Abdullah

Senior Designer

Arabian Packaging Industries • Fulltime

Nov 2022 - Present • 3 yrs 6 mos

Current Role: Senior Graphic & Packaging Designer | Arabian Packaging Industry Key Responsibilities & Achievements: Structural Innovation: Designing high-precision 2D and 3D dielines for Corrugated Cartons and industrial packaging using ArtiosCAD and AutoCAD. Premium Brand Identity: Leading the creative direction for major retail projects, such as LuLu Fresh – Sadya Meals, from initial concept to final shelf-ready packaging. Manufacturing Standards: Ensuring 100% technical accuracy in print-ready files, including complex folding scores, glue flaps, and material thickness compensations. 4K Visualization: Developing high-end 3D Studio Mockups (Behance style) to provide clients with realistic pre-production previews and marketing assets. Process Leadership: Collaborating directly with the production and quality control teams to optimize printing workflows and ensure brand color consistency (CMYK/Pantone). Portfolio Management: Managing a diverse range of packaging projects, including FMCG, industrial shipping containers, and luxury retail boxes.

Graphic Designer

Maimuna Printing Press • Freelance

May 2021 - Present • 5 yrs

Founder & Production Lead | Maimuna Printing Press Professional Summary: Successfully established and managed a boutique printing press while balancing professional design roles. This dual experience has provided me with an end-to-end understanding of the print industry, from initial creative concepts to high-volume manufacturing. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: Business Leadership: Managing full-scale printing operations, including client acquisition, vendor management, and production scheduling. Production Excellence: Overseeing the printing of high-quality marketing materials, signage, and custom stationery, ensuring 100% accuracy in color and finishing. Technical Troubleshooting: Expertise in maintaining and operating digital and large-format printing machinery, optimizing workflows to reduce material wastage by 15%. Quality Control: Implementing rigorous pre-press checklists to ensure all files are production-ready (CMYK, Bleed, Resolution) before hitting the press. Client Consultation: Providing expert advice to clients on material selection (Paper GSM, Vinyl types, Coating) to achieve the best results within their budget.

Graphic Designer

Al Dahmaa Advertising • Fulltime

May 2018 - Apr 2021 • 2 yrs 11 mos

Graphic Designer (Print & Signage) Key Responsibilities & Achievements: Large Format Design: Designed high-impact banners, posters, and promotional signage for retail and corporate events, ensuring brand consistency. Vinyl & Wall Graphics: Specialized in creating custom wall decorations and vinyl stickers, managing the entire process from vector design to plotter cutting and final installation. Gift Personalization: Developed creative layouts for personalized gift items, optimizing designs for various substrates and printing methods. Pre-Press Mastery: Prepared technical print-ready files, managing color calibration (CMYK), resolutions, and material specifications for high-quality output. Production Coordination: Handled end-to-end printing operations, ensuring zero wastage and 100% accuracy in dimensions and finishing.