I am a Civil Engineer with a passion for both engineering and design. My hands-on experience in site inspection and quality control complements my creative skills in graphic design and book layout.

About

I am a Civil Engineer with a passion for both engineering and design. My hands-on experience in site inspection and quality control complements my creative skills in graphic design and book layout. I enjoy combining technical expertise with artistic flair, making my work both functional and visually appealing. I thrive on challenges and always aim to deliver projects that exceed expectations.

  • Joined June 2026

Languages

  • KurdishFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • ArabicBeginner
  • KoreanBeginner

Industry experience

  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Projects · 1

Worked on an ongoing children’s book illustration project for a swimming school based in Melbourne, Australia. The project focuses on creating engaging educational illustrations that connect storytelling with real-life swimming activities and learning experiences for children.

  • Children’s Book Illustrator

Work experience· 6 roles

book deigner · ara media centreJun 2026 – May 2026

Visual & Design Skills Layout design (arranging text and images clearly) Composition (balancing visuals on a page) Typography (choosing and styling fonts) Visual hierarchy (guiding the reader’s attention) Color usage and mood setting Illustration integration (matching drawings with text)

illustrator · swimming schoolApr 2026 – Present · 8 mos

Core Illustration Skills Digital illustration (creating artwork on software) Hand drawing / sketching fundamentals Character design (people, objects, scenes) Line work, shading, and form Style development (adapting different visual styles)

Cultural Team Member · KKYO (Korean Consulate)Jan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

Organized and supported cultural events in collaboration with the Korean Consulate and facilitated cross-cultural communication and community engagement.

Intern · Qaiwan Company (Sulaymaniyah Heights)Jan 2021 – Apr 2021 · 4 mos
Freelance Illustrator · Remote (Australia)Jan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos
Book Designer · Ara Media CenterJan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

Education

BSc Civil Engineering · University of Sulaymaniyah2021 – 2025
BSc Civil Engineering · University of Sulaymaniyah2021 – 2025

Certifications and awards· 5

Interior Design Course (3ds Max, SketchUp, Corona Renderer)2030 – 2026
American Concrete Institute (ACI) — Student Chapter Member2030 – 2026
Interior Design Course (3ds Max, SketchUp, Corona Renderer)2030 – 2026
American Concrete Institute (ACI) — Student Chapter Member2030 – 2026

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