Goniur Rez Ahmed
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April 2018 - Present
Verizon
Senior Designer
• Oversee the entire design process, from initial concept through to final delivery.
• Conceptualize and design marketing campaigns, landing pages, branded promotions, and go-to-market creative.
• Ensure design and content consistency across all company platforms.
• Review and mentor junior designers, providing constructive feedback and guidance.
• Utilize expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, and other design software.
• Apply a keen eye for aesthetics and visual details to deliver high-quality final products.
• Engage with clients/team members to understand design needs, generate ideas, and communicate solutions effectively.
• Delegate design tasks and offer support to junior design team members.
• Uphold high standards of quality, ensuring only the best work is presented to clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate across departments to enhance digital creativity and drive innovation.
• Deliver performance-driven creative solutions tailored for digital platforms.
December 2017 - March 2018
Skip Hop
Senior Designer
• Designed web landing pages from initial wire-frames to polished final designs.
• Created compelling assets for A/B testing, multi-variant testing, and redirect strategies to enhance website optimization.
• Consistently delivered projects on time, adhering to established deadlines.
• Interpreted marketing and product requirements into effective and engaging design solutions.
• Ensured all deliverables adhered to best practices and aligned with company brand guidelines and standards.
• Applied UX/UI best practices to enhance user experience and interface design.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously while accommodating additional tasks as required.
July 2013 - August 2017
The Moret Group
Senior Digital Graphic Designer/Art Director
• Led the E-commerce team in designing front-end elements and on-site photography for Moret Group’s owned and licensed companies.
• Stayed current with industry trends, developing and implementing innovative digital strategies.
• Generated and pitched creative ideas to clients and team members, driving engagement and project success.
• Collaborated with clients, marketing leaders, communication writers, and the creative director to create compelling products that meet strategic goals.
• Delegated tasks and provided mentorship to junior team members, ensuring effective execution and professional growth.
• Maintained high standards of quality, ensuring only the best work is delivered to clients.
• Worked cross-functionally within the agency to elevate digital creativity and maintain excellence.
• Directed and coordinated photo shoots, refined final images, collaborated with writers and designers, and provided essential printing details to the production manager to meet deadlines.
• Translated concepts into wire-frames and mock-ups to create intuitive and user-friendly experiences.
• Facilitated brand vision through research, wire-framing, sketching, prototyping, and developing user experiences for digital products.
• Designed and delivered wire-frames, user stories, user journeys, and mock-ups optimized for diverse devices and interfaces.
• Created mobile and tablet-friendly UI/UX designs with innovative and visually engaging elements.
June 2009 - July 2013
Acapella Designs
Senior Art Director
• Collaborated with designers to accurately interpret and represent their creative vision.
• Executed all stages of visual design, from initial concept through to final hand-off to engineering.
• Engaged with clients to identify their requirements and budget constraints.
• Managed client proposals, overseeing the entire process from typesetting to design, print, and production.
• Provided guidance to clients on design style, format, production methods, and project timelines.
• Developed concepts, graphics, and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites.
• Determined the size and arrangement of visual elements and text, including font selection.
• Prepared preliminary drafts based on client briefs, refining them into final designs.
• Reviewed and enhanced final layouts to ensure they meet high standards.
• Coordinated with off-site print centers to ensure timely delivery and top-quality print materials, adhering to brand standards.
January 2006 - May 2009
Stall & Dean, Rucker
Senior Apparel Designer
• Created sketches by hand and digitally, and developed detailed patterns for production.
• Oversaw the entire production process to ensure quality and adherence to design specifications.
• Analyzed trends in fabrics, colors, and shapes to inform design decisions and keep offerings relevant.
• Executed design direction for various categories, ensuring alignment with brand vision.
• Collaborated closely with the Marketing team to identify and leverage market opportunities.
• Worked with Development, Tech Services, and Product Testing teams to resolve design-related issues and ensure successful commercialization.
• Researched functional criteria for products and proposed ideas for expanding product ranges.
• Ensured adherence to brand identity guidelines and proper usage of brand marks on products.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of all design work and project details.
• Evaluated and analyzed designs, proposing enhancements and improvements for optimal results.