KAVEH IRANI

kaveh.irani@gmail.com | http://www.kaveh-irani.com |

| (650) 670 7426 |

 

Highlights of Qualifications

·      Award-winning graphic designer with extensive experience in print/digital design

·      Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign  

·      Exceptionally detail-oriented designer with the aspiration to work in a highly collaborative environment from conception through to final production

·      Proven track record for delivering high-quality designs under very tight deadlines

·      Winner of several prestigious awards including but not limited to Headlands Graduate Fellowship, Clyde & Co, and British Columbia Arts Council awards

·      Extensive mentorship skills both in industry and academy

 

Work Experience

Freelance Designer, Aug 2012- Present

·      Designed and delivered visual elements for several clients including Alangoo, FedEx Office, Envertex, Viso, Headlands Center for the Arts,

·      Worked closely with the clients to translate requirements into proper design ad layout including detailed specs of final designs

·      Designed new on-brand visual elements to effectively convey concepts & messaging.

·      Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.

·      Translated discussions into leading on-demand app design and layout.

 

Graduate Fellow and Affiliate Artist, Headlands Center for the Arts (Sausalito, US), July 2015-Present

•  Created custom drawings and paintings using fine oils, acrylics on wood panels and canvas presented in various national/international exhibitions.

·      Created sculpture and sound installations.

 

Art Instructor, California College of the Arts (San Francisco, US), Jan-May 2015

·      Taught undergraduate students, while adapting teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs

·      Advised students on academic plan and course selection

·      Demonstrated a continued commitment to mentorship through full participation in the college community

 

Senior Pre-press Operator, FedEx Office (Vancouver, Canada), Sep 2008-Aug 2013

·      Managed and coordinated graphic design projects from concept through completion in a high-pressure, customer service driven environment

·      Collaborated with customers to create vision and conceive designs

·      Designed brochures, banners, letterheads, pamphlets, business cards

·      Created project job jackets, including briefs, schedules, reference material, specifications and contractual requirements.

·      Performed all phases of equipment set-up, operation and routine maintenance and ensured they are running efficiently

·      Led project kickoff meetings and oversaw project scope assessments.

·      Responsible for assigning project priorities to team members

·      Regularly provided updates regarding the progress of the jobs and projects to the management team

 

Senior Graphic Design, Central Bank (Tehran, Iran), Jan 2002-Aug 2008

·   Responsible for Introducing and adopting a new design structure for bank notes

·   Designed preliminary sketches for government agency desiring to issue new or modified design.

·   Designed engraving plate for printing government securities including currency, ID cards, Passport, and bonds

·   Introduced design elements to discourage counterfeiting

·   Provided mentorship to other designers

 

Graphic Design, International Trade Center (Tehran, Iran), Jan 2000-Dec 2001

·   Designed advertisements, tradeshow banners, signage, posters, event books, business cards, letterheads, and logos from concept through completion.

·   Designed art and copy layouts for direct mail advertising material.

·   Designed new on-brand visual elements to effectively convey concepts and messaging.

·   Worked with internal clients to determine strategy and design for annual marketing campaigns.

·   Translated complex concepts and data into compelling visuals for media outreach.

 

Awards

·   Winner, Headlands Center for the Arts Graduate Fellowship, 2015 

·   Winner, Clyde & Co Award, Newport Beach, 2015                         

·   Finalist, Tournesol Award, Headlands Center for the Arts, 2015                  

·   California College of the Arts, $23,000 Scholarship, 2013 and 2014               

·   British Columbia Arts Council $10,800 Scholarship, 2013 and 2014               

·   Finalist, Clyde & Co Award, 2014                                             

·   Finalist, IDEA Award, Canada 2011                   

·   Winner, Best design for bank drafts, bank notes, and coins 2004,05,06 & 07

 

Education

·   Master of Fine Arts: Visual Arts (California College of the Arts, SF), 2015

·   Bachelor of Fine Arts: Illustration (Emily Carr University, Canada), 2013

·   Graphic Design Diploma (Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran), 2006