MUHAMMAD YOUSAF

(GRAPHIC  DESIGNER)

Personal

Profile                             :           Male 38 Single

Nationality                     :           Pakistani

Current Location          :           Ichra Main ferozpur Road Near Shah Jamal Lahore

Mobile                             :           00923401649160

Email                               :           [email protected]

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Objective /Strength & Skills

A highly talented, driven and flexible graphic designer with a proven record of delivering creative and innovative design solutions. A proven ability of developing projects from inception through production to final delivery, ensuring that all work is effective, appropriate and delivered within agreed timescales. Able to work as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, other designers, account executives. Now looking for a suitable Graphic Designers position with an ambitious and high profile company.

Expert in MACHINES operating

1.         I can operate all type of Laser and inkjet printing machines

2.          I can operate Large Format Flax Machine GZM 3.2 meter

3.         I can operate Plotter Cutting Machine Mimaki CG-130

4.         I can operate Electric Automatic Welder using for weld 3D letter welding

5.         I can operate EZ Bender-C using for making letter 3D shape

6.         I can operator Mercatum Glass Printing Machine

Work Experience

Aug.08 2017 To               AHY Industries Private Limited

Till Now

Experience with Photo Editing, Visiting Cards, Letter Heads, Catalogue, Ads, Flyers, Stationery, Logos, Posters, Brochure, Industrial Catalogues, Calendars, Magazines.

·         Willingness and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·         Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and multitask.

·         Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.

·         Use computer software to generate new images.

·         Excellent graphical skills, creative flair and good color sense.

·         Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.

·         Completes projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc.

·         Developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research.

·         Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts.

Oct.16 2016 To Glasstech Factory LLC Abu Dhabi

June. 30 2017

·         Making design and operating Mercatum Glass Printing Machine directly print on glass.

·         Making Catalog, Brochure, Magazines, Flyers, Sign Board, Flex Design, Poster, Newsletter, Visiting Cards, Letter Head,              Product Designs etc.

·         Expert in social media marketing like Google, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin.

·         Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.

·         Use computer software to generate new images.

·         Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.

·         Prepare illustrations of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes.

·         Designing pitches and presentations for the sales teams.

·         Keeping up to date with new software, post-production techniques & industry trends. Producing graphic content for site            re-skins, page layouts.

·         Willingness and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·         Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and multitask.

·         Highly organized and able to priorities own work schedule.

Oct.15 2013 To Pak Graphics Center

Apr. 22 2016

·         Estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients.

·         Interpreting the client’s business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose.

·         Presenting finalized ideas and concepts to clients.

·         Working on layouts and art working pages ready for print.

·         Developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research.

·         Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts.

·         Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work.

·         Plans concept by studying information and materials.

·         Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.

·         Completes projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc.

·         Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

·         Working with clients, briefing and advising them with regard to proposal style, format, print production and timescales.

Jan. 12  2010 To           Al Shuala Media FZ L.L.C Sharjah

Nov. 30 2012

·         Making Catalog, Brochure, Flyers, Magazine, Newspaper Ads, Visiting Card

Letter Head, Hoarding Board Designs.

·         Expert in Social Media Marketing, on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Watsup

Linkedin and Google.

·         Manage website and emailing, surfing.

·         Developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research.

·         Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts.

·         Developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research.

·         Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts.

·         Designing & creating marketing projects.

·         Ensuring consistency in client’s corporate and promotional brands.

·         Presenting finalized ideas & concepts to clients, colleagues and senior managers.

May.05 2007 To                MIDAS Communications

Oct.30 2009

·         Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concept.

·         Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.

·         Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.

·         Use computer software to generate new images.

·         Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.

·         Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products.

·         Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.

FEB.02 2004 TO               Interlink Advertising (Pvt) Ltd Agency Lahore

Mar.02 2007

·         Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos Stationery, Magazines, Posters, Coloring books,                Book Titles, Brochure, Restaurant’s Menus, Industrial Catalogues, Calendars, Magazines, Hording Boards.

·         Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for print

·         Research new software or design concepts.

·         Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.

·         Prepare illustrations of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes

·         Create & modify fonts according to brand guidelines.

·         Creates professional designs and layouts for promotional materials.

JAN.01 2002 TO                Mangat Printing Press (As Graphic Designer)

DEC.30 2003

·         Managing, producing and designing projects from brief to fulfillment.

·         Designing & creating marketing projects.

·         Ensuring consistency in client’s corporate and promotional brands.

·         Presenting finalized ideas & concepts to clients, colleagues and senior managers.

·         Answering queries from clients.

·         Creating original artwork for short and long term projects.

·         Involved in designing advertisements, brochures, handouts, flyers. Working with a range of media, including                                  photography, to create final artwork.

·         Designing pitches and presentations for the sales teams.

·         Keeping up to date with new software, post-production techniques & industry trends. Producing graphic content for site            re-skins, page layouts.

PROJECTS

·         Completed One Year and 6 Months project for (PTV) Pakistan Television making Books, Catalogue, and Brochures, Ads.

·         Complete One Year project in Behria Town Lahore making Sign Board, Hording Board, Visiting Cards, Letter Heads,                  Catalogue, Book Composing, Brochures, Ads, and Flyers.

·         Complete 6 Months project Punjab Youth Festival in Punjab Lahore Making Books, Catalogue and Hording Boards.

·         Complete 2 Years project in Beacon National University Making Boucher, Catalogue, Hording Boards

·         Complete One Year project at Government Degree College Mandi Bahauddin Punjab Pakistan

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Innovative, highly creative, good at thinking ‘out of the box’. Keeping abreast of relevant new techniques in design software, Media &Photography. Experience with Photo Editing, Newspapers, Sign board, Hording Board, Visiting Cards, Letter Heads, Catalogue, Book Composing, Ads, Flyers, Stationery, Logos, Posters, Coloring books, Book Titles, Brochure, Restaurant’s Menus, Industrial Catalogues, Calendars, Magazines.

·         Willingness and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·         Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and multitask.

·         Highly organized and able to priorities own work schedule.

·         Able to work within brand and design guidelines.

·         Excellent graphical skills, creative flair and good color sense.

EXTRA SKILLS

Trained in Hardware and Software troubleshooting and Local Area Networking making cables self.

PROFESSSIONAL QUALIFICATION

·         Adobe Photoshop CS 5,6.

·         Illustrator CS 5,6, CC.

·         In Design CS 5,6.

·         Corel Draw X3, X7.

·         In page Urdu 2004.

·         AutoCAD

·         3D Home Architect.

·         Ms Office (Excel, Word, Power Point).

·         Typing Speed 70 WPM

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Matriculation                            Govt. High School Malakwal District MandiBahauddinPunjab Pakistan

F.A                                               Govt Inter College Malakwal District MandiBahauddinPunjab Pakistan

Diploma in Surveying              Punjab board of technical educationLahore Pakistan

Diploma in Draftsman             Punjab board of technical educationLahore Pakistan

D.I.T                                             TMF School of Information Technology Ibn-e-Sina Road G-10/2 Islamabad.

Networking Diploma                 Nobel Computer College Sarafa Bazar MandiBahauddin.

Language

English,  Urdu, Hindi

References

Will be furnished on demand