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Ilham Abdullayev

Ilham Abdullayev

Baku

Summary

Dynamic Junior Graphic Design Specialist with a proven track record at Design Bureau, excelling in digital marketing design and branding. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, I deliver innovative visual solutions while fostering team collaboration. Recognized for enhancing brand identity through engaging graphics and effective visual communication strategies.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Graphic Design Specialist

Design Bureau
Baku
11.2023 - Current
  • Designed visual content for digital marketing campaigns and social media platforms.
  • Collaborated with teams to create branding materials and promotional graphics.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to develop high-quality design prototypes and mockups.
  • Conducted research on design trends to ensure modern, engaging visuals.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative design ideas and solutions.
  • Designed print materials such as brochures, flyers and posters for marketing campaigns.
  • Edited photographs for use in digital media platforms including web banners and social media posts.
  • Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing.
  • Developed, designed, laid out and produced variety of technical illustrations for brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Leveraged proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to design email blasts, catalogs, posters, and other promotional materials.
  • Provided support on photo shoots related to the project's needs.
  • Utilized typography, color, and layout to enhance visual communication and message clarity.
  • Coordinated with external vendors to ensure quality production of design materials.
  • Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to brand standards.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to create cohesive designs for brand identity and promotional materials.
  • Executed photo editing and manipulation tasks to enhance visual content.

Graphic Design Assistant

Bakuarchifest24, Bakuarchifest25
Baku
09.2024 - 12.2025

BakuArchifest’24 & ’25 — Architectural Festival

BakuArchifest’24 and ’25 are among the first and largest architectural festivals in Azerbaijan, held in Baku. The festivals brought together architects, designers, and industry professionals through seminars, lectures, panel discussions, exhibitions, and workshops.

I worked on both editions as full-scale design projects. My responsibilities included managing and designing social media content, developing and preparing printed materials for production, and co-creating the overall visual identity of the festivals in collaboration with another designer. The work spanned both digital and physical media, ensuring a consistent and recognizable visual language across all platforms.

  • Assisted in creating visual concepts for event branding and promotional materials.
  • Collaborated with design team to develop engaging graphics for social media campaigns.
  • Utilized design software to produce high-quality digital assets for marketing initiatives.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for festival themes.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to align on project timelines and deliverables.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to create effective visual solutions that meet project goals.
  • Managed a database of graphic assets for easy access by team members.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions with creative teams to develop innovative ideas.
  • Provided technical support related to graphic design software applications.
  • Edited existing designs according to client feedback.
  • Worked closely with copywriters and art directors on creative projects.
  • Scanned physical documents into digital formats for archiving purposes.
  • Maintained accurate records of design projects from start to finish.
  • Produced high-quality images for use in various media outlets.

Teacher

STEP IT Junior Academy
Baku
01.2021 - 09.2023
  • Taught programs:
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Gimp
  • Wix
  • Canva
  • Construct 3
  • Tinkercad
  • Blender
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and participation.
  • Organized classroom resources and materials for optimal learning experiences.

3D Visualizer (Freelance)

ReRooms
04.2021 - 02.2022
  • Creating 3D visualization based on blueprints of interior and exterior, also I was creating various 3d models of furniture and etc.
  • Created detailed 3D models for interior design projects using advanced software tools.
  • Collaborated with designers to develop visual concepts and layouts for client presentations.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of visual assets.

Education

Computer Graphics and Design -

Step IT Academy
Baku, Azerbaijan
01.2020

Bachelor's degree - process automatization

Azerbaijan Technical University
Baku, Azerbaijan
01.2019

Skills

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere
  • CapCut
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Graphisoft Archicad
  • Autodesk 3ds Max
  • Corona Render
  • V-Ray
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Arnold Renderer
  • Zbrush
  • Figma (UI/UX)
  • Digital marketing design
  • Branding and identity
  • Typography and layout
  • Print and digital media
  • Visual communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Creative problem solving
  • Market research
  • Video editing

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 03/16/98
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Azerbaijani

Organisational Skills

  • Aptitude for teamwork: collaborating and working together well
  • Conflict management, resolution skills and making decision fast and effectively
  • Flexibility in thinking and operating style

Communication Skills

  • Empathic listener and persuasive speaker
  • Networking and building relations
  • Respect for everyone

Languages

English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Russian
Native
Native
Azerbaijani
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Graphic Design Assistant

Bakuarchifest24, Bakuarchifest25
09.2024 - 12.2025

Junior Graphic Design Specialist

Design Bureau
11.2023 - Current

3D Visualizer (Freelance)

ReRooms
04.2021 - 02.2022

Teacher

STEP IT Junior Academy
01.2021 - 09.2023

Computer Graphics and Design -

Step IT Academy

Bachelor's degree - process automatization

Azerbaijan Technical University
Ilham Abdullayev