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Graphic Designer | Cairo, Egypt

Samer Marzouq — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:40:33 +0000

Developing design briefs by gathering information and data to clarify design issues;
Thinking creatively to produce new ideas;
Using innovation to redefine a design brief and meet the constraints of cost, time and client;
Multi-tasking: graphic designers often work on more than one design brief at a time;
Using a wide range of media, including photography and computer aided design;
Producing accurate and high quality work;
Contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief;

Skills
Designers often have to be proactive in presenting their ideas and designs to prospective customers.
Have Adobe Illustrator, Freehand, Photoshop

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Graphic Designer | SQS Software Quality Systems AG Cairo, Egypt

Samer Marzouq — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:14:01 +0000

Choose SQS and opt for projects which bring real additional value for our clients. This has been the case for more than 25 years. SQS is a successful consultancy which grows above average.
SQS Group (SQS) is the largest independent provider of software testing and Quality Management services worldwide. Being the market leader we can offer job safety as well as good perspectives for your personal career.

Description
SQS Group Marketing is looking for a driven, energetic Graphic Designer to support our Art Director in Ger-many.

This is a varied and challenging in house role which will be suitable for someone with significant experience designing a range of business to business sales and marketing collateral. This will include catalogues, leaflets, brochures, adverts, posters and banners according to our Corporate Design.

You will also be responsible for:
• Creating PowerPoint presentations – working with raw data – that fit a certain style and template. Requires the making of graphs and being creative
• Formatting complex slides
• Helping to establish and maintain the highest possible standards for all electronic presentations (PPT)
• Retouching and image editing and also help in managing our photo library
• ensuring all work is a clear reflection of the SQS brand

Skills
To be considered for this position, you will need:
• A degree educated Graphic Designer
• 2 to 4 years experience
• High-level proficiency in PowerPoint on PC. All candidates will complete a PowerPoint assessment
• Use knowledge of creative software packages, essentially InDesign, PhotoShop and Illustrator effectively and continually learn new tools and updated versions where possible
• Ability to prioritize workflow to meet competing/changing deadlines
• Team player who is able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills
• Keen eye for detail with a focus on quality control
• Fluent German and English, additional languages are an asset

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Senior Flash Designer | MGD Computer Systems Cairo, Egypt

Samer Marzouq — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:12:05 +0000

Key Responsibilities:
• Team management
• Develop graphics and animations in Flash &Photoshop
• Design and develop interface for e-Learning courseware
• Review e-Learning courseware from a design perspective

Knowledge:
• Sound knowledge of Photoshop, Corel Draw, Illustrator, Flash animation and action script.
• Must have sound knowledge of visual and interface design for e-Learning courses and print material.
• Should be able to conceptualize and create animations.
• Must have sound knowledge of visualizing and designing interactivities for development.
• Should be able to integrate voice-overs into e-Learning courses.
• Good sense of color and form

Skills
Should have experience in using the following software:
• Flash( Advance)
• Action script2.0 ( Advance)
• Adobe Photoshop(Advance)
• Adobe Illustrator(Advance)
• Corel Draw(Advance)
• Adobe After Effect (Intermediate)
• Adobe Premiere(Intermediate)
• Sound Forge (Intermediate)
• Dream weaver (Intermediate)
• HTML (Intermediate)
• XML (Basic)

Experience:
• 3:5 Years experience.
• Have experience in leading Graphics teams of 4 to 10 people

Education:
Prefer Bachelor’s in Art (Degree from Fin Art or Applied Art).

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Senior Graphic Designer | MGD Computer Systems Cairo, Egypt

Samer Marzouq — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:59:59 +0000

Key Responsibilities:
• Team management.
• Design and develop interface for e-Learning courseware.
• Review e-Learning courseware from a design perspective.
• Develop design specifications for courseware and other graphic material.

