I am Nafiseh Ghasemi, a creative and detail-driven graphic designer with over 16 years of experience bringing ideas to life through striking, contemporary visuals. I excel in presentation, layout, and brand identity, and I have a knack for transforming complex concepts into engaging designs. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Art and Design at Salford University, exploring innovative, technology-driven design methods. I am passionate about teaching, mentoring, and inspiring the next generation of creatives while making meaningful contributions to the design industry.

Nafiseh Ghasemi

I am Nafiseh Ghasemi, a creative and detail-driven graphic designer with over 16 years of experience bringing ideas to life through striking, contemporary visuals. I excel in presentation, layout, and brand identity, and I have a knack for transforming complex concepts into engaging designs. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Art and Design at Salford University, exploring innovative, technology-driven design methods. I am passionate about teaching, mentoring, and inspiring the next generation of creatives while making meaningful contributions to the design industry.

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I am Nafiseh Ghasemi, a creative and detail-driven graphic designer with over 16 years of experience bringing ideas to life through striking, contemporary visuals. I excel in presentation, layout, and brand identity, and I have a knack for transforming complex concepts into engaging designs.

I am currently pursuing a PhD in Art and Design at Salford University, exploring innovative, technology-driven design methods. I am passionate about teaching, mentoring, and inspiring the next generation of creatives while making meaningful contributions to the design industry.

