ISSA SABAH

RSUM
issa.sabah@gmail.com
+971 56 818 4040
h<p://embryo.works design porkolio

S UMMARY
Cultured professional leader passionate about crea2ng
beau2ful experiences, products, and events. Interested in
the viability, desirability, and feasibility of solu2ons especially
viewed through the lens of art, technology, and their
a<endant processes.

S KI LL S
Fluent in English and Tagalog with a working Sharp visual communica2on principles
knowledge of Arabic, Japanese, and French Adobe Crea2ve Cloud exper2se
Procient in both Windows and Mac OS X - with a Works well under pressure
working knowledge of iWork, MicrosoK Oce, Mo2vated by aesthe2cs
HTML, CSS, PHP, and 3D environments such as Superb eye for detail
sketchUp Self-starter
Collabora2ve and enjoys working with others Deadline-driven
Film and Digital Video produc2on experience Learns fast

CARE E R
embryo.works, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Co-founder, April 2014 Current

Created deliverables: trademarks, sta2onery, style Delivered packages from concep2on, 3D

guides, websites, marke2ng collateral, signage, visualiza2on through product fabrica2on.
apparel, and assorted ephemera. Completed compelling adver2sing campaigns.
Developed event concepts.
Designed bespoke items for luxury brands.

Casal & Co, The Address Hotel Dubai Mall, United Arab Emirates
Marke6ng Manager, August 2014 Current

Researched current and emerging art and graphic
design technologies.
Generated new ideas with limited direc2on and
varied internal client needs.
Monitored produc2on schedules while adhering to
assigned budgets.
Designed new brand elements to convey concepts,
messaging, and posi2oning while eleva2ng,
dieren2a2ng, and func2oning on-brand and on-
strategy.
Collaborated with vendors to ensure style
consistency with other marke2ng materials.
Delivered produc2on ready graphics in appropriate
le formats for all marke2ng assets.
Designed user interfaces, tools, and web pages to
meet branding guidelines and web-compliant best
prac2ces.
Created aesthe2cally-pleasing adver2sements
that complemented the products.
Designed adver2sements, tradeshow banners,
and signage from concept through comple2on.
Edited exis2ng Keynote and PowerPoint slides to
enhance the corporate message.
Led social media strategies from concept to
comple2on with proven numbers.
Designed wireframes and composi2ons for new
web projects.
Generated page-layouts, graphic elements, and
photography.
Conceived of pragma2c solu2ons via thorough
brainstorming sessions.
Translated complex concepts and data into
compelling visuals for media outreach.

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Balich Worldwide Shows, 45th Na2onal Day Celebra2ons, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Graphic Design Consultant (Contract), October December 2016

Developed ar2s2c visual products while
working within dened technical constraints.
Consulted with clients to determine visual
preferences and to meet design goals.
Learned new soKware packages in addi2on to
tradi2onal art methods.
Collaborated with the art director to
implement their ar2s2c vision.
Developed art and design concepts.
Liaise with government and administra2ve
agencies about specic design requirements
and changes.
Interfaced with design team members,
including contractors, consultants, fabricators,
architects, and regulatory agencies.
Interfaced with the art director, lead
designers, produc2on manager, and print
producers.

E DUCAT I ON
School of Visual Arts - New York, United States of America
Bachelor of Arts - Visual & Cri2cal Studies, Class of 2014
Fine Arts, Digital Sculpture, Experimental Video, and
various art-making prac2ces
Media Analysis, Communica2ons, and Mass
Communica2ons
Ac2ng and Comedy Improvisa2on
Sociology, Philosophy, Economics, and Psychology
with a focus on interdisciplinary aesthe2cs

New York Film Academy - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Associate in Fine Arts - Direc2ng, Class of 2010
Produc2on Design
Sound Edi2ng
Screenwri2ng
Direc2on
Edi2ng
Ac2ng