I'm an ambitious, creative, reliable and conceptual designer with a deep passion for Art & Design. I have a keen eye for layout, colour, typography, and I am proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and QuarkXPress. I enjoy turning complex briefs into clear visual concepts and I thrive under pressure. Over the years I’ve worked across production, retouching, client servicing, and training, delivering end-to-end design solutions for agencies and brands. I am sociable, positive, and eager to learn, always seeking opportunities to grow my skills and collaborate with others to create compelling work.

Lilian Georges Najjar

I'm an ambitious, creative, reliable and conceptual designer with a deep passion for Art & Design. I have a keen eye for layout, colour, typography, and I am proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and QuarkXPress. I enjoy turning complex briefs into clear visual concepts and I thrive under pressure. Over the years I’ve worked across production, retouching, client servicing, and training, delivering end-to-end design solutions for agencies and brands. I am sociable, positive, and eager to learn, always seeking opportunities to grow my skills and collaborate with others to create compelling work.

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I’m an ambitious, creative, reliable and conceptual designer with a deep passion for Art & Design. I have a keen eye for layout, colour, typography, and I am proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and QuarkXPress. I enjoy turning complex briefs into clear visual concepts and I thrive under pressure.

Over the years I’ve worked across production, retouching, client servicing, and training, delivering end-to-end design solutions for agencies and brands. I am sociable, positive, and eager to learn, always seeking opportunities to grow my skills and collaborate with others to create compelling work.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Production Manager, Finalizer & Retoucher at Magrabi Retail Group
April 1, 2022 - Present
Overseeing production, finalizing and retouching for print and display materials, ensuring color accuracy and timely delivery.
Graphic & Production Manager (Freelancer) at Freelancer
November 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018
Freelance graphic and production management work for multiple clients.
Client Servicing Manager, Production Manager, and Trainer at Edit.ink
May 1, 2014 - November 1, 2018
Managed client servicing, production workflows and training for staff.
Freelancer for Pitch - L’Oreal at Interesting Time
July 1, 2014 - July 1, 2014
Freelance pitch work for L’Oréal campaigns.
Production & Graphic Designer Manager at JWT
July 1, 2011 - March 1, 2014
Managed production and graphic design workflows for campaigns and materials.
Production Artist at Saatchi & Saatchi
August 1, 2006 - April 1, 2011
Retouching, pathing, aesthetic work, color correction, artwork, finalizing jobs from A to Z.
Senior Production Manager at Infomarkets
July 1, 2005 - February 1, 2006
Senior production management for Qatar Airways (Lebanon) and Nada (Saudi Arabia).
Client Servicing at Repro House
June 1, 2004 - June 1, 2005
Client servicing, prepress activities including Flashage, drum scan, proof, imposition.
Client Servicing / Production Manager at Print Works s.a.l. / Digital Printing
May 1, 2002 - June 1, 2004
Client servicing, traffic coordination and assistance in production management.
Layalina Magazine - Croquit / Maquet / Artwork at L.M.G. Press Society s.a.r.l.
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Layout, maquet and artwork for Layalina Magazine.
Prepress - Client Servicing at Clock Wise
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000
Prepress tasks including Flashage, drum scan, proof, imposition.
Retoucher & Finalizer at Magrabi Group
April 1, 2022 - Present
Oversaw the production of digital retouching and finalization for retail services.
Freelance Graphic Production Manager at ink.Edit
November 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018
Managed client servicing and graphic production projects.
Production Retouching Artist at Saatchi & Saatchi
April 1, 2011 - August 1, 2011
Handled color correction and retouching for various advertising campaigns.
Graphic Designer & Production Manager at JWT
July 1, 2011 - March 1, 2014
Led design and production efforts for various marketing materials.
Freelancer Graphic & Production Manager
November 1, 2018 - April 1, 2022
Provided freelance graphic design, production management, and retouching services for clients, coordinating artwork from concept to final output and maintaining communication with stakeholders.
Freelancer for Pitch - L’Oréal at Interesting Time
July 1, 2014 - Present
Freelance contribution for pitches, supporting creative concept development and production readiness for brand pitches.
Senior Production Manager at Infomarkets
June 1, 2004 - June 1, 2005
Managed production for Qatar Airways (Lebanon) and Nada (Saudi Arabia); oversaw prepress workflows, timing, and quality control across projects.
Prepress - Client Servicing at Repro House
May 1, 2002 - June 1, 2004
Handled Flashage, drum scans, proofs, and imposition; supported client servicing and prepress tasks.
Client Servicing, Traffic and Assist. Production Manager at Print Works s.a.l. Digital Printing
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Managed client servicing, traffic coordination, and assistant production management for digital printing projects.
Layalina Magazine - Croquit Layout, Maquet Artwork at L.M.G. Press Society s.a.r.l.
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
Layout and artwork preparation for Layalina Magazine; contributed to Croquit layout and Maquet processes.
Client Servicing at Clock Wise
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
Prepress client servicing, flashage, drum scan, proof, and imposition tasks.

Education

B.A. Degree Graphic Design at Notre Dame University (NDU)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Coursework in Word, Excel, Access, Illustrator, Photoshop, Quarkxpress, FrontPage, PowerPoint at American Language Center
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999
Accounting at University of Kaslik (USEK)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
Philosophy at Carmelite School and Commercial Science (BT3) - CIT
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
Degree at Notre Dame University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
B.A. in Graphic Design at Notre Dame University (NDU)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Accounting at University of Kaslik (USEK)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Consumer Goods