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Bashar Harouni

@basharharouni

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Multidisciplinary concept designer specializing in branding, visual strategy, and creative leadership.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking senior creative roles where I can lead brand strategy, mentor teams, and deliver end-to-end visual campaigns in collaborative, growth-focused environments.

I am a multidisciplinary concept designer with over 7 years of experience leading creative teams and delivering visual strategies for high-profile clients across sectors. I specialize in brand development, concept-driven storytelling, and end-to-end creative production.

Throughout my career I have launched and scaled brands, managed cross-functional teams, and produced multimedia campaigns that met strategic objectives. Notable achievements include co-founding a story-driven streetwear brand and increasing its online following by 50% within six months, and consistently delivering projects ahead of schedule.

I bring strong client-facing skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a collaborative leadership style that aligns design outputs with business goals. I seek roles where I can drive brand growth, mentor creative teams, and produce high-impact visual work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Art Director

Current

Storybored Creative Club

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Developed and executed creative campaigns for entertainment, advertising, and fashion clients, aligning design outputs with marketing objectives and delivering projects 15% ahead of schedule.

Art Direction Campaign Strategy Project Management Adobe After Effects Creative Direction Budget Oversight

Creative Artworker

Plus1 Assembly

May 2025 - Oct 2025 (5 months)

Developed and executed creative campaigns and multimedia content for clients in sports, entertainment, and advertising, ensuring brand-consistent visual solutions across digital platforms.

Adobe Creative Suite Motion Graphics Digital Marketing Branding Cross Functional Collaboration Campaign Development Visual Design

Senior Graphic Designer

Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy

Dec 2024 - Mar 2025 (3 months)

Designed visual content for diplomatic training, research publications, and events, producing infographics and reports that communicated complex geopolitical insights while maintaining brand identity.

Infographics adobe indesign Presentation Design Brand Management Print Production visual communication

Co-Founder & Creative Director

Black Cat.ix

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Launched Syria's first story-driven streetwear brand, developed brand identity and product lines, grew online following 50% in six months and increased brand loyalty by 25% through partnerships and community outreach.

Brand Strategy Product Design Community Building Brand Identity Influencer Partnerships Product Development

Visual Communications Team Leader

Solutions BD

Sep 2022 - Apr 2024 (1 year 7 months)

Led the visual communications team to produce multimedia content and manage creative projects, ensuring timely delivery and consistency in brand messaging across campaigns.

Team Leadership visual communication Multimedia Design Project Management Adobe Creative Suite Quality Assurance

Creative Multimedia Designer

SD Media

Nov 2021 - Aug 2022 (9 months)

Produced multimedia content and creative assets for client campaigns, contributing to visual storytelling and supporting marketing initiatives across digital channels.

Multimedia Design Motion Graphics Adobe Premiere Pro After Effects Photoshop Content Creation Visual Storytelling

Creative Multimedia Designer

Sargi Obergine

Apr 2021 - Nov 2021 (7 months)

Created multimedia assets and supported design production for campaigns, enhancing visual communication and brand consistency across client projects.

Adobe Creative Suite Video Editing Graphic Design Motion Graphics Content Production Visual Design Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Arab International University

Bachelor's Degree, Visual Communications

2018 - 2023

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Visual Communications, focusing on visual storytelling, branding, and multimedia design from October 2018 to March 2023.