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I am a multidisciplinary graphic, UX, and motion designer specializing in visual storytelling, layout design, and presentation design. With over three years of professional experience and an MFA in Art, Technology, and Culture, I create visually compelling, well-structured presentations that communicate ideas clearly and effectively.
My work focuses on strong typography, clear visual hierarchy, and cohesive design systems across digital and print formats. I am detail-oriented, comfortable working under tight deadlines, and experienced in translating creative briefs into polished, professional results.
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Work Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer at Various Clients
December 31, 2022 - July 16, 2025Designed logos, cover art, posters, flyers, and brochures for various organizations and clients, including the American Association of Teachers of Persian and the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity. Provided promotional materials and served as art consultant for short films, collaborating internationally.
Instructor at School of Visual Arts, University of Oklahoma
January 1, 2023 - PresentTaught courses such as Space and 2D Animation, supporting students in developing technical and creative skills in motion graphics and animation.
Teaching Assistant at School of Visual Arts, University of Oklahoma
December 31, 2023 - July 16, 2025Assisted in teaching Experimental Animation and 2D Animation courses, supporting faculty and students over the academic year.
Research Assistant – Game Development at University of Oklahoma
January 1, 2025 - PresentContributed to game development research projects, utilizing skills in animation, motion capture, and AI-enhanced environments.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Various Clients
December 31, 2022 - July 22, 2025Designed logos, cover art, posters, flyers, and brochures for various organizations including the American Association of Teachers of Persian and the University of Oklahoma. Served as art consultant and designed promotional materials for a short film by Ali Mozaffari. Responsibilities included crafting compelling visual branding and digital storytelling elements across different media and client types.
Instructor at School of Visual Arts, University of Oklahoma
January 1, 2023 - PresentTaught courses in Space (Fall 2023) and 2D Animation (Spring 2024), providing students with knowledge and practical skills in animation and visual arts. Developed curriculum and instructional plans to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Teaching Assistant at School of Visual Arts, University of Oklahoma
December 31, 2023 - July 22, 2025Assisted with Experimental Animation and 2D Animation courses, supporting instructors and students through guidance and technical help. Contributed to the enhancement of course delivery during Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters.
Research Assistant – Game Development at University of Oklahoma
January 1, 2025 - PresentParticipated in game development research supporting academic projects in Spring 2025. Assisted with development tasks, testing, and creative input related to visual and interactive content.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Various Clients
December 31, 2022 - July 26, 2025Designed the logo for the American Association of Teachers of Persian (2019). Created cover art for the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE) and University of Oklahoma Outreach (2018). Designed posters, flyers, and brochures for Iranian Student Association events at the University of Oklahoma (2017–2019). Designed promotional materials and served as art consultant for the short film The Prisoner by Ali Mozaffari (Australia, 2018).
Instructor at School of Visual Arts, University of Oklahoma
January 1, 2023 - PresentTaught courses including Space (Fall 2023) and 2D Animation (Spring 2024).
Teaching Assistant at School of Visual Arts, University of Oklahoma
December 31, 2023 - July 26, 2025Assisted with Experimental Animation (Fall 2022) and 2D Animation (Spring 2023) courses.
Research Assistant – Game Development at University of Oklahoma
January 1, 2025 - PresentEngaged in research support focused on game development.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Various Clients
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2022Designed logos, posters, flyers, and promotional materials for diverse clients, including the American Association of Teachers of Persian (logo design, 2019), NCORE cover art (2018), Iranian Student Association events at OU (2017–2019), and a short film promotion for The Prisoner (2018).
Teaching Assistant at School of Visual Arts, University of Oklahoma
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Experiments: Experimental Animation (Fall 2022), 2D Animation (Spring 2023), Concepts in Electronic Media (Fall 2024).
Teaching Assistant at School of Visual Arts, University of Oklahoma
September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Contributed to Concepts in Electronic Media (Fall 2024).
Graphic & Visual Designer (Freelance) at Various Clients
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2022Designed visual assets and layouts for print and digital materials, including posters, promotional graphics, and branding assets. Translated client briefs and project requirements into clear visual compositions and effective visual hierarchies. Created graphics for digital use using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Refined designs based on client feedback, balancing aesthetics, visual communication, and project constraints. Collaborated directly with clients to clarify goals, manage revisions, and deliver finalized design solutions.
Education
Master of Fine Arts (Art, Technology, and Culture) at University of Oklahoma
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design at Azad University of Iran
October 1, 2007 - June 1, 2011Qualifications
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design – Google/Coursera
July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024Fundamentals of Graphic Design – CalArts/Coursera
May 1, 2016 - May 31, 2016Introduction to Typography – CalArts/Coursera
April 1, 2016 - April 30, 2016Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites
November 25, 2025 - February 4, 2026Create High-Fidelity design and prototypes in Figma
November 17, 2025 - February 4, 2026Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts
September 26, 2025 - February 4, 2026Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes
September 16, 2025 - February 4, 2026Start UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate
September 5, 2025 - February 4, 2026Industry Experience
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