Hi, I’m Kareem, a graphic and packaging designer with a focus on branding, packaging design, and digital content creation. I’m passionate about delivering innovative, production-ready designs that maintain a consistent brand identity while meeting technical requirements. I’ve built over five years of experience across branding, packaging, and print/digital assets, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful visuals. I’m proficient in ERP-driven workflows that improve efficiency, reduce printing errors, and speed up production timelines. I enjoy turning complex briefs into clean, scalable designs and ensuring color, typography, and layout stay aligned with brand strategy from concept to final output.

Kareem Mohamed Awaad

Hi, I’m Kareem, a graphic and packaging designer with a focus on branding, packaging design, and digital content creation. I’m passionate about delivering innovative, production-ready designs that maintain a consistent brand identity while meeting technical requirements. I’ve built over five years of experience across branding, packaging, and print/digital assets, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful visuals. I’m proficient in ERP-driven workflows that improve efficiency, reduce printing errors, and speed up production timelines. I enjoy turning complex briefs into clean, scalable designs and ensuring color, typography, and layout stay aligned with brand strategy from concept to final output.

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Hi, I’m Kareem, a graphic and packaging designer with a focus on branding, packaging design, and digital content creation. I’m passionate about delivering innovative, production-ready designs that maintain a consistent brand identity while meeting technical requirements. I’ve built over five years of experience across branding, packaging, and print/digital assets, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful visuals.