Knowledge:
• Sound knowledge of Photoshop, Corel Draw, Illustrator, Flash animation
• Must have sound knowledge of visual and interface design for e-Learning courses and print material.
• Must have sound knowledge of visualizing and designing interactivities for development.
• Good sense of color and form

Skills
Should have experience in using the following software:
• Adobe Photoshop (Advance)
• Adobe Illustrator (Advance)
• Corel Draw(Advance)
• Flash(Advance)
• Adobe Premiere(Intermediate)
• Sound Forge (Intermediate)
• Dream weaver (Intermediate)
• HTML (Intermediate)
• XML (Basic)

Experience:
• 5 Years experience.
• Have experience in GUI design
• Have experience in leading Graphics teams of 4 to 10 people

Education:
• Prefer Bachelor’s in Art (Degree from Fin Art or Applied Art).

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Senior Designer Activation | Cairo, Egypt

Samer Marzouq — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:27:59 +0000

• To initiate, originate and develop designs individually and in team collaboration
• To keep abreast of latest advertising and creative techniques, trends and styles
• To continuously improves assignments qualitative and quantitative output
• To foresee obstacles in the work progress and proposes solutions
• To Assume all administrative responsibilities for making given duties feasible
• To meet regularly with Activation Head for reception and delivery of assignments and with Senior / Art Director for briefing
• To have an advanced practical knowledge of Photography, Print Production techniques and processes
• To have an advanced knowledge of artwork preparations and its appropriate use for reproduction in various media
• To ensure hours are written accurately, and fully on time sheets
• To respect all internal and external appointments
• To have a solid knowledge of required languages and the relevant design skills
• To have a strong grasp of relevant computer skills

Managing and Leading People
• Provides a clear direction for the team in support of business objectives
• Gives effective feedback and coaches individuals to develop their own knowledge, skills and behaviour
Project Management
• Effectively organises people and resources e.g. Art Buying to meet project/campaign requirements
• Able to organise the information given e.g. product information for copy to meet project/campaign requirements

Strategic Thinking
• Able to understand the strategic thinking that has gone into a brief, debate and contribute to it
• Able to talk intelligently and confidently as to why creative work is on strategy and debate this with team

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Interactive Designer | El Samady Group Cairo, Egypt

Samer Marzouq — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:36:22 +0000

Objective
The Interactive Designer conceptualizes and creates graphic and user interface
Solutions for online advertising campaigns under the direction of the IxD Manager.
Graphics are created using a combination of mainstream graphics, animation
packages and html editors. The Interactive Designer works in liaison with the Studio
and Development teams; collaboratively delivering quality client solutions using
the Sarmady project methodology. They will also work with the client and project
team to employ the Sarmady Interaction Prototyping approach to resolve the
navigation for a website.

Key Responsibilities
• Create and present effective design/graphic solutions
• Follow a design brief and brand identity standards
• Excellent layout, animation and typography skills
• Estimate project effort required
• Work and report to a project plan/timeline
• Manage integrating graphics into project construction and filing processes
• Manage and record time on projects
• Contribute to the navigational and instructional design of websites
• Prepare and optimize graphics for use
• Organize and manage content flow
• Carry out production utilizing mainstream graphics, animation packages
• HTML editingô??

Skills
• Preferable design degree or diploma
• Proven commercial experience in an interactive design role
• Illustrator, Photoshop and Flash animation skills
• HTML/JavaScript, ActionScript 2.0/3.0 is a plus
• Excellent portfolio
• Written comprehension skills
• Understanding of user interface fundamentals
• Understanding of design for content management systems, usability and
accessibility practice and customer focus are essential.

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Graphic Designer | ECG Engineering Consultants Group Cairo, Egypt

Samer Marzouq — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:50:56 +0000

Holds University Bachelor in fine arts with minimum 3 years experience in graphic designing. This includes; layouts for publications, designing ads, developing a concept to suit the purpose of the required task. Must have good skills in Photoshop illustrator & in design. English is a must.

Skills
Must have good skills in Photoshop illustrator & in design.
English is a must.

Education
Holds University Bachelor in fine arts.

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Graphic Designer | Yellow Pages Cairo

Samer Marzouq — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:50:35 +0000

JOB DESCRIPTION
• Fine Arts or Applied Arts degree.
• Excellent command of Corel Draw, Freehand and Adobe Photoshop.
• Ability to work with Adobe Design and Adobe Illustrator are a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Skills
*Strong English Command
*Strong Communication Skills

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Creative Designer | MSG Holding Cairo

Samer Marzouq — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:04:17 +0000

We are looking for creative individual Graphic, Web, Motion, Animation, Multimedia, and Interior Designers who are interested to build a professional career.

