Creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with 10+ years of experience in visual communication, branding, and digital design. Skilled in developing design concepts, creating marketing materials, and delivering cohesive visual identities across print and digital platforms. Experienced across in-house, freelance, and self-employed environments, with strong project management from concept development to final production. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects, with a strong focus on high-quality visual outcomes and brand consistency.

MARINA MORKOS

Creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with 10+ years of experience in visual communication, branding, and digital design. Skilled in developing design concepts, creating marketing materials, and delivering cohesive visual identities across print and digital platforms. Experienced across in-house, freelance, and self-employed environments, with strong project management from concept development to final production. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects, with a strong focus on high-quality visual outcomes and brand consistency.

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Creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with 10+ years of experience in visual communication, branding, and digital design. Skilled in developing design concepts, creating marketing materials, and delivering cohesive visual identities across print and digital platforms.

Experienced across in-house, freelance, and self-employed environments, with strong project management from concept development to final production. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects, with a strong focus on high-quality visual outcomes and brand consistency.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Lead Graphic Designer / Creative Director (Self-Employed) at MARINA AZER Brand | Full Time
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Led brand identity development by analyzing market trends and target audience needs. Produced cohesive visual guidelines including primary logos, custom typography, and brand rules. Researched functional communication requirements to create high-fidelity digital assets, social media content, and motion graphics to increase engagement. Designed seasonal apparel collections by converting hand-painted illustrations into production-ready graphic patterns and textile layouts. Prepared sketches, digital illustrations, and layouts to present concepts and manage technical transitions from manual artwork to digital formats for custom stationery and catalogs.
Lead Graphic Designer / Creative Director at MARINA AZER Brand (Self-Employed)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Analyzed market trends and target audience needs to determine design objectives and constraints, establishing cohesive brand identity systems (primary logos, custom typography, and visual guidelines). Produced high-fidelity digital assets, social media content, and motion graphics by researching functional communication requirements. Developed design concepts for seasonal apparel collections by converting hand-painted illustrations into production-ready graphic patterns and textile layouts. Prepared sketches, digital illustrations, and layouts to communicate concepts and manage technical transitions from manual art to digital formats for custom stationery, catalogs, and related production deliverables.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance.com Platform | Remote
July 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Designed comprehensive brand identities and logos for international clients across multiple industries, ensuring consistency and market appeal. Produced print-ready materials for events with emphasis on typography and layout. Created technical vector artwork for commemorative merchandise and sporting events with production-ready files for international manufacturing. Built high-impact visual presentations and pitch decks translating business strategies into investor-ready narratives. Delivered custom digital assets for social media to enhance brand presence. Coordinated with production partners and logistics to ensure marketing collateral and packaging were both aesthetically strong and commercially feasible. Managed production tasks including high-resolution scanning, digital color correction, and sophisticated image manipulation to meet print specifications; oversaw graphic application onto apparel and paper goods for quality control. Archived project information and assets for long-
Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance.com (Remote)
July 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Designed comprehensive brand identities and logos for international clients across multiple industries, ensuring brand consistency and global market appeal. Produced print-ready materials for events with a focus on typography and layout. Created technical vector artwork for commemorative merchandise and sporting events, delivering production-ready files for manufacturing. Developed high-impact visual presentations and pitch decks translating business strategies into investor-ready narratives. Crafted custom digital assets for social media and negotiated design solutions with production partners to ensure both aesthetic standards and commercial feasibility. Conducted production preparation including high-resolution scanning, digital color correction, and sophisticated image manipulation to meet print specifications, and supported technical application of designs onto apparel and paper goods. Archived project documentation and assets for long-term reuse.
Senior Photo Editor (Graphic & Marketing Visuals) at Talabat (Previously Otlob.com) Delivery Hero | Full Time
April 1, 2018 - August 1, 2020
Developed visually compelling graphics representing brand identity and resonating with the target audience. Produced promotional materials, advertisements, and food-related visuals including logos, typography, and color schemes. Created illustrations and layouts for digital platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and web media. Delivered designs for production through retouching, color correction, and texture enhancement of food imagery. Optimized media delivery by resizing and compressing visuals for websites, catalogues, and advertisements while maintaining high fidelity. Acted as Graphics Team Leader for production and quality control, reviewing team deliverables and training new staff on retouching workflows; ensured final images met strict quality standards.
Senior Photo Editor (Graphic & Marketing Visuals) at Talabat (Previously Otlob.com) | Delivery Hero
April 1, 2018 - August 1, 2020
Developed visually compelling graphics representing brand identity and resonating with the target audience. Created promotional materials, advertisements, and food-related visuals including logos, typography, and color schemes. Produced illustrations and layouts for digital platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and web media. Retouched and enhanced food imagery using color correction and texture enhancement, and optimized media delivery by resizing and compressing visuals for websites, catalogues, and advertisements while maintaining high fidelity. Led production and quality control as Graphics Team Leader, reviewed team deliverables, trained new staff on retouching workflows, and ensured final assets met strict quality and visual appeal standards.
Senior Photo Editor (Graphic Design Focus) at Amazon (Previously Souq.com) | Full Time
August 1, 2016 - April 1, 2018
Created promotional graphics, offers, and bundle publications for Amazon’s official website and catalogues. Developed sketches and layouts for product sets and marketing ads aligned with brand presentation standards. Selected and optimized media for print, web, and social media by editing and retouching product imagery while maintaining consistent high visual quality. Supervised production workflows as Graphics Team Leader, reviewing deliverables and coordinating rework to meet quality benchmarks. Improved workflows by training new retouchers and photographers on advanced Photoshop/Lightroom techniques.
Senior Photo Editor (Graphic Design Focus) at Amazon (Previously Souq.com)
August 1, 2016 - April 1, 2018
Created promotional graphics, offers, and bundle publications for Amazon’s official website and catalogues. Prepared sketches and layouts for product sets and marketing ads aligned with brand presentation standards. Selected and optimized functional media for print, web, and social channels. Edited and retouched product imagery to maintain high quality and consistency, and supported production workflows as Graphics Team Leader by reviewing deliverables and coordinating rework to meet quality benchmarks. Trained new retouchers and photographers on advanced Photoshop/Lightroom techniques and collaborated with stakeholders on design solutions.

Education

Bachelor of Art Education at Helwan University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Art Education (Very Good With Honour Degree) / B+ at Helwan University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Graphics Diploma (Computer Studies Department training) at Russian Cultural Center
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Graphics Diploma (Russian Cultural Center - Computer Studies Department)
January 1, 2014 - August 19, 2026
Graphics Diploma (Russian Cultural Center - Computer Studies Department)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services