I’m proficient in ERP-driven workflows that improve efficiency, reduce printing errors, and speed up production timelines. I enjoy turning complex briefs into clean, scalable designs and ensuring color, typography, and layout stay aligned with brand strategy from concept to final output.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Packaging Designer at Kandil Glass
January 1, 2025 - Present
Focused on clear and structured file documentation, improved design systems for workflow efficiency and cross-departmental collaboration. Created and managed marketing materials including product catalogs, social media creatives, flyers, banners, and business cards aligned with company brand guidelines. Improved packaging design techniques enhancing layout accuracy, print production readiness, and shelf appeal. Sharpened skills in creative direction, brand consistency, visual storytelling, and production-oriented design thinking.
Design Engineer at Kandil Glass
January 31, 2025 - July 28, 2025
Designed the full company product catalog ensuring consistent visual identity and print-ready standards. Gained hands-on experience with barcode systems, product documentation workflows, and improved skills in layout design, InDesign, and file organization for mass production.
Graphic Designer at Rose Al-Reem
September 30, 2022 - July 28, 2025
Designed packaging and printed materials for cosmetic and fragrance products tailored to the UAE market. Created engaging social media posts, banners, and online content supporting brand campaigns. Developed optimized visual assets for digital and print while ensuring brand consistency. Contributed to content creation, packaging layout, and production-ready artwork across multiple platforms.
Graphic Designer at Milano Advertising
April 30, 2022 - July 28, 2025
Led branding and POS design for Kazyon Supermarket managing all visual assets across print and digital. Delivered flyers, catalogs, magazines, and social media creatives aligned with each campaign's brief. Took full ownership of Kazyon’s social media visuals and content adaptation. Developed strong skills in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Produced high-quality print materials, product labels, business cards, and prepress files. Supported junior designers and collaborated with the marketing team to ensure brand consistency.
Packaging Designer at Kandil Glass
January 1, 2025 - Present
Focused on clear and structured file documentation, improving design systems for better workflow efficiency and cross departmental collaboration. Created and managed various marketing materials including product catalogs, social media creatives, flyers, banners, and business cards, all aligned with the company brand guidelines and visual identity. Consistently improved packaging design techniques enhancing layout accuracy, print production readiness, and shelf appeal. Sharpened skills in creative direction, brand consistency, visual storytelling, and production oriented design thinking.
Design Engineer at Kandil Glass
January 31, 2025 - July 28, 2025
Designed the full company product catalog, ensuring consistent visual identity and print ready standards. Gained hands on experience with barcode systems, product documentation workflows, and improved skills in layout design, InDesign, and file organization for mass production.
Graphic Designer at Rose Al-Reem
September 30, 2022 - July 28, 2025
Designed packaging and printed materials for cosmetic and fragrance products tailored to the UAE market. Created engaging social media posts, banners, and online content to support brand campaigns. Developed visual assets optimized for both digital and print, while ensuring consistency with the brand’s identity. Contributed to content creation, packaging layout, and production-ready artwork across multiple platforms.
Graphic Designer at Milano Advertising
April 30, 2022 - July 28, 2025
Led branding and POS design for Kazyon Supermarket, managing all visual assets across print and digital. Delivered flyers, catalogs, magazines, and social media creatives aligned with each campaign’s brief. Took full ownership of Kazyon’s social media visuals and content adaptation. Developed strong skills in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator while producing high quality print materials, product labels, business cards, and prepress files. Supported junior designers and collaborated closely with the marketing team to ensure brand consistency across all platforms.
Packaging Designer at Kandil Glass
January 1, 2025 - Present
After transitioning from Design Engineer to Packaging Designer at Kandil Glass, I focused on clear and structured file documentation, improving design systems for better workflow efficiency and cross departmental collaboration. I created and managed various marketing materials including product catalogs, social media creatives, flyers, banners, and business cards, all aligned with the company brand guidelines and visual identity. I consistently improved my packaging design techniques enhancing layout accuracy, print production readiness, and shelf appeal. This experience sharpened my skills in creative direction, brand consistency, visual storytelling, and production oriented design thinking.
Design Engineer at Kandil Glass
January 31, 2025 - July 30, 2025
At Kandil Glass, I designed the full company product catalog, ensuring consistent visual identity and print ready standards. During this project, I gained hands-on experience with barcode systems, product documentation workflows, and improved my skills in layout design, InDesign, and file organization for mass production.
Graphic Designer at Rose Al-Reem
September 30, 2022 - July 30, 2025
Designed packaging and printed materials for cosmetic and fragrance products tailored to the UAE market. Created engaging social media posts, banners, and online content to support brand campaigns. Developed visual assets optimized for both digital and print, while ensuring consistency with the brand’s identity. Contributed to content creation, packaging layout, and production-ready artwork across multiple platforms.
Graphic Designer at Milano Advertising -10th of ramadan egypt
April 30, 2022 - July 30, 2025
Led branding and POS design for Kazyon Supermarket, managing all visual assets across print and digital. Delivered flyers, catalogs, magazines, and social media creatives aligned with each campaign’s brief. Took full ownership of Kazyon’s social media visuals and content adaptation. Developed strong skills in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator while producing high quality print materials, product labels, business cards, and prepress files. Also supported junior designers and collaborated closely with the marketing team to ensure brand consistency across all platforms.
Packaging Designer at Kandil Glass
January 1, 2025 - Present
Focused on clear and structured file documentation, improved design systems to enhance workflow efficiency and cross-departmental collaboration. Created and managed various marketing materials including product catalogs, social media creatives, flyers, banners, and business cards, aligned with company brand guidelines and visual identity. Improved packaging design techniques, enhancing layout accuracy, print production readiness, and shelf appeal, sharpening skills in creative direction, brand consistency, visual storytelling, and production-oriented design thinking.
Design Engineer at Kandil Glass
January 31, 2025 - August 2, 2025
Designed the full company product catalog, ensuring consistent visual identity and print-ready standards. Gained hands-on experience with barcode systems, product documentation workflows, and improved skills in layout design, Adobe InDesign, and file organization for mass production.
Graphic Designer at Rose Al-Reem
September 30, 2022 - August 2, 2025
Designed packaging and printed materials tailored for cosmetic and fragrance products in the UAE market. Created engaging social media posts, banners, and online content supporting brand campaigns, developing visual assets optimized for both digital and print while ensuring consistency with brand identity. Contributed to content creation, packaging layout, and production-ready artwork across multiple platforms.
Graphic Designer at Milano Advertising
April 30, 2022 - August 2, 2025
Led branding and POS design for Kazyon Supermarket, managing visual assets across print and digital. Delivered flyers, catalogs, magazines, and social media creatives aligned with campaign briefs. Took full ownership of Kazyon’s social media visuals and content adaptation. Developed strong skills in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator while producing high-quality print materials, product labels, business cards, and prepress files. Supported junior designers and collaborated closely with the marketing team to ensure brand consistency.
Packaging Designer at Kandil Glass
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed a wide range of packaging materials including sleeves, stickers, trays, gift boxes, bulk packaging, and master carton dimensions. Improved workflow efficiency through structured file organization and ERP-based data tracking. Ensured high print accuracy by supervising prepress processes and collaborating closely with production teams.
Design Engineer at Kandil Glass
January 1, 2025 - September 3, 2025
Developed the full company product catalog while maintaining a consistent brand identity. Gained extensive experience in barcode systems and documentation workflows. Strengthened expertise in layout design and prepress file preparation.
Graphic Designer at Milano Advertising
April 1, 2022 - September 3, 2025
Designed POS materials, packaging layouts, labels, catalogs, and flyers for high profile clients. Created prepress files ensuring precise print-ready outputs. Developed expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, packaging design, and printing techniques.
Packaging Designer at Kandil Glass
October 1, 2022 - Present
Designed sleeves, stickers, trays, bulk cartons, and premium gift boxes. Supervised prepress processes and enhanced final output accuracy. Implemented ERP-based packaging documentation, improving workflow efficiency and reducing delays by 20%.
Graphic Designer at Kandil Glass
January 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025
Created and maintained the full company product catalog. Introduced barcode systems and improved documentation workflows. Enhanced quality control by integrating structured packaging processes.
Graphic Designer at Rose Al-Reem
September 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Developed packaging for cosmetics and fragrances tailored to UAE market trends. Created engaging social media visuals and digital assets to support campaigns. Delivered print-ready files while maintaining strict adherence to brand identity.
Graphic Designer at Milano Advertising
April 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Designed POS materials, labels, catalogs, and packaging for FMCG clients. Prepared flawless prepress files ensuring smooth production. Enhanced proficiency in Adobe tools and advanced packaging techniques.

