Portfolio Profile

Farhad Lamei

Creative director, Designer & Motion Graphist

“Integrating storytelling, design, and interactive arts to create engaging and memorable brand experiences.”

Professional Summary

A multidisciplinary designer and marketing strategist with over a decade of experience integrating visual design, motion graphics, and brand communication. My career bridges the fields of graphic design, animation, and digital marketing, with a strong emphasis on storytelling, conceptual thinking, and user engagement. With a foundation in animation and a professional trajectory shaped by creative leadership roles, I am passionate about exploring the intersection of design, interaction, and human experience. I am now pursuing advanced academic exploration in interaction design to deepen my understanding of how design influences perception, behavior, and culture.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
Sooreh International University – Tehran, Iran
Graduated: Sep 2024

Associate Degree in Filmmaking (Animation)
Rahyaft 10 University of Applied Science and Technology– Tehran, Iran
Graduated: Jul 2013

Professional Experiences

Founder & Creative Director

Gorillo Marketing – Tehran, Iran
Oct 2023 – Present

  • Founded a creative agency dedicated to visual storytelling, digital campaigns, and brand experiences.
  • Led a multidisciplinary team to produce social media content, creative strategies, UI/UX designs, and 3D services.
  • Conceptualized and executed design-forward campaigns for clients in fashion, retail, and hospitality.

Marketing Executive Manager

Rosha Department Store – Tehran, Iran
Aug 2019 – Dec 2023

  • Spearheaded the creative direction and visual identity for a leading multi-branch department store.

  • Produced high-impact marketing content, including motion graphics, promotional videos, and 3D visualizations to support brand storytelling.

  • Led product launches, visual campaigns, and immersive brand experiences to elevate customer engagement and market positioning.

  • Collaborated cross-functionally with merchandising, retail, and digital teams to ensure cohesive execution of marketing initiatives.

  • Strengthened brand recognition through strategic campaign planning and consistent visual communication across all touchpoints.

Marketing Manager

Bistmart.com (E-commerce Platform) – Tehran, Iran
Jun 2017 – May 2019

  • Designed and implemented digital marketing strategies tailored to online retail and user behavior.

  • Collaborated with developers and UX teams to create intuitive product visuals and brand-consistent interfaces.

Marketing & Advertising Manager

Caspian Mode (Fashion Retail) – Tehran, Iran
Oct 2015 – May 2019

  • Developed seasonal marketing strategies aligned with brand objectives, local market insights, and global policies.

  • Planned, executed, and evaluated integrated marketing campaigns across online and offline retail channels.

  • Managed seasonal visual concepts for over 100 store locations, including window displays, in-store pop-ups, sales events, and promotional materials.
  • Designed and adapted brand logos for Persian-language use.

  • Led the design and implementation of store signage across all branches.
  • Coordinated major events such as store openings, press conferences, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) campaigns.
  • Maintained and updated website content to reflect current campaigns and product offerings.
  • Oversaw social media strategy and daily content management to ensure brand consistency and engagement.
  • Managed media buying and execution of advertising across print, digital, and outdoor platforms.
  • Developed and implemented brand identity for domestic product lines under the CM brand.
  • Supervised print production and quality control for all in-store marketing materials.

Art Director

Illusion Marketing Agency – Tehran, Iran
Apr 2014 – Aug 2015

  • Led branding and visual identity design projects across a diverse portfolio of clients. 

  • Planned and executed high-profile events, including store openings, press conferences, and CSR campaigns.

  • Designed spatial layouts for retail stores and exhibition booths to enhance customer experience and brand presence.

  • Oversaw content development for digital and print platforms, ensuring alignment with strategic marketing goals.

  • Managed both online and offline advertising initiatives, optimizing reach and brand visibility.

  • Directed the production of commercial videos and promotional teasers, from concept development to final execution. 

۳D Designer & Animator

SIMAVFX / SABA National TV Project – Tehran, Iran
Oct 2012 – Jun 2014

  • Designed characters, environments, and visual assets for the educational animated series Maghz-e-Pestei.”

  • Produced motion graphics and title sequences for broadcast, combining narrative design with technical precision.

Portfolio

PORTFOLIO

Logo Design

Motion Graphic & Animation

Videography & VFX

۳D Works

Skills & Sofwares

Adobe Photoshop ۹۰%
Adobe Illustrator ۸۰%
Adobe Premier ۹۰%
Adobe After Effects ۸۰%
Cinema 4D ۵۵%
Autodesk 3Ds Max ۳۵%
HTML/CSS ۶۰%
Spark AR ۳۵%
Adobe Aero ۵۰%
FL Studio ۸۵%
Drawing ۵۰%
Music Production

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