SAