I am a Lebanese Armenian graphic designer and filmmaker based in Stavanger, Norway since 2023. I have extensive experience in design and film dating back to 2008, including roles as an art director in Beirut advertising agencies, freelance design and teaching at the Antonine University in Lebanon, and coordinating film productions for Abbout Productions. I have contributed to numerous film festivals and festival projects in Lebanon and abroad. I specialize in branding, visual communication, posters, film promotion materials and production coordination, with strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite and direction/editing of short films. I am multilingual, comfortable in international environments, and eager to create compelling visuals and stories across media.…

Mike Malajalian

I am a Lebanese Armenian graphic designer and filmmaker based in Stavanger, Norway since 2023. I have extensive experience in design and film dating back to 2008, including roles as an art director in Beirut advertising agencies, freelance design and teaching at the Antonine University in Lebanon, and coordinating film productions for Abbout Productions. I have contributed to numerous film festivals and festival projects in Lebanon and abroad. I specialize in branding, visual communication, posters, film promotion materials and production coordination, with strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite and direction/editing of short films. I am multilingual, comfortable in international environments, and eager to create compelling visuals and stories across media.…

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I am a Lebanese Armenian graphic designer and filmmaker based in Stavanger, Norway since 2023. I have extensive experience in design and film dating back to 2008, including roles as an art director in Beirut advertising agencies, freelance design and teaching at the Antonine University in Lebanon, and coordinating film productions for Abbout Productions. I have contributed to numerous film festivals and festival projects in Lebanon and abroad.

I specialize in branding, visual communication, posters, film promotion materials and production coordination, with strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite and direction/editing of short films. I am multilingual, comfortable in international environments, and eager to create compelling visuals and stories across media.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
French
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
Armenian
Fluent
Norwegian
Beginner

Work Experience

Art Director/Graphic Designer at Freelance
August 21, 2014 - Present
Senior Designer at OAK Hospitality
May 31, 2025 - September 15, 2025
Freelance Senior Designer working on two major branding projects: a luxury catering brand rebrand and a Lebanese restaurant brand in Saudi Arabia.
Project Manager at RIMI IMIR SCENE KUNST
February 28, 2025 - September 15, 2025
Managed communication, social media mailing lists, website and events and artists management in Stavanger.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2008 - Present
Provided design services across branding, campaigns, prints, video production and social media for various clients.
Art Director & Production Coordinator at Abbout Productions
January 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Directed visual communications, created film posters, presentations, pitch decks and promotional materials while managing productions from development to release.
Writer/Director at Reprisal
January 1, 2017 - September 15, 2025
Wrote and directed the award-winning short film Reprisal; Official selections at various festivals.
Graphic Design Teacher at Antonine University Lebanon
January 1, 2020 - September 15, 2025
Teaching Branding and Identity Creation + Infographics to 1st-3rd year bachelor students.
Senior Art Director, Jury Coordinator, Photographer at Beirut International Film Festival
January 1, 2017 - September 15, 2025
Led art direction and jury coordination; photography and event visuals.
Photographer and Post-Production Assistant at Wonderful Productions
January 1, 2011 - September 15, 2025
On-set photographer for TV commercials and contributed to post-production workflows.
Graphic Designer at TBWA/Rizk
January 1, 2009 - September 15, 2025
Early career role providing professional design work and industry exposure.

Education

Master’s in Multimedia Arts of Cinema and Video at Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera
September 25, 2020 - June 20, 2023
Master’s degree in Milan, Italy
Master’s in Visual Communication and Graphic Design at Lebanese University - Institure of Fine Arts
September 21, 2012 - July 17, 2014
Master’s degree in Beirut, Lebanon
Multimedia Arts of Cinema and Video (Master’s Degree) at Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera (Milan, Italy)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Graphic Arts & Visual Communication (Master’s Degree) at Lebanese University - Fine Arts Institute - Section II (Beirut, Lebanon)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Cinema & Television (BA) at Lebanese University - Fine Arts Institute - Section II
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Graphic Design (BA) at Lebanese University - Fine Arts Institute - Section II
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Other, Education, Professional Services