Mohammad "Hawk" Haque
Sr. Designer
Nashville,TN
Summary
Senior Designer with talent for developing unique ideas for premium brands. Innovative approach to idea and concept development. Offering 10+ years of expertise overseeing individual projects and brand development collections as a Designer, Concept Artist, Art Director and Creative Director.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA -
University of Maryland
01.2000 - 01.2005
Work History
UI Developer
Adobe
San Jose, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Used wireframes, mock-ups and prototypes to establish user interface design and architecture.
- Recommended design changes and iterative updates to the product manager.
- Developed application UIs via emerging front-end technologies.
- Communicated with product managers and UX designers to translate project requirements and business objectives into polished user interfaces.
Product Development Manager
Good Smile Connect
Los Angeles, CA
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Maintained internal product knowledge database.
- Directed concept design, feature definitions and production support.
- Oversaw development of more than 100 new products each year.
- Guided and motivated staff to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines.
- Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch.
- Supported future project development through drafting of marketing requirements materials.
Creative Director
Quantum Mechanix Inc
Los Angeles, CA
06.2015 - 11.2021
- Established procedures and quality standards for department.
- Revamped work strategies and processes to accomplish agency objectives.
- Oversaw 5 teams of artists, designers, sculptors, painters, and project managers.
- Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.
- Supervised design and production staff developing innovative designs for figural projects while managing deadlines.
- Negotiated vendor contracts and services to meet budget requirements.
- Evaluated and approved image retouch work, mechanicals and art proofs to deliver quality results.
- Oversaw, guided and coached designers and art directors.
- Planned art and design requirements for artists, management companies and internal teams.
- Fostered highly communicative, collaborative team culture on visual product projects.
- Preserved branding standards of assigned accounts.
- Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
- Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing effective solutions.
- Collaborated with production on task list creation to meet overall project goals on time.
- Carefully prepared design layouts into prepress files for offset, web and digital printing.
UI/UX Designer
Quantum Mechanix Interactive Inc
Los Angeles, CA
11.2010 - 05.2016
- Communicated with product managers and UX designers to translate project requirements and business objectives into polished user interfaces.
- Drove UI requirements through to implementation, complete with accurate sizing estimates and task breakdowns.
- Devised site maps and mockups for designs based on proven methodologies and end-user feedback.
- Used wireframes, mock-ups and prototypes to establish user interface design and architecture.
- Worked closely with UX and product teams to define visual and functional requirements.
Graphic Designer
Quantum Mechanix Inc
Los Angeles, CA
11.2009 - 06.2015
- Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks.
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout and color in design work.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Created broad range of work using various design techniques.
- Created designs and collaborated with technical team to complete projects.
- Built corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between elements.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.
- Developed display, marketing and packaging materials to support product branding strategies.
- Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
- Used Adobe Suite to develop product mockups and prototype designs.
Graphic Designer
Protein Media, Inc
Washington D.C, D.C
06.2006 - 11.2009
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and manage project milestones.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout and color in design work.
- Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
- Created designs and collaborated with technical team to complete projects.
- Created broad range of work using various design techniques.
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Used Adobe Photoshop and Macromedia Flash to develop product mockups and prototype designs.
Skills
Brand development
Product development
Staff Management
Production expertise
Strategic planning
Digital imagery
Image manipulation
Digital design
Visual design
Logo design
PC and Mac platforms
2D and 3D modeling
Illustration
Graphic design
Project Management
Adobe Creative Suite
Accomplishments
- Created and overseen the creativity of PVC figures and Plushes - Q-Figs, Q-Pals, and Q-Masters
- Implemented a prototyping process with 3D sculpting, 3D Printing machines, and post-processing of parts
- Created & maintained the brand of the company including the designs for high-end booths for world-renowned trade shows, such as San Diego Comic-Con and NY Toy Fair
- Designed Super 8, official iPhone app for the movie Super 8
- Designed Directing Puss in Boots, iPhone app
- Designed Farnsworth Video Communicator, iPhone app
- Designed Triviality, based on the top-selling game from Europe, Spiel Der Weisen, completely rebuilt from the ground-up for an English-speaking audience
Timeline
UI Developer
Adobe
03.2023 - Current
Product Development Manager
Good Smile Connect
12.2021 - 03.2023
Creative Director
Quantum Mechanix Inc
06.2015 - 11.2021
UI/UX Designer
Quantum Mechanix Interactive Inc
11.2010 - 05.2016
Graphic Designer
Quantum Mechanix Inc
11.2009 - 06.2015
Graphic Designer
Protein Media, Inc
06.2006 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Arts - BA -
University of Maryland
01.2000 - 01.2005
Portfolio
http://www.artofhawk.com
https://work.artofhawk.com
https://www.behance.net/iamhawk/