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Farid Yahaghi

Farid Yahaghi

Toronto,ON

Summary

Award-winning Art Director and Creative Designer with 10 years of experience creating strong ties with art programs and marketing design. A self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive individual, specializing in identifying and designing for art centres and cultural organizations. Adept at leading diverse teams and driving innovative solutions to amplify the voice of art projects.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Art Director /Senior Visual Designer

Tirgan Centre For Arts And Culture
02.2023 - Current

• Created visual identity packages for several art festivals in Harbourfront Centre, Scotiabank Arena, Meridian Arts Centre, North York Centre, MarS Discovery District.
• Defined the artistic theme for multiple programs and presented it to curators, project managers, and external creatives.
• Consulted with the fundraising teams and created extensive sponsorship packages and presentation materials.

• Led the videography and photography teams and managed the documentation of programs.
• Designed a range of collaterals for print, website, email marketing and social media.
• Directed multiple video teasers, ads, and motion graphics.

• Provided critical feedback during and after the events.

Graphic Designer

Centre Social D'aide Aux Immigrants (CSAI)
08.2021 - 12.2022

• Expanded the visual identity of the organization across multiple platforms.

• Developed marketing collaterals for multiple workshops, seminars, and cultural activities.

• Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.

• Updated the website with cohesive graphics assets.

• Worked actively within the communication department to ensure the consistency of the organization's image internally and externally.

Video Editor

Inkitt
06.2021 - 01.2022

• Consulted with the directors to finalize the visual storyline.

• Translated the written synopses into engaging ads and cinematic trailers.

• Added motion graphics, and special effects, and applied color grading.
• Designed soundtracks.

• Modified the video composition and prepared different sizes for social media.

Research Assistant (Animator/Editor)

Concordia University
05.2019 - 04.2020

Collaborated with the director and a group of students on a film research project at the film production department:

• Organized and classified an archive of over a thousand photographs
• Retouched, rescaled, and modified photos
• Created short animated sequences

• Edited long sequences with definitive sound design


Art Director

ChapChin Studio
08.2012 - 09.2016

• Led multiple visual identity design and creative commercial campaigns for various corporate brands.

• Collaborated with numerous cultural organizations, art institutions, galleries, and individual artists, and defined artistic vision for various programs.

• Directed over 30 creative videos as promotional materials for TV, social media, and live events.

• Maximized project efficiency with meticulous attention to deadlines, budget constraints, and client expectations.

Education

Master of Arts - Studio Arts

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Montreal, QC
05.2019

Master of Arts - Animation

ART UNIVERSITY OF TEHRAN
Tehran
09.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

FERDOWSI UNIVERSITY
Mashhad
09.2006

Skills

Artistic vision

Creative and critical thinking

Design Research

Project management

Leadership

Excellent team player

Strong Communication skills

Self-initiative

Graphic Design

Video and Motion Graphics

Social Media

Email Marketing

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working

Timeline

Art Director /Senior Visual Designer

Tirgan Centre For Arts And Culture
02.2023 - Current

Graphic Designer

Centre Social D'aide Aux Immigrants (CSAI)
08.2021 - 12.2022

Video Editor

Inkitt
06.2021 - 01.2022

Research Assistant (Animator/Editor)

Concordia University
05.2019 - 04.2020

Art Director

ChapChin Studio
08.2012 - 09.2016

Master of Arts - Studio Arts

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY

Master of Arts - Animation

ART UNIVERSITY OF TEHRAN

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

FERDOWSI UNIVERSITY
Farid Yahaghi