I’m Bakhos AbouAntoun, a senior graphic designer and art director based in Zgharta, Lebanon, with 8+ years of experience designing branding and visual identities, plus editorial and book layouts for both digital and print. I specialize in building strong design systems and producing production-ready artwork—from concept development and typography through final prepress and delivery.…

Bakhos AbouAntoun

I’m Bakhos AbouAntoun, a senior graphic designer and art director based in Zgharta, Lebanon, with 8+ years of experience designing branding and visual identities, plus editorial and book layouts for both digital and print. I specialize in building strong design systems and producing production-ready artwork—from concept development and typography through final prepress and delivery.…

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I’m Bakhos AbouAntoun, a senior graphic designer and art director based in Zgharta, Lebanon, with 8+ years of experience designing branding and visual identities, plus editorial and book layouts for both digital and print. I specialize in building strong design systems and producing production-ready artwork—from concept development and typography through final prepress and delivery.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Arabic
Fluent
French
Fluent
English
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer / Book & Content Designer at Dar El Chimal
December 1, 2025 - Present
Designed 30+ educational books and series for the Saudi market, creating consistent visual systems across grades, subjects, and titles. Used Adobe Firefly and ChatGPT to support creative concepts and visual development, and to streamline content workflows including AI-assisted video/animation support. Managed multiple publication titles, revisions, creative assets, and production requirements while maintaining visual consistency and deadlines.
Senior Graphic Designer (Contract) at Edelweiss Maritime Services
April 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Designed 10 maritime training books, manuals, and technical publications, translating complex technical content into structured layouts and visual systems. Created bilingual Arabic-English layouts and prepared print-ready PDF and eBook deliverables. Integrated AI-generated imagery using Midjourney and used ChatGPT for content editing and creative refinement.
Senior Graphic Designer (Contract) at York Press
December 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Converted raw Word manuscripts into structured InDesign publications, developing layouts, typography, and visual hierarchy. Worked with international manuscript templates and adapted publications to InDesign production standards and technical layout requirements. Prepared print-ready artwork and supported prepress production with attention to accuracy and formatting.
Senior Graphic Designer at York Press
December 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Print & Layout Design: Designed layouts from Word documents in InDesign and prepared files for print. Visual concepts: Created graphics and layouts for various products based on project briefs. Drafting: Prepared rough drafts for review and feedback. Layout Review: Assessed final designs and suggested improvements.
Graphic Designer at Absolute Solution SAL – AS Strategy Department
February 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Developed branding, visual identities, and advertising campaigns for clients including L'atelier de Rosa, Rania Karam Architecture, and Golden MotoBike. Translated marketing strategies and creative briefs into visual concepts and communication materials.
Graphic Designer at Absolute Solution SAL - AS Strategy Department
February 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Visual Identity Creation: developed and maintained cohesive branding and advertising graphics tailored to target audiences. Campaign design & implementation: created visually compelling designs and promotional materials for social media campaigns, adhering to platform requirements and marketing objectives. Clients served: L’atelier de Rosa, Al Jern Resto, Rania Karam Architecture, Fasmsco Steel Factory, Golden MotoBike, Carco Car Development, Your Real Estate.
Visual Identity Designer at Absolute Solution SAL - AS Strategy Department
February 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Developed and maintained cohesive branding and advertising graphics tailored to target audiences; ensured consistent messaging across social media platforms; designed materials for campaigns.
Visual Designer at Absolute Solution SAL - AS Strategy Department
February 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Visual Identity Creation: Developed and maintained cohesive branding and advertising graphics tailored to target audiences, ensuring consistent messaging across social media platforms. Campaign Design & Implementation: Created visually compelling designs and promotional materials for social media campaigns, adhering to platform requirements and marketing objectives. Clients served: L’atelier de Rosa, Al Jern Resto, Rania Karam Architecture, Fasmsco Steel Factory, Golden MotoBike, Carco Car Development, Your Real Estate.
Graphic Designer at Eden Dijital Agency
November 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Content Creation: created engaging graphics, images, and animations for social media to boost engagement and brand visibility. Brand consistency: maintained brand guidelines to ensure a cohesive and professional digital identity.
Content Designer / Graphic Designer at Eden Dijital Agency
November 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Created engaging graphics, images, and animations for social media to boost engagement; maintained brand guidelines for a cohesive digital identity.
Content Designer at Eden Dijital Agency
November 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Content Creation: Created engaging graphics, images, and animations for social media to boost engagement and brand visibility. Brand Consistency: Maintained brand guidelines to ensure a cohesive and professional digital identity. Clients included Riversong, Lazor, Igotech, Totulife, EdenBerg, Stimy Gray, Aurora Beauty Center, and Reve Real Estate.
Graphic Designer & Design Team Lead at Pedagogy Publishers
January 1, 2021 - November 1, 2024
Designed 30+ educational books from concept through final production and redesigned 100+ existing titles to improve layout and visual presentation. Promoted to Design Team Lead, coordinating a team of 10 designers and overseeing assignments, creative direction, quality reviews, and deadlines. Managed production archives for 140+ book titles, including source files, version control, quality control, and final delivery.
Graphic Designer / Content Designer at Pedagogy Publishers
January 1, 2021 - November 1, 2024
Content Design: created engaging layouts for educational eBooks across subjects and grade levels. Curriculum alignment: collaborated with educators to ensure designs met curriculum standards. Team leadership: directed and coordinated design teams to deliver projects on time and with high quality. Multimedia integration: enhanced eBooks with images, videos, and audio. Archive management: maintained organized digital asset libraries.
Content Designer / Graphic Designer at Pedagogy Publishers
January 1, 2021 - November 1, 2024
Created engaging layouts for educational eBooks across subjects and grade levels; collaborated with educators to ensure curriculum alignment; led design teams to deliver projects on time; enhanced eBooks with multimedia and maintained organized digital assets.
Graphic Designer at Pedagogy Publishers
January 1, 2021 - November 1, 2024
Content Design: Created engaging layouts for educational eBooks across subjects and grade levels. Curriculum Alignment: Collaborated with educators to ensure designs met curriculum standards. Team Leadership: Directed and coordinated design teams to deliver projects on time and with high quality. Multimedia Integration: Enhanced eBooks with images, videos, and audio to improve engagement. Archive Management: Maintained organized digital asset libraries for efficient retrieval and reuse.
Senior Graphic Designer at Macoli
March 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Social Media Design Support: assisted in creating engaging and on-brand visuals for social media campaigns. Idea development: contributed to brainstorming sessions with the marketing team and implemented feedback to enhance visual quality and message clarity. Brand consistency: helped maintain visual alignment with client branding guidelines across digital content. Content adaptation: prepared and resized assets for mobile, desktop, and print. Clients served: Portemilio Hotel, Via Verde Hotel, Chtaura Park Hotel, Syncwise, Dr. Chantal Saab (Dentistry), Café des Cèdres, Areej Resto-café, Le Rodin Spa, Passion Beauté Clinique (Spa).
Junior Graphic Designer at Macoli
March 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Social Media Design Support: Assisted in creating engaging and on-brand visuals for social media campaigns under the supervision of the senior design team. Idea Development: Contributed to brainstorming sessions with the marketing team and implemented feedback to enhance visual quality and message clarity. Brand Consistency: Helped maintain visual alignment with client branding guidelines across digital content. Content Adaptation: Prepared and resized design assets for various platforms and formats, including mobile, desktop, and print. Clients served: Portemilio Hotel, Via Verde Hotel, Chtaura Park Hotel, Syncwise, Dr. Chantal Saab (Dentistry), Café des Cèdres, Areej Resto-café, Le Rodin Spa, Passion Beauté Clinic (Spa).
Graphic Designer Intern at House Of Architect
September 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016
Design & Printing Services: Assisted in designing business cards, brochures, flyers, menus, newsletters, catalogs, and flex ads while adhering to brand guidelines. Collaboration: Collaborated with the team to gather feedback and implement revisions for print projects.
Photographer and Videographer at Photo Rodrique
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2018
Event Photography & Videography: Captured and edited high-quality photos and videos for weddings, engagements, christenings, communions, and private celebrations. Post-Production: Edited and retouched visual materials to produce polished, client-ready content. Digital Albums: Designed customized digital photo albums tailored to client preferences. Selected Clients (2016–Present) included Safadi Cultural Center, Lebanese University – Institute of Fine Arts, Mell Paola, Dar El Chimal, Ichtari, L’etoile, Fornello, Neptune.

Education

Master Degree: Graphic Design & Advertising at Lebanese University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
BA Degree: Graphic Design & Visual Communication at Lebanese University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Certificate: Fundamentals Of Photography at Nikon School Lebanon
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Master Degree: Graphic Design & Advertising at Lebanese University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
BA Degree: Graphic Design & Visual Communication at Lebanese University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Certificate: Fundamentals Of Photography at Nikon School Lebanon
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Master's Degree in Graphic Design & Advertising at Lebanese University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design & Visual Communication at Lebanese University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Fundamentals Of Photography
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Certified in Fundamentals of Photography
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other

Skills

Experience Level