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Hi, I’m Sam. I’m a designer, illustrator, and educator with over 8 years of experience in digital art, content creation, branding, UI/UX, AI, and character design. I combine traditional skills with tools like Procreate, Adobe Creative Cloud, Blender, and AI to create clear, professional visuals. Whether you need help with design, want to update your brand, or grow your team’s creative skills, I work with focus, creativity, and clear communication.
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Work Experience
Founder & Lead Educator at Self-Employed (Online & In-Person), Karaj, Iran
July 1, 2020 - June 9, 2024Designed bespoke art and fashion curricula for over 100 students aged 10 to 40 across Iran, Canada, Turkey, and Sweden. Achieved an 80% success rate in portfolio guidance with 18 students admitted to international art programs and three mentored designers launching independent brands. Developed AI-driven modules including image generation, video creation, and chatbot styling assistants to enhance research and creative workflows. Advised Master's and undergraduate fashion theses, contributing to the development of cutting-edge technology in sportswear.
University Lecturer & Workshop Facilitator at Various Universities, Iran (Online & In-Person)
June 1, 2024 - June 9, 2024Authored and taught the 18-hour course 'AI in Fashion: From Sketch to Product' scheduled for launch in June 2025 (currently paused). Led two AI-in-Fashion workshops with 80+ attendees each and five public webinars on AI, branding, and fashion marketing in 2024. Delivered corporate training on graphic design and AI applications in advertising as well as AI-powered language teaching workshops for institutes in Iran and Turkey.
Curriculum Designer & Art, Fashion Design, and Creativity Instructor at Various Academic Institutions, Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2018 - June 9, 2024Taught a broad range of courses including Creativity, Digital Illustration, Portfolio Design, Fashion Design, Styling, Emerging Technology in Fashion, and Costume Design for cinema and theater. Developed the 'Fashion Creativity' program for children aged 3–11. Delivered courses at École Française de Téhéran, Noorangar Art Academy, Kook Talaei Non-Profit Art High School, Jafarzadeh Fashion Academy, and Fashion Designers Academy. Created the 'Square' four-term educational package designed to prepare students from beginner to market readiness levels. Worked with additional institutions such as Barocco Art Academy and Iran Visual.
Fashion Designer, Illustrator & Content Manager at Various Fashion and Art Initiatives
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2023Designed high-fashion collections including Artemia Fashion Brand (co-founder & designer), Wandeross, TBN, and Sofia (Iranian-French collaboration). Created interactive children's theatre costumes using technology. Served as Content Manager for the Fajr International Theater Festival (Iran-France collaboration), Chateau (fashion promotion brand), and Starzania International Language Academy. Produced costume illustrations for children’s TV series and contributed to multiple offline educational packages in fashion and graphic design.
Founder & Lead Educator at Self-Employed (Online & In-Person), Karaj, Iran
July 1, 2020 - June 19, 2024Designed bespoke art and fashion curricula for over 100 students aged 10 to 40 across Iran, Canada, Turkey, and Sweden. Achieved an 80% success rate in portfolio guidance with students admitted to international art programs and mentored designers launching independent brands. Developed AI-driven modules including image generation, video creation, and chatbot styling assistants to enhance creative workflows. Provided thesis advisement for undergraduate and master’s fashion students.
University Lecturer & Workshop Facilitator at Various Universities, Iran (Online & In-Person)
June 1, 2024 - June 19, 2024Authored and taught an 18-hour course titled “AI in Fashion: From Sketch to Product”. Led AI-in-Fashion workshops and public webinars on AI, branding, and fashion marketing. Delivered corporate training on graphic design, AI in advertising, and application of ChatGPT in language teaching across institutions in Iran and Turkey.
Curriculum Designer & Art, Fashion Design, and Creativity Instructor at Various Academic Institutions, Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2018 - June 19, 2024Taught a variety of courses including Creativity, Digital Illustration, Portfolio Design, Fashion Design, and Emerging Technology in Fashion. Designed programs for children integrating practical skills such as t-shirt printing and embroidery. Delivered creativity-focused fashion courses at international schools and art academies. Developed a four-term educational package training students from beginner level to market readiness.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at Dr.Shariati University, Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2016Diploma at Batoul Agha Mohammadi Art School (Public Model High School), Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010Bachelor of Arts at Dr.Shariati University, Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2016Diploma at Batoul Agha Mohammadi Art School (Public Model High School), Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010Qualifications
First Place Winner at the 5th "Shetab" Startup-Based Event on the Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Fashion Industry
March 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025First Place Winner at the 5th "Shetab" Startup-Based Event on the Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Fashion Industry
March 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
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