Husam
Ahmed

Graphic Designer

Web & Graphic Designer | Marketer | Artist | 10+ Years Experience. Birmingham UK

Graphic Designer available for a full-time role.

Office based, hybrid and remote working options are all compatible, based in the West Midlands.

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Technical Capabilities

As a seasoned professional with years of experience, I am a technical expert in the Adobe Creative Suite, utilizing it for various projects. From illustrations, infographics, and logos to branding and UI/UX. I bring my designs to life with precision and flair. My constant pursuit of learning has led me to learn the art of 3D design and 2D animation, print and social media content, expanding my skill set and providing even greater value to my clients.

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Illustrator

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Photoshop

InDesign

InDesign

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Xd

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Dimension

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After Effects

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A Few Words About Me

Innovative professional with strong UI/UX design experience, adept at conducting research and incorporating customer requirements. Skilled in crafting and evolving designs, wireframing, and prototyping. Proven project management ability, effective communicator and collaborator with cross-functional teams. Proficient in various design and office software applications.

Latest Experience

In my most recent job roles, I have created graphics for both digital and print media.

Utilising InDesign for brochure compiling and design, layout, articles, flyers, menus, leaflets and posters. By extension, this requires me to create the assets using Photoshop, Illustrator, Dimensions and Procreate.

Having been praised for my creativity coupled with my talent in hand lettering, typography and calligraphy, my unique skills from being an artist have massively enhanced my digital design skills.

2023 – Present

KPI Recruiting

Senior Graphic/Web Designer & Marketer

As the inaugural graphic designer at KPI, I undertook the crucial task of revitalising and strengthening the newly initiated branding strategy. My journey began with enhancing all social media platforms and client-facing materials, including brochures and web designs.

The impact was immediate and profound – heightened client interaction and increased online engagement became the norm, signalling the success of our revamped approach. Building on this momentum, I focused on overhauling and updating in-house documents to align with the new brand guidelines, significantly aiding recruiters in client meetings.

My role has since evolved to encompass the curation of specialised media for directors and senior consultants, catering to client meetings and facilitating large print orders. Additionally, I spearhead the creation of materials for all events, job fairs, and exhibitions, ensuring a cohesive and compelling brand presence. Notably, I am responsible for crafting the visual and aesthetic elements across our seven office locations throughout the UK, contributing to a unified and dynamic workspace environment.

2023 – Present

Focus I.T Services

Design Manager

As a Design Manager, my responsibilities include ensuring the seamless execution of all projects and guaranteeing the satisfaction of Directors and Stakeholders while adhering to company standards and meeting deadlines. Additionally, I manage budgets and resources, successfully reducing expenditure and achieving notable results. This includes increased productivity through the recruitment of skilled employees, which has subsequently led to higher product sales. Moreover, by revamping outdated assets and enhancing quality, we extended our reach through effective web and email marketing campaigns.

Due to the recognition of my accomplishments, my responsibilities expanded to include managing the web development team. My bilingual abilities facilitate effective communication and project management, enabling me to oversee asset quality control for our sister companies. This ensures adherence to company standards, thereby boosting engagement and revenue across the board.

I am also tasked with relaying crucial information and decisions to Directors on a weekly basis. This role highlights my capability in tracking data, performing comparative analyses, and identifying areas for improvement. Additionally, I present analytical data gathered by teams to senior company managers and stakeholders, demonstrating improvements and areas needing attention.

My skills in managing both UK and international teams necessitate punctuality and discipline in navigating time differences, as well as effective communication. Additionally, relaying company information to Directors requires clarity and conciseness, further demonstrating my communication abilities. Consequently, I lead the entire design team and serve as the project manager for both teams. I also collaborate with various departments, including the Amazon team, eBay team, and e-commerce teams.

2021 – 2023

Skins Sexual Health/Creative Conceptions LTD

Senior Graphic/Web Designer & Marketer

As a seasoned graphic designer, I have managed successful B2B and B2C projects, ensuring brand consistency in design and copy for both print and digital assets. My experience designing packaging, brochures, POS materials, and posters have enabled me to deliver high-quality, visually appealing designs with compelling copy.

Successfully managed a team of web developers while minimizing company expenditure by completing projects within tight deadlines. Additionally, I have improved overall CTR and email marketing efforts through innovative design techniques and streamlined production processes for print material and social media.

2020 – Present (Freelance)

All Stars Walsall CIC

Head Of Media & Web Design

Built a user-friendly navigation website by using WordPress. Sold maximum tickets by creating posters and social media ads for hosted summer camps in coordination with local councils. Drove desired results by receiving high praise from other CICs and governing bodies. Designed learning collateral by using Adobe Suite (Illustrator for vectors, Photoshop for image edits, and InDesign for layout). Attained bids through bid copywriting and enhanced presentations by adding branding to the material.