This CV summarizes Amir Yaqub's experience and qualifications. He has over 15 years of experience in graphic design, web design, and multimedia production. He is proficient in programs like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash, and technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. He has created websites, multimedia presentations, logos, and other designs for both individual clients and companies.
1. CV Amir Yaqub
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Location : 155, J3 Wapada Town Lahore Pakistan.
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STRENGTHS
Well-rounded and in-depth knowledge of the constraints and opportunities of Graphic
and web design and Multimedia. Solid skills and experience in team based and individual work
under high pressure and tight deadlines. Energetic and self-motivated to continuously advance
myself and my peers
SUMMARY:
Professionally qualified Web and Graphic Designer / Developer/ Multimedia sound academic
credentials and hands-on experience.
Interface design for interactive Multimedia Production and web. Story-boarding.
Designed and produced web sites, print collateral, logos, Icons, Software Skins, style
guides, and branding documents
Developed web pages for clients which included web ads, corporate web sites, and
intranets; used internet technologies such as JavaScript and Markup Languages
Conducted market research using internet technologies, which built a customer
relationship and increased the amount of business leads
Designed all corporate communications (point of sale, brochures, annual reports, etc.)
Created web templates for Category of Beauty, Fashion, Travel, Corporate, Advertising,
Nightclubs, Software, Sports, Telecom, Food and beverages, Real Estate, Kids. ISP
Collaborated with programmers, coders, writers, designers, and other professionals
Designed interface models, menu systems and navigational schemas.
Making changes and new enhancements in web site pages
Experience of working very near with QA team for ensuring the quality of the web site
before displaying it on the web.
Innovative mind and Interest in learning new concepts and applications and
languages.
Efficient organizational work ethics, value based effective decision-making, team based
cooperation and communication skills.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Applications
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Image Ready, Adobe image Styler,
Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Freehand, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia
Fireworks Gif Animator, Swish, Mixflix, Corel Draw, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel,
Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Access, Netscape Navigator,
2. Internet Authoring
HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, VBScript, ActionScript, ASP,
3 D Software
Ulead Cool 3D, Swift 3D, Vecta 3D, 3D Max (basic), Discrete Plasama (basic)
Platforms
NT 4.0/3.51, WIN Xp/3.1, DOS.
Databases:
Oracle 8.0/7.0, MSAccess 2000/97, Developer2000
Work Experience:
Digital Art Producer, ITECH21 April, 2005 - Todate
Designed and produced web sites, print collateral, logos, Icons, Software Skins, style
guides, and branding documents
Developed web pages for clients which included web ads, corporate web sites, and
intranets; used internet technologies such as Javascript and Markup Languages
Interface design for interactive Multimedia Production and web. Story-boarding especially
using Flash and its Lingo.
Designed all corporate communications (point of sale, brochures, annual reports, etc.)
Collaborated with programmers, coders, writers, designers, and other professionals
Structured full web sites, templates, and developed guidelines and schemas from small
company sites to corporate sites (database driven)
Designed interface models, menu systems and navigational schemas
Created web templates for Category of Beauty, Fashion, Travel, Corporate, Advertising,
Nightclubs, Software, Sports, Telecom, Food and beverages, Real Estate, Kids. ISP
Experience of working very near with QA team for ensuring the quality of the web site
before displaying it on the web.
My Recent Creations
Year 2005
Software Associates
www.itech21.com
iTECH21 as an mobile middleware has envisioned a very mobile future for all businesses as is the
need prescribed by those that use the solutions. iTECH21 is powering all the visionaries of
today’s businesses with its mobile application suite. Mobile ERP, PIMS, SMS Solutions are all the
ingredients that make up the mobile suite. iTECH21 is the business of mobile middleware
solutions that translate business processes into mobile business processes.
Role in Project: I have done Complete Design and html work and as well as icon design for
site. And also handle complete project by myself.
Tools & Technologies used:
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CSS, Flash,
Software Associates
Interactive Multimedia CD Presentation.
3. Software Associates is powering all the visionaries of today’s businesses with its mobile
application suite. Payment gateway, information, security, entertainment are all the ingredients
that make up the MobileBuddy suite. Software Associates is the business of mobile middleware
solutions that translate business processes into mobile business processes.
Role in Project: I worked in this project as a Digital Art Producer. I visualized the theme of
Software Associates and then complete designed and information collection and communication
with client and developed from initial sketches to final production. And also I embed voice over
recording according to the client requirement and I used Sound forge for editing voice and
synchronize it in Flash and as well as icon design and flash intro. I completely handle project by
myself. Collaborated with programmers, coders,
Tools & Technologies used:
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CSS, Flash, Swfit3D,
Year 2004
Imperium Corporation Uk
www.imperiumcorporation.com
Imperium Corporation is a leading provider of Telecommunications and IT solutions
Role in Project: I have done Complete Design and html work for site. And also handle complete
project by myself as information collection and communication with client. Main thing in this
project that I designed 3D Icons using Swfit3d and Flash.
Tools & Technologies used:
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, CSS, HTML, Swfit3D, Dreamweaver
Year 2004
Innovattix Slough Uk
www.innovattix.com
Innovattix is a well reputed IT firm in Slough Uk, that deals in trading and risk Management
Software.
Role in Project: Revamped web sites with new layout, graphics, scripting & ideas utilizing. I
worked in this project as Visualizer and Creative Designer and lead whole project.
Tools & Technologies used:
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, CSS, HTML, Dreamweaver ,Javascript
Year 2004
Movie Bridget Jones Diary (Sponsored By Nivea )
http://ext.nivea.co.uk (This Website was online with minimum time span)
Bridget Jones / Nivea Microsite
Role in Project: A challenging project which involved working with Universal Pictures and Nivea,
we created a microsite which promoted both Nivea and Bridget Jones whilst treading the high
wire of adhering to movie and contract visual rights. A completely flash driven site, this site
integrated directly with Biersdorf (Nivea's parent) company internal system and delivered the
competition and customer information directly to their corporate database.I have a honor to
work as a Graphic designer in this project.
Tools & Technologies used:
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, Action Scripting, HTML, Dreamweaver ,Javascript
Year 2004
Sugacube Slough Uk
www.sugacube.com
4. Sugacube is a Web Development Firm in Slough Uk,
Role in Project: I worked in this project as a Web Designer and convert all the layout in to the
HTML and also created Javascript for popup windows.
Tools & Technologies used:
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver ,Javascript
Graphic /Web /Multimedia Designer, Infos Soft May, 2001 – Jan, 2004
Interface design for interactive Multimedia Production and web. Story-boarding.
Designed and produced web sites, print collateral, logos, Icons, Software Skins,
style guides, and branding documents
Generated marketing plans and initiatives for clients' business strategies
Developed web pages for clients which included web ads, corporate web sites,
and intranets; used internet technologies such as Javascript and Markup
Languages
Developed new marketing initiatives for clients to increase sales and brand
awareness of their services and products
My Creations
Year 2003
Omair Enterprises Ltd. Pakistan
Interactive Multimedia CD Presentation.
Omair Enterprises is renowned exporter company in Pakistan. They manufactures Swords,
Daggers, Hunting Knifes, Pocket Knifes, Lather Products and export them Europe and America.
Role in Project: I worked in this project as a Senior Multimedia Designer. I handled complete
project by myself as information collection and communication with client and developed from
initial sketches to final production. And also I embed voice over recording according to the client
requirement and I used Sound forge for editing voice and synchronize it in Flash.
Tools & Technologies used:
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, Action scripting, Swift 3D, Soundforge.
Year 2003
Aluminum House, Pakistan
Interactive Multimedia CD Presentation.
Aluminum House is one the leading manufactures of Pakistan in the field of Aluminum extrusions
Role in Project: I worked in this project as a Multimedia Designer. I handled complete
project by myself as information collection and communication with client and developed from
initial sketches to final production.
Tools & Technologies used:
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, Action scripting, Swift 3D, Soundforge.
Year 2002
Westren Industry, Pakistan
Interactive Multimedia CD Presentation.
Westren Industry is manufactures of High class quality Auto motive spare parts company
Role in Project: I worked in this project as a Multimedia Designer. I handled complete
project by myself as information collection and communication with client and developed from
initial sketches to final production.
Tools & Technologies used:
Photoshop, Flash, Action scripting, Soundforge
5. Year 2001
As a employed web and graphic/ multimedia designer at infos soft, I've worked with a number of
different clients to improve their web and print identities. In addition to my work with corporate
naming and branding, I have created print collateral, designed logo identities, developed banner
ads, customized and manipulated digital images, and designed static web comps, parlaying them
into working web sites.
Clients include:
Nawaz Traders Pakistan , Nisar Marbels Pakistan, G Tv. Shan Industries Pvt Ltd.
Graphic /Web Designer, Asiansoft Technology April, 1999 – Jan, 2001
Marketed client’s web sites by registering them with search engines and increasing their
listing rank
Designed and produced web sites, print collateral, logos, style guides, and branding
documents
Developed web pages for clients which included web ads, corporate web sites, and
intranets; used internet technologies such as Javascript and Markup Languages
Freelance Graphic Designer
Year 2003
Ebiz Solutions
www.ebizsolutionsuk.com
Ebiz Solutions is a Web Development Firm in Uk.
Role in Project:I worked in this project as a Web Designer and making changes and new
enhancements in web site pages. And also designed and develop Intro using flash in
this project.
Tools & Technologies used:
Photoshop, Flash, HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver , Swift 3D
Year 2003
HADLEYS & CO London Uk
http://www.hadleysco.com/
Hadleys & CO is a Chartered Certified Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers firm in UK.
Role in Project: From idea to theme and concept to design, I have done everything, and also
done quality assurance after completion of project. I also designed Logo and Letter head.
Tools & Technologies used:
Photoshop, Flash, Coraldraw HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver , Swift 3D
Year 2004
Sahara Asian Carers Project London Uk
www.saharaasianproject.com/
Sahara is a registered charity that provides support, advice, information, counselling and practical
assistance to Asian carers both young and old in Greenwich.
Role in Project: Revamped web sites with new layout, graphics, scripting & ideas utilizing. I
worked in this project as Visualizer and Creative Designer and lead whole project
Tools & Technologies used:
Photoshop, HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver ,
Year 2004
6. Web Genie London Uk
www.webgenie.tv
Web Genie is a Web Development and Advertising Firm in Uk
Role in Project: I worked in this project as Visualizer and Creative Designer and lead whole
project as in charge. And also I have designed its Logo and Intro and animated banners for
advertising purpose on different portals.
Tools & Technologies used:
Photoshop, HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver , Flash, Action Scripting
Year 2004
Belisima Beautician London Uk
www.belisima.co.uk
Belisima Beautician They offer services of Massages Facials, Eye Treatment
Role in Project: I worked in this project as Creative Designer and lead whole project. From idea
to theme and concept to design, I have done everything. I also designed its Logo and Intro.
Tools & Technologies used:
Photoshop, HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver , Flash,
ACADEMICS:
2001 Master of Computer Sciences
Lahore Institute of Computer Science
2000 Bachelor of Computer Sciences
The National College (NCCS) Lahore
1997 Diploma of Associate Engineering
in Electronics.
Punjab Board of Technical Education
Lahore
ADVANCED STUDIES:
•Diploma in Graphic Designing
Next Generation Art College Lahore Pakistan
•Diploma in E-commerce
The National College Lahore Pakistan