I am Rahaf Quraiea, a passionate graphic designer with 6 years of experience helping brands grow from logos to full visual identities including social media and print design. I founded Yaraka, a startup that offers advertising and marketing solutions, specializing in creative ad campaigns and social media content to boost brand recognition and engagement. I have a strong visual sense and deep understanding of color theory and typography, committed to delivering creative designs aligned with each client's unique vision. Throughout my career, I have worked with a diverse range of clients and organizations in the UAE such as Dubai Charity Association, Emirates Red Crescent, and ADNOC, creating impactful promotional and event materials. I take pride in leading teams and managing projects that blend creativity with strategic marketing, continuously developing my skills in graphic design, motion graphics, and digital marketing to provide high-quality and effective solutions.

Rahaf Quraiea

I am Rahaf Quraiea, a passionate graphic designer with 6 years of experience helping brands grow from logos to full visual identities including social media and print design. I founded Yaraka, a startup that offers advertising and marketing solutions, specializing in creative ad campaigns and social media content to boost brand recognition and engagement. I have a strong visual sense and deep understanding of color theory and typography, committed to delivering creative designs aligned with each client's unique vision. Throughout my career, I have worked with a diverse range of clients and organizations in the UAE such as Dubai Charity Association, Emirates Red Crescent, and ADNOC, creating impactful promotional and event materials. I take pride in leading teams and managing projects that blend creativity with strategic marketing, continuously developing my skills in graphic design, motion graphics, and digital marketing to provide high-quality and effective solutions.

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I am Rahaf Quraiea, a passionate graphic designer with 6 years of experience helping brands grow from logos to full visual identities including social media and print design. I founded Yaraka, a startup that offers advertising and marketing solutions, specializing in creative ad campaigns and social media content to boost brand recognition and engagement. I have a strong visual sense and deep understanding of color theory and typography, committed to delivering creative designs aligned with each client’s unique vision.

Throughout my career, I have worked with a diverse range of clients and organizations in the UAE such as Dubai Charity Association, Emirates Red Crescent, and ADNOC, creating impactful promotional and event materials. I take pride in leading teams and managing projects that blend creativity with strategic marketing, continuously developing my skills in graphic design, motion graphics, and digital marketing to provide high-quality and effective solutions.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at HDTC Training and Consulting
January 1, 2025 - August 12, 2025
Designed promotional materials for conferences and events including banners and print materials. Created advertising campaign designs for social media platforms and engaging, professional presentation designs.
Senior Graphic Designer at HDTC Training and Consulting
January 1, 2025 - August 12, 2025
Worked on designing promotional materials for conferences and various events including banners and print materials. Created advertising campaign designs for social media platforms and engaging professional presentation designs.
Senior Graphic Designer at HDTC Training and Consulting – Dubai, UAE
January 1, 2023 - August 19, 2025
Designed promotional materials for conferences and events including banners, print collateral, and social media advertising campaigns. Created professional presentation designs to support corporate needs.
Junior Art Director & Team Leader at Yaraka Advertising Services – Online Startup Project
January 1, 2023 - Present
Managed client communications, closed deals, and led the team to deliver high-quality advertising and marketing projects. Developed strategies for team leadership and marketing to expand client base and increase brand visibility.
Graphic Designer at Princetect Digital Agency
January 1, 2023 - August 12, 2025
Designed logos, visual identities, social media graphics, and provided basic motion design for videos. Worked remotely on Kids&Codes project based in London focusing on branding and social media.
Junior Art Director & Team Leader at Yaraka Advertising Services
January 1, 2023 - Present
Communicated with clients, closed deals, managed and led the team to ensure satisfactory results. Developed team management and leadership strategies to achieve goals and marketed the project to increase client numbers.
Graphic Designer at Princetect Digital Agency (full-time)
January 1, 2023 - August 12, 2025
Focused on logo and visual identity design, social media graphics, and basic motion design for videos.
Junior Art Director & Team Leader at Yaraka Advertising Services
January 1, 2023 - Present
Responsibilities included communicating with clients, closing deals, managing the team to ensure satisfactory results, developing team management and leadership strategies, and marketing the project to increase the number of clients.
Graphic Designer (Part-time, Remote) at Proits Company, Dubai, UAE & ALWA Digital Marketing Agency, Stuttgart, Germany
January 1, 2022 - August 19, 2025
Designed website banners, email marketing materials, and social media content including paid ads. Supported marketing campaigns with various print designs.
Graphic Designer at ALWA Digital Marketing Agency (remote, part-time)
January 1, 2022 - August 12, 2025
Worked on website banners, email marketing designs, social media content, paid ads, and print designs for business and gift cards.
Graphic Designer at Proits Company (remote, part-time)
January 1, 2022 - August 12, 2025
Designed website banners, visually appealing email marketing designs, social media platform overviews, and paid advertisements for Instagram and Google. Created various print designs including business cards, gift cards, and invitations.
Graphic Designer at ALWA Digital Marketing Agency (part-time, remote)
January 1, 2022 - August 12, 2025
Duties similar to Proits Company: designing digital and print marketing materials, social media content and paid ad campaigns.
Graphic Designer at Proits Company (part-time, remote)
January 1, 2022 - August 12, 2025
Designed website banners, visually appealing email marketing designs, overview designs for social media, paid advertisements for Instagram and Google, and various print designs such as business cards, gift cards, and invitations.
Graphic Designer at Princetect Digital Agency – Damascus, Syria
January 1, 2021 - August 19, 2025
Designed logos, visual identities, social media graphics, and produced basic motion graphics to enhance digital content engagement.
Junior Graphic Designer at Various Freelance & Part-time Positions
January 1, 2021 - August 12, 2025
Worked remotely and on site for agencies including Next Media Advertising Agency, Basma Brand Agency, and Happy Kids Club Project, producing graphic design projects.
Junior Graphic Designer at Next Media Advertising Agency (remote freelance), Basma Brand Agency (part-time, remote), Happy Kids Club Project (part-time, on site)
January 1, 2021 - August 12, 2025
Engaged in various junior graphic design tasks across multiple agencies and projects including branding and promotional design work.

