I am a seasoned visual artist and art director with a strong foundation in visual arts and communication design. My background spans both industry and academia, giving me a unique blend of creative talent, technical know-how, and teaching experience that makes me a versatile professional in the field. I have worked on book covers, album covers, game design and concept art, and I have contributed to short films and animations. In a nutshell, I am an old soul in a young man's body.…

Abad Shams

I am a seasoned visual artist and art director with a strong foundation in visual arts and communication design. My background spans both industry and academia, giving me a unique blend of creative talent, technical know-how, and teaching experience that makes me a versatile professional in the field. I have worked on book covers, album covers, game design and concept art, and I have contributed to short films and animations. In a nutshell, I am an old soul in a young man's body.…

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I am a seasoned visual artist and art director with a strong foundation in visual arts and communication design. My background spans both industry and academia, giving me a unique blend of creative talent, technical know-how, and teaching experience that makes me a versatile professional in the field.

I have worked on book covers, album covers, game design and concept art, and I have contributed to short films and animations. In a nutshell, I am an old soul in a young man’s body.

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Language

English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent

Work Experience

Visiting Lecturer at Hazara University
September 1, 2022 - June 14, 2024
Delivering lectures and academic support at Hazara University in Mānsehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, contributing to the development of students over a period of nearly three years.
Artist/Designer at Fiverr
August 1, 2017 - June 14, 2024
Providing freelance artwork and design services, including animation, illustration, and video production, for various clients worldwide through the Fiverr platform since 2017.
Teacher Assistant at Sabanci University
August 1, 2020 - February 28, 2022
Assisted teaching staff with course delivery, student support, and laboratory sessions at Sabanci University in Turkey, gaining valuable academic and teaching experience.
Art Director/Illustrator at Rayven Studios
April 1, 2017 - March 31, 2021
Led art direction and illustration projects, overseeing visual content creation, and contributing to campaign designs aimed at varied audiences, including social media and stage performances.
Visiting Lecturer at Rawalpindi Institute of Art and Design (RIAD)
May 1, 2018 - August 31, 2020
Provided lectures and academic expertise in art and design, fostering student creativity and skill development at RIAD for over two years.
Art Director at Marketing on wheels
October 1, 2018 - August 31, 2019
Directed art and creative design efforts for marketing campaigns in Islamabad, managing visual content and coordinating with marketing teams for effective outreach.
Internship at Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited
January 1, 2015 - March 31, 2015
Worked on textile design projects aimed at appealing to a wide range of audiences, gaining industry-specific design experience in Karachi.
Internship at ISPR Rawalpindi
May 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014
Utilized design skills to create social media campaigns aimed at enhancing communication and visibility of ISPR initiatives.
Art Director/ Illustrator/ Animator at Rayven Studios
April 1, 2017 - March 1, 2021
Led art direction, illustration, and animation projects for diverse clients.
Art Director/ Animator at Marketing on Wheels
October 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019
Directed animation and visual campaigns for social media and marketing.
Intern at Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited
January 1, 2015 - March 1, 2015
Internship in textile design and related artwork.
Intern at ISPR Rawalpindi
May 1, 2014 - July 1, 2014
Internship supporting visual campaigns and design tasks.
Art Director / Illustrator / Animator at Rayven Studios
April 1, 2017 - March 1, 2021
Art director, illustrator and animator overseeing concept art, production design and animation for client projects.
Art Director / Animator at Marketing on Wheels
October 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019
Art director/animator for campaigns and videography.

Education

Master's degree at Sabanci University
February 1, 2020 - February 28, 2022
Bachelor's degree at National College of Art Pakistan
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Master's degree, Visual arts and visual communication design at Sabanci University
February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2022
Bachelor's of design, textile design at National College of Art Pakistan
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Master's degree in Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design at Sabanci University
February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2022
Bachelor's degree in Textile Design at National College of Arts (Pakistan)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Master's degree, Visual arts and visual communication design at Sabanci University
February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2022
Bachelor's degree, Textile Design at National College of Arts Pakistan
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Best video on political rights of women
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2025
Best Director from N.C.A.
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2025
Best Director for Stage Performance by the Kirdaar Society
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2025
Best Production Head
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
Best Director for Stage Performance
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
1 Minute Film Award - Every Vote Counts (UN Women)
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
Best production head
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
Best Director for Stage Performance (Kirdaar Society)
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
Award for 1 Minute Film 'Every vote counts' (UN Women)
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Other, Education, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Government, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Manufacturing