a creative multidisciplinary designer with a passion for storytelling, visual identity, and video production. I blend art, design, and narrative to craft cohesive concepts across digital media, branding, and content creation. I’m known for building original visual identities, leading projects end-to-end, and delivering concept-driven work with cultural depth and clarity. I thrive on collaborative, cross-disciplinary work and enjoy translating complex ideas into clear, visually compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

Shalan Hamdan

a creative multidisciplinary designer with a passion for storytelling, visual identity, and video production. I blend art, design, and narrative to craft cohesive concepts across digital media, branding, and content creation. I’m known for building original visual identities, leading projects end-to-end, and delivering concept-driven work with cultural depth and clarity. I thrive on collaborative, cross-disciplinary work and enjoy translating complex ideas into clear, visually compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

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a creative multidisciplinary designer with a passion for storytelling, visual identity, and video production. I blend art, design, and narrative to craft cohesive concepts across digital media, branding, and content creation. I’m known for building original visual identities, leading projects end-to-end, and delivering concept-driven work with cultural depth and clarity.

I thrive on collaborative, cross-disciplinary work and enjoy translating complex ideas into clear, visually compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Fluent

Work Experience

Content Creator & Multimedia Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2025 - Present
Built and managed a personal creative studio, producing original multimedia content for digital platforms. Conceptualized, shot, and edited short-form video content combining painting, storytelling, lighting, and motion. Delivered projects independently from ideation to final production, ensuring visual consistency and narrative clarity. Created and edited content using Adobe Creative Suite and video editing tools.
Founder & Creative Director at Samersak
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Founded and led an oriental art brand on social media, collaborating with eight multidisciplinary artists. Defined and maintained a unified visual and conceptual identity across artworks and products. Designed and produced handmade accessories, engraved decorative objects, apparel designs, and custom art pieces. Integrated Arabic calligraphy into fashion, interior elements, and visual art. Managed creative direction, concept development, and artist coordination.
Freelance Multimedia Designer & Video Creator at Freelance
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Created digital trailers for theatre plays, translating narratives into visual storytelling. Produced short video advertisements for small businesses for social media platforms. Developed abstract portrait artworks combining digital techniques with Arabic calligraphy. Worked directly with clients from concept development to final delivery.
Short Film Creator – International Competition
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Conceptualized, wrote, and directed a short film for a global short movie competition. Delivered the full project within 4 months while living in Russia. Managed storytelling, filming, and post-production under tight deadlines.
Founder & Creative Director at Samersak (Oriental Art Collective)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Founded and led an oriental art brand on social media, collaborating with 8 multidisciplinary artists. Defined and maintained a unified visual and conceptual identity across all artworks and products. Designed and produced handmade accessories, engraved decorative objects, apparel designs, and custom art pieces. Integrated Arabic calligraphy into fashion, interior elements, and visual art. Managed creative direction, concept development, and artist coordination.
Freelance Multimedia Designer & Video Creator
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Created digital trailers for theatre plays, translating narratives into visual storytelling. Produced short video advertisements for small businesses for social media platforms. Developed abstract portrait artworks combining digital techniques with Arabic calligraphy. Worked directly with clients from concept development to final delivery.

Education

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Qualifications

Bachelor of Architecture
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
Bachelor of English Literature
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Professional Short Film Training
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Theatre & Film Production Training
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Professional Short Film Training
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Theatre & Film Production Training
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor of Architecture
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of English Literature
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Professional Short Film Training
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Theatre & Film Production Training
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other