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Hello, I’m Essam El-Bawab, a graphic designer based in Rotherham, UK. I specialise in creating clear, on-brand visuals for print and digital campaigns, translating complex information into engaging content across corporate communications and marketing materials. I bring hands-on design skills, concept development, and brand storytelling, with a knack for managing multiple projects under tight deadlines. My background spans motion graphics, video editing, interactive PDFs, and multi-format assets, helping campaigns look cohesive across platforms while staying ahead of trends and new tools, including AI-enabled workflows and 360° virtual tours.…Hello, I’m Essam El-Bawab, a graphic designer based in Rotherham, UK. I specialise in creating clear, on-brand visuals for print and digital campaigns, translating complex information into engaging content across corporate communications and marketing materials. I bring hands-on design skills, concept development, and brand storytelling, with a knack for managing multiple projects under tight deadlines. My background spans motion graphics, video editing, interactive PDFs, and multi-format assets, helping campaigns look cohesive across platforms while staying ahead of trends and new tools, including AI-enabled workflows and 360° virtual tours.

Essam El-Bawab

Graphic Designer, Artworker, Animator, +4

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Hello, I’m Essam El-Bawab, a graphic designer based in Rotherham, UK. I specialise in creating clear, on-brand visuals for print and digital campaigns, translating complex information into engaging content across corporate communications and marketing materials. I bring hands-on design skills, concept development, and brand storytelling, with a knack for managing multiple projects under tight deadlines. My background spans motion graphics, video editing, interactive PDFs, and multi-format assets, helping campaigns look cohesive across platforms while staying ahead of trends and new tools, including AI-enabled workflows and 360° virtual tours.…Hello, I’m Essam El-Bawab, a graphic designer based in Rotherham, UK. I specialise in creating clear, on-brand visuals for print and digital campaigns, translating complex information into engaging content across corporate communications and marketing materials. I bring hands-on design skills, concept development, and brand storytelling, with a knack for managing multiple projects under tight deadlines. My background spans motion graphics, video editing, interactive PDFs, and multi-format assets, helping campaigns look cohesive across platforms while staying ahead of trends and new tools, including AI-enabled workflows and 360° virtual tours.

Available to hire

Hello, I’m Essam El-Bawab, a graphic designer based in Rotherham, UK. I specialise in creating clear, on-brand visuals for print and digital campaigns, translating complex information into engaging content across corporate communications and marketing materials.

I bring hands-on design skills, concept development, and brand storytelling, with a knack for managing multiple projects under tight deadlines. My background spans motion graphics, video editing, interactive PDFs, and multi-format assets, helping campaigns look cohesive across platforms while staying ahead of trends and new tools, including AI-enabled workflows and 360° virtual tours.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Editorial Illustration

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Progressive Care Ltd

August 1, 2021 - Present

Design and produce marketing and internal communications materials; translate complex information into clear, visually engaging content; develop visual concepts and define the look and feel for campaigns and branded materials; create presentations, event materials, brochures, social media graphics, and corporate documents; produce motion graphics and short animated content for digital platforms; design and update company documents using InDesign; manage image editing, retouching, and visual optimisation; design email and newsletter visuals; ensure brand consistency across marketing, web, and both digital and print outputs; create modern PowerPoint presentations and interactive PDFs; design and maintain WordPress websites with HTML/CSS/JS; leverage AI tools to streamline workflows and stay current with best practices; lead a monthly internal newsletter; develop 360° virtual tours for properties.

EMEA Digital Designer at Insight Technology

March 1, 2014 - September 30, 2019

Delivered digital design solutions aligned with EMEA marketing campaigns; developed campaign visuals and contributed to creative direction; produced email graphics, banners, social media content, and event materials; designed marketing collateral and documentation using InDesign; collaborated with regional teams to ensure brand consistency across markets; created interactive digital content and animated banner ads using Adobe Animate.

Graphic Design Manager/ Studio Manager at Octopus Advertising

September 1, 2005 - February 28, 2013

Led and supported a team of designers in a fast-paced agency; reviewed and approved artwork for quality, consistency, and client alignment; contributed to creative concepts and visual direction for campaigns; designed and delivered marketing materials and advertisements; supported campaigns from concept to final production; adapted creative work for multilingual and international markets; ensured artwork met production and print specifications.

Art Director at Digital Dynamics FZ LLC

March 1, 2005 - August 31, 2005

Developed creative concepts and visual direction for branding and marketing projects; designed logos, corporate identities, and promotional materials; delivered visual solutions aligned with client objectives.

Magazine Art Director at Media Arabia

February 1, 2002 - February 28, 2005

Designed and produced a monthly magazine from concept through print; defined editorial layout style, visual identity, and overall look; created advertising layouts and ensured consistency across pages; prepared print-ready artwork to meet publication standards and deadlines.

Graphic Designer (Print & Production) at Al-Shahrani Group

January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002

Designed branding, packaging, and marketing materials for various clients; managed prepress processes including colour separation and print preparation; ensured high-quality output for commercial printing.

Graphic Designer at Nahdet Misr Publishing Group

March 1, 1996 - January 31, 1998

Designed book covers and visual layouts for published titles; created advertisements for magazine and print media; worked closely with editorial teams to ensure visual consistency and quality; prepared artwork for print production following publishing standards.

Graphic Designer at Al-Homaidhi Printing Press

March 1, 1995 - January 31, 1996

Designed a variety of print materials including brochures, posters, menus, and packaging; produced artwork for commercial clients across different industries; prepared files for print, ensuring accuracy in layout and colour output; supported production processes within a busy print environment.

Packaging Designer at Olympic Group

January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1995

Designed packaging graphics and product labels; developed visual concepts aligned with product branding; prepared artwork for print production and packaging application.