Moustafa Mahmoud

Experience

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  Soft Screen Graphics

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Sr. Graphic Designer, Screen CTF System Operator
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  Alwan Graphics

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

  Sr. Graphic Designer, ESKO-CTF System Operator
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  Equinox Graphics

  Jan 2005 - Dec 2008

  Senior Graphic Designer, Finalizer
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  Mi7 Cairo

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

  Senior Graphic Designer, Finalizer

  • Develop the visual appearance of a campaign.• Brain storm with the creative team to develop the concept.• Conduct basic research.• Interact with production to ensure concepts can be produced.• Create layout that are creative, fresh, innovative and involve a good use of media.• Provide creative ideas that fit clients’ needs.• Attend client presentations.• Attend photo shoots, recordings etc...• Advertising BTL Studio Expert.• Manage Advertising studio.• Finalize all advertising items.• Manage campaigns.• Ensure good relations are kept with colleagues in the Studio and Account Management departments.• Supervise junior members of the Studio team and train and nurture them.• Keep up-to-date with trends in design techniques.• Take designer's layout and make sure that it is ready for pre-press or print.• Convert rough designs or drawings prepared by graphic designers into formal artwork ready for reproduction onto different materials.• Translate ideas from layout 'roughs' into an acceptable commercial image suitable for graphic reproduction.• Draw objects, diagrams or charts and paste-up copy and illustrations.• Ability to manage a team and delegate work effectively while providing direction. Show less

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  J. Walter Thompson Worldwide

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

  Senior Graphic Designer, Finalizer

  • Develop the visual appearance of a campaign.• Brain storm with the creative team to develop the concept.• Conduct basic research.• Interact with production to ensure concepts can be produced.• Create layout that are creative, fresh, innovative and involve a good use of media.• Provide creative ideas that fit clients’ needs.• Attend client presentations.• Attend photo shoots, recordings etc...• Advertising BTL Studio Expert.• Manage Advertising studio.• Finalize all advertising items.• Manage campaigns.• Ensure good relations are kept with colleagues in the Studio and Account Management departments.• Supervise junior members of the Studio team and train and nurture them.• Keep up-to-date with trends in design techniques.• Take designer's layout and make sure that it is ready for pre-press or print.• Convert rough designs or drawings prepared by graphic designers into formal artwork ready for reproduction onto different materials.• Translate ideas from layout 'roughs' into an acceptable commercial image suitable for graphic reproduction.• Draw objects, diagrams or charts and paste-up copy and illustrations.• Ability to manage a team and delegate work effectively while providing direction. Show less

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  Mi7 Cairo

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2013

  Studio Manager, Sr. Graphic Designer and Finalizer

  • Develop the visual appearance of a campaign.• Brain storm with the creative team to develop the concept.• Conduct basic research.• Interact with production to ensure concepts can be produced.• Create layout that are creative, fresh, innovative and involve a good use of media.• Provide creative ideas that fit clients’ needs.• Attend client presentations.• Attend photo shoots, recordings etc...• Advertising BTL Studio Expert.• Manage Advertising studio.• Finalize all advertising items.• Manage campaigns.• Ensure good relations are kept with colleagues in the Studio and Account Management departments.• Supervise junior members of the Studio team and train and nurture them.• Keep up-to-date with trends in design techniques.• Take designer's layout and make sure that it is ready for pre-press or print.• Convert rough designs or drawings prepared by graphic designers into formal artwork ready for reproduction onto different materials.• Translate ideas from layout 'roughs' into an acceptable commercial image suitable for graphic reproduction.• Draw objects, diagrams or charts and paste-up copy and illustrations.• Ability to manage a team and delegate work effectively while providing direction. Show less

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  MARKETING MIX CONSULTANCY

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Sr. Graphic Designer, Finalizer and Production Supervisor

  Graphic Designer, Finalizer and Production Supervisor

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  SRADCO

  Jul 2015 - Oct 2016

  Art Department Manager

  • Develop the visual appearance of a campaign.• Brain storm with the creative team to develop the concept.• Conduct basic research.• Interact with production to ensure concepts can be produced.• Create layout that are creative, fresh, innovative and involve a good use of media.• Provide creative ideas that fit clients’ needs.• Attend client presentations.• Attend photo shoots, recordings etc...• Advertising BTL Studio Expert.• Manage Advertising studio.• Finalize all advertising items.• Manage campaigns.• Ensure good relations are kept with colleagues in the Studio and Account Management departments.• Supervise junior members of the Studio team and train and nurture them.• Keep up-to-date with trends in design techniques.• Take designer's layout and make sure that it is ready for pre-press or print.• Convert rough designs or drawings prepared by graphic designers into formal artwork ready for reproduction onto different materials.• Translate ideas from layout 'roughs' into an acceptable commercial image suitable for graphic reproduction.• Draw objects, diagrams or charts and paste-up copy and illustrations.• Ability to manage a team and delegate work effectively while providing direction. Show less

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  Signature Ad

  Nov 2016 - Nov 2017

  Art Director

  • Determine how best to represent a concept visually.• Determine which photographs, art, or other design elements to use.• Develop the overall look or style of a publication, an advertising campaign, or a theater, television, or film set.• Supervise design staff.• Review and approve designs, artwork, photography, and graphics developed by staff members.• Talk to clients to develop an artistic approach and style.• Coordinate activities with other artistic or creative departments.• Develop detailed budgets and timelines.• Present designs to clients for approval. Show less

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  Drive Dentsu

  Dec 2017 - Nov 2018

  Art Director

  • Generate clear ideas and concepts in tandem with the copywriter.• Produce sketches, storyboards, roughs to visualize ideas.• Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning and target audience.• Cooperate with the rest of the creative team across different types of media.• Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines• Manage and delegate responsibilities to other designers and provide directions.• Present completed ideas to clients/team members.• Stay on top of all trends and maintain best practices. Show less

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  DelphysME

  Dec 2018 - Dec 2019

  Art Director
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  HungerStation | هنقرستيشن

  Dec 2019 - now

  Creative Art Director