Digital Art Director

Liyakat Ali

Doha, Qatar

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I am a Digital Art Director, and User Experience Designer, that specializes in innovative new media design. I apply my creativity and expertise across a variety of media, including: web design and development; interac- tive media; print materials; GUI; and user experience.
Education
- BMM Bachelors in Mass Media Design and Visual Communications, General
  
  Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad
  
  2000 - 2003
Experience
- Senior UX/UI Designer
  
  Qatar Islamic Bank
  
  Doha, Qatar
  
  Feb 2019 - Present (5 years 9 months)
  
  Working on a contract project with Digital transformation team to provide design solutions to solve user needs and business challenges through User Research, Interaction Design, Visual Design and Prototyping
- Freelance Creative
  
  Qatar University
  
  Doha, Qatar
  
  Oct 2015 - Dec 2018 (3 years 2 months)
  
  Qatar Universities projects for Research office, LARC, BRC, Kindi, and others
- Digital Art Director
  
  Affirmative Ideas
  
  Mumbai, India
  
  Jan 2013 - Jul 2015 (2 years 6 months)
  
  Worked collaboratively with the strategy and senior technical team as lead creative/art director on all client projects and pitch assignments.
- Digital Design Lead at Naycom Qatar
  
  Naycom
  
  Nov 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 1 month)
  
  Worked with multiple clients accounts, responsible for directing team-based project planning, design and execution of strategic social media and digital initiatives on behalf of clients. Projects include Qatar Rail, Qitcom, Project Qatar and Diyafa
  
  http://www.qr.com.qa/
- Creative Designer
  
  COMMON SENSE Advertising Mumbai
  
  Jun 2009 - Oct 2011 (2 years 4 months)
  
  Creative Direction
  Brainstorming And Strategy
  Concept Development
  Website And Interface Design
  User Interface Experience
- Senior Graphic Designer
  
  Tattoo 360 - (wpp Group) Dubai Media City
  
  Feb 2008 - Apr 2009 (1 year 2 months)
  
  Work closely with creative team on all the phases of creative works, such as buzz integrated campaign, Website, Microsites, interactive projects, Email campaign, and different pitches for major accounts from concept through production. Clients include Du,
  Landmark Group, Lifestyle, Splash, Dominos, HSBC, Gourmet Station, and Citibank.
Awards

Adobe Brainbench Certified
Industries
- Advertising
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