Aarefa Tayabji

AAREFA TAYABJI CREATIVE ARTWORKER & DESIGNER -| British Citizen - | Dubai Resident A real live wire with a can-do attitude, who can offer creative solutions from start to finish. With a strong foundation in the industry, delivering quality designs with extra attention and care, makes me a great asset for your team. Together we can create something awesome. PREVIOUS CLIENTS INCLUDE Mark Williams RELEVANT EXPERIENCE NOON Oct 2013 to Current | atjgraphics, Global Built client relations in Dubai & London by networking, building a community, creating independent/collaborated relevant Artworks. Sep 2016 to Jan 2017 | Publinet PR Agency (RAW/ Spark/ Cicero & Bernay), Dubai Worked with local & international talent to meet tight deadlines for pitch projects. Oct 2011 to Current | Community Engagement Believe that the more people and workshops you attend, the better connections you make and the better person you become. Feb to Apr 2016 | Mark Williams, Dubai Visually enhanced their company profiles to gain more valuable customers. Thorough work has managed to make them return to me. May to Aug 2017 | Latitude, Dubai Produced high-standard ENG & AR artworks to meet client demands, whilst learning from the dual experts of Artwork and Design. Jul to Sep 2015 | Wiko Mobile MENA, Dubai Responsible for creating print collaterals and social media artworks for the MENA region. Feb 2017 | Astrolabs Tech Space, Dubai Implemented a new style for Astrolabs digital display ads to bring in new clients. Mar to Apr 2015 | Creative Noon, Dubai Collaborated with the Creative Director to create visually attractive print and digital solutions adhering to strict deadlines. “I strive for two things in design: simplicity and clarity... 1 Nov 2013 to Feb 2014 | Amazon.co.uk, London Created many consistent product-focused artworks by following the guidelines carefully whilst working as a team. May to Jul 2012 | Best & Co Brand Communications Agency, London With the senior designer, I learned a new perspective about Pantone swatches and Typography. I worked on annual financial reports, corporate brochures & branding. Nov 2011 | Vectone Mobile Telecommunications, Company, London In a team, I implemented digital and print artworks for Vectone & Delight brands with a quick speech Mar to Sep 2011 | Shift Design Agency (Previously known as WAWWD), London Involved in creating artworks for ‘Historypin with Google maps’ community campaign.In a team of five we formed a digital photography EDUCATION Sep 2006 to Jun 2009 | UAL, London College of Communication, London BA (Hons) in Graphics & Media Design: 2.1 FDN in Graphics Communication: Merit + Sep 2006 to Jun 2009 | UAL, London College of Communication, London Bolt-on courses: Typography, Screen Printing, Letterpress, Book Binding and Photography Oct 2005 to Jun 2006 | , CSM, London Foundation Diploma in Art & Design: Pass May to Jul 2013 | Barnet College, London Web Design Course HTML & CSS: Pass SKILLS PERSONAL INTERESTS Adobe CC Softwares Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop Improvisation Communication Techniques | Design Thinking Workshops | Daily Walks and Zumba classes | Computer Arts Magazine Reader | Creative Bunch Community Member | Listening and Storytelling Ideas | Monthly Creative Mornings Attendee | Acumen Courses on Social Causes | Volunteer Runs for Breast Cancer Research | Ms Office Applications Excel, PowerPoint, Word Languages Arabic, French (Read & Write Only) Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu (Speak Only) SPECIALISATIONS Brand Identities Logo Designs Brand Collaterals Brand Guidelines Poster Designs Food Photography Company Profiles Brochures/Catalogues Creative Mockups Social Media banners Banner Ads Digital Design ...Great design is born of those two things.” - Lindon Leader Client Facing Creative CVs Artworking Proofreading 2