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Hi, I’m Sami Mourad, a passionate graphic designer and illustrator with years of experience creating captivating artwork, children’s books, comics, and magazine illustrations. I specialize in character design and have worked internationally on diverse projects ranging from freelance children magazine drawings to full magazine designs.
I’m fluent in Arabic and English and bring a multicultural perspective to my work, blending creativity with professional design skills and advanced computing techniques. I’m always eager to take on new creative challenges and love using the latest AI tools to enhance my projects.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Turkish
Advanced
Italian
Beginner
Work Experience
Freelance children magazine drawing, Comics - illustrations & character design at Murshid Magazine
January 1, 2024 - June 6, 2024Freelance work creating children magazine drawings, comics, illustrations, and character designs for Murshid Magazine.
Freelance children magazine drawing at Amanda Armstrong Publishing House
January 1, 2024 - June 6, 2024Freelance children magazine illustrations and drawings delivered internationally for Amanda Armstrong Publishing House.
Freelance children books drawing at Austin Macauley
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024Provided freelance children book drawings and illustrations.
Full magazine design and illustration at Tanweer Magazine
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022Design and illustration for the full magazine production.
Children Book Illustrations and design at Ridwan Publishing House
January 1, 2021 - June 6, 2024Illustration and design of children’s books on a freelance basis.
Brochure and flyers design at Sanad – A Mubadala Company
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023Designed brochures and flyers for Sanad, a Mubadala company.
Web comics at 3asafeer
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Created web comics content.
Artwork and Character design at LIMITLESS BUSINESS AVENUE
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Produced artwork and character design for various projects.
Illustrations and comics at Majid Magazone
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2019Created illustrations and comics for Majid Magazine.
Children book Illustrations at Koshmosh
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Created children book illustrations.
Children book Illustrations at Dar Asala
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018Illustrated children books.
Comics at Qatar Airways
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017Produced comics content.
Comics - Illustrations & Design at Jasim Magasine
January 1, 2016 - June 6, 2024Responsible for comics, illustrations, and design.
Comics at Zawraq Magasine
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018Worked on comics content.
Children book Illustrations at Dar AlFikr
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Created illustrations for children’s books.
Lead Designer at Echo Tech
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011Held lead designer position overseeing projects and design teams.
Senior Designer & Illustrator at NewBoy
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009Served as senior designer and illustrator developing creative materials.
Magazine Designer at Saudi Arabia Cultural Supplement - Thaqafa wa Fikr magazine
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Magazine design responsibilities.
Senior then Lead designer at Europe neon
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008Progressed from senior to lead designer.
Caricaturist at Al-Doumari Newspaper
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004Produced caricatures for publication.
Stationery mockup at Next - Istanbul
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Created stationery mockups.
Children book Illustrations at Nar Publishing House
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Produced children book illustrations.
Children book Illustrations at Afkar Group
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019Illustrated children’s books.
Illustrations - Comics & Design at Atta Magazine
January 1, 2016 - June 6, 2024Managed illustration, comic, and design work.
Four children books Illustrations at Kitab Saray
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Illustrated four children’s books.
Education
Economy Institute at Damascus University
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003Drawing Cartoon Course at Star Animation, Damascus, Syria
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2025Adobe Photoshop Course at Al Hadara Center, Damascus, Syria
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2025Adobe Flash Course at Al Hadara Center, Damascus, Syria
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2025Degree at Damascus University/ Economy Institute
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Gaming, Professional Services
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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