Hi, I’m Nelly Tehrani, a visual designer and brand storyteller with 7+ years shaping on-brand assets for digital and print campaigns. I blend hands-on design execution with strategic content thinking, leading cross-functional teams to deliver campaign visuals and design systems for clients across education, technology, and media. Currently pursuing a Master of Content & Media Strategy at NHL Stenden in the Netherlands, I’m passionate about building coherent visual systems, a strong brand direction, and engaging social and web experiences. Outside of client work, I’m a dance instructor and content creator, building communities through teaching Shuffle and producing instructional content that reaches global audiences.

Nelly Tehrani

Hi, I’m Nelly Tehrani, a visual designer and brand storyteller with 7+ years shaping on-brand assets for digital and print campaigns. I blend hands-on design execution with strategic content thinking, leading cross-functional teams to deliver campaign visuals and design systems for clients across education, technology, and media. Currently pursuing a Master of Content & Media Strategy at NHL Stenden in the Netherlands, I’m passionate about building coherent visual systems, a strong brand direction, and engaging social and web experiences. Outside of client work, I’m a dance instructor and content creator, building communities through teaching Shuffle and producing instructional content that reaches global audiences.

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Hi, I’m Nelly Tehrani, a visual designer and brand storyteller with 7+ years shaping on-brand assets for digital and print campaigns. I blend hands-on design execution with strategic content thinking, leading cross-functional teams to deliver campaign visuals and design systems for clients across education, technology, and media.

Currently pursuing a Master of Content & Media Strategy at NHL Stenden in the Netherlands, I’m passionate about building coherent visual systems, a strong brand direction, and engaging social and web experiences. Outside of client work, I’m a dance instructor and content creator, building communities through teaching Shuffle and producing instructional content that reaches global audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Persian
Fluent
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Content Strategist & Team Lead at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Led a multidisciplinary creative team delivering campaign-driven visual assets and brand materials for real Dutch clients. Conducted client, audience, and market research to inform visual concepts, brand direction, and creative execution. Developed visual systems, layouts, and concepts, designing assets for social media, presentations, email campaigns, websites, apps, and print. Ensured brand consistency and high visual quality, with iterative refinement through feedback and design review.
Graphic Designer and Art Director at Asretarakonesh
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Directed and supported a design team delivering brand-consistent assets and design systems across digital and print channels. Designed and supervised multi-channel brand and campaign visuals, including logos, catalogs, magazines, websites, and product-focused social media graphics for Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Translated brand and campaign goals into clear visual concepts, adapting designs to different markets while maintaining strong brand consistency. Managed multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment.
Graphic Designer at Sorena
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Designed marketing and campaign visuals for print and digital channels (brochures, flyers, banners, product social graphics). Created brand identities and visual guidelines, including logos, typography, and layout systems to ensure long-term brand consistency. Produced illustrations and infographics, refining concepts through client feedback and iterative design. Ensured visual consistency across platforms and supported campaign rollouts on Instagram and Facebook.
Dance Instructor and Content Creator at Self-employed / Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2024
Built and managed a personal social media presence with 100K+ views and followers through engaging visual content. Produced and sold instructional tutorial sets via social media in collaboration with a U.S.-based brand, reaching international audiences. Led group and private shuffle dance classes, teaching technique, choreography, and performance skills.
Graphic Designer & Art Director at Asretarakonesh
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Directed and supported a design team delivering brand-consistent visual assets and design systems across digital and print channels. Designed and supervised multi-channel brand and campaign visuals, including logos, catalogs, magazines, websites, and product-focused social media graphics for Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Translated brand and campaign goals into clear visual concepts, adapting designs to different markets while maintaining strong brand consistency across platforms. Balanced creative direction with hands-on design execution in a fast-paced agency environment, managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Dance Instructor and Content Creator at Self-employed / Personal Brand
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2024
Built and managed a personal social media presence, generating 100K+ views and followers through engaging visual content. Produced and sold instructional tutorial sets via social media in collaboration with U.S.-based brand Flashgear, reaching international audiences. Led group and private shuffle dance classes, teaching technique, choreography, and performance skills.

Education

Master of Content & Media Strategy at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
MA Visual Communication at Azad University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
BA Visual Communication at Azad University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008
Master of Content & Media Strategy at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
MA Visual Communication at Azad University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
BA Visual Communication at Azad University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

Graphic Design BA
September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet