I’m Samim Akbar, a final-year graphic designer and art director based in Milan, Italy. I’m pursuing a Bachelor in Graphic Design at NABA while building over three years of professional and freelance experience in graphic design, brand identity, and digital campaigns. I’m skilled in poster and logo design, web design, illustration, and video editing, and I’m fluent in English and Italian (B2). I’m passionate about creating impactful, creative design solutions. During my studies and work, I’ve earned a NABA Talent Scholarship (2019–2021) for maintaining GPA, designed brand identity systems and campaigns (2021–2023), and collaborated with teams on multiple projects including LYF Magazine and Payman Club. I’ve created video content and social assets for brands, and I enjoy working across UI/UX and graphic design to deliver cohesive, user-centered visuals.

Samim Akbar

I’m Samim Akbar, a final-year graphic designer and art director based in Milan, Italy. I’m pursuing a Bachelor in Graphic Design at NABA while building over three years of professional and freelance experience in graphic design, brand identity, and digital campaigns. I’m skilled in poster and logo design, web design, illustration, and video editing, and I’m fluent in English and Italian (B2). I’m passionate about creating impactful, creative design solutions. During my studies and work, I’ve earned a NABA Talent Scholarship (2019–2021) for maintaining GPA, designed brand identity systems and campaigns (2021–2023), and collaborated with teams on multiple projects including LYF Magazine and Payman Club. I’ve created video content and social assets for brands, and I enjoy working across UI/UX and graphic design to deliver cohesive, user-centered visuals.

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I’m Samim Akbar, a final-year graphic designer and art director based in Milan, Italy. I’m pursuing a Bachelor in Graphic Design at NABA while building over three years of professional and freelance experience in graphic design, brand identity, and digital campaigns. I’m skilled in poster and logo design, web design, illustration, and video editing, and I’m fluent in English and Italian (B2). I’m passionate about creating impactful, creative design solutions.

During my studies and work, I’ve earned a NABA Talent Scholarship (2019–2021) for maintaining GPA, designed brand identity systems and campaigns (2021–2023), and collaborated with teams on multiple projects including LYF Magazine and Payman Club. I’ve created video content and social assets for brands, and I enjoy working across UI/UX and graphic design to deliver cohesive, user-centered visuals.

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Language

English
Advanced
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

UI/UX Designer & Graphic Designer at Payman Club
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Designs UI/UX and graphic assets for branding and campaigns; collaborates with the team to deliver high‑quality projects.
Graphic Designer & Art Director at LYF Magazine
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Created video content and motion graphics for advertising campaigns; designed social media visuals aligned with brand identity; collaborated with copywriters and account managers to develop integrated campaigns.
Video Editor & Social Media Designer at Piraye Advertising Agency
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Edited video content and created social media visuals for campaigns; contributed to brand storytelling across platforms.

Education

Bachelor in Graphic Design at NABA – Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Milan, Italy
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor in Graphic Design at NABA – Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Milan, Italy
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
One-year Graphic Design Program at BIHE-IRAN
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

NABA Talent Scholarship
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Top-ranked Student
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
NABA Talent Scholarship
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Certificate of Recognition - International Poster Festivals
January 1, 2020 - February 16, 2026
Top-ranked Student
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

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