Biruk Kuma

Angestellt, Visual Communications Specialist/Sr.Graphic Designer, Dubai Marine Beach Resort and Spa
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

Logo Design
Print Design
Branding
Corporate Design
Digital Design
User Interface Design
Webdesign
Visual Communication
Art Direction
Creative Direction
eBooks
Layout
Typography
Advertising Campaigns
Concept Development
Social Media Marketing
Communication
Leadership
Newsletter
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Flash
Graphic Design
Flyer-Design
posters
Billboard advertising
Campaigning
magazines
Book Design
Retouching
Image Manipulation
Photography
business card
brand guideline

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Biruk Kuma

  • Current 10 years and 2 months, since Apr 2016

    Visual Communications Specialist/Sr.Graphic Designer

    Dubai Marine Beach Resort and Spa

    - Manage visual designs for multiple(cafe, restaurant, lounge, more) brands both in print & digital media - Brand creation and development (logo. identity, brand guidelines, marketing materials) - Art direction for promotioal materials concept and event activities - Creating illustrations for animation for online digital media - Co-ordinate with F&B for brand products` packaging and labeling design

  • 1 year and 3 months, Jan 2015 - Mar 2016

    Sr.Graphic Designer

    Welcoming new opportunities

    - Creating logos and brand guidelines - Designing digital marketing materials like eBooks, presentations, basic flash animations and more - Brand identity creation and development for FMCG - Book, report, magazine and brochure designs - PowerPoint presentations Some of my clients are: www.ourengineroom.com | www.dukelng.com | www.franchizer.ae

  • 9 months, May 2014 - Jan 2015

    Sr.Graphic Designer

    Parsons

    - Independently responsible for designing proposal materials, reports, brochures, presentations & org charts - Execute conceptual creative design and production work on each assigned project to meet stated deadlines, including roughs, layouts, and any revisions or changes as required through final completion and then production and archiving - Work with marketing directors and team to determine design needs and requirements - Finalize and approve all proofs prior to printing for accuracy and cost control

  • 5 months, Jan 2014 - May 2014

    Graphic Designer

    Shuttle Advertising

    - Independently responsible for the creation of all visual concept and design for logo, corporate identities, magazine ads, billboard ads, newsletter ads, so on - Leading a small team for design direction - Creating presentations for brand proposals and corporate branding, layout, colour theory and typography for both print and digital media - Maintain design database that can be accessed by Sales, Marketing and Customer Service

  • 1 year and 11 months, Mar 2012 - Jan 2014

    Graphic Designer

    Prudent Points

    - Take full responsibility for creating the creative vision for the brand - Create sales and marketing materials to help clients convey their image - Lead the creative approach by providing insight, direction and leadership regarding new brand identity - Website concept design and consulting based on briefs - Manage office business activities

  • 1 year and 8 months, Aug 2010 - Mar 2012

    Visual graphic Designer

    Infinite Dimensions

    - Liaising with clients to determine their requirements for a website - Developing concepts, user interface UI and layouts for websites, company identity, and campaigns - Create and determine layout, font color, type settings, pictures and other visual & verbal aspects of a website - Follow brand guidelines for website designs - Reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements when required

  • 8 months, Jan 2010 - Aug 2010

    Jr.Graphic Designer

    Designlab Studio

    - Following direction from the Art Director and Corporate Communications Manager - Responsible for designing brochures, business cards, logos, book covers, magazine ads, posters, packages, so on - Participate in designs for campaigns and events - Provide multiple concepts/design options for determining creative strategy

Ausbildung von Biruk Kuma

  • 2 months, Dec 2015 - Jan 2016

    Brand Storytelling

    D&AD

    FutureLearn | Online Course

  • 3 months, Nov 2015 - Jan 2016

    Social Media Marketing

    Alison

    Online Course

  • 7 months, Jul 2015 - Jan 2016

    Visual and Graphic Design

    Alison

    Online Course

  • 3 months, May 2014 - Jul 2014

    The Secret Power of Brands

    University of East Anglia

    FutureLearn | Online Course

  • 1 year and 2 months, Sep 2005 - Oct 2006

    Art Introduction

    Addis Ababa University

    Art School

  • 3 years and 11 months, Sep 2005 - Jul 2009

    Computer Science

    Addis Ababa University

Sprachen

  • English

    C1 (Fließend)

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