I am passionate about illustration and storytelling, with experience teaching manual and digital drawing, concept design, and visual communication. Throughout my career, I have taken on increasing responsibilities, specializing in graphic solutions for various industries. I enjoy working comfortably in both independent projects and collaborations. I have expertise in training on drawing basics, sketching, comics, 2D and 3D digital drawing, curriculum development, workshop organization, and improving digital platforms. My background includes commissioned work, collaborative projects, and academic program management.…

Riad Hanna-Daher

I am passionate about illustration and storytelling, with experience teaching manual and digital drawing, concept design, and visual communication. Throughout my career, I have taken on increasing responsibilities, specializing in graphic solutions for various industries. I enjoy working comfortably in both independent projects and collaborations. I have expertise in training on drawing basics, sketching, comics, 2D and 3D digital drawing, curriculum development, workshop organization, and improving digital platforms. My background includes commissioned work, collaborative projects, and academic program management.…

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I am passionate about illustration and storytelling, with experience teaching manual and digital drawing, concept design, and visual communication. Throughout my career, I have taken on increasing responsibilities, specializing in graphic solutions for various industries. I enjoy working comfortably in both independent projects and collaborations.

I have expertise in training on drawing basics, sketching, comics, 2D and 3D digital drawing, curriculum development, workshop organization, and improving digital platforms. My background includes commissioned work, collaborative projects, and academic program management.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Teacher and Collaborative Administrator at Canvas School of Graphic Arts and Fashion – Lausanne
January 1, 2021 - Present
Expertise in training on drawing basics, sketching, comics, and 2D and 3D digital drawing. Organized workshops, provided pedagogical advice and student monitoring, improved the school's digital platform, and revamped illustration and graphic design programs.
Commissioned Illustrator at Passerelle Culturelle – Lavigny
December 31, 2021 - August 23, 2025
Created explanatory murals for cultural events, developed communication graphics for better visibility, and collaborated with trainers and students.
Independent Illustrator at Eduvation Beirut Orthodox School – Lebanon Sabis Network – Lebanon
December 31, 2017 - August 23, 2025
Produced digital illustrations for course materials, enhanced visual content for school programs, and managed work under tight deadlines.
Comic Collaboration at Inkcreated – Lebanon
December 31, 2010 - August 23, 2025
Screenplay rewriting for the comic book with author Yann Charaoui, creation of characters and environments, and development of visual language including typography, colors, compositions, and narrative rhythm.
Commissioned Illustrator at Leo Burnett – Lebanon
December 31, 2015 - August 23, 2025
Created digital illustrations for posters and internal and external presentations, visually developed advertising campaigns, and worked for clients including Philip Morris, Johnny Walker, and Procter & Gamble.

Education

Management and HR certification at CEFCO Switzerland
November 15, 2023 - November 20, 2024
Followed a year long course on Management, Communication and Human Ressources at the CEFCO center for professional formations in Lausanne, Switzerland. Passed with Excellent.
Masters of Illustration and Comicbooks at Academy of Fine Arts of Beirut, Lebanon
October 6, 2008 - July 5, 2013
Took classes on Comicbooks, Storyboarding, Story writing, Sketching, Academic drawing, Painting, Digital Illustration, Editorial Illustration, Advertising Illlustration, Children Books Illustration
Master in Illustration and Comic Books at Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts, Beirut
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Bachelor en Illustration at Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts, Beirut
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Qualifications

Certificate in Management and Human Resources
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Certificate 5D Multimedia & Web Communication
January 1, 2020 - August 23, 2025
Certificate Altran CMS, Website updates
January 1, 2018 - August 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Gaming, Energy & Utilities, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Other

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