I'm an experienced graphic designer and art director with nearly 20 years in editorial design, publishing, and visual communication. Founder of Orfa Créations, I have produced over 200 projects for a wide range of clients and collaborated with more than 60 authors to publish 85+ books in multiple languages. My expertise spans art direction, layout, production management, and creative workshops for children and adults. With strong cross-cultural communication skills and proficiency in several languages, I bring both artistic vision and technical precision to every project.…

Jessie Raphaël Bali

PRO

I'm an experienced graphic designer and art director with nearly 20 years in editorial design, publishing, and visual communication. Founder of Orfa Créations, I have produced over 200 projects for a wide range of clients and collaborated with more than 60 authors to publish 85+ books in multiple languages. My expertise spans art direction, layout, production management, and creative workshops for children and adults. With strong cross-cultural communication skills and proficiency in several languages, I bring both artistic vision and technical precision to every project.…

Available to hire

I’m an experienced graphic designer and art director with nearly 20 years in editorial design, publishing, and visual communication.

Founder of Orfa Créations, I have produced over 200 projects for a wide range of clients and collaborated with more than 60 authors to publish 85+ books in multiple languages.

My expertise spans art direction, layout, production management, and creative workshops for children and adults.

With strong cross-cultural communication skills and proficiency in several languages, I bring both artistic vision and technical precision to every project.

See more

Skills

Experience Level

Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
Arabic
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Founder at Orfa Créations
July 1, 2006 - Present
Created a wide range of advertising and graphic material; Delivered over 200 projects for 50+ clients; Scope of work: Books, magazines, portfolios, brochures, corporate identities, websites, posters, calendars, annual reports; Art direction, design, layout and production follow-up
Managing Partner and Art Director at Noir Blanc et Caetera
December 3, 2012 - October 17, 2019
Produced 85+ books in French, English and Arabic for 60+ authors; Scope: visual identity, e-commerce website design, book art direction and production, posters and social media visuals; Represented the publishing house at seven book fairs in Beirut and Paris
Managing Partner and Art Teacher at Bulle d’Art
March 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Managed studio operations; Led drawing and painting workshops for children and adults; Organized annual student exhibitions; Stock management and accounting
Layout Designer at Femme Magazine
July 1, 2004 - July 15, 2006
Designed magazine layouts; Coordinated with picture editors and the production department; Participated in indoor/outdoor fashion and product photo shoots

Education

B.S. in Graphic Design (Honor List) at Lebanese American University (LAU), Byblos Campus
September 1, 1999 - June 28, 2003

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other

Skills

Experience Level