Education

Bachelor of Chemistry at Damascus University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Diploma in Information Technology at Damascus University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Diploma in Graphic Design Field at Al Baraka Association - Damascus - Syria
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Chemistry at Damascus University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Diploma in Information Technology at Damascus University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Diploma in Graphic Design at Al Baraka Association - Damascus - Syria
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Chemistry at Damascus University, Department of Applied Chemistry
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Diploma in graphic design field at Al Baraka Association, Damascus, Syria
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Diploma in information technology at Damascus University, Department of Software Engineering
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

IELTS Certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 12, 2025
Motion Graphic - Harvest Training Center
January 1, 2023 - August 12, 2025
UI/UX (Adobe XD) - Idea Institute Training
January 1, 2023 - August 12, 2025
Project Management Foundations - QIYM Center
January 1, 2022 - August 12, 2025
Advertising message artistic design - Leadership House Center
January 11, 2030 - August 12, 2025
Emotional Intelligence - Linkedin Learning
January 11, 2030 - August 12, 2025
Photoshop & Illustrator & InDesign Course - Workout Training Center
January 1, 2021 - August 12, 2025
Effective E-performances - Aljazeera Media Institute
January 1, 2021 - August 12, 2025
Foundation & advanced in Digital Marketing Field - Google Skills University
January 1, 2020 - August 12, 2025
Photography - WLAT Training Center
January 1, 2019 - August 12, 2025
Free Drawing & Sketches - Adham Ismail Fine Art Center
January 1, 2018 - August 12, 2025
IELTS Certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 12, 2025
Motion Graphic - Harvest Training Center
January 1, 2023 - August 12, 2025
UI/UX (Adobe XD) - Idea Institute Training
January 1, 2023 - August 12, 2025
Project Management Foundations - QIYM Center
January 1, 2022 - August 12, 2025
Advertising Message Artistic Design - Leadership House Center
January 11, 2030 - August 12, 2025
Emotional Intelligence - LinkedIn Learning
January 11, 2030 - August 12, 2025
Photoshop & Illustrator & InDesign Course - Workout Training Center
January 1, 2021 - August 12, 2025
Effective E-performances - Aljazeera Media Institute
January 1, 2021 - August 12, 2025
Foundation & Advanced Digital Marketing - University with skills with Google
January 1, 2020 - August 12, 2025
Photography - WLAT Training Center
January 1, 2019 - August 12, 2025
Free Drawing & Sketches - Adham Ismail Fine Art Center
January 1, 2018 - August 12, 2025
IELTS Certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
Motion Graphics – Harvest Training Center
January 1, 2023 - August 19, 2025
UI/UX Design (Adobe XD) – Idea Institute Training
January 1, 2023 - August 19, 2025
Project Management Foundations – QIYM Center
January 1, 2022 - August 19, 2025
Advertising & Artistic Design – Leadership House Center
January 1, 2021 - August 19, 2025
Emotional Intelligence – LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2021 - August 19, 2025
Foundation & advanced in Digital Marketing (Google Field Skills)
January 1, 2020 - August 19, 2025
Free Drawing & Sketches - Adham Ismail Fine Art Center
January 1, 2018 - August 19, 2025
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign Course – Workout Training Center
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
Effective E-Performances – Al Jazeera Media Institute
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Retail, Travel & Hospitality