I'm Abel Gebre Slassie, a Graphic & Motion Designer with experience in branding, publication layout, campaign design, and 2D animation. I lead creative projects from concept to final deliverables and enjoy turning briefs into clear concepts, layouts, and assets. I've delivered 10+ UN-Habitat publications and created multi-format assets for NGOs and agencies. Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects) and Moho Pro, I build reusable design systems to ensure consistency and speed across campaigns.…

Abel Gebre Slassie

I'm Abel Gebre Slassie, a Graphic & Motion Designer with experience in branding, publication layout, campaign design, and 2D animation. I lead creative projects from concept to final deliverables and enjoy turning briefs into clear concepts, layouts, and assets. I've delivered 10+ UN-Habitat publications and created multi-format assets for NGOs and agencies. Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects) and Moho Pro, I build reusable design systems to ensure consistency and speed across campaigns.…

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I’m Abel Gebre Slassie, a Graphic & Motion Designer with experience in branding, publication layout, campaign design, and 2D animation. I lead creative projects from concept to final deliverables and enjoy turning briefs into clear concepts, layouts, and assets.

I’ve delivered 10+ UN-Habitat publications and created multi-format assets for NGOs and agencies. Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects) and Moho Pro, I build reusable design systems to ensure consistency and speed across campaigns.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Amharic
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Creative Director at Ergib (On-Site)
July 1, 2025 - Present
Lead end-to-end creative for client projects: brand identity systems, social templates, and motion graphics. Translate briefs into concepts, layouts, and final deliverables; manage reviews and production timelines. Build reusable design systems to improve consistency and speed across recurring social and campaign work.
Graphic Designer at UN-Habitat (Contract)
February 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Designed and production-ready laid out 10+ official publications (reports, manuals, and policy briefs). Ensured compliance with UN brand guidelines; prepared print-ready PDFs and optimized digital exports. Organized long-form documents using grids, styles, and templates for consistent, readable layout.
Graphic Designer & Animator at Gerar – The Creative Hub (Freelance)
June 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Delivered branding, social content, and 2D motion graphics for multiple client campaigns. Designed event/campaign materials (backdrops, brochures, posters) and animated assets for digital channels. Collaborated with creative leads to refine concepts, typography, and layout systems.
Graphic Designer at Mado Communication (Freelance)
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Created brand identity elements, social media assets, and print/digital layouts for clients. Handled multiple projects concurrently and met deadlines across fast-paced production cycles.
Graphic Designer (Internship) at Sara Cannizzaro Child Minders Association (Remote)
June 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Designed social media content and promotional print materials supporting community outreach and fundraising.
Animator at JakTech Company (On-Site)
August 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Produced 2D animations from concept to final: storyboards, character and environment designs, style frames, and delivery.
Creative Director at Ergib
July 1, 2025 - Present
Lead end-to-end creative for client projects: brand identity systems, social templates, and motion graphics. Translate briefs into concepts, layouts, and final deliverables; manage reviews and production timelines. Build reusable design systems to improve consistency and speed across recurring social and campaign work.
Graphic Designer (Internship) at Sara Cannizzaro Child Minders Association
June 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Designed social media content and promotional print materials supporting community outreach and fundraising.
Animator at JakTech Company
August 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Produced 2D animations from concept to final: storyboards, character and environment designs, style frames, and delivery.

Education

Certificate in Printing Technology at Brhan ena Selam Printing College
December 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022
Certificate in Printing Technology at Brhan ena Selam Printing College (Addis Ababa)
December 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022

Qualifications

Certificate in Printing Technology
December 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022
Certificate in Printing Technology
December 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government

Skills

Experience Level