Education

Bachelor’s degree at Obour Academy
October 1, 2014 - October 31, 2018
Bachelor’s degree at Obour Academy
October 1, 2014 - October 31, 2018
Bachelor’s degree at Obour Academy
October 1, 2014 - October 31, 2018
Bachelor’s degree at Obour Academy
October 1, 2014 - October 31, 2018
Bachelor’s degree at Obour Academy, Cairo, Egypt
October 1, 2014 - October 31, 2018
Bachelor's degree at Obour Academy
October 1, 2014 - October 31, 2018
Bachelor’s degree at Obour Academy
October 1, 2014 - October 31, 2018
Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems at Obour Academy, Cairo, Egypt
October 1, 2014 - October 1, 2018
Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems at Obour Academy
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

adobe Illustrator 2025 Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2025
adobe InDesign 2024 Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2025
Adobe Photoshop | adobe Illustrator | adobe InDesign PowerCombo
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2025
Intro to Graphic Design: Concepts
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2025
Microsoft Excel Specialist
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2025
adobe Illustrator 2025 Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2025
adobe InDesign 2024 Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2025
Adobe Photoshop | adobe Illustrator | adobe InDesign PowerCombo
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2025
Intro to Graphic Design: Concepts
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2025
Microsoft Excel Specialist
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2025
Adobe Illustrator 2025 Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Adobe InDesign 2024 Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe InDesign PowerCombo
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Intro to Graphic Design: Concepts
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Microsoft Excel Specialist
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
adobe Illustrator 2025 Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
adobe InDesign 2024 Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Adobe Photoshop | adobe Illustrator | adobe InDesign PowerCombo
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Intro to Graphic Design: Concepts
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Microsoft Excel Specialist
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Adobe Illustrator 2025 Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Adobe InDesign 2024 Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe InDesign PowerCombo
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Intro to Graphic Design: Concepts
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Microsoft Excel Specialist
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
adobe Illustrator 2025 Essential Training
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
adobe InDesign 2024 Essential Training
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Adobe Photoshop | adobe Illustrator | adobe InDesign PowerCombo
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Intro to Graphic Design: Concepts
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Microsoft Excel Specialist
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
adobe Illustrator 2025 Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - August 2, 2025
adobe InDesign 2024 Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - August 2, 2025
Adobe Photoshop | adobe Illustrator | adobe InDesign PowerCombo
January 11, 2030 - August 2, 2025
Intro to Graphic Design: Concepts
January 11, 2030 - August 2, 2025
Microsoft Excel Specialist
January 11, 2030 - August 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Wholesale & Distribution, Other