I'm Salma, a graphic designer based in Milan with a passion for branding and visual storytelling. I study design at LUCA School of Arts and am pursuing a Master in Communication Design at Politecnico di Milano. I love collaborating with photographers and clients to craft presentations and social media content that resonate. Beyond design, I've run a small Instagram jewellery business, gained international experience through Erasmus and exchanges in Helsinki and Milan, and participated in community projects as a Child Mayor. I bring curiosity, adaptability, and a hands-on approach to every project.

Salma Abraray

I'm Salma, a graphic designer based in Milan with a passion for branding and visual storytelling. I study design at LUCA School of Arts and am pursuing a Master in Communication Design at Politecnico di Milano. I love collaborating with photographers and clients to craft presentations and social media content that resonate. Beyond design, I've run a small Instagram jewellery business, gained international experience through Erasmus and exchanges in Helsinki and Milan, and participated in community projects as a Child Mayor. I bring curiosity, adaptability, and a hands-on approach to every project.

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I’m Salma, a graphic designer based in Milan with a passion for branding and visual storytelling. I study design at LUCA School of Arts and am pursuing a Master in Communication Design at Politecnico di Milano. I love collaborating with photographers and clients to craft presentations and social media content that resonate.

Beyond design, I’ve run a small Instagram jewellery business, gained international experience through Erasmus and exchanges in Helsinki and Milan, and participated in community projects as a Child Mayor. I bring curiosity, adaptability, and a hands-on approach to every project.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Sales Assistant at Vero Moda Bestsellers, Mechelen
August 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Registered and assisted customers in multiple languages; styled customers and mannequins; stocked and organized new collections by color and texture; created Instagram content and acted as a model in videos.
Coding personnel files at Flemish government, AGO Administration
August 31, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Coding personnel files and sorting archived files.
Sales Assistant at Rituals, Mechelen
July 31, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Helped customers with questions and product choices; followed Rituals’ appearance standards; served tea to customers.
Coding personnel files at Flemish government, DCPA Administration & archive
September 30, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Coding personnel files; clearing and organising the archive.
Administrative tasks at Flemish government, OVA M Administration
July 31, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Administrative-oriented tasks; completing website and creating pages.
Administrative tasks at Flemish government, VMSW Administration
July 31, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Administrative-oriented tasks; work from home independently.
Database formatting at SIOPE Europe
July 31, 2018 - October 1, 2025
Database formatted.
Erasmus Exchange Student at Politecnico di Milano
February 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Participated in an Erasmus program studying Communication Design; collaborated with international students on projects; gained theoretical and practical design experience.
Exchange Participant at C-accelerate (Aalto University, Helsinki)
August 31, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Participated in workshops organized by Aalto University to encourage young entrepreneurs; solved cases in groups and networked with students from multiple disciplines.
Owner at Self-employed Instagram Jewelry Business
December 31, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Designed and made jewelry; packed and shipped orders; customer service; inventory management; photography and promo video editing; managed Instagram feed; accounting; influencer outreach and giveaways.
Child Mayor at Mechelen Children's Council
December 31, 2014 - October 1, 2025
Chosen as child mayor; collaborated with fellow council members to brainstorm ideas for a child-friendly city and represented the council at public events.
Sales assistant at Vero Moda Bestsellers
August 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Register customers; assist in multiple languages; style mannequins; merchandise new collection by color and texture; and create social media content. I also model in videos.
Administration at AGO Flemish government
August 31, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Coding personnel files and sorting archived files.
Sales assistant at Rituals
July 31, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Helped customers with questions and product choices; followed appearance standards; and served tea to customers.
Administration & archive at DCPA Flemish government
September 30, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Coding personnel files; clearing and organizing the archive.
Administration at OVA M Flemish government
July 31, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Administrative-oriented tasks.
Administration at VMSW Flemish government
July 31, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Administrative-oriented tasks; work from home independently.
Database formatting at SIOPE Europe
July 31, 2018 - October 1, 2025
Database formatting tasks.
Owner / Small business at Instagram Jewellery
December 31, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Designed and made jewellery; packed and shipped orders; handled customer service; ordered inventory; photographed products; created and edited promo videos; managed Instagram feed and accounting; contacted influencers and organized giveaways. This role taught me entrepreneurship and allowed my creativity to flourish.
Child Mayor at Mechelen Children’s Council
December 31, 2014 - October 1, 2025
Chosen as the child mayor; collaborated with fellow council members to brainstorm ideas and represented the Council at public events.
Sales Assistant at Vero Moda Bestsellers
August 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Register; Assist customers (in different languages) and style them; Dress and style mannequins; Stock and display new collections by colour and texture; Create Instagram content and model in promotional videos.
Administration at Flemish government, AGO
August 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Coding personnel files and sorting archived files.
Sales Assistant at Rituals
July 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Helped customers with questions and product choices; Followed appearance standards; Served tea to customers.
Administration & Archive at Flemish government, DCPA
September 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Coding personnel files; Clearing and organising the archive.
Administration at Flemish government, OVA M
July 1, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Administrative-oriented tasks; Completing website and creating pages.
Administration at Flemish government, VMSW
July 1, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Administrative-oriented tasks; Work from home independently.
Administration at SIOPE Europe
July 1, 2018 - October 1, 2025
Database formatted.
Entrepreneur / Small Business Owner at Self-employed / Instagram Jewellery Shop
December 31, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Designed and made jewellery; packed and shipped orders; provided customer service; ordered inventory; photographed and edited promo videos; managed Instagram feed; handled accounting; contacted influencers and organized giveaways.
Child Mayor at Mechelen Children’s Council
January 1, 2014 - October 1, 2025
Chaired projects to improve child-friendliness in Mechelen and represented the council at public events.
Freelance graphic designer at Riad Feinek
August 31, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Content creating for Riad Feinek; Branding and Instagram design; Working closely with photographers and client; Designing presentations for investors
Graphic designer and administrative assistant at Red Cross
August 1, 2025 - Present
Poster, card and event designing; Answering emails; Sorting archives
Sales assistant at Vero Moda Bestsellers, Mechelen
August 31, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Register and assist customers (in different languages) and style them; Dress and style mannequins; Incorporating new collection on the shelves; Creating content for their Instagram page; I am also model in videos
Administration at AGO (Flemish government)
August 31, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Coding personnel files and sorting archived files
Sales assistant at Rituals
July 31, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Helped customers with questions and product choices; Followed Rituals' appearance standards; Served tea to customers
Administration & archive at DCPA (Flemish government)
September 30, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Coding personnel files; Clearing and organising the archive
Administration at OVA M (Flemish government)
July 31, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Administrative-oriented tasks; Completing website and creating pages
Administration at VMSW (Flemish government)
July 31, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Administrative-oriented tasks; Work from home independently
Exchange student / Erasmus program participant at Politecnico di Milano
February 28, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Studied Communication Design; collaborated with international students on innovative projects
Exchange participant at Aalto University / C-accelerate
August 31, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Workshops in Helsinki; network with students from various disciplines; solved cases in groups
Founder / Small business owner at Instagram jewellery shop (self-employed)
December 31, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Owned my own small business on Instagram; designed jewellery; packed and shipped orders; customer service; marketing; inventory; took photos and edited promo videos; managed Instagram feed; accounting; contacted influencers and organised giveaways
Child Mayor at Mechelen Children’s Council
December 31, 2014 - October 1, 2025
Chosen as the child mayor; collaborated with council members to enhance child-friendliness of the city Mechelen; represented the council at public events
Freelance Graphic Designer at Riad Feinek
September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
Content creating for Riad Feinek; Branding and Instagram design; Working closely with photographers and client; Designing presentations for investors
Sales Assistant at Vero Moda Bestsellers
March 1, 2023 - August 31, 2025
Register and assist customers (in different languages) and style them; Dress and style mannequins; Incorporating new collection on the shelves; Creating content for their Instagram page
Small Business Owner at Instagram-based Jewellery Brand
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Designed and made jewellery, packed and shipped orders, customer service, inventory, photography, promo videos, social media, accounting, influencer outreach and giveaways
Child Mayor at Mechelen Children’s Council
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Chosen as child mayor; collaborated with fellow council members to enhance child-friendliness of the city; represented the Council at public events

Education

Secondary diploma at Bimsem Mechelen
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor Diploma Graphic Design, Media & Information Design at LUCA School of Arts
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Master Communication Design at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Secondary diploma in Human Sciences at Bimsem Mechelen
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor Diploma Graphic Design, Media & Information Design at LUCA School of Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Master in Communication Design at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Erasmus program - Milan (Politecnico di Milano) at Politecnico di Milano
September 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Exchange program - Helsinki (C-accelerate) at Aalto University (C-accelerate)
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Secondary Diploma at Bimsem Mechelen
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor Diploma Graphic Design, Media & Information Design at LUCA School of Arts
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Master in Communication Design at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Secundary diploma in Human Sciences at Bimsem Mechelen
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor Diploma Graphic Design, Media & Information Design at LUCA School of Arts
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Master Communication Design at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Secundary diploma in Human Sciences at Bimsem Mechelen
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor Diploma Graphic Design, Media & Information Design at LUCA School of Arts
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Master Communication Design at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2025 - February 10, 2026
Erasmus program in Milan at Politecnico di Milano
September 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Exchange program at Aalto University, Helsinki
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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