Maha Elmadani

  • Digital designer & Illustrator
  • Christchurch, New Zealand

Hi there, my name is Maha and I’m based in beautiful Christchurch. Give me a buzz if you'd like to collaborate on a design project!

Experience

Product designer at Capital Preferences

May 2021 Christchurch, New Zealand

Wire-frames, prototypes, user testing, app design.

Digital designer at Ko Taku Reo Deaf Education

July 2020 – May 2021 Christchurch, New Zealand

Branding

Digital designer at Jade Software

February 2018 – June 2020 Christchurch, New Zealand

Brand identity, layout design, advertising, website design, photography, video editing, illustration, infographics, events, campaigns.

Graphic designer at Good Health Products

January 2017 – December 2017 Auckland, New Zealand

Packaging design, marketing, advertising, digital collateral, web management, Social media management, product photography.

Graphic designer at Alpine Silk Cosmetics

March 2014 – January 2017 Christchurch, New Zealand

Packaging design, marketing, merchandising, advertising, web management, product photography, visual merchandising, planograms, and product stands.

Graphic designer at Freelancer

December 2013 – Present New Zealand and Australia

Branding, magazine design, product catalogue design, apparel design, event management,

Junior graphic designer at DPI Design & Print

May 2013 – September 2013 Ashburton, New Zealand

Branding, business cards, brochures, booklets, posters, presentation folders, menus, banners, signage, advertising, pre-press, off-set and digital printing.

Education

Web Design Micro-credential at Yoobee School of Design

Feb 2021 New Zealand

UX Design Micro-credential at Yoobee School of Design

Oct 2020 – Dec 2020 New Zealand

Achieved with 100% grade

Dip. Computer Graphic Design at Yoobee School of Design

2012 – 2013 New Zealand

Achieved with distinction

BA. Media and Communications at University of Canterbury

2009 – 2011 New Zealand

NCEA level 2 at Christchurch Girls' Highschool

2005 – 2008 New Zealand

Granted Discretionary entrance into University of Canterbury for high academic results

Awards

Appreciation Award for Excellence in Design, Behance Portfolio Review

Step Up Scholarship, StudyLink

Specialties

Branding and identityTypographyIllustrationPackaging designWeb design

Skills

IndesignIllustratorPhotoshopPremier ProAfter EffectsHubSpotFigmaMac & PCPre-pressCollaboration