I am a multi-disciplinary design and advertising professional with diverse expertise in brand building and communication. I lead the company’s visual capabilities, present creative solutions, encourage artistic design expression, implement new technologies, and make qualitative judgments about the work process. I am an agile-minded designer/art director, and I excel at developing and implementing strategies for both design and media based on client guidelines. I am an excellent creative thinker with strong visual conceptualization and lateral thinking skills, and I am a focused, result-oriented problem-solver with a track record of delivering aesthetic concepts.\n\nI possess exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, and I consistently drive high-quality results for international and domestic brands while guiding projects from concept to completion.

Ali Rashidi

I am a multi-disciplinary design and advertising professional with diverse expertise in brand building and communication. I lead the company’s visual capabilities, present creative solutions, encourage artistic design expression, implement new technologies, and make qualitative judgments about the work process. I am an agile-minded designer/art director, and I excel at developing and implementing strategies for both design and media based on client guidelines. I am an excellent creative thinker with strong visual conceptualization and lateral thinking skills, and I am a focused, result-oriented problem-solver with a track record of delivering aesthetic concepts.\n\nI possess exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, and I consistently drive high-quality results for international and domestic brands while guiding projects from concept to completion.

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I am a multi-disciplinary design and advertising professional with diverse expertise in brand building and communication. I lead the company’s visual capabilities, present creative solutions, encourage artistic design expression, implement new technologies, and make qualitative judgments about the work process. I am an agile-minded designer/art director, and I excel at developing and implementing strategies for both design and media based on client guidelines. I am an excellent creative thinker with strong visual conceptualization and lateral thinking skills, and I am a focused, result-oriented problem-solver with a track record of delivering aesthetic concepts.\n\nI possess exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, and I consistently drive high-quality results for international and domestic brands while guiding projects from concept to completion.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Kitchen Planner I at KEA
September 1, 2022 - Present
Designed and planned various kitchens, focusing on functionality and aesthetically pleasing layouts tailored to each customer's needs and preferences. Understood customer's vision and lifestyle, developed the best possible solutions with accurate quotes, explained financing options, and guided them through the purchasing process to ensure a successful sale. Additionally, collaborated with IKEA installers as well as the customers' contractors to guarantee that projects completed on time and with minimal issues. One of the top sellers, with the highest sales records and conversion rates, along with positive customer satisfaction feedback.
Freelance Design and Marketing Consultant at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
As a freelance design and marketing consultant, provided creative strategic solutions for clients in the Middle East to help them enhance their brand presence and achieve their business goals. Worked with Brandcom design group in Dubai to create brand identities, including logos, colour schemes, typography, and brand guidelines to ensure a cohesive look and feel. Managed projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and quality results.
CEO and Design Director at Daarvag International
June 1, 1997 - December 1, 2020
Performed various operations, including driving ventures, creating arrangements, building team culture, reinforcing brand strategy, and coordinating with clients while employing a broad ability set and versatility. Managed the craftsmanship and graphics of promotional items within the areas of promoting and marketing.
Senior Graphic Designer at Daarvag International
January 1, 1994 - June 1, 1997
Planned, analysed, and made visual arrangements for communication demands; comprehended and communicated the thoughts visually and verbally; followed up the projects with the agency's clients. Created imagination while giving hands-on craftsmanship and graphic design instruction utilizing conventional and new media production strategies through varying media materials. Ensured design work was completed on time and complied with planned specifications and standards.
Graphic Designer at Daarvag International
May 1, 1991 - December 1, 1994
Performed duties including ordering art resources, directing junior designers about materials and techniques, empowering designers to form craftsmanship work, assessing workload, and organizing client presentations. Contributed to developing and maintaining new and existing items and solutions by leveraging leadership, direction, technology design, coordination, and consultation expertise.

Education

MS in Mechanical Engineering at Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA
September 1, 1977 - May 1, 1979
BA in Graphic Design at California College of Arts, San Francisco, USA
January 11, 2030 - March 7, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Other