Resume
Samer Sarkis
Greetings and salutations! My name is Samer Sarkis, I am a trilingual Lebanese Designer and Animator with 7+ years of experience in Print, Digital, Photography and Animation. I am working on developing my skills in 3D Animation since acquiring my Postgraduate degree at Kingston University. I’m always up to date with trends in the design and technology industry through my video subscriptions and research; continually learning new techniques and technologies to advance and perfect my craft.
Employment History
Jan 2022 – Present
Art Director & Creative Lead at Digital Oak, Doha.
Leading the team of designers between Doha and Beirut to serve the agency’s clients B2B & B2C. The produced content consists of: Animations, Video & Photo production, Social media ads, Printed ads, Website designs and Infographics.
Nov 2021 – Jan 2022
Post Production & Graphics at Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, Doha.
My role ranged from managing VRNs, creating videos and animations using exclusive footage and assets on the cinematic level, colour correction and grading of short videos and commercials for this international level event. The content I produced consisted of: Animations, TVCs, Colour correction & grading, Rotoscoping, Social media videos.
Nov 2019 – Mar 2020
Visual Radio Producer at Hala London Radio Station, London.
Prepared and produced live episodes on the show “Hadith al Sa’aa with Lena Kay”. My role ranged from preparing the songs played before, during and after the live show. Producing the show live, controlling the cameras, microphones and lights.
Mar 2017 – Jan 2019
Motion Graphic Designer & Photographer at Digital Prime, Beirut.
Worked on projects ranging from F&B, product & service and financial services. Art directed and shot food & product photography, produced animations ranging from simple social media to TVCs and infographics. Was responsible for producing infographic animations for Al Summaria TV. The content I produced consisted of: Food & Product photography, Animations and Infographics.
Jul 2015 – Oct 2016
Designer & Producer at Brighten Ads, Beirut.
Held a supportive leading role at the agency producing and executing digital and print ads for clients in the F&B and service sector. Art directed and shot food and cosmetics photography for international clients. The content I produced consisted of: Food & Product photography, Digital and print designs and Animations.
Education
2022
Kingston University, London
MSc Computer Animation & Graphics (3D Animation & VFX)
2015
Notre Dame University, Beirut
BA Visual Communication & Graphic Design
Skills
References
References are available upon request.
Hobbies
Photography, Researching, Movies, Cooking, Camping, DIY, Gaming
About Me
Always curious, love to laugh and Joke! Big team player, supportive and great listener. Love to dance and party. I speak 3 Languages and I Love the UK!
Languages
Arabic, English, French