Dubai, United Arab Emirates
🎨 Creative Strategist | Lead Designer | Digital Media Specialist | Visual Storyteller | Aspiring Trader 📈 Hi, I’m Riyaz Shaikh — a multidisciplinary creative with a passion for building bold, beautiful, and purpose-driven digital experiences. As the Lead Designer at Acumen Global, I work across brand strategy, social media campaigns, video production, website design, and everything in between. Whether I’m creating a high-impact LinkedIn ad for an HR summit in Kigali or building a pixel-perfect WordPress site, my goal is simple: turn ideas into eye-catching outcomes. Recently, I had the privilege of leading the visual direction and branding for the upcoming parenting book Parenting Algorithm — where I transformed complex emotional themes into compelling, heartfelt design that resonates across platforms. But my creativity doesn't stop at design. I'm also diving deep into financial trading, working to scale an account through precision swing trades in gold, forex, and indices. Numbers and aesthetics? I do both. 👨👧 Outside of work, I’m a devoted dad and curious learner — exploring wellness, AI, and the intersection of emotional intelligence and design. ⚡️ Key Strengths: End-to-end campaign design & execution Video editing, social post design, and animation Visual branding & storytelling for thought leadership WordPress development & SEO Strategic thinking applied to both design and trading 📍 Based in Dubai, I operate at the intersection of art, logic, and Mustang horsepower.
• Design catalogs, packaging, labels, logos for mugs, vouchers, T shirt, carry bag etc. • Prepare mock-ups for clients’ perusal. • Rich Media banners. • Linear banners. • Business card, flyer ,discount coupon • Company Profile. • Design posters and signage.
Create high Quality ads campaigns graphic design process drawing upon experience In graphical image use and modern layout design in Illustrator Photoshop PowerPoint Design and conversion to flash/video. • Create attractive package &design. • Building Social Profile &Building visual content • Assist with marketing responsibilities; marketing campaigns (Digital & Traditional) • Work cross functionally with the Marketing, Creative and Sales teams on campaigns, projects and promotions • Coordinate with all departments for final approval and sign-off to ensure quality of final packaging • Release final package ensure quality results prior to release to market
• Crafted business cards and Signage of company profile utilising given resources within the guidelines of company. • Built Logos and Brand Identity for new clients. • Designed complete art work and pre-press of file. • Prepare unique layout of magazine pages, ads, brochures, flyers and marketing collateral for multiple clients. • Polishing and re-touching of images.