Hi, I'm Mariam Al Kotob, a passionate visual communications professional with extensive experience in graphic design, illustration, and creative direction. Over the years, I have worked with non-profits, NGOs, and architectural firms, developing engaging visual content, managing branding, and leading creative projects. I enjoy using my skills to tell meaningful stories through design and help organizations communicate their mission effectively. I’m also an entrepreneur and co-founder of 'No Blues', a local brand for organic soaps and bath products. I'm fluent in Arabic, French, and English, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can contribute my creativity and expertise to produce impactful visual communications.…

Mariam Al Kotob

Hi, I'm Mariam Al Kotob, a passionate visual communications professional with extensive experience in graphic design, illustration, and creative direction. Over the years, I have worked with non-profits, NGOs, and architectural firms, developing engaging visual content, managing branding, and leading creative projects. I enjoy using my skills to tell meaningful stories through design and help organizations communicate their mission effectively. I’m also an entrepreneur and co-founder of 'No Blues', a local brand for organic soaps and bath products. I'm fluent in Arabic, French, and English, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can contribute my creativity and expertise to produce impactful visual communications.…

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Hi, I’m Mariam Al Kotob, a passionate visual communications professional with extensive experience in graphic design, illustration, and creative direction. Over the years, I have worked with non-profits, NGOs, and architectural firms, developing engaging visual content, managing branding, and leading creative projects. I enjoy using my skills to tell meaningful stories through design and help organizations communicate their mission effectively.

I’m also an entrepreneur and co-founder of ‘No Blues’, a local brand for organic soaps and bath products. I’m fluent in Arabic, French, and English, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can contribute my creativity and expertise to produce impactful visual communications.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Arabic
Fluent
French
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Visual Communications Officer at Basmeh & Zeitooneh for Relief and Development
June 1, 2020 - June 7, 2024
Develop concepts and visuals for projects and initiatives, lead creative direction for visual communication materials and products, coordinate with departments and branches on production and branding, and manage printing processes to ensure high-quality output and timely delivery.
Community Activist at We Love and ForumZFD – 'Future Together Now' Project
February 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Build relationships with community, authorities, and stakeholders, develop and implement action plans, co-develop strategies for organizational change, and conduct and facilitate workshops for capacity-building.
Senior Graphic Designer at We Love Tripoli (NGO)
June 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020
Design branding and visual identities for events and programs, and manage web design and online presence visuals.
Senior Graphic Designer at Talal El Hassan Architects
December 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Develop brochures, catalogs, and branding strategies, manage social media visuals and create illustrations.
Project Art Director at Tripnologies
June 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017
Lead photography, branding, and social media campaigns.
Book Illustrator at SABIS
December 1, 2015 - May 1, 2017
Illustrate children’s books.
Graphic Designer at TEDx Azmi Street
September 1, 2013 - October 1, 2016
Develop concepts and identity designs for TEDx events.
Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2012 - June 7, 2024
Design children’s books, branding, and layouts, and create graphic illustrations and art direction.
Visual Communications Officer at Basmeh & Zeitooneh for Relief and Development
June 1, 2020 - June 8, 2024
Develop concepts and visuals for projects and initiatives. Lead creative direction for visual communication materials and products. Coordinate with departments and branches on production and branding. Manage printing processes to ensure high-quality output and timely delivery.
Community Activist at We Love and ForumZFD– 'Future Together Now' Project
February 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Build relationships with community, authorities, and stakeholders. Develop and implement action plans. Co-develop strategies for organizational change. Conduct and facilitate workshops for capacity-building.
Senior Graphic Designer at We Love Tripoli (NGO)
June 1, 2018 - March 31, 2020
Design branding and visual identities for events and programs. Manage web design and online presence visuals.
Senior Graphic Designer at Talal El Hassan Architects
December 1, 2017 - May 31, 2018
Develop brochures, catalogs, and branding strategies. Manage social media visuals and create illustrations.
Project Art Director at Tripnologies
June 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017
Lead photography, branding, and social media campaigns. Support research activities and help produce reports and digital versions for online publication.
Book Illustrator at SABIS
December 1, 2015 - May 31, 2017
Illustrate children’s books.
Graphic Designer at TEDx Azmi Street
September 1, 2013 - October 31, 2016
Develop concepts and identity designs for TEDx events.
Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2012 - June 8, 2024
Design children’s books, branding, and layouts. Create graphic illustrations and art direction.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Lebanese University Faculty of Fine Arts
September 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Baccalaureate SE at College des Soeurs des Saints Coeurs, Tripoli
January 1, 2010 - July 1, 2010
Bachelor's Degree at Lebanese University Faculty of Fine Arts
September 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Baccalaureate SE at College des Soeurs des Saints Coeurs, Tripoli
January 1, 2010 - July 31, 2010

Qualifications

Peacebuilding & Community Mobilization - ForumZFD
December 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
Gender-Based Violence Prevention - CARE International
December 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
Project Management Training (We Love)
December 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
Entrepreneurship & Business Plan Development (SPARK Lebanon / INJAZ Lebanon)
December 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
Human-Centered Design (PAX Dutch Peace Organization)
December 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018
Peacebuilding & Community Mobilization - ForumZFD (Forum Civil Peace Service)
December 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
Gender-Based Violence Prevention - CARE International
December 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
Project Management Training (We Love)
December 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
Entrepreneurship & Business Plan Development (SPARK Lebanon / INJAZ Lebanon)
December 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
Human-Centered Design (PAX Dutch Peace Organization)
December 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Real Estate & Construction

Skills

Experience Level