Danish Saeed
Al Taawun, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
D.O.B: 16th Oct 1981
Mobile: 050-3572146
Email:danishsaeed16@hotmail.com
Web: www.danishsaeed.com
Dear Sir,
I currently work as a Manager/ Senior Broadcast Graphics Designer in a leading TV network, operating from Dubai
media city, Dubai UAE.
I carry a vast background (7 years) in broadcast graphics designing and television post productions. Simultaneously,
undergo various TV shows and network packaging. Also within the same network, I plan Live Broadcast graphics with
the aid of live graphics software (VIZRT) for various live transmissions, As well as propose & design motion graphics
for network and channel packaging. At the same time, shoot and composite the live element shot on the green
screen on to animations and designs. All the phases undergone in pre to post production (broadcast design related -
rendered and live graphics) are completed successfully under my management. As well as, the quality control of
channel and program packaging.
I have undergone professional training in London, UK in the form of Diploma and certificate Trainings in Television
Production from BBC Training & Development and London Academy of Radio, Film & TV
I anticipate to be given chance to prove myself accordingly and also Look forward to be a part of a prestigious firm.
Yours Sincerely,
Danish Saeed
Danish Saeed
Al Taawun, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
D.O.B: 16th Oct 1981
Mobile: 050-3572146
Email:danishsaeed16@hotmail.com
Web: www.danishsaeed.com
Objective:
Designer with Interactive, broadcast graphics background My personal focus on design is as a creative process,
where conceptual strategies can be implemented by way of a specific research approach to build innovative, strong
and satisfying products and produce a high quality user experience.
Gain experience by working with talented and passionate people from different disciplines and to obtain a position as
designer that will utilize my creative and organizational skills.
Qualification:
Academic:
BCS (Bachelors in Computer Sciences) Centre Information
Technology, AIOU University, Islamabad Pakistan
Professional:
Designing and Video Post Production.
Diploma in Graphics Designing and post production
From Arena multimedia Karachi
Training in VIZ|RT Artist ,Trio and Engine
From VIZRT support Middle East
University of Westminster Media, Arts & Design, London UK
Training in Television Production using Final Cut Pro
Diploma in Television Production with avid editing
From London Academy of Film, TV and radio, London UK
Other Trainings and Workshops:
Professional Certificate Courses in Digital
Video Shooting Principals Using PD150 & VX2000
From BBC Training & Development, London UK
Professional Certificate Courses in Essential News Journalism
from BBC Training & Development, London UK
The Society of Television Lighting Directors
Creative Lighting, Camera Filter Explored, Studio Lighting,
Lighting on the Run
Create, Manage & Deliver Training Sessions from BBC Training and Development
Tape less Production Overflow, Television by design, Shedding
Light on HD, HD Technology Overview, Understanding the
Jargon, Deliverable and Planning
Work Experience:
July 2003 – Present
currently working as Manager/ Senior Broadcast Graphics Design in ARY Digital Network Dubai Media City Dubai,
UAE
Responsibilities:
Responsible of creating design related work such as program/channel packaging, Live Graphics, print and web.
Creating real time graphics (live news/shows) by using Vizrt.
Deciding and Time defining on projects delivery.
Deciding concepts and elements used in channel/program packaging.
Controlling quality of channel/program packaging and promos.
Completion of mocks (lay outing, framing to final approval) for vast number of news segments and live shows
Dealing and consulting with producers and management (mainly news dept) regarding packaging. Detail
monitoring of complete transmission (Design Related).
Jan 2002 – June 2003
Worked as Broadcast Graphics Designer in Indus Television Network, Pakistan
Responsibilities:
Motion Graphics Designing, Show Packaging, Commercial, Print Ads.
Channels Worked For:
ARY Digital, ARY Oneworld, The Musik, HBO Pakistan, Fashion TV Pakistan, VH1, Indus TV
Professional /Technical Skills
Proficient in: Adobe After Effects, VIZRT (Live Graphics), Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, Adobe Illustrator CS,
Avid Media Composer, Dream weaver and Sony Vegas Video.
Motion Graphics &
Digital Video Skills: Network/show packaging, Network ID design, Digital video editing
Design Skills: Motion Graphics, 3d animations and Walk through, Promos, Corporate identity design, Web and Print
Designing.
Live Graphics:
Vizrt Engine, Artist 2.8pl, Trio, Curious World Maps.
(Have Conducted VIZRT training in Alaan Tv, Dubai)
Programming Languages & Operating system:
C++ and Visual Basic
Used to working with Windows PC and Apple Mac.
Projects:
International Questions with Riz Khan.
Live 8 concert packaging.
TVS for GSS Real Estate Dubai.
Produce Live talk show on Urban Music organized by Westminster University.
Talking Diva’s (Women chat show in eezee TV studios, Kentish Town, London).
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust Live Telethon.
UK,USA and Local Bodies Election 2005 Live Transmissions.
Views on News with Dr. Shahid Masood.
Seminar, Visits and Exhibitions:
Broadcast Live 22-23 June 2006 Earls court2 London.
Seminar from London Academy of TV, Film and radio on Avid editing system.
Seminar on Understanding High Definition from BBC Training and Development.
Visit to BBC Television Centre, White city, London.
Visit to Channel 4 Television Centre, St.James Park, London
Visit National Portrait Gallery st Martin’s Place, London.
Exhibition of famous art works of Albert Oehlan in White chapel Art Gallery.
Visit Oskar Kokoschika in court auld institute of Art gallery.
Interests:
Music Compositions using professional Yamaha synthesizers.
Played live music Performances performed in Marriott Hotel, Islamabad.
Won First Prize in a National Day Singing Competition Organized by Radio Pakistan, Islamabad
Languages:
English – Conversational & working level of speaking, reading and writing.
Hindi/Urdu – Conversational & working level of speaking.
Arabic – able to read and type.
Available on Request