentation approach— Coordinate creative activities— Revise, edit, and proofread content as needed or directed by client.— Lead the creative team in the agency.— Oversee campaigns from production to completion.— Attends photo shoots and supervises production team.— Select external suppliers when necessary— Work with account executives to determine client needs and budget.— Pitch ideas to clients— Respond to feedback in a timely manner.SAMPLE CLIENTS:*********************Almuftah Group Entities | Qatar Foundation | Social Development Center | QapcoAljazeera | Showtime | Orbit | Art | Firstnet | Pehla | Shebestan | TCBY | Pizza Hut | Arbys | Altazaj Sharp | Maxell | York | NEC | Daewoo | Pigeon | Fagor | Lexmark | Pyrex | Curver | Oris | Charriol Movado | Alviero Martini | Reverence | Chronoswiss | Dubey & Schaldenbrand | Giovanni Ferarris Invicta | Maria Mirelli | Aurora | Haurex | Black & Decker | Bunz | Century | Elini | JaguarTed Lapidus | Nina Ricci | Roberto Cavalli | Sarcar | Camel Active | Thierry MuglerTimes Collection Montega | Kenzo | Quill | Waldmann | ebel | Guess | Guepard | ZenithCoral Hotel | City Center | Toyota | Lexus Show less

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  Self employed

  Jan 2013 - now

  Freelance Creative

  Developed a freelance career based on my significant personal network of industry contacts and on my extensive experience in many area of design, Offer my creative services to develop engaging and innovative digital and print designs for clients in broad range of industriesResponsible for concept development, art direction and visualization on various brand campaigns. Highly adept at visual strategy, layout development, branding, and new media advertising. Sometimes working as a creative consultancy specializing in brand identity, brand communication design, and layout design. Dedicated to create beautiful and effective design solutions for brands marketing goals that are tailored to suit the challenges of vastly different projects.SAMPLE CLIENTS:*********************Almuftah Group Entities | Qatar Foundation Show less