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Hadi Madwar

Visual Designer
Toronto,ON

Summary

I am a freelance visual designer with work experience spanning diverse industries, including architecture, illustration, packaging, graphic, and web design. Concurrently, I am completing part-time evening courses for a certificate in Architectural Technology at Toronto Metropolitan University. I am applying for part-time job positions to support my independent work and studies.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Visual Designer

Independent
04.2020 - Current

Specializing in image creation with a focus on architecture and visual storytelling.

Selected Projects:

Architectural Illustration:

  • Conducted design research for The Bentway project on behalf of London-based practice MUF Architects
  • Collaborated architectural visualizations for Toronto-based Paul Raff Architects and Zurich-based Mulder Zonderland Architects.
  • Created CAD graphics for McGill University's Daycare Feasibility Study.

Creative Illustration:

  • Developed packaging artwork for Montreal-based Hebert Parfums
  • Crafted illustrations for The Walrus Magazine, Asparagus Magazine, a memoir entitled "Find my Puffin, Find my Way", and several independent children's books.
  • Completed private commissions such as portraits and/or narrative scenes

Corporate Graphic Design:

  • Create proposal graphics on-call for P3 Solutions LLC.
  • Designed a website for Andaluxian Journeys and the Museum of Activism.

Packaging Designer

Madovar Packaging
08.2017 - 03.2020
  • Translated client requirements into precise technical specifications, ensuring seamless communication between teams.
  • Conducted extensive printing research, expanding product offerings with a catalog of 70 metallic textures.
  • Designed and prototyped packaging within tight deadlines using ArtiosCAD software.
  • Maintained quality control standards to uphold the company’s reputation for excellence.

Trainee Architect

Herzog And De Meuron
03.2014 - 08.2015
  • Contributed to developing innovative design solutions for corporate projects.
  • Constructed technically precise facade and balustrade studies, and high-rise models for client meetings.
  • Created digital renderings and models for visual communication studies.
  • Completed landscape studies and prepared technical drawings for regulatory compliance.

Research Assistant

McGill University School Of Architecture
05.2013 - 02.2014
  • Produced maps using ArchGIS software to enhance supervisor's research about historical Istanbul.
  • Organized graduate-level course bibliography using ZOTERO software.
  • Compiled and cataloged research for ongoing scholarly publications.
  • Communicated with prestigious institutions to collect archived research materials.

Education

Master of Science - Architecture

Academy of Architecture
Mendriso, Switzerland
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Architecture

McGill University
Montreal
05.2001 -

Timeline

Visual Designer

Independent
04.2020 - Current

Packaging Designer

Madovar Packaging
08.2017 - 03.2020

Trainee Architect

Herzog And De Meuron
03.2014 - 08.2015

Research Assistant

McGill University School Of Architecture
05.2013 - 02.2014

Master of Science - Architecture

Academy of Architecture
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Architecture

McGill University
05.2001 -
Hadi MadwarVisual Designer