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Salim Adair

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I am a Creative Graphic Designer based in Phoenix, AZ, specializing in illustration, painting, and 3D animation.

About

I am a Creative Graphic Designer based in Phoenix, AZ, specializing in illustration, painting, and 3D animation. I work across digital and traditional media and am proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud programs including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. I’ve successfully executed projects involving digital illustrations and 3D character designs, and I’m eager to create compelling visual content.

As an Adjunct Professor at Phoenix College, I help students master tools like Illustrator and Blender, provide constructive feedback, and guide them through hands-on projects. In parallel, I collaborate with Ndm Digital and Ndm Comix on storyboarding, 3D character design, coloring, and page-layout for comics and stickers, while also delivering freelance mural and branding work for clients.

  • 7 years' experience
  • Joined November 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Other
  • Software & Internet

Work experience· 5 roles

Adjunct Professor · Phoenix CollegeAug 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

Delivered hybrid courses in Digital Illustration and Digital Animation I & II, emphasizing the integration of print and digital design principles. Instructed students on Adobe Illustrator, enabling them to create illustrated books and develop strong visual storytelling techniques. Provided constructive feedback and graded online assignments, enhancing students' understanding and application of design fundamentals in both digital and print media. Conducted in-person sessions and offered guidance in Blender 3D, assisting students in creating digitally animated characters and animations.

Graphic Designer/Illustrator Freelance · FreelanceAug 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 4 mos

Met with business owners to discuss logo placement, color schemes, mural size, and pricing; created sketches, outlined murals with colored chalk, and completed murals in four to five days.

Graphic Designer/Illustrator Freelance · Self-Employed / FreelanceAug 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 4 mos

Met with business owners to discuss logo placement on walls, ensuring optimal visibility and alignment with brand aesthetics. Discussed color schemes, paint options, mural size, and pricing to align with client expectations and budget. Created sketches to visualize mural designs, incorporating client feedback for final approval. Used colored chalk to outline murals, ensuring accurate dimensions before painting and airbrushing logos. Completed each mural in four to five days, utilizing ladders and organizing materials for efficient workflow.

Comic-book Artist and Co-Creator · Ndm Digital and Ndm ComixJan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos
Comic-book Artist and Co-Creator · NdmDigital and NdmComixJan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

Education· 6

Associate in Arts, Fine Arts · Phoenix College2030 – 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Intermedia · Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, Arizona State University2030 – 2008
Certificate of Completion, Web Foundations, Web Design · Rio Salado College2030 – 2022
Certificate of Completion · Rio Salado College2030 – 2022

Certifications and awards

Certificate of Completion - Web Foundations, Web Design2030 – 2022

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