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Work history
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Certification
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Lina Kabbani

Sandbach,Cheshire

Summary

Enthusiastic Illustrator seeking a challenging role to leverage my skills in design and illustration. I possess a strong understanding of design principles, composition, and illustration techniques, coupled with a keen eye for detail. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, I have developed a diverse portfolio that showcases a variety of illustration styles.

Overview

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Work history

Founder & Illustrator

Linarium Atelier
  • Launching my first business was an exhilarating experience that allowed me to take full ownership of the product development process, from start to finish.
  • Managed product development from concept to execution.
  • Curated the product range, designed patterns, and selected fabrics, ensuring they aligned with the brand's theme.
  • Designed branding including logo and website design
  • To maintain a clear and focused vision, I created mood boards that guided my design process, helping me stay aligned with the brand's identity and visual style.
  • This experience sharpened my ability to manage a project holistically, from concept to execution, while maintaining a strong brand presence.

Freelance Illustrator

Wedding Design Collection
  • Crafted bespoke vector illustrations for a wedding invitation suite, seamlessly integrating the menu and dance floor decor.
  • Colour and theme detail was meticulously chosen to harmonise with the ballroom, creating a visually captivating and cohesive experience for the event.

Freelance Illustrator

ZBMC LTD
  • Developed cohesive branding profiles that powerfully reflected company values, and captured target audiences.
  • Designed high-impact business cards that strengthened brand identity, and created memorable impressions.
  • Collaborated with clients to deliver strategic design solutions that aligned with their vision, and drove business objectives.

Student

University of Bolton
  • Advanced Design Proficiency: Sharpened my Photoshop and Illustrator expertise, actively contributing to team brainstorming sessions to generate innovative project ideas.
  • Editorial Design Experience: Collaboratively designed a magazine as part of a group project, applying editorial design principles to produce a cohesive, and visually appealing publication.
  • Children's Book Creation: Authored and illustrated an original children's book for my final major project, demonstrating my ability to combine storytelling with visual artistry.
  • Developed a solid understanding for frame-by-frame animation and motion graphics, gaining hands-on experience and creative insight.
  • Encouragement to work independently to deliver a high-quality final product led to self-reliance and sharpening of skills. Attention to detail was emphasised, including crucial aspects like print formats, bleeds, and resolutions.
  • Gained expertise in colour selection, harmony, and mood creation.
  • Paper thickness, quality, and grain were all noted, searched extensively, and carefully chosen for every project.


Branding Officer

Souryat Across Borders
  • Poster Design: Developed visually compelling posters that effectively communicated key messages and themes.
  • Strategic Plan Booklet Design: Designed a comprehensive strategic plan booklet, ensuring clarity, coherence, and alignment with the project’s objectives.
  • Managed media outlets like FB and was responsible for post image designs.

Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice

Moston Pharmacy

Education

Animation and Illustration BA -

University of Bolton

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

University of Sharjah
Sharjah

IB - undefined

Dubai International School

Skills

  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Concept development
  • Attention to detail
  • Digital drawing
  • Visual storytelling
  • Flexibility in style
  • Creative innovation

Affiliations

  • Started learning playing the piano - a life long dream, baby steps.
  • Designing visual mood boards for different rooms with carefully curated items suggestions.

Certification

Working towards Level 2 Digital Marketing certificate from The Skills Network.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice

Moston Pharmacy

IB - undefined

Dubai International School

Founder & Illustrator

Linarium Atelier

Freelance Illustrator

Wedding Design Collection

Freelance Illustrator

ZBMC LTD

Student

University of Bolton

Branding Officer

Souryat Across Borders

Animation and Illustration BA -

University of Bolton

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

University of Sharjah
Lina Kabbani