Project Solutions:
•Proven capacity to conceptualize.
•Able to plan and think through the mechanics of the project with support of peers.
•He/She must be familiar with typography and design principles.

Project Execution:
•Follow a design brief that may be given as verbal instructions or written specification
•Combine creativity with an awareness of the design elements that will be used to make the ad, and an understanding of what these can and cannot do.
•Ability to take on the implementation of a template design.
•Prepare designs in a way that allows them to be easily implemented by other designers.

Communication:
•Should work constructively with assigned teams.
•Promotes active listening with team members.
•Contributes appropriately to conversations.
•Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of staff.

Leadership:
•Assumes additional responsibility without being asked.
•Encourages fellow team members to make innovative contributions and embrace new ideas.
•Proactively seeks opportunities to broaden and capturing the latest trends in creative design.
•Shares acquired skills with team members through formal and informal channels.

Teamwork:
•Establishes harmonious working relationship with team members.

Client Management:
•Gain full respect of clients as a reference in design.

Internal Operations:
•Actively contributes with members/projects.
•Accurately competes and submits time sheets in a timely manner.
•Complies with all our policies and procedures.

Skills
If you are able to research, conceptualize, design and develop intelligent and measurable solutions then, you are someone who will be of an interest to us.

You should be a strategic thinker with an outstanding flair for design.

-Creativity and artistic flair.
-Thinking creatively to produce new ideas/concepts.
-Proficiency in use of all related programs (MAC or PC).
-Ability to create and produce required materials using a range of media, methods, techniques, and equipment.
-Ability to analyze graphic and technical information and create interpretive illustrations.
-Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
-Ability to plan, guide and prioritize tasks.
-A flexible attitude with proven experience of working in a team.
-Able to research, conceptualize, design, and develop intelligent and measurable solutions.
-Be enthusiastic about new technologies, always learning and improving own knowledge and skills in this fundamentally important area.
-Time management ability
-Hard working.
-Good at problem-solving and lateral thinking.
-Able to work as part of a team.
-Able to work independently.
-Aptitude for technical drawing and illustration.
-Literature researches (internet).
-Able to communicate and motivate via written media with presentations skills.
-Must be able to multi-task & have imaginative flair.
-Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
-Creative, proactive and takes ownership of work assignments.
-Be comfortable and be able to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
-Good communication and comprehension skills to ensure team and client objectives are met.
-Ability to think outside the box.
-Excellent command of English.
-Computer and presentation skills.
-A Bachelor/College Degree or Post Graduate Diploma/Master in Graphic, Web, Motion, Animation, Multimedia, Interior Design or equivalent.

Education
University Degree in related field.

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Graphic Designer | B.tech Cairo

Samer Marzouq — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:16:38 +0000

Duties and Responsibilities
• Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
• Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
• Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
• Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Internet websites.
• Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.
• Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes.
• Use computer software to generate new images.
• Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
• Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products.
• Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing.

Tools used in this occupation:
• Desktop computers
• Laser printers — Computer laser printers
• Notebook computers — Laptop computers
• Scanners
• Tablet computers — Graphics tablets

Technology used in this occupation:
• Data base user interface and query software — FileMaker Pro software; Microsoft Access; Structured query language SQL
• Desktop publishing software — Adobe Systems Adobe Distiller; Adobe Systems Adobe FrameMaker; Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign; Adobe Systems Adobe PageMaker
• Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Systems Adobe After Effects; Adobe Systems Adobe FreeHand; Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop software
• Web page creation and editing software — Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver; Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks; Adobe Systems Adobe Flash Player
• Web platform development software

Knowledge
• Design
• Communications and Media
• Computers and Electronics
• English Language
• Fine Arts.
• Sales and Marketing
• Customer and Personal Service

Skills
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
• Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

Work Activities
• Monitoring
• Thinking Creatively
• Interacting With Computers .
• Getting Information .
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others .

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