Khawla Abou Saleh is a graphic designer and artist based in Dubai. She has over 8 years of experience in graphic design, painting, and art instruction. Her skills include graphic design, painting, sketching, time management, and proficiency with software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Archaeology and has taken courses in graphic design, drawing, and English. Her objective is to find a creative position in a company where she can contribute her artistic talents.

1. EXPERINCE
A r a b i c
E n g l i s h
LANGUAGES
A R T I S T & G R A P H I C D E S I G N E R
khawla abou saleh
P R O F E S S I O N A L A R T I S T I F R E E L A N C E I 2 0 1 3 - C U R R E N T
Paint landscapes, portraits, and other subjects in a
variety of styles, ranging from realistic to abstract.
Use one or more media, such as oil paints, acrylics, pens,
pencils, charcoals, and soft pastels, in order to create artwork.
Produce stylized and realistic drawings
Study different techniques to learn how to apply them
to artistic endeavours
Attend art exhibitions and read art publications in order
to develop ideas and keep current on art world activities
Take requests for custom drawing like portraits, nature,
or decorative paintings, and selling them in person,
or through the Internet
Brush or spray protective or decorative finishes on completed
background panels, exhibit finished paintings
Design, develop and deliver art pieces to clients according
to specifications
Collaborate with artists, designers, and other experts
as necessary to create and design new authentic ideas.
I seek a position in a company where I will get a chance to be creative
and show my talent to the success of a company in the field of visual artist.
OBJECTIVE
PERSONAL INFO
C I V I L S T A T U S
Single
D A T E O F B I R T H
22 I MAY I 1995
SKILLS
G R A P H I C D E S I G N
T I M E M A N E G M E N T
M S O F F I C E
ADDRESS
S K E T C H I N G
P A I N T I N G
UAE / Dubai Silicon Oasis
(971) 589107775
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Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with multiple teams for
a wide range of materials that include designing social media
posts, carry out products photography, design web pages, presen-
tations, signage, internal communication, newsletters, and
marketing materials etc.
Translate strategic direction into highquality design within
established brand identity.
Develop concepts by hand or with software, and execute origi-
nal content determining ideal usage of colour, text, font style,
imagery, and layout for Brand products and digital contents

2. Integrate and develop visual elements such as line, space, mass, colour, and perspective
in order to produce desired effects such as the illustration of ideas, emotions, or moods
Draw and print charts, graphics, illustrations, and other artwork using computer
Research new software, or design concepts
Preparing presentations and keeping client’s up to speed with the development process
Designing brochures, posters, covers, and visit cards
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T H E W O R K S H O P D U B A I | D U B A I | M A R 2 0 2 0 - C U R R E N T
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Photography directing experience, taking photoshoot of products, models
and proficiency with photoediting software.
Brand Identity development, maintenance and enhancements.
Manage the design and uploading process using the optimum resolutions for web and
other media for all project materials, understanding best practices for using a content
management system for Brand website and other publishing tools.
Use trend intelligence and an understanding of the current and historical business and
market to design and execute specific classification.
Provide strategy, oversight and guidance in creative development.
Provide a measurement program to outline performance metrics, targets, benchmarks, etc.
Producing original contents that reflect the new brand direction and be in charge of man-
aging the social media content creation, planning, scheduling based on the marketing plan
and strategy.
Bilingual content creation in Arabic and English includes but not limited to:
1. Social media posts, Static posts, Informative posts
2. infographics about the quality and standards of Brand products and their brand values;
3. product design value descriptions;
4. new collection announcements and product rollout;
Take part and/or lead where needed in the brainstorming and illustration for new design
collections of Brand Products.
Taught daily art classes to different ages & levels of students.
Prepared senior high school students for the admission drawing test, for both the
fine arts & architecture college.
Drew and illustrated basic anatomy perspective, and configuration.
Designed posters, covers, and managing all social media accounts for the Harmony studio
office
Deliberate planning, strategy and goal setting
Development of brand awareness and online reputation
Content management, Generate, edit, and publish engaging content daily (e.g. origi-
nal text, photos, videos and news)
Collaborate with other teams, like marketing, sales and customer service to ensure
brand consistency
Oversee social media accounts’ design (e.g. Facebook timeline cover, profile pictures
and blog layout)
Suggest and implement new features to develop brand awareness, like promotions
and competitions

3. EDUCATION
B A C H E L O R O F A R T S | D A M A S C U S U N I V E R S T Y
Major: Archaeology 2013 – 2020
D R AW I N G C O U R S E | FA C U LT Y O F F I N E A R T S - A S-S U WAY D A
Studio art course
Nov 2015 - May 2016
I E LT S A C A D E M I C | F E B 1 9 2 0 2 1 | D U B A I (6.5)
International Acadamic Institution Accredited of University
of California US
Advanced graphic design course
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Draw and design comic cartoons.
Collaborate with writers who create ideas stories, or captions that are combined
with artists' work
Create and prepare sketches and model drawings of cartoon characters
providing details from memory, live models ...
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Paint decorative drawings on walls
Expert color mixing, masking, taping, priming, and finishing
Detail oriented, meticulous, and results-driven
Flexible and adaptable to change
Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Sketch or draw objects to be crafted
Draw on functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety paint materials.
Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.
Set specifications for materials, dimensions, and finishes.
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