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Art Director & Design Head with 10+ years of experience in branding, advertising, and creative strategy. I bridge timeless visual craft with advanced tools and generative AI to build identities that are both future-ready and production-ready. I lead cross-disciplinary teams end-to-end—from brand identity and campaign development to packaging, editorial design, and print-quality control—while optimizing workflows for faster delivery and consistent brand fidelity. I’m comfortable working with diverse international stakeholders and turning long-term business goals into clear, compelling visual storytelling.…Art Director & Design Head with 10+ years of experience in branding, advertising, and creative strategy. I bridge timeless visual craft with advanced tools and generative AI to build identities that are both future-ready and production-ready. I lead cross-disciplinary teams end-to-end—from brand identity and campaign development to packaging, editorial design, and print-quality control—while optimizing workflows for faster delivery and consistent brand fidelity. I’m comfortable working with diverse international stakeholders and turning long-term business goals into clear, compelling visual storytelling.

FARAZ ZARIFIYAN

Logo Designer, Packaging Designer, Poster Designer, +7

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Art Director & Design Head with 10+ years of experience in branding, advertising, and creative strategy. I bridge timeless visual craft with advanced tools and generative AI to build identities that are both future-ready and production-ready. I lead cross-disciplinary teams end-to-end—from brand identity and campaign development to packaging, editorial design, and print-quality control—while optimizing workflows for faster delivery and consistent brand fidelity. I’m comfortable working with diverse international stakeholders and turning long-term business goals into clear, compelling visual storytelling.…Art Director & Design Head with 10+ years of experience in branding, advertising, and creative strategy. I bridge timeless visual craft with advanced tools and generative AI to build identities that are both future-ready and production-ready. I lead cross-disciplinary teams end-to-end—from brand identity and campaign development to packaging, editorial design, and print-quality control—while optimizing workflows for faster delivery and consistent brand fidelity. I’m comfortable working with diverse international stakeholders and turning long-term business goals into clear, compelling visual storytelling.

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Art Director & Design Head with 10+ years of experience in branding, advertising, and creative strategy. I bridge timeless visual craft with advanced tools and generative AI to build identities that are both future-ready and production-ready.

I lead cross-disciplinary teams end-to-end—from brand identity and campaign development to packaging, editorial design, and print-quality control—while optimizing workflows for faster delivery and consistent brand fidelity. I’m comfortable working with diverse international stakeholders and turning long-term business goals into clear, compelling visual storytelling.

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Persian

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Work Experience

Art Director / Head of Design at EightySix Media

May 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025

Led the creative department, overseeing end-to-end execution of brand identity, advertising campaigns, and visual content strategy. Managed and mentored a multidisciplinary design team, delivering impactful work across digital and print. Owned creative direction across campaign concepts and visual execution, ensuring consistent brand storytelling and high-quality delivery.

Art Director at Fermo Furniture

January 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025

Oversaw brand visual strategy and product-focused advertising campaigns. Designed packaging and promotional materials for new product launches.

Senior Graphic Designer / Brand Manager at Bit24

August 31, 2023 - August 28, 2025

Managed brand visuals and marketing assets for digital products. Created cohesive design systems across digital and print media.

Remote Art Director / Social Media Manager at World of Project Management Podcast

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Directed creative and visual identity for podcast branding and marketing collateral. Ran social campaigns to drive follower growth and improve brand visibility, ensuring consistent on-platform visuals and cohesive campaign messaging.

Brand Expert / Print Management at Nippon Japan Paint Co.

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Led brand advertising campaigns and supervised large-scale print production. Owned color management and quality control across all materials to protect brand fidelity and ensure accurate, consistent reproduction in print workflows.

Advertising & Brand Expert at Bastak Academy

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Directed brand campaigns and produced marketing materials for educational services. Planned and executed visual and messaging assets to support service promotion, improving awareness and clarity of the academy’s brand offerings across campaign deliverables.

Co-Founder & CEO / Art Director at Afra Design & Advertising Studio

January 1, 2010 - Present

Established and managed a creative studio delivering design and advertising solutions. Directed brand campaigns for local and international clients. Specialized in packaging and visual identity design.