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I'm an Art Director and Visual Designer with over 9 years of experience working across Iran and Dubai. I've led design and creative direction for major events, festivals, and campaigns, collaborating with both local and international teams. I love transforming abstract ideas into compelling visual stories that connect with audiences. I always see each challenge as an opportunity to create something meaningful and beautifully crafted. I have experience managing teams, working with international clients, and delivering projects that balance creativity with strategic brand goals.…I'm an Art Director and Visual Designer with over 9 years of experience working across Iran and Dubai. I've led design and creative direction for major events, festivals, and campaigns, collaborating with both local and international teams. I love transforming abstract ideas into compelling visual stories that connect with audiences. I always see each challenge as an opportunity to create something meaningful and beautifully crafted. I have experience managing teams, working with international clients, and delivering projects that balance creativity with strategic brand goals.

Mona Samadani

Art Director, Graphic Designer, Creative Director, +1

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I'm an Art Director and Visual Designer with over 9 years of experience working across Iran and Dubai. I've led design and creative direction for major events, festivals, and campaigns, collaborating with both local and international teams. I love transforming abstract ideas into compelling visual stories that connect with audiences. I always see each challenge as an opportunity to create something meaningful and beautifully crafted. I have experience managing teams, working with international clients, and delivering projects that balance creativity with strategic brand goals.…I'm an Art Director and Visual Designer with over 9 years of experience working across Iran and Dubai. I've led design and creative direction for major events, festivals, and campaigns, collaborating with both local and international teams. I love transforming abstract ideas into compelling visual stories that connect with audiences. I always see each challenge as an opportunity to create something meaningful and beautifully crafted. I have experience managing teams, working with international clients, and delivering projects that balance creativity with strategic brand goals.

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I’m an Art Director and Visual Designer with over 9 years of experience working across Iran and Dubai. I’ve led design and creative direction for major events, festivals, and campaigns, collaborating with both local and international teams. I love transforming abstract ideas into compelling visual stories that connect with audiences.

I always see each challenge as an opportunity to create something meaningful and beautifully crafted. I have experience managing teams, working with international clients, and delivering projects that balance creativity with strategic brand goals.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

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Expert

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Expert

Expert

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Expert

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Intermediate

Language

Persian

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English

Advanced

Work Experience

Art Director & Creative Studio Manager at Tak-On

August 1, 2020 - Present

Collaborated with international companies and renowned brands such as Toyota, Bentley, Etihad Airways, Etisalat, Emaar, Aldar, Dubai Shopping Festival, Alserkal Avenue, WFDSA, and Maggi. Successfully managed multiple high-profile projects simultaneously ensuring timely delivery and quality execution. Received positive feedback from international clients for creativity and project outcomes. Built strong client relationships by understanding needs and translating them into impactful visual strategies. Developed and presented creative concepts approved and implemented by clients. Worked with international teams and freelancers across time zones. Designed logos and key visuals elevating client brands’ visual identity. Delivered projects under tight deadlines without compromising quality. Led creative teams of 4 to 9 members. Promoted from Senior Graphic Designer to Art Director.

Senior Graphic Designer at Tak-On

April 1, 2022 - July 22, 2025

Senior Graphic Designer position prior to promotion, with involvement in international brand collaborations and project management.

Art Director at Festival X

April 1, 2022 - Present

Designed and executed the full visual identity of Festival X from concept to final delivery across two editions. Led a 9-member team in design and marketing ensuring brand consistency and creative excellence. Directed visual communication strategies across digital and physical platforms. Collaborated with festival co-founder to develop a narrative blending art, science, and technology. Oversaw branding, content production, and creative assets for exhibitions, performances, talks, and workshops. Contributed to audience engagement through visionary visual direction. Designed a wide range of brand and marketing assets including logos, key visuals, billboards, social media content, brochures, presentation decks, websites, event collateral, motion graphics, and video edits.

Senior Graphic Designer at Tarh Baran

September 30, 2019 - July 22, 2025

Collaborated across creative, production, and studio departments to bring concepts to life from ideation to execution. Designed impactful key visuals and campaign assets for top-tier Iranian brands such as Kalleh, Hamrah Aval, Bank Melli, Bank Mellat, Bank Saderat, and MazMaz. Created visuals featured in campaigns, OOH advertising, and other high-visibility media. Contributed to refining the agency’s creative output through strategic thinking and strong visual storytelling.

Senior Graphic Designer at Medya Group

November 30, 2018 - July 22, 2025

Worked with leading Iranian brands such as Sunich, Icey Monkey, Sheeba, Sheebaba, and Hyperstar. Created digital key visuals, social media content, and product packaging including label design. Gained practical knowledge in print production ensuring high-quality print outcomes. Balanced creative direction with brand consistency across digital and print campaigns.

Junior Graphic Designer at Address

October 31, 2017 - July 22, 2025

Started professional journey gaining foundational experience in advertising. Learned design principles, creative thinking, and the full process from ideation to execution. Developed skills in visual storytelling, layout design, and client-focused creative development in a fast-paced studio environment.

Art Director & Creative Studio Manager at Tak-On

April 1, 2022 - Present

Collaborated with global companies and well-known brands including Toyota, Bentley, Etihad Airways, and others. Managed multiple high-profile projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality. Received positive client feedback. Built strong client relationships by translating their needs into impactful visuals. Developed and presented creative concepts. Led teams of 4 to 9 members maintaining high standards in design and content. Promoted from Senior Graphic Designer to Art Director, showing growth in leadership and project management.

Senior Graphic Designer at Tak-On

April 1, 2022 - July 22, 2025

Handled graphic design projects contributing to international brand collaborations. Supported creative execution with high quality under tight deadlines.

Art Director at Festival X

April 1, 2022 - Present

Designed and managed the full visual identity for two editions of Festival X. Led a 9-member design and marketing team. Directed visual communications on digital and physical platforms. Collaborated closely with the festival’s co-founder to integrate art, science, and technology. Oversaw branding and creative assets for exhibitions, talks, and workshops, increasing audience engagement with cohesive visual direction.

Senior Graphic Designer at Tarh Baran

September 1, 2019 - July 22, 2025

Collaborated across departments to bring concepts from ideation to execution. Created impactful visuals and campaign assets for top Iranian brands such as Kalleh and multiple banks. Produced visuals for campaigns and high-visibility media. Helped refine creative output with strategic thinking and strong storytelling.

Senior Graphic Designer at Medya Group

November 1, 2018 - July 22, 2025

Worked with leading Iranian brands creating digital key visuals, social media content, and product packaging. Gained print production knowledge and balanced creative direction with brand consistency across digital and print.

Junior Graphic Designer at Address

October 1, 2017 - July 22, 2025

Gained foundational experience in advertising, learned design principles and the full creative process from ideation to execution. Developed skills in visual storytelling and client-focused creative work in a fast-paced environment.