Toronto, Ontario, Canada
+1 437 929 4523
jadzhrdn@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/jad-zahreddine
2-MinuteDesign.com
Professional Profile
• Seasoned Graphic Designer with over 14 years of experience in shopper marketing, point-of-sale materials, in-store displays, motion graphics, web UI and content creation
• Excellent team-player; skilled at communicating and exchanging ideas with local and remote team members, maintaining good work ethics and positive relationships with colleagues, responding to feedback, working well under pressure and meeting set deadlines
• Meticulous worker with strong attention to detail and good problem-solving skills, motivated and proactive in solution-finding to help advance and complete team projects, even assisting in solving hardware-related issues when needed using a strong and comprehensive knowledge in computers
Technical Skills
• Expert in the latest design software such as Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Proficient in video and sound editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Audition
• Proficient in 2D animation software such as Adobe After Effects
• Proficient in website builders such as Webflow and Shorthand
• Competent in creating and managing a YouTube channel and other social media pages / accounts
• Thorough understanding of computer hardware and software, including Windows and MacOS
Work Experience
Graphic Designer and Content Creator
Teknion (office furniture design and manufacturing), Toronto, Canada
Since 2021

• Create animated videos, motion graphics and various communication materials for use in print, email, presentations, and web
• Redesign website navigation, ancillary pages, and Planning Tool user interface design using Figma
• Develop new and sustain existing communication materials
• Follow project-specific schedules and deadlines
• Develop content for the weekly social media calendar
• Upload, tag, and coordinate content using the Digital Assets Management System
• Publish to Teknion websites using the Content Management System
• Test and adopt new media / technologies to evolve the quality and style of materials output
• Train others, prepare instructional material and create the required templates to preserve branding standards and maintain Teknion’s design-driven user experience
Graphic Designer, Production Designer, 2D Animator
MindSpace (multi-national shopper marketing agency), Dubai, UAE
2011-2021

• Finalized award-winning, large-scale and small-scale displays for various clients such as PepsiCo, Nestlé, Lavazza, J&J, and many others
• Designed and finalized point-of-sale materials like shelf talkers, strips, dividers, wobblers, danglers, counter-tops, chiller units, base wraps, free-standing units, shelf uplifts, gondola-end dressings, and dump-bins,
as well as e-commerce graphics
• Created online and offline animated videos and web banners
• Managed the implementation of a new file structure for the agency
• Developed a solution for file synchronization with online and offline access and departmental permissions between Beirut and Dubai offices
• Communicated with a multi-cultural team of people to develop successful solutions for our clients
Graphic Designer
Printcut (local print house), Lebanon
2011

• Provided graphic design services for customers and clients
• Provided small-scale and large-scale, indoor and outdoor printing services
Freelancer
Since 2010

• Created catalogs, identities, brochures, flyers, posters, van branding materials, 2D animations and websites for individual clients and companies
• Provided design consultation services to individuals and companies in Lebanon, UAE, USA, Croatia and Ireland
Personal Projects
Creator of “3anJadChou”
3anJadChou (tech news in Arabic)
2022-2024

• Launched an innovative Arabic tech news platform on social media, "3anJadChou", delivering the latest tech updates with a humorous approach
• Executed the full production process, including script writing, performance, editing and publishing
• Achieved remarkable engagement on social media, attracting hundreds of thousands of likes, comments, and followers
• Some of my content has gone viral, garnering over 2 million views and solidifying my status as a trusted source for tech news in the Arabic-speaking community
Creator of “3jeijy”
3jeijy (Lebanese cartoon show)
2019-2021

• Conceptualized and created a comedic Lebanese cartoon animated series called “3jeijy”
• The work involved script-writing, illustration, voice acting, animation, editing and publishing
• Successfully generated thousands of likes, comments and followers on social media, and attracted the attention of famous directors and actors in Lebanon
Creator of 2-Minute Design
2-minutedesign.com (design tutorials in 2 minutes)
Since 2014

• Teach graphic design skills, technicalities and design software tips and tricks through engaging and informative 2-minute videos. 2-Minute Design’s videos have helped thousands of people across the world boost their graphic design skills, as well as find solutions to common problems that they may face
• Created an online course entitled “Learn Photoshop from Scratch”. This course was for absolute beginners who wanted to get started using Adobe Photoshop to edit and improve photos, and to create their own designs
• Created an online course entitled “Finalize Production Files”. This course helped students prepare clean and neat artwork files that are ready for print and production
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
American University of Science and Technology
2011
Lebanese Baccalaureate in General Sciences
Collège Elysée
2007
Additional Courses and Certificates
Creativity, Innovation and Change
Pennsylvania University through coursera.com
2013
Certificate of Proficiency in English
University of Michigan, USA
2008
Languages and Other Skills
• Excellent in English and Arabic (spoken and written)
• Good in French (spoken and written)
• Strong skills in creative writing, storytelling, and researching
Interests
• Learning about the latest design software and trends
• Following the latest tech news
• Writing, animating and producing my own cartoon show
• Writing, recording and editing comedic sketches
• Composing my own songs (either on the Oud or the Piano)
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