I am Dahlia Salem, an experienced UI/UX and graphic design professional with a career spanning 20+ years. I combine logical problem-solving with creative design thinking, consistently focusing on usability, aesthetics, and detail. I enjoy cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced environments, leading teams and delivering high-impact digital experiences. My goal is to craft smart, innovative, and user-focused designs by blending art and logic—turning complex, messy problems into clear and effective solutions.…

Dahlia Salem

I am Dahlia Salem, an experienced UI/UX and graphic design professional with a career spanning 20+ years. I combine logical problem-solving with creative design thinking, consistently focusing on usability, aesthetics, and detail. I enjoy cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced environments, leading teams and delivering high-impact digital experiences. My goal is to craft smart, innovative, and user-focused designs by blending art and logic—turning complex, messy problems into clear and effective solutions.…

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I am Dahlia Salem, an experienced UI/UX and graphic design professional with a career spanning 20+ years. I combine logical problem-solving with creative design thinking, consistently focusing on usability, aesthetics, and detail.

I enjoy cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced environments, leading teams and delivering high-impact digital experiences. My goal is to craft smart, innovative, and user-focused designs by blending art and logic—turning complex, messy problems into clear and effective solutions.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

UI/UX Department Manager at Jul (company name not clearly stated)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Managed UI/UX department responsibilities and led design execution. Focused on user-centered design practice, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering high-quality UI/UX outcomes.
Freelance UI/UX Consultant at Freelance
August 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Provided UI/UX consulting services, supporting clients with design strategy, UX workflows, and production of deliverables tailored to business and user needs.
UI/UX Department Manager at Jul (company name not fully provided)
January 1, 2018 - Present
UI/UX Team Leader at SOFTEC (Softec International)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Managed and led the UI/UX team, coordinating design activities and supporting delivery of user-focused interfaces and workflows.
Senior Art Director at CE QUENS
September 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018
Led art direction for design initiatives, guiding visual direction and ensuring consistency and quality across outputs.
UI/UX Team Leader at SOF TEC (Softec International)
January 1, 2017 - Present
UI/UX Team Leader at OMS (Online Modern Solutions)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Provided team leadership for UI/UX work, improving design processes and aligning deliverables with product/user requirements.
Senior Graphic Designer at Vodafone, VIS (Vodafone International Services)
September 1, 2013 - December 1, 2015
Produced senior-level graphic design work, collaborating with teams to deliver marketing and visual assets and ensuring brand consistency.
Remote Freelancing Graphic Designer at SEML - Australia
October 1, 2010 - April 1, 2008
Worked remotely as a freelance graphic designer, delivering client assets and collaborating on design requirements remotely.
Senior Graphic Designer at ITWORX
August 1, 2010 - August 31, 2013
Created graphic design deliverables, supporting fast-paced production needs and maintaining high attention to detail.
Senior Graphic Designer at EDC (Egypt Development Center - Mubasher)
September 1, 2009 - October 31, 2010
Designed and produced graphic content aligned with organizational requirements, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
Remote Freelancing Graphic Designer at SEML - Australia
October 1, 2007 - April 1, 2008
Senior Graphic Designer (and Acting as PM) at ZAD Solutions
October 1, 2007 - April 30, 2008
Delivered senior graphic design work while acting as a Project Manager, coordinating tasks and ensuring smooth delivery.
Senior Graphic Designer at ZAD Solutions (and Acting as PM)
January 1, 2007 - April 1, 2008
Senior Graphic Designer at Sarmady - a Vodafone Company
March 1, 2005 - September 30, 2007
Produced design deliverables for Sarmady, contributing to brand and marketing materials and maintaining quality standards.
Graphic Designer at Joker Card
July 1, 2003 - February 28, 2005
Worked as a graphic designer, producing visual design assets and supporting production needs.

Education

Unit ed Experimental School at United Experimental School, Nasr City, Cairo
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995
Bachelor's degree at Cairo University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Diploma in Graphic Art at Faculty of Fine Arts - Helwan University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Diploma in basic business skills at Future Generation Foundation
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Diploma in web development at IBM
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
CIW 410 - Web development (certificate) at IBM
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
CIW 420 - Web designing (certificate) at IBM
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Agile training course at SECC
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Unit ed Experimental School at United Experimental School, Nasr City, Cairo
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995
Bachelor's degree (Commerce) at Cairo University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Diploma (Graphic Art) at Faculty of Fine Arts - Helwan University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Diploma (Basic business skills) at Future Generation Foundation
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Diploma (Web development) at IBM
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Certificate (Web development) CIW 410 at IBM
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Certificate (Web designing) CIW 420 at IBM
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Agile training course at SECC
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

CIW 410 - Web development (certificate, Score 88%)
January 1, 2003 - July 24, 2026
CIW 420 - Web designing (certificate, Score 90%)
January 1, 2003 - July 24, 2026
Gile Traning Course (Agile)
January 1, 2013 - July 24, 2026
CIW 410 Web development (Score 88%)
January 1, 2003 - July 24, 2026
CIW 420 Web designing (Score 90%)
January 1, 2003 - July 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Computers & Electronics, Retail

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Experience Level