I am a Creative Design & Visualization Specialist with 14+ years of experience delivering high-impact visual communication solutions for global organizations. I excel at turning complex data into clear, engaging visuals for reports, campaigns, and digital platforms. I thrive in fast-paced environments, lead end-to-end design projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen brand identity and support strategic decisions.

Issam Hijjawi

I am a Creative Design & Visualization Specialist with 14+ years of experience delivering high-impact visual communication solutions for global organizations. I excel at turning complex data into clear, engaging visuals for reports, campaigns, and digital platforms. I thrive in fast-paced environments, lead end-to-end design projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen brand identity and support strategic decisions.

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I am a Creative Design & Visualization Specialist with 14+ years of experience delivering high-impact visual communication solutions for global organizations. I excel at turning complex data into clear, engaging visuals for reports, campaigns, and digital platforms. I thrive in fast-paced environments, lead end-to-end design projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen brand identity and support strategic decisions.

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Work Experience

Humanitarian Information Visualization Officer at Save The Children International
December 1, 2024 - September 19, 2025
Supported the Crisis Anticipation and Response Team by transforming complex humanitarian data into clear, engaging visuals. Designed and produced reports, infographics, and visualizations to communicate key humanitarian trends. Developed and refined humanitarian snapshot tools and data management workflows. Led layout design, technical illustrations, and editorial assets, ensuring alignment with SCI branding. Collaborated with data analysts and senior leadership to identify critical insights and created custom visual content for high-profile reports, presentations, and emergency updates. Led visualization efforts during major emergencies for timely information dissemination and provided training on data visualization tools.
Senior Production Officer at iMMAP
May 1, 2022 - September 19, 2025
Managed a team of designers and led the production of infographics, branding materials, and reports for international humanitarian and development projects. Provided consultation on data visualization and layout best practices, developed templates and branding materials to ensure consistency, and designed newsletters, banners, posters, videos, and dashboards (Power BI). Collaborated with global teams, delivering high-quality outputs under tight deadlines and training partners on dashboard development.
Consultant (Graphics Design & Layout) at ILO Ethiopia
August 1, 2022 - September 19, 2025
Developed document layouts and infographics for reports in line with ILO brand guidelines.
Graphic Designer at Moore Stephens Qatar
January 1, 2016 - September 19, 2025
Designed internal communication materials (booklets, flyers, newsletters); finalized reports and presentations for print and digital distribution; updated materials with new graphic direction; managed photography/print library; produced designs for target market materials and social media updates.
Graphic Designer at PwC Middle East
November 1, 2014 - September 19, 2025
Met with clients to discuss design briefs; interpreted business needs and developed concepts; estimated timelines and quotes; produced creative ideas within constraints; worked across media channels; collaborated with printers, copywriters, photographers, and marketing specialists.
Founder at Zaytoonz.com
January 1, 2021 - Present
Founded initiative to collect and publish humanitarian job posts across platforms.
Vice President & Member at JCI Amman
December 1, 2020 - September 19, 2025
Supported community development and engagement activities; created designs for the organization as part of social responsibility.
Senior Production Officer at iMMAP
May 1, 2022 - September 19, 2025
Led production design and information visualization, developed infographics and dashboards, and supported crisis information management. Collaborated with data analysts and humanitarian teams to translate complex information into actionable visuals aligned with branding guidelines.
Consultant: Graphics Design and Layout at ILO (Ethiopia)
August 1, 2022 - September 19, 2025
Provided graphics design and layout services for ILO reports, translating technical content into accessible infographics while adhering to branding guidelines.
Humanitarian Information Visualization Officer at Save the Children International
December 1, 2024 - September 19, 2025
Transformed humanitarian data into clear, engaging visuals; supported reporting, crisis response updates, and data visualization initiatives; delivered dashboards and visuals for internal and external stakeholders; led training on data visualization tools.
Graphic Designer at Moore Stephens Qatar, Jordan
January 1, 2016 - September 19, 2025
Conceptualized and produced infographics and designed materials following branding guidelines; supported multiple departments with graphic and layout needs.
Graphic Designer at PwC, Middle East - Jordan
November 1, 2014 - September 19, 2025
Created visuals for reports and publications, developed layouts, and supported branding across regional materials.
Humanitarian Information Visualization Officer at Save The Children International
December 1, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Translated complex datasets into visually engaging reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership and global stakeholders. Delivered end-to-end design solutions including reports, infographics, and digital content, ensuring consistency with brand identity. Partnered with analysts and executives to identify key insights and present them through clear, business-ready visuals for strategic decision making. Designed and managed high-profile publications and presentations under strict deadlines, maintaining brand accuracy and quality standards. Led visual communication during urgent projects and fast-moving scenarios, ensuring rapid delivery of outputs. Provided training to internal teams to strengthen in-house data visualization capabilities.
Senior Production Officer at iMMAP
May 1, 2022 - September 27, 2025
Led a creative team producing branded visual communication materials, reports, and infographics for global corporate and development partners. Streamlined complex data into concise visual products, enabling senior stakeholders to make well-informed business and project decisions. Advised international organizations on design strategy, branding consistency, and best practices in data visualization and presentation. Built design systems, templates, and visual standards that improved brand recognition and ensured alignment across projects. Produced cross-platform communication assets including newsletters, corporate decks, campaigns, and digital dashboards. Coordinated with global teams and external partners to deliver professional outputs on time, while mentoring colleagues on design and visualization tools.
Consultant (Graphics Design & Layout) at ILO Ethiopia
August 1, 2022 - September 27, 2025
Designed documents layout and infographics of reports based on ILO brand guidelines.
Graphic Designer at Moore Stephens Qatar
January 1, 2016 - September 27, 2025
Designed internal communication materials (booklets, flyers, newsletters); finalized reports and presentations for print and digital distribution. Applied new graphic direction to existing materials. Managed photography and print library. Created and produced designs for target market materials. Designed social media updates.
Graphic Designer at PwC Middle East
November 1, 2014 - September 27, 2025
Met with clients to discuss design briefs; interpreted business needs and developed design concepts. Estimated project timelines and provided quotes. Produced creative ideas and concepts within constraints of cost and time. Worked across media channels and gained knowledge of print formats and finishings. Collaborated with printers, copywriters, photographers, and marketing specialists.

Education

BA in Graphic Design at Applied Science University, Amman, Jordan
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at Applied Science University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
BA in Graphic Design at Applied Science University, Amman, Jordan
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Adobe After Effects
January 1, 2013 - September 19, 2025
Final Cut Pro 6 Workshop
January 1, 2009 - September 19, 2025
MAXON Cinema 4D
January 1, 2009 - September 19, 2025
Information Technology Course
January 1, 2004 - September 19, 2025
Final Cut Pro 6 Workshop
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
MAXON Cinema 4D
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Adobe After Effects
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Information Technology Course
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004

Industry Experience

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