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Language

English
Fluent
Persian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer & Creative Educator at Freelance
January 1, 2007 - Present
Provided complete branding packages for clients across Europe including Finland, Germany, and Italy. Designed packaging and product labels for FMCG clients. Created visual content for social media, web, and print channels. Conducted group and one-on-one teaching sessions on graphic design software and creative methods. Mentored junior designers and students on portfolio development.
Graphic Design Instructor at Private Institutes & Online
January 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Designed and led courses focusing on Adobe Creative Suite and visual communication principles. Delivered workshops on AI-generated art and branding strategies. Emphasized design thinking, modern aesthetics, and portfolio development for students.
Graphic Designer at Lifestyle Website
January 1, 2018 - September 1, 2025
Produced multi-platform visual content including magazine layouts, promotional posters, and web graphics while maintaining brand consistency. Created logos and advertising content for digital publications and developed fresh visual campaigns.
Infographic Designer at Salford University Doctoral School (Contract via Unitemps)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed infographics for various parts of the doctoral school, visually communicating complex academic information effectively to different stakeholders.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Creative Educator at Remote
January 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Provided a range of graphic design services including professional logo creation, company stationary design, typography, photography, editing, label, and packaging design. Developed branding, logos, and packaging for clients in Finland, Germany, and Italy. Created marketing materials for print and digital platforms tailored to cultural and business objectives. Taught private and group courses, offering mentorship to students to develop portfolios and industry-relevant skills.
Graphic Design Instructor at Private Institutes & Online Courses
January 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Taught graphic design and visual communication to students and professionals, delivering lessons on Adobe Creative Suite and branding. Designed and implemented curriculum strategies to enhance student engagement. Organized workshops on creativity, AI-generated art, and contemporary design trends.
Graphic Designer at Lifestyle Website, Tehran
January 1, 2018 - September 1, 2025
Created, planned, prepared, designed, and generated a wide variety of visual materials including multi-page, solo, and multicolour publication layouts. Performed various graphic design tasks using Adobe suite applications like Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat. Developed logos, poster layouts, and commercial content as directed.
Infographic Designer at Salford University Doctoral School (Contract via Unitemps)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed infographics for different parts of the doctoral school, enhancing the communication of complex data visually in academic settings.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Creative Educator at Self-employed (Remote)
January 1, 2025 - September 2, 2025
Provided a range of graphic design services including professional logo creation, company stationery design, typography, photography and editing, label design, and packaging. Designed branding, logos, and packaging for clients in Finland, Germany, and Italy. Created marketing materials for both print and digital platforms. Developed visual designs tailored to cultural and business objectives. Taught private and group courses in graphic design, digital illustration, and creative techniques. Provided mentorship to students to help develop portfolios and industry-relevant skills.
Graphic Design Instructor at Private Institutes & Online Courses
January 1, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Taught Graphic Design & Visual Communication to students and professionals, delivering lessons on Adobe Creative Suite and branding. Designed and implemented curriculum strategies to enhance student engagement. Organized workshops on creativity, AI-generated art, and contemporary design trends.
Graphic Designer at Lifestyle Website, Tehran
January 1, 2018 - September 2, 2025
Created, planned, prepared, and designed a wide variety of visual materials including multi-page, solo, and multicolor publication layouts. Performed graphic design tasks using Adobe applications such as Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat. Developed logos, poster layouts, and commercial content as instructed.
Infographic Designer at Salford University Doctoral School (Contract via Unitemps)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Design infographics for different parts of the doctoral school.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Creative Educator at Self-employed (Remote)
January 1, 2025 - September 3, 2025
Provided a range of graphic design services including professional logo creation, company stationery design, typography, photography and editing, label design, and packaging. Designed branding, logos, and packaging for clients in Finland, Germany, and Italy. Created marketing materials for print and digital platforms and developed visual designs tailored to cultural and business objectives. Delivered private and group courses in graphic design, digital illustration, and creative techniques. Mentored students in portfolio development and industry-relevant skills.
Graphic Design Instructor at Private Institutes & Online Courses
January 1, 2023 - September 3, 2025
Taught Graphic Design & Visual Communication to students and professionals focusing on Adobe Creative Suite and branding. Designed and implemented curriculum strategies to enhance student engagement. Organized workshops on creativity, AI-generated art, and contemporary design trends.
Graphic Designer at Lifestyle Website, Tehran
January 1, 2018 - September 3, 2025
Created, planned, prepared, designed, and generated a wide variety of visual materials including multi-page, solo, and multicolor publication layouts using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat. Developed logos, poster layouts, and commercial content as instructed.
Infographic Designer at Salford University Doctoral School
January 1, 2025 - Present
Design infographic for different parts of the doctoral school
Freelance Graphic Designer & Creative Educator at Remote
January 1, 2025 - September 21, 2025
Provided branding, logos, and packaging design; created marketing materials for print and digital; developed visual designs for cultural and business objectives; taught private and group courses in graphic design and digital illustration; mentored students.
Graphic Design Instructor at Private Institutes & Online Courses
January 1, 2023 - September 21, 2025
Taught Graphic Design & Visual Communication, delivered lessons on Adobe Creative Suite and branding; designed curriculum strategies; organized workshops on creativity and AI-generated art and contemporary design trends.
Graphic Designer at Lifestyle Website
January 1, 2018 - September 21, 2025
Created visual materials, designed multi-page publication layouts; used Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat; developed logos, posters, and commercial content.
Infographic Designer at Salford University Doctoral School
January 1, 2025 - Present
Design infographic for different parts of the doctoral school.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Creative Educator at Remote
January 1, 2025 - September 21, 2025
Provided branding, logos, stationary design, typography, photography and editing, label design and packaging. Created marketing materials for print and digital platforms. Taught private and group courses in graphic design, digital illustration, and creative techniques. Mentored students to develop portfolios and industry-relevant skills.
Graphic Design Instructor at Private Institutes & Online Courses
January 1, 2023 - September 21, 2025
Taught Graphic Design & Visual Communication, delivering lessons on Adobe Creative Suite and branding. Designed curriculum strategies, organized workshops on creativity, AI-generated art, and contemporary design trends.
Graphic Designer at Lifestyle Website (Tehran)
January 1, 2018 - September 21, 2025
Created, planned, designed and generated visual materials; designed multi-page publication layouts; logos, posters, and commercial content.
Infographic Designer at Salford University Doctoral School
January 1, 2025 - Present
Design infographics for different parts of the doctoral school.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Creative Educator at Freelance / Remote
January 1, 2007 - Present
Provided branding, logos, packaging, and visual materials; taught private and group courses in graphic design, digital illustration, and creative techniques; mentored students to develop portfolios and industry-relevant skills.
Graphic Design Instructor at Private Institutes & Online Courses
January 1, 2023 - September 21, 2025
Taught Graphic Design & Visual Communication; delivered lessons on Adobe Creative Suite and branding; designed curriculum strategies and organized workshops on creativity and AI-generated art.
Graphic Designer at Lifestyle Website
January 1, 2018 - September 21, 2025
Created visual materials; designed multi-page and multi-colour publication layouts; used Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat; developed logos, posters, and commercial content.

Education

PhD in Art & Design at University of Salford
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2025
MA in Visual Communication at Soore University
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2025
PhD Research (Art and Design) at Salford University, UK
January 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Master of Arts (Visual Communication) at Soore University, Iran
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
PhD Research (Art and Design) at Salford University, UK
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
Master of Arts (Visual Communication) at Soore University, Iran
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
PhD Research (Art and Design) at Salford University, UK
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025
Master of Arts (Visual Communication) at Soore University, Iran
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
PhD in Art and Design at Salford University, UK
January 11, 2030 - September 21, 2025
Master of Arts (Visual Communication) at Soore University, Iran
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
PhD in Art and Design at Salford University, UK
January 11, 2030 - September 21, 2025
Master of Arts (Visual Communication) at Soore University, Iran
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
PhD Research (Art and Design) at Salford University, UK
January 11, 2030 - September 21, 2025
Master of Arts (Visual Communication) at Soore University, Iran
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Master of Arts (Visual Communication)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
PhD in Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - September 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other, Retail