MOE ATTIA

CREATIVE

"I continually aspire to expand my experience and personal development as a project and design lead, within professional environments that support creative thinking and innovation."

“With 20 years experience, I continually aspire to expand my experience and personal development as a project and design lead, within professional environments that support creative thinking, innovation, and concept development. Bringing 3D concepts into the real world with strong understanding of manufacturing processes; metal, wood working, plastics, vac forming, and tooling/molding.”

Some clients I've worked with are Sephora, Ulta, Kohls, Macy's, JCP, Rite Aid, Home Depot, 7-Eleven, CVS, Dillards, NYC Jacob Javits Center, Toy Fair Show, NYC Car Show, ComicCon, and Fancy Foods Show to name a few

SENIOR DESIGN LEAD 
(VISUAL MERCHANDISING)

Sept 2018 - Present

DESIGN DISPLAY GROUP, A MARKETING ALLIANCE GROUP COMPANY

• Oversee design projects, from conceptual development to delivery
• Design original prestige and mass market pieces, displays, fixtures, countertop, and in-aisle units
• Direct designers' to ensure high quality deliverables and balanced workload
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes; metal, wood working, plastics, vac forming, and tooling/molding.
• Creating compelling presentations
• Partnering with brands to develop identity, planograms, and merchandising systems for retail
• Collaborate with stakeholders including clients, project managers, engineers, and sales to ensure clear communication and alignment

SENIOR DESIGN MANAGER

Dec 2010 - Sept 2018

PREFERRED DISPLAY INCORPORATED

• Manage projects, deadlines, and designer workload distribution

• Produce compelling, photorealistic 3D renderings, photo composites, and product illustrations

• Collaborate with Creative Director to conduct brainstorm sessions and concept & strategy development

• Design, create and provide aesthetic direction for internal and client presentations

• Synthesize client and stakeholder feedback to enhance project objective

 • Provide design direction and mentorship to Designers

SENIOR EXHIBIT DESIGNER

June 2007 - May 2009

THE FREEMAN COMPANY

• Collaborate with management and clients to execute winning designs for the biggest shows in NYC

• Recreate client’s historic designs to align with Freeman’s standard systems

• Research competitive landscape to provide client inspiration

• Outsource custom design elements (lighting, fabric, 3D foam sculptures, etc.)

• Created award winning graphic and structural trade show exhibits

• Certified FreemanCAD (AutoCAD) Designer – March 2008

JUNIOR EXHIBIT DESIGNER

Sept 2005 - June 2007

SKYLINE NEW JERSEY

• Design and engineer themed tradeshow booths, lobby layouts, in-island and inline displays, and 3D pop-ups 

• Design client marketing and promotional materials 

• Adapt designs to various budget needs 

• Research and outsource custom products

• Print and laminate large format 

• Onboard new designers and giving an overview to new sales consultants

• Skyline University Diploma for Art Production - May 2006

GRAPHIC DESIGNER/ TECHNICIAN

Feb 2005 - Oct 2005

ANUCO PRINTING

•  Design and develop client marketing and promotional materials including business cards, flyers, logos, letterheads, envelopes, stickers, brochures 

• Develop knowledge of printing and export works on direct film plates for printers

• High accuracy light table typesetting

FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER

May 2002 - Jan 2005

• Design and develop client marketing and promotional materials 
• Produce business cards, flyers, logos, letterheads, envelopes, stickers, brochures
• Clients include Cup of Joe Coffee Shop, Reliable Janitorial Services Co., Self Care Spa, NY/NJ Singles Social Network

ART HANDLER/ GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Sept 1999 - May 2002

BERRIE CENTER - RAMAPO COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY

• Design programs, flyers, and catalogs for performances and events

• Managed Art handling including packaging, delivery, hanging, and removal of Art Gallery pieces

SKILLSET

3D Studio Max, V-Ray & Mental Ray, Lighting, Adobe Creative Cloud, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Video Production, Premiere, Autocad, Solidworks, Sketchup, Final Cut Pro, Ultimaker Cura (3d Printing), Photography, Film Making, Directing. Print, Display, Web, and Logo design including marketing collateral, materials management, customer relations, research, sales, typesetting

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts – Fairleigh Dickinson University, Graphic Design and Computer Special Effects, 2002 – 2003

Ramapo College of New Jersey Communications, Film and Graphic Design, 1999 – 2003