Johar Zaib Khan
Graphic Designer
Riyadh,01
Summary
Ceramic tile designer with extensive experience in graphic design and a strong passion for creating innovative and visually appealing tile designs. Skilled in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, color matching, and design evaluation. Seeking a challenging position to contribute to the success of a dynamic ceramic tile company. Creative graphic designer with a talent for developing unique custom artwork. Innovative approach to ideas and concept development. Offering 11 years of expertise overseeing individual projects and brand development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Graphic Designer
Saudi Ceramics Company
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
07.2012 - Current
- Carried out daily design activities
- Accomplished color matching and ensuring best quality designs development in terms of definitions and colors in order to meet the market standards and to the entire satisfaction of the customers
- Accomplished development of New Designs for Floor and wall Tiles
- Accomplished development of New Designs on Ceramic and Porcelain body
- Assigned responsibilities for New ICC Profiles creation based on varying conditions of production parameters
- Responsible for maintaining and configuring RIP schemes for Digital Printing Machines
- Responsible to monitor performance of Hyper Spectral Scanner and to coordinate with manufacturer about solving problems encountered during its daily regular operations
- Responsible for coordination with technical staff about the Digital Printing machines (Manufacturer technicians and their Graphics Department and SCC technical team)
- Responsible for monitoring Printing Quality, testing procedures of the Digital Printing Machines
- Responsible for aiding ink suppliers in terms of their design’s requirements for their tests
- Aiding the technological support team to solve problems related to designs for production trials.
- Completed in-depth product design tests using updated software tools
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout
- Implemented design feedback from customers and internal stakeholders to improve project outcomes
- Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities
- Mentored junior designers and provided design guidance to improve standards of overall team output
- Used cutting-edge technologies to create immersive experiences
- Implemented feedback and suggestions from clients to improve designs
- Applied color theory and composition techniques to construct appealing designs
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics
- Developed innovative designs for variety of clients in graphic design industry
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments
- Worked with design systems to develop and present prototypes for focus group evaluation
Lab Technician
Saudi Ceramics Company
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06.2006 - 06.2010
- Developed New Designs through manual screen printing
- Development of Glaze Colors
- Development of Paste colors for screen printing
- Carrying out and monitoring production trials prior to production
- Color matching in new designs development and in production trials
- Glaze, paste testing, spraying, and sleighing
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in the lab.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Researched new methods and techniques to improve laboratory procedures.
- Collaborated with other departments to establish cohesive laboratory operations.
- Monitored testing procedures to meet criteria and maintain quality control.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Peshawar
Peshawar 09.2001 - 10.2003
Higher Secondary School Certificate (Intermediate) -
MUSLIM INTER COLLEGE
Nowshera 05.1999 - 05.2001
Secondary School Certificate (Matriculation) -
ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOL (ARMOUR)
Nowshera 03.1997 - 03.1999
Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignImage EditingDesign evaluation and assessmentColor SeparationCreation of ICC ProfilesConfiguring RIP SchemesLogo DesignLayout DesignWall ArtSocial Media GraphicsTypographyDigital imagery
Photography composition
Production layouts
Visual design
Logo design
Certification
Graphic Design, Digiskills.pk
Freelancing in Graphic Design
Logo Design
Layout Design (Poster, Flyer, Brochure, Banner, Billboard, Magazine, Streamer)
Printable Wall Arts
Product Catalog
Timeline
Communication and Soft Skills, Digiskills.pk
01-2023
Graphic Design, Digiskills.pk
10-2022
Introduction to Typography, California Institute of Arts, Coursera
09-2022
Fundamentals of Graphic Design, California Institute of the Arts, Coursera
07-2022
Graphic Designer
Saudi Ceramics Company
07.2012 - Current
Lab Technician
Saudi Ceramics Company
06.2006 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Peshawar
09.2001 - 10.2003
Higher Secondary School Certificate (Intermediate) -
MUSLIM INTER COLLEGE
05.1999 - 05.2001
Secondary School Certificate (Matriculation) -
ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOL (ARMOUR)
03.1997 - 03.1999