I’m Amina Darabie, a videographer, video editor, and graphic designer focused on storytelling and brand-building across social media and cultural projects. I combine Arab studies and visual design to create accessible, audience-aware content. I’ve produced high-performing video content for nonprofit media, built podcast branding and merchandise from the ground up, and supported institutional communications through logos, posters, and print/digital design. I work end-to-end—from idea to final cut—while collaborating closely with communities and partners.

Amina Darabie

I’m Amina Darabie, a videographer, video editor, and graphic designer focused on storytelling and brand-building across social media and cultural projects. I combine Arab studies and visual design to create accessible, audience-aware content. I’ve produced high-performing video content for nonprofit media, built podcast branding and merchandise from the ground up, and supported institutional communications through logos, posters, and print/digital design. I work end-to-end—from idea to final cut—while collaborating closely with communities and partners.

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I’m Amina Darabie, a videographer, video editor, and graphic designer focused on storytelling and brand-building across social media and cultural projects. I combine Arab studies and visual design to create accessible, audience-aware content.

I’ve produced high-performing video content for nonprofit media, built podcast branding and merchandise from the ground up, and supported institutional communications through logos, posters, and print/digital design. I work end-to-end—from idea to final cut—while collaborating closely with communities and partners.

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Work Experience

Videographer and Video Editor at Institute for Palestine Studies (IPS)
January 1, 2026 - Present
Contract video creator for IPS social media platforms, producing short-form reels-style content. Produced one of IPS’s most viewed and liked Instagram posts (44.6k views, 1.5k likes). Worked with social media requirements and performance-driven creative output.
Graphic Designer at Shu Kaman Podcast
July 1, 2025 - Present
Built the podcast brand package from the ground up, including font selection, theme song, color palette, and usage guidelines. Designed and rolled out merchandise campaigns, including apparel and stickers.
Graphic Designer at Center for Contemporary Arab Studies, Georgetown University
May 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Created a special logo for the center’s 50th anniversary and produced supporting merchandise designs including stickers, clothing, tote bags, and kitchen materials. Designed bilingual (Arabic and English) logo assets with accessibility principles and an international audience in mind.
Graphic Designer at Center for Integrative Studies, Michigan State University
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024
Produced 30+ original designs including logos and posters for print and digital use, as well as merchandise. Designed for multicultural audiences, considering how language, colors, and visual elements may be interpreted across contexts and communities.
Videographer at Dot Lemon Productions
October 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022
Worked on the DC Zesty Story team creating quick character profiles of local DC artists, activists, musicians, and other notable figures. Handled production from ideation through filming, editing, and final cut, and built relationships with community members on site.

Education

Master of Arts, Arab Studies at Georgetown University
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026
Bachelor of Arts, Experience Architecture at Michigan State University (MSU)
January 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts, Arabic (Minors in Graphic Design and Digital Cultural Heritage and History) at Michigan State University (MSU)
January 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization