Khanim Alakbarzade

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Hi, I'm Khanim Alakbarzade, a graphic and motion designer based in Baku, Azerbaijan, with 7+ years of experience crafting visual solutions for global brands like Coca-Cola, Nike, Adidas, and Formula 1 partners.

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Hi, I’m Khanim Alakbarzade, a graphic and motion designer based in Baku, Azerbaijan, with 7+ years of experience crafting visual solutions for global brands like Coca-Cola, Nike, Adidas, and Formula 1 partners. I specialize in building scalable brand systems, motion graphics, and AI-enhanced visuals for digital campaigns.

I bring UI/UX thinking, interactive prototyping, and storytelling to complex ideas, collaborating across international teams in the UAE, UK, US, Canada, and the Netherlands to deliver high-impact work on tight timelines.

  • 7 years' experience
  • Joined April 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Consumer Goods
  • Software & Internet
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Other
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 5 roles

Art Director & Graphic Designer & AI Generalist · DOTS CAFE UAEFeb 2024 – Jan 2026 · 2 yrs

Designed social media content (Instagram posts, stories, campaign visuals); developed promotional concepts for seasonal campaigns and special events; created print materials including posters, menus, table cards, and in-store branding elements. Ensured visual consistency across digital and physical touchpoints and supported brand storytelling.

Graphic Designer | AI Generalist · Baku City CircuitJun 2021 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos

Edited and repurposed full-length race footage into platform-optimized social media content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. Designed and animated motion graphic elements — including race stats, lower thirds, and branded transitions — aligned with F1's official visual identity guidelines. Developed a modular video template library and accompanying style guide to ensure visual consistency across platforms, and streamline production workflows. Reduced video production time by 40% through reusable assets and standardized editing processes. Collaborated with content strategists and social media teams to tailor video formats and messaging for maximum audience engagement.

Graphic Designer | AI Generalist · UNIT9 GLOBAL PRODUCTION PARTNER (UK)Apr 2021 – Jan 2026 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Led art direction and production of AI-enhanced visuals for Coca-Cola's Olympic Games 2024 campaign; achieved a 25% increase in social media engagement. Designed and delivered over 50 high-impact client presentations and pitch decks, incorporating narrative storyboards, frameworks, and interactive mockups to accelerate proposal turnaround by 30%. Executed advanced photomanipulation and retouching using Photoshop and Ideogram, integrating AI-generated visuals with brand assets to produce cohesive campaign materials. Collaborated cross-functionally with audio teams to incorporate custom sound design, voiceovers, and music into promotional videos, enhancing immersive experiences. Developed logos, marketing collateral, and interactive prototypes using Figma and Adobe XD, ensuring brand consistency, and streamlining user flows for digital platforms.

Art Director & Graphic Designer · Slice d Creative Agency (Amsterdam)Feb 2020 – Dec 2022 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Print & Graphic Designer · The Business YearJun 2018 – Dec 2021 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Education

Accounting and Taxes · Ondokuz Mayıs University2012 – 2015
Career Shift – Visual & Graphic Design · Code Academy - Graphic and UI/UX Design2018 – 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Taxes · Ondokuz Mayıs University2012 – 2015
Certificate in Graphic and UI/UX Design · Code Academy2018 – 2019

Certifications and awards

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Taxes2012 – 2015
Certificate in Graphic and UI/UX Design2018 – 2019

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