I am an illustrator, art director, and educator with more than 20 years of experience creating visual stories for brands, publications, advertising campaigns, comic books, and personal art projects. My practice spans illustration, storyboard art, concept art, graffiti, mural painting, packaging, logo design, animation, and traditional painting. I have worked with agencies and brands including JWT, Leo Burnett, Fortune Promo 7, BBDO Impact, Matter Branding, Vodafone, Renault, Nestlé, Red Bull, Nokia, and KitKat. I also bring more than 10 years of teaching and academic leadership experience. As an associate lecturer and course director, I develop curricula, mentor students and staff, supervise degree projects, and connect contemporary creative practice with industry needs.…

Yamen Hazem Elgamal

I am an illustrator, art director, and educator with more than 20 years of experience creating visual stories for brands, publications, advertising campaigns, comic books, and personal art projects. My practice spans illustration, storyboard art, concept art, graffiti, mural painting, packaging, logo design, animation, and traditional painting. I have worked with agencies and brands including JWT, Leo Burnett, Fortune Promo 7, BBDO Impact, Matter Branding, Vodafone, Renault, Nestlé, Red Bull, Nokia, and KitKat. I also bring more than 10 years of teaching and academic leadership experience. As an associate lecturer and course director, I develop curricula, mentor students and staff, supervise degree projects, and connect contemporary creative practice with industry needs.…

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I am an illustrator, art director, and educator with more than 20 years of experience creating visual stories for brands, publications, advertising campaigns, comic books, and personal art projects. My practice spans illustration, storyboard art, concept art, graffiti, mural painting, packaging, logo design, animation, and traditional painting. I have worked with agencies and brands including JWT, Leo Burnett, Fortune Promo 7, BBDO Impact, Matter Branding, Vodafone, Renault, Nestlé, Red Bull, Nokia, and KitKat.

I also bring more than 10 years of teaching and academic leadership experience. As an associate lecturer and course director, I develop curricula, mentor students and staff, supervise degree projects, and connect contemporary creative practice with industry needs.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Course Director, Graphic Design Department at Coventry University, Cairo
October 1, 2026 - Present
Leads curriculum development, industry partnerships, and the integration of contemporary illustration and design practices. Mentors staff and students, supports global academic standards, and fosters innovation in visual storytelling.
Bass Player at Janan Band
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Performed as a bass player in collaborative music projects.
Associate Lecturer in Drawing, Graphic Design, and Illustration at German University in Cairo
January 1, 2018 - Present
Teaches drawing, graphic design, and illustration; supervised 44 B.Sc. theses, coordinated teaching assistants, and led courses and aptitude-testing committees. Delivered workshops, design talks, and inter-faculty lectures.
Instructor, Drawing & Art Foundations at Private Business
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Provided instruction in drawing and foundational art skills.
Bass Player at Youssra Elhawary Band
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2020
Performed locally and internationally and contributed to the album We Ne’oum Nasyeen.
Painter at Self-employed
January 1, 2013 - Present
Produces landscapes, portraits, and still-life artwork using pencil, ink, watercolor, and oil. Also creates trompe l’oeil murals and graffiti backdrops for television advertisements.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2013 - Present
Creates comic books, storyboards, graffiti art, packaging, concept art, outdoor advertising, and logo designs for local and international clients, including JWT, Leo Burnett, Fortune Promo 7, BBDO Impact, and Matter Branding.
Illustrator, Storyboard Artist & Art Director at JWT Advertising
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Created illustration, storyboards, and art direction for advertising campaigns serving brands such as Vodafone, Renault, Nestlé, Zanussi, Red Bull, Trident, Nokia, Danone, Dolce, and KitKat.
Teaching Internship, Concept Art & Color Theory at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Completed a teaching internship focused on concept art and color theory.
Teaching Assistant, Graphic Design Department at German University in Cairo
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Supported teaching and learning activities in the graphic design department.
Illustrator, Storyboard Artist & Art Director at Conquest Advertising
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Worked across illustration, storyboarding, and art direction for advertising projects.
Bass Player at Cairokee Band
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Performed as a bass player with the band.
Cartoonist, Illustrator, Animator & Storyboard Artist at United Media Co.
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Created cartoons, illustrations, animation work, and storyboards for media and creative projects.

Education

M.F.A. in Illustration, Concept Art & Graphic Design at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
M.A. in Illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
B.F.A. in Graphic Design (Printed Design) at Helwan University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

Outstanding Academic Achievement Award
January 1, 2009 - October 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Telecommunications