Hi, I’m Issam Thabet — a Graphic Designer and Social Media Specialist based in Dubai with 6+ years of experience turning ideas into visuals and engaging digital content. I craft branding, motion graphics, and video edits using Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, CapCut, and more, and I also bring a solid background in full-stack web development with modern frameworks and API integration. Since 2018 I’ve worked as a freelancer delivering end-to-end social media strategies for clients across the UAE, Tunisia, and Europe, while collaborating with teams like Mercedes-Benz Group. I love helping startups and SMEs refine their visual identity, plan content calendars, and optimize performance to grow audiences and ROI.

Issam Thabet

Hi, I’m Issam Thabet — a Graphic Designer and Social Media Specialist based in Dubai with 6+ years of experience turning ideas into visuals and engaging digital content. I craft branding, motion graphics, and video edits using Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, CapCut, and more, and I also bring a solid background in full-stack web development with modern frameworks and API integration. Since 2018 I’ve worked as a freelancer delivering end-to-end social media strategies for clients across the UAE, Tunisia, and Europe, while collaborating with teams like Mercedes-Benz Group. I love helping startups and SMEs refine their visual identity, plan content calendars, and optimize performance to grow audiences and ROI.

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Hi, I’m Issam Thabet — a Graphic Designer and Social Media Specialist based in Dubai with 6+ years of experience turning ideas into visuals and engaging digital content. I craft branding, motion graphics, and video edits using Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, CapCut, and more, and I also bring a solid background in full-stack web development with modern frameworks and API integration.

Since 2018 I’ve worked as a freelancer delivering end-to-end social media strategies for clients across the UAE, Tunisia, and Europe, while collaborating with teams like Mercedes-Benz Group. I love helping startups and SMEs refine their visual identity, plan content calendars, and optimize performance to grow audiences and ROI.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Social Media Specialist & Graphic Designer at Self-Employed, Dubai, UAE & International
January 1, 2018 - November 27, 2025
End-to-end social media strategies for 20+ clients across UAE, Tunisia, and Europe; designed branded visuals, motion graphics, reels, and ad creatives; managed multi-platform campaigns (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook) with scheduling, analytics, and A/B testing via Hootsuite and Meta Business Suite; created promotional videos and animated content using CapCut and After Effects; consulted startups and SMEs on visual identity, content calendars, and performance optimization.
Social Media Manager & Graphic Designer at Mercedes-Benz Group, Tunisia
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Developed and executed comprehensive social media strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok; managed full content lifecycle: ideation, creation, scheduling, publishing, and performance analytics using Hootsuite and Google Analytics; designed high-quality flyers, social media posts, stories, reels, and promotional videos; collaborated with marketing teams to align social initiatives with brand goals; analyzed campaign performance and optimized content strategy to improve follower growth, interaction rates, and ROI.
Full Stack Developer at Proxym Group – Valomnia-LABS, Sousse, Tunisia
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Developed web applications using modern frameworks and technologies; implemented front-end and back-end features, including database integration and API development; participated in code reviews and testing to ensure high-quality, scalable software solutions.
Full Stack Web Developer at Proxym Group, Sousse, Tunisia
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024
Designed and developed responsive web applications with full-stack technologies; built and maintained user interfaces and server-side logic to support business requirements; gained hands-on experience in version control (Git), debugging, and collaborative development environments.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Software Development at International Multidisciplinary University
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2025
Economics Baccalaureate at Bolbeba High School, Tunisia
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services