RANEEN SHEHADEH
Fountain Valley,CA
Summary
A highly creative and multitalented graphics professional with experience in developing innovative designs for print, digital media, and websites. Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. Effective in collaborating with marketing, copywriting, and design teams to produce high-impact visuals that capture brand identity and promote client objectives. Committed to staying current with design trends and emerging technologies to ensure designs are both modern and effective.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Graphic Designer
Personal
01.2018 - Current
- Worked simultaneously on multiple projects and oversaw quality control on assigned projects
- Provided technical guidance when needed on all aspects of graphic design production processes
- Directed photography and video creation to align with creative direction.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
Fashion Editor
Jacks Surfboards
05.2020 - 08.2024
- Established and maintained relationships with showrooms and high-end fashion houses for sample requests.
- Visited numerous fashion PR houses and designers to acquire wardrobes for shoots.
- Managed expenditures to keep budget in check.
- Developed story or idea content by considering reader or audience appeal.
Graphic Designer
Connect-OC/Partners4Wellness
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Liaised closely with clients to determine needs and develop suitable designs
- Developed creative collateral in alignment with brand vision and client requirements
- Used visual concepts to illustrate brand values and client visions
- Created innovative designs for websites and logos, utilizing Adobe Creative Suite software
- Organized various assets into folders for easy access when needed in future projects
- Created logos, flyers, and other marketing materials
- Created graphic concept design geometry using design tools in conjunction with sketches, physical mockups and measurements
- Designed graphics for social media campaigns, such as Facebook ads and Instagram posts
- Ensured all artwork was accurate before submitting it for final approval by clients
- Balanced creativity and technical requirements to achieve objectives
- Assisted in developing strategies for successful promotion of products through visual design elements
- Maintained a high level of accuracy while adhering to tight deadlines
- Used Adobe Creative Suite and Google Suite tools to synthesize, emphasize and clarify information for print and digital use
- Optimized images across different platforms by resizing them according to specifications
- Utilized typography skills to create attractive layouts that met client expectations.
Sales Associate
Goldenwest Bookstore
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Met merchandising standards by keeping store stocked and products faced
- Operated cash register and POS to handle purchases, refunds, and exchanges for customers
- Encouraged customers to make additional purchases and suggested relevant items
- Handled customer complaints and inquiries in a courteous and efficient manner.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN STUDIO ARTS -
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2023
Skills
- Staff Development
- Retail Operations Management
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Trend Research
- Project Coordination
- Visual Design
- Deadline Adherence
- Digital Design
- Desktop Publishing
- Web Design
- Production Coordination
- Mockups and Prototypes
- Website Graphics
- Digital Imagery
- Marketing Media
- Microsoft Office Expertise
- Image Editing
- Color Composition
- Logo Design
- Project Management
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Dependable and Cooperative
- Campaigning Expertise
- Blog Posts
- Social Media Platforms
- Digital Painting
- Animated Graphics Production
- Develop Concepts
- Sketch Drawings
- Social Media Content Creation
- Fine Arts Training
- Project Goals and Milestones
- Technical Design
- Branding
- Photography composition
- PC and Mac platforms
- Project management abilities
- Complex Problem-Solving
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Fashion Editor
Jacks Surfboards
05.2020 - 08.2024
Graphic Designer
Connect-OC/Partners4Wellness
09.2019 - 09.2021
Freelance Graphic Designer
Personal
01.2018 - Current
Sales Associate
Goldenwest Bookstore
01.2018 - 02.2019
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN STUDIO ARTS -
California State University, Long Beach
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