Mahir Hasic
Verified Expert in Design
Visual Designer
Sarajevo, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Toptal member since March 24, 2015
Mahir is a designer and photographer who aims at creating simple, functional, and aesthetically appealing designs. He is driven by the "less is more" mentality, ultimately creating modern and clean design solutions. He is determined to accomplish all of his tasks with the best possible results and prides himself on being flexible with client needs.
Portfolio
Experience
- Photography - 10 years
- Graphic Design - 7 years
- Adobe Creative Suite - 7 years
- Adobe Photoshop - 7 years
- User Interface (UI) - 6 years
- Typography - 6 years
- Branding - 5 years
- Concept Art - 4 years
Tools
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Adobe Photoshop
Work Experience
Senior Visual Designer & Screener
Toptal
- Gained extensive experience with handling different projects and tasks.
- Gained experience in screening of new designers in all stages.
- Assisted the Director of design in training new employees and with other administration tasks.
- Assisted designers in reviewing and enhancing their portfolios.
- Created various documents and procedures within the team to optimize process flow and efficiency.
Freelancer
Home-based Studio
- Met with clients and defined services in the area of visual communication design and photography.
- Created and presented design briefs and concepts to clients.
- Created the full visual identity for clients (e.g. for a company - logo, business cards, web page design, and all other visuals by task).
- Gained experience in working with a wide range of technical equipment, such as cameras, different types of lenses, lighting, and software.
- Conducted a variety of photography related tasks: portraits, events, weddings, and product photography.
- Dealt with communication and client relations tasks with the aim of self-branding and promotion.
Brand & Communications Designer
Alfa Energy Group
- Developed and maintained brand guidelines.
- Learned and implemented the marketing strategy of the company.
- Was responsible for creating, editing, and distributing marketing materials.
- Was responsible for the overall design and online appearance of the company.
Senior Assistant (Graphic Design I, Graphic Design II)
Faculty for Technical Studies - University of Travnik
- Taught graphic design classes as a Senior Assistant.
- Prepared materials and tutorials for practical classes.
- Graded written and oral exams.
- Supervised students' independent work by distributing tasks and guidelines and ultimately grading their final results.
Marketing Assistant
Alfa Energy Group
- Helped with the creation of market reports (UK Weekly/Monthly Market Report, USA Weekly/Monthly Market Report, DE Weekly/Monthly Market Report).
- Administered and organized the marketing inbox.
- Organized the document library.
- Assisted the Director/Manager on various projects.
Graphic Designer & Photographer
Fine Line
- Worked with clients by defining their needs and offering solutions.
- Created and presented design concept ideas to colleagues and clients.
- Designed a wide variety of graphic art and promotional materials.
- Offered full photography services: including meeting with clients in order to establish services adjusted to their needs, taking photos in various locations depending on the task, and posting production of photos for optimal results.
Education
Master of Arts Degree in Design and Visual Communications
International University of Sarajevo - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bachelor's Degree in Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design
International University of Sarajevo - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Skills
Tools
Adobe InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office
Other
User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Visual Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Typography, Concept Art, Photography, Communication Design
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