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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Personal Information
Awards
Languages
Timeline
Additional Information
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Taraneh Khodai

New Media Designer
Calgary,AB
Taraneh Khodai

Summary

Detail-oriented Graphic and Web Designer with a Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering and a Diploma in New Media Production and Design. Proficient in design systems, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, C4D, HTML, CSS, WordPress, Storytelling, Wireframing, UX Design and more. Seeking an exciting career opportunity in a creative and dynamic environment to leverage my skills and contribute to innovative design projects.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Cabinets By Hayley
Calgary, AB

New Media Designer
01.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Utilized graphic design skills to create visually appealing and compelling designs for Cabinets by Hayley
  • Developed creative concepts and visual solutions to effectively communicate brand messages
  • Designed engaging graphics for various social media platforms
  • Enhanced website usability and navigation by strategically implementing advanced user experience (UX) design principles, resulting in a more intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • Implemented storytelling techniques to convey the brand's values and narrative through visual content
  • Crafted engaging video content, skillfully editing to produce concise, informative promotional material
  • Created advertisements that effectively captured the attention of the target audience and increased brand awareness
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.

Signvalue & Printing
Toronto, ON

Graphic designer
01.2018 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Enhanced website usability and navigation by strategically implementing advanced user experience (UX) design principles, resulting in a more intuitive and user-friendly interface.
  • Demonstrated expertise in logo design, packaging design, and web design, creating visually impactful and innovative solutions
  • Developed branding campaigns from concept to completion
  • Collaborated with marketing and sales teams to develop impressive designs that effectively conveyed brand messages
  • Prepared print-ready files, ensuring high-quality output for marketing collateral
  • Adapted existing brand guidelines and created custom logos that aligned with client's brand identity
  • Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.

Modaam Architects
Tehran

Lead Designer
01.2011 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Built corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between elements.
  • Researched new design technology and tools to bolster professional skillset and drive quality deliverables.
  • Designed website layouts, templates, and unique branded looks.
  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
  • Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
  • Worked closely with contractors and vendors to improve project coordination, completing projects on time and within budget.

Education

SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology)
Calgary, AB

Diploma from New media production and design
05.2022 - 12.2023

Mazandaran University

Bachelor of Arts from Architectural Engineering
09.2008 - 07.2012

Skills

  • User Experience Design (UX)
  • Graphic Design
  • Web Design
  • Branding
  • Marketing Campaigns
  • Typography
  • Layout
  • Color Theory
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • PHP
  • CMS Platforms
  • WordPress
  • Shopify
  • WebFlow
  • Figma (Design System)
  • Storytelling
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Photoshop
  • InDesign
  • Illustrator
  • Lightroom
  • Premiere Pro
  • Premiere Rush
  • After Effects
  • Auditions
  • Cinema 4 D- C4D
  • Office 365
  • Active Listening
  • Problem Resolution
  • Organizational Skills
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • Outlook
  • AutoCAD
  • Sketchup
  • Corel Draw
  • Logo Design
  • Printing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Print Production
  • Story Production
  • Layout Standards

Websites

Personal Information

https://taranehkhodai.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/taraneh-khodai-25b58676/

Awards

  • Special acknowledgement in the 9th Iranian Interior Design Awards for the "Medical Herbs Garden Museum" project, 2016
  • Second Place Winner of 2A Asia Architecture Award in the Category of Interior Architecture for the "This Is Not A Cafe" project, 2014

Languages

English
Professional Working
Persian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

New Media Designer

Cabinets By Hayley
01.2023 - Current

SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology)

Diploma from New media production and design
05.2022 - 12.2023

Graphic designer

Signvalue & Printing
01.2018 - 01.2021

Lead Designer

Modaam Architects
01.2011 - 01.2018

Mazandaran University

Bachelor of Arts from Architectural Engineering
09.2008 - 07.2012

Additional Information

Solo Exhibition

2017, 1365.95.1405, Jorjani Art Gallery, Tehran

2015, Me in the mirror, Mohsen Art Gallery, Tehran

2014, Me, Sabz Art Gallery, Tehran

Selected Group Exhibitions

2024, Exposure 2024 Emerging Photographer showcase exhibition. Contemporary Calgary

2019, Photo Exhibition, Portrait, Art square Gallery, Toronto, Canada

2017, Photo Exhibition, on (photo) paper, Without Name, New Media Society

2014, Photo Exhibition, 30 voices, LA, USA (United States of America)

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