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I am Ahmed Zaki, a Senior Brand Designer with 9+ years leading visual identity systems for global enterprises (UK, KSA, UAE) and top Egyptian universities. I transform brand positioning into scalable design ecosystems across digital, print, and environmental media, and I am passionate about elevating multinational brands through strategic design leadership.
I have delivered end-to-end branding for international clients, led campaigns that increased applications, and collaborated with universities and organizations on brand strategy and implementation, including work with Thrivve, The British University in Egypt, Newgiza University, and Murano Stone. I enjoy crafting cohesive visual languages that span digital, print, and environmental media, and I thrive in cross-cultural teams.
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Work Experience
Senior Graphic Designer at The British University in Egypt (Freelance)
August 31, 2024 - August 15, 2025Conceptualized and executed the "Next Generation You" student recruitment campaign, increasing applications by 25%. Produced the "Faces of NGU" digital campaign, highlighting student duality in academic and personal identity. Developed the university's visual identity to be more engaging and representative.
Senior Graphic Designer at The British University in Egypt
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024Conceptualized/executed 'Next Generation You' student recruitment campaign increasing applications by 25%; produced 'Faces of NGU' digital campaign highlighting student duality (academic/personal identity); developed the university's visual identity to be more engaging and representative.
Senior Graphic Designer (Freelance) at The British University in Egypt
August 1, 2024 - August 16, 2025Conceptualized and executed the “Next Generation You” student recruitment campaign, increasing applications by 25%. Produced the “Faces of NGU” digital campaign highlighting students’ dual academic and personal identity. Developed the university's visual identity to be more engaging and representative.
Senior Brand Designer at Thrivve
June 1, 2024 - November 4, 2025Revitalized brand identity for mobility startup serving 10K+ Uber/Bolt drivers; introduced scalable color systems and dynamic layouts. Designed high-visibility vehicle branding across 500+ cars in KSA; developed social media templates and motion graphics boosting engagement by 35%. Led design of the 2024-2029 Institutional Strategy Book (120+ pages); implemented brand consistency across digital/print ecosystems; collaborated on UN COP simulators.
Senior Brand Designer at Thrivve (Saudi Arabia, Remote)
June 1, 2024 - PresentRevitalized the brand identity for a mobility startup serving over 10,000 Uber and Bolt drivers. Retained the core logo while introducing scalable color systems and dynamic layouts. Designed a vehicle/motorcycle branding system deployed across 500+ cars in Saudi Arabia. Developed social media templates and motion graphics that boosted engagement by 35%. Led the design of the 2024-2029 Institutional Strategy Book (120+ pages), integrating academic rigor with accessible visual storytelling. Supported university admission growth by designing five marketing campaigns and worked with the UN in COP27, COP28, and COP29 Simulators. Implemented brand consistency across digital and print ecosystems for Egypt’s top private university.
Senior Brand Designer at Thrivve (Saudi Arabia, Remote)
June 1, 2024 - PresentLed the revitalization of brand identity for a mobility startup serving over 10,000 Uber and Bolt drivers, retaining the core logo while introducing scalable color systems and dynamic layouts. Designed a high-visibility vehicle and motorcycle branding system deployed across more than 500 cars in KSA. Developed social media templates and motion graphics that boosted engagement by 35%. Led the design of a 2024-2029 Institutional Strategy Book integrating academic rigor with accessible visual storytelling and contributed to increasing university admissions by designing five marketing campaigns. Collaborated with the UN on COP27, COP28, and COP29 simulators and ensured brand consistency across digital and print ecosystems for Egypt's top private university.
Senior Graphic Designer at Newgiza University (Freelance)
February 28, 2021 - August 15, 2025Designed and developed visual brand identity systems and campaigns to enhance university marketing and student engagement.
Senior Graphic Designer at Newgiza University
February 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021Brand strategy, client presentation, visual identity systems, digital campaigns, motion graphics, print production; contributed to branding projects for the university.
Senior Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Newgiza University
February 1, 2021 - August 16, 2025Worked on brand strategy, client presentations, visual identity systems, digital campaigns, and motion graphics, focusing on enhancing university brand presence and engagement.
Graphic Designer at Murano Stone LLC
December 31, 2019 - August 15, 2025Designed luxury product catalogs and premium packaging for artificial stone and brick supplier. Developed foil-stamped sample boxes and die-cut packaging elevating brand perception.
Graphic Designer at Murano Stone LLC
January 1, 2019 - August 16, 2025Designed luxury product catalogs and premium packaging for an artificial stone and brick supplier. Developed foil-stamped sample boxes and die-cut packaging that elevated brand perception.
Content Monitor at Teleperformance
December 31, 2015 - August 15, 2025Audited digital content for compliance with brand and client guidelines.
Content Monitor at Teleperformance
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Audited digital content for compliance with brand/client guidelines.
Content Monitor at Teleperformance
January 1, 2015 - August 16, 2025Audited digital content for compliance with brand and client guidelines.
Graphic Designer at Murano Stone LLC
January 1, 2013 - November 4, 2025Designed luxury product catalogs and premium packaging for artificial stone/brick supplier; developed foil-stamped sample boxes and die-cut packaging elevating brand perception.
Founder & Senior Graphic Designer at Zakistudio
January 1, 2013 - November 4, 2025Delivered end-to-end branding for international clients: Diamond Network (UK), Brandentity (UK), Murano Stone (Egypt). Created brand identity system for UK tech startup Diamond Network, including logo suite, dynamic patterns, and motion assets.
Graphic Designer at Murano Stone LLC
January 1, 2013 - November 4, 2025Designed luxury product catalogs and premium packaging for artificial stone/brick supplier; developed foil-stamped sample boxes and die-cut packaging elevating brand perception.
Founder & Senior Graphic Designer at Zakistudio®
January 1, 2013 - PresentDelivered end-to-end branding services for international clients including Diamond Network (UK), Brandentity (UK), and Murano Stone (Egypt). Created comprehensive brand identity systems including logo suites, dynamic patterns, and motion assets for UK tech startups.
Founder & Senior Graphic Designer at Zakistudio®
January 1, 2013 - PresentDelivered end-to-end branding for international clients including Diamond Network (UK), Brandentity (UK), and Murano Stone (Egypt). Created brand identity systems for UK tech startups including logo suites, dynamic patterns, and motion assets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at Faculty of Fine Arts (Free Studies), Ain Shams University
January 1, 2019 - August 15, 2025Bachelor of Commerce at Faculty of Commerce
January 1, 2014 - August 15, 2025BA Graphic Design at Faculty of Fine Arts (Free Studies), Ain Shams University
January 1, 2019 - August 16, 2025Faculty of Commerce at Ain Shams University
January 1, 2014 - August 16, 2025BA in Commerce at Ain Shams University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014Graphic Design (Free Studies) – Graphic Design Department at Faculty of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019Qualifications
Dale Carnegie Seminar
January 1, 2014 - August 15, 2025Berlitz Certification in Marketing Campaign Leadership
January 1, 2014 - August 15, 2025Dale Carnegie Seminar: Advanced communication, leadership, and positive engagement strategies
January 1, 2014 - August 16, 2025Berlitz Certification: Marketing campaign leadership for teams of 7+
January 1, 2014 - August 16, 2025Dale Carnegie Seminar: Advanced communication, leadership, and positive engagement strategies
January 1, 2014 - November 4, 2025Berlitz Certification: Marketing campaign leadership for teams of 7+
January 1, 2014 - November 4, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Non-Profit Organization
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