Zeynab is a graphic designer, artist and photographer seeking a creative career. She has a Bachelor's degree in graphic design and minor in photography from OCAD University. She has strong skills in programs like Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign and experiences in areas such as layout, typography, print production, and branding.

1. Zeynab
Abdolghaffari
Designer | Artist | Photographer CONTACT zeynabstudio@gmail.com
Cell: 647. 309 . 3035
Home: 416 . 384 . 0935
Looking for a creatively challenging and rewarding career
where I can utilize my highly developed skills set, diverse
experiences and educational qualifications.
OBJECTIVE
SKILLS &
EXPERTIES
Grid & layout
Good sense for typography
Color theory knowledge
Image editing
Web usability
Interface design
Motion graphics
Print productionInfographics
Logo and signage
Digital / analog Photography
Studio photography
Illustration
Conceptualization
Packaging design
Brand development
01 Computer 02 Knowledge
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe After Effects
HTML & CSS
Javascript & Jquery
ENGLISH
Fluent
FARSI
Fluent
ARABIC
Intermediate
FRENCH
Basic level
I’m Zeynab and I enjoy living a creative life.
I’ve always wanted to use my creativity in doing
something practical yet aesthetically sound and that lead
me to graduating with a degree in graphic design and a
minor in photography.
I would like to think of myself as a dedicated graphic artist,
capable in being a well-rounded creative individual. I am
passionate about what I do and I try my best to enhance the
potential of each and every project, bringing it to life with my
vision and committed hard work.
I have a lifelong love for travelling the world and learning
about different experiences, arts and cultures. Believe it or
not, I find that it truely keeps me in an ingenious headspcase.
Ultimately, my greatest motivator for staying open to new
challenges and trying out different things in the vast world
of art and design is this quote by Massimo Vignelli:
“If you can design one thing, you can design everything.”
ABOUT ME
EDUCATION
From September 2013 to Spring 2015
Minor in Photography
Ontario College of Art and Design
From September 2008 to Spring 2010
High school Diploma
York Mills Collegiate Institute
From September 2010 to September 2015
Bachelor of Design | Graphic Design major
Ontario College of Art and Design
HIGHLIGHTS + Good at initiating and managing the development of creative ideas and concepts, ensuring creative
solutions that reflect communication strategy, objectives and budget independently
or as part of a project team
+ Experienced in effective negotiation and interdepartmental communication and a great team player
+ Excellent written and oral communications skills
+ Excellent time management and organizational skills
+ Strong attention to detail and an eye for good typography and layout
+ Fast learner, can adapt quickly to change and eager to learn new methods and procedures
+ Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects,
Dreamweaver, Acrobat Pro, HTML & CSS), Powerpoint, Word and other Microsoft Office programs
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2. EXPERIENCE
Graphic design intern at Harold Luxury for
Men Magazine
June 2015 – Septemper 2015
+ Worked with a design team on the magazine layout design
for the fall issue
+ Designed website posts and blog entries
+ Edited and retouched photos for appropriate use
+ Worked with existing research group and conducted
relevant research and also contacted different sources
for content
+ Designed advertisments for sponsors
+ Created email blasts and other newsletters
+ Designed media kits
+ Helped organizing events
Graphic designer at Artman Studio
November 2015 – June 2016
+ Developed creative design concepts for standard and
custom projects including but not limited to brochures,
inserts, folders, displays, signage, web files, newsletters,
invitations etc.
+ Designed website posts updated and uploaded website
post entries via wordpress
+ Photographed, edited and retouched photos for
appropriate use
+ Prepared and finished projects for printing process
(including high resolution files and imagery, colour
profiles, file set-up and packaging for press)
+ Maintain database of images and artwork in a clear,
organized and timely manner
+ Creatively contributed and participate in project pitch
and brainstorm sessions
+ Helped organizing events and other assigned duties
Associate art director at Camrobaby Company
Summer2010 – Ongoing Projects
+ Interpret the client's business needs and developed a
concept to suit their purpose
+ Work with the team of designers on packaging dielines,
ensuring artwork is within brand
+ Work with the art director and account managers to
establish appropriate creative directions
+ Stay current regarding trends in art & media
+ Contribute ideas and design artwork to the overall brief
+ Demonstrate illustrative skills with rough sketches and
digital designs
Graphic Designer at Panberes company
Summer2013 – Ongoing Projects
+ Develop online banner ads/artwork, schematic marketing
strategy, video for new products
+ Work with a wide range of media, including photography and
computer-aided design
+ Work on layouts and artworking pages ready for print
+ Work as part of a team with printers, photographers,
illustrators, other designers, account executives, web
developers and marketing specialists
+ Design and create prototypes and packaging according to
brand guidline
Freelance designer & photographer
2009 – Present
+ Hodda cultural magazine
Redesigned logo, designed magazine layout,
editorial research and revisions, photographed the cover
+ Cityscape Real Estate Ltd.
Made seasonal brochure, photographed one of their listed
houses for showcase
+ Henry Farm Year book
Photographed their social and community events and the
Henry Farm neighbourhood
+ Photography projects
Pregnancy, engagement & other special events photography,
portriats, product photography, conceptual photography
Graphic Designer at Target Print Inc.
July 2016 – Present
+ Create print ready files and transfer to printer
+ Design brochures, creative ads, promotional items &
other print materials as well as prep files for printer
+ Design signage and prep files for sign shop
+ Maintain visual continuity across all customer touch
points (e.g., website, product packaging, social media
promotions, email blasts, paid media, consumer in-box
experience, marketing materials etc.)
+ Communicate professionally and effectively
with customers
+ Monitor workflow of projects and organize files to keep
up with deadlines
Drawing Teacher and design tutor at Canadian
Nobel Academy
Summer 2012 – December 2015
+ Teaching knowledge, skills and principles of art and
elements design
+ Demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing,
painting and other project based activities
+ Select benefitial instructional books, materials,tools for
farther understanding
+ Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic
concepts and appreciations and the ability to make
qualitative judgments about art
+ Help and inspire students to develop their creativity and
self-expression through various art forms and media
OCAD University’s print shop operator
September 2010– May 2011
+ Managed the printing and production of large and small
format color copy products
+ Monitored quality of prints and steps involved in the
printing processes
+ Resolved layout and digital file problems for costumer’s
best interests
+ Practiced binding and finishing methods for post produtions
+ Performed regular maintenance when machines called for it
Designer | Artist | Photographer