SALEEM RISHAH
Media Design Specialist
Media Design Specialist Expert in Video Post-Production, High-End Image Manipulation, UI/UX Design, and Strategic Content Marketing.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
High-impact Media Design Specialist with over a decade of expertise in professional video production and advanced visual design. Currently completing a Master-level Professional Certification (1720+ UE) in Germany, specializing in the strategic fusion of Cinematic Video Editing, Complex Image Compositing, and Generative AI. I bridge the gap between traditional craftsmanship and future-ready digital strategies, delivering pixel-perfect assets that drive brand authority and market engagement.
CORE COMPETENCIES
● Video & Motion Mastery: Expert-level post-production, broadcast-quality motion graphics, and narrative-driven storytelling using Premiere Pro and After Effects.
● Advanced Image Artistry: High-end retouching, complex photo manipulation, and architectural branding assets using Adobe Photoshop.
● Strategic UI/UX & Web: User-centric interface design (Figma) and responsive web development (HTML/CSS).
● AI Integration: Levering Generative AI (Midjourney, Firefly) to scale creative workflows and visual innovation.
● Brand Strategy: Data-driven content marketing, SEO optimization, and agile project management.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
● Freelance Multimedia Designer & AI Creative | Apr 2021 – Present
Architecting end-to-end video and visual identities for premium digital brands using AI-augmented workflows.
● Engineering high-conversion visual assets and social media campaigns with a focus on maximum brand recall.
Graphic Design Specialist (Internship) | Zentraldruckerei Zweibrücken, Germany | Mar 2020 – Mar 2021
● Mastered German pre-press standards and large-scale print production (Posters, Signage) using the Adobe Suite.
● Ensured 100% adherence to strict corporate brand guidelines in high-resolution image preparation.
Visual Content Designer (Remote) | Ibelieveinsci.com | Apr 2018 – Feb 2020
● Synthesized complex scientific data into accessible, high-impact infographics and digital illustrations.
● Optimized remote design workflows for high-volume publishing schedules.
Senior Video Editor | Dampress Media Foundation, Syria | July 2012 – Sep 2015
● Led post-production for time-sensitive news reports and documentary segments for TV broadcasting.
● Developed professional on-screen graphics and visual identities for digital news channels.
EDUCATION & ADVANCED TRAINING
Media Design Specialist (Master-Level Equivalent) | velpTEC Edutainment, Germany | Sep 2025 – July 2026
● Engaged in a rigorous 1720-hour (UE) professional qualification program covering the full spectrum of modern media.
● Specialized Focus: Advanced Marketing Management , Content Strategy , High-End Graphic Production , and Agile Project Management (Scrum/Kanban).
● Technical Deep-Dive: Comprehensive mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud, UI/UX Research (Figma) , and Web Architecture (HTML5/CSS3).
TECH STACK
● Video: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition.
● Design: Photoshop (Advanced), Illustrator, InDesign, Figma.
● Web: HTML5, CSS3, Webflow, Responsive Architecture.
● AI Tools: Midjourney, Runway, Firefly, Prompt Engineering.
● Management: Agile, Design Thinking, Content CRM.