Sumayya Alsenan
Maplewood,NJ
Summary
Results-oriented Art Director with over seven years of experience leading design teams, mentoring talent, and fostering creative growth. Skilled in creating collaborative environments that encourage artistic development, while consistently delivering solutions on time and maintaining high standards of quality. Proven track record in developing innovative brands and marketing campaigns that enhance visibility and engage target audiences. Strong eye for detail and deep understanding of brand voice and messaging. Experienced in managing budgets and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver successful, holistic outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Art Director
Neoscape
02.2017 - Current
- Lead and mentor a team of 2-4 junior and mid-level designers, managing workloads, ensuring creative continuity, meeting deadlines, and maintaining high standards
- Conduct performance reviews and oversee interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new designers
- Collaborate with creative directors, strategists, and copywriters to execute branding and design for complex campaigns across various sectors
- Enhance real estate brands and marketing tools for new audiences
- Manage daily communication with other departments, and oversee resources and budgets for multiple projects
- Lead internal and client reviews, integrating feedback from diverse stakeholders
- Ensure brand consistency across platforms and mediums, including digital and print materials
- Chosen to work with company owners on improving various aspects of the business.
Sr Designer
Ralph Appelbaum Associate
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Led design efforts on major museum projects, collaborating with project managers, content creators, architects, and 3D rendering teams
- Responsible for design direction, wall graphics, panels, and creating mood boards with illustrations and photography
- Example Projects: The Royal Alberta Museum, Kuwait Memorial Park, Kuwait National Guard Museum.
Lecturer
Shillington School
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Prepared brief plans, developed and delivered briefs, lectures and technical demonstrations
- Interviewed, trained and oversaw new teachers
- Taught, critiqued, and mentored more than 250 students, transforming them from novices to capable junior graphic designers ready for employment and with a good foundation in design.
Jr Designer
C&G partners
01.2008 - 01.2009
Design Intern
Pentagram
01.2008
Education
MFA - Graphic Design
School of Visual Arts
New York, NY05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communication
American University of Sharjah
UAE05.2006
Skills
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, G-Suite, and Asana; knowledgeable in Adobe Lightroom, Adobe XD, and digital publishing (ePubs)
- Skilled in print production, vendor collaboration, cost negotiation, and overseeing quality installations
- Lead client interactions, creative direction, presentations, and brainstorming sessions
- Mentor and develop creative teams, supporting skill growth and career advancement
- Expertise in concept development, storyboarding, and marketing strategy
- Highly organized, deadline-driven, and adept at solving complex problems
- Strong communicator with excellent presentation skills
Websitesanddesignblogs
- Thedieline.com
- Coolhunting.com
- Lovelypackage.com
- Swiss-miss.com
- HOW Magazine
- GD USA
Locations
Sumayya-Alsenan.design, NY, NY
Publishedworkandexhibits
- Arabesque: Design from the Arab World & Persia
- Typography 33
- Graphic Design x100
- TDC 60 Travelling Exhibit
- Triumph of the Commons
Awards
- GD USA (2024)
- Indigo Award (2019 & 2022)
- TDC Typographic Excellence Award, 2014
- The UnShWow Award, 2013
- GD USA Packaging Design Award, 2012
- London International Creative Competition, Honorable mention 2013
- Paula Rhodes Award for Exceptional Thesis, 2008
Timeline
Senior Art Director
Neoscape
02.2017 - Current
Sr Designer
Ralph Appelbaum Associate
01.2014 - 01.2015
Lecturer
Shillington School
01.2010 - 01.2015
Jr Designer
C&G partners
01.2008 - 01.2009
Design Intern
Pentagram
01.2008
MFA - Graphic Design
School of Visual Arts
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communication
American University of Sharjah
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