Hi, I'm Shahrzad Nakhostin, an Art Director and expert in digital marketing with over 21 years of experience in graphic design, interactive media, and digital visualization. I have worked across public, government, nonprofit, and private sectors, creating compelling visual narratives, interactive media, and digital platforms that engage and inspire audiences worldwide. I specialize in Adobe Creative Cloud, motion graphics, 3D animation, UX/UI design, and full-stack web development. I also enjoy sharing my knowledge and have been a graduate-level instructor in multimedia and graphic design. Beyond designing, I have founded companies like VenoArt and Parto, focusing on art auctions and empowering women and children. I'm passionate about using design and digital media to make a difference, and I look forward to connecting and collaborating with like-minded creative professionals.…

Shahrzad Nakhostin

Hi, I'm Shahrzad Nakhostin, an Art Director and expert in digital marketing with over 21 years of experience in graphic design, interactive media, and digital visualization. I have worked across public, government, nonprofit, and private sectors, creating compelling visual narratives, interactive media, and digital platforms that engage and inspire audiences worldwide. I specialize in Adobe Creative Cloud, motion graphics, 3D animation, UX/UI design, and full-stack web development. I also enjoy sharing my knowledge and have been a graduate-level instructor in multimedia and graphic design. Beyond designing, I have founded companies like VenoArt and Parto, focusing on art auctions and empowering women and children. I'm passionate about using design and digital media to make a difference, and I look forward to connecting and collaborating with like-minded creative professionals.…

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Hi, I’m Shahrzad Nakhostin, an Art Director and expert in digital marketing with over 21 years of experience in graphic design, interactive media, and digital visualization. I have worked across public, government, nonprofit, and private sectors, creating compelling visual narratives, interactive media, and digital platforms that engage and inspire audiences worldwide. I specialize in Adobe Creative Cloud, motion graphics, 3D animation, UX/UI design, and full-stack web development.

I also enjoy sharing my knowledge and have been a graduate-level instructor in multimedia and graphic design. Beyond designing, I have founded companies like VenoArt and Parto, focusing on art auctions and empowering women and children. I’m passionate about using design and digital media to make a difference, and I look forward to connecting and collaborating with like-minded creative professionals.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Advanced
Persian
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director, Interactive Graphic Designer | East Asia/Pacific Division at Voice of America (VOA)
January 1, 2024 - August 2, 2025
Created digital media and TV graphics including maps, motion graphics, and virtual TV set templates. Managed multiple design projects, ensuring digital accessibility and inclusiveness. Provided support for web, social media, and TV production.
Art Director, Interactive Graphic Designer | East Asia/Pacific Division at Voice of America (VOA)
January 1, 2024 - August 2, 2025
Created maps, motion graphics, and virtual TV set templates for digital media and TV graphic design. Managed multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Designed digital narratives and ensured accessibility and inclusiveness. Collaborated on web and social media visual content.
Founder & Director at Parto, LLC
December 31, 2022 - August 2, 2025
Led a production company advocating for women’s and children’s empowerment, overseeing production and content creation.
Founder & Director at Parto, LLC
January 1, 2022 - August 2, 2025
Led a production company advocating for women's and children's empowerment, managing multimedia productions and campaigns.
Founder & Art Director at VenoArt, LLC
January 1, 2020 - Present
Founded and directed an online art auction house supporting children’s charities and artists worldwide. Curated and organized 12 online art auctions, designed and managed digital platforms including website and social media, and developed branding and marketing strategies to enhance global outreach.
Founder & Art Director at VenoArt, LLC
January 1, 2020 - Present
Founded and directed an online art auction house supporting children's charities and artists worldwide. Curated and organized 12 online art auction events. Designed and managed digital platforms including website and social media content. Developed branding and marketing strategies to enhance global outreach.
Art Director | PNN Persian Network at Voice of America (VOA)
January 1, 2012 - August 2, 2025
Directed art and graphic design for the Persian Network, producing interactive graphics and layouts.
Art Director | PNN Persian Network at Voice of America (VOA)
January 1, 2012 - August 2, 2025
Directed art and design for the PNN Persian Network.
Art Director at ICG, LLC
December 31, 2009 - August 2, 2025
Directed art for television, contributing to multimedia packages and website layouts.
Art Director at ICG, LLC
January 1, 2009 - August 2, 2025
Art Director for television, producing multimedia packages and website layouts.
Director of Advertising Division at Kayhan Institute, Iran
December 31, 2004 - August 2, 2025
Led design team responsible for advertisements production for newspapers and magazines.
Lecturer in Print and Marketing Digital Media at Soore University & Tehran University
December 31, 2004 - August 2, 2025
Lectured on print and marketing digital media.
Graduate-level Instructor in Digital Media & Design at University of Art, Tehran
December 31, 2004 - August 2, 2025
Taught multimedia and graphic design courses at graduate level.
Director of Advertising Division at Kayhan Institute, Iran
January 1, 2004 - August 2, 2025
Led a team of designers responsible for advertisements in six newspapers and five magazines owned by the Kayhan Institute.
Lecturer Print and Marketing Digital Media at Soore University & Tehran University
January 1, 2004 - August 2, 2025
Provided lectures in print and marketing digital media.
Graduate-Level Instructor in Digital Media & Design at University of Art, Tehran
January 1, 2004 - August 2, 2025
Taught graduate-level courses in multimedia and graphic design focusing on Adobe Creative Suite.

Education

M.A. in Graphic Design/Digital Marketing at Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
B.A. in Graphic Design/Digital Media at Azad University, Tehran, Iran
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1996
M.A. at Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
B.A. at Azad University, Tehran, Iran
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1996

Qualifications

Maya Production Based Program (Autodesk) Training
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Maya Production Based Program (Autodesk)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Industry Experience

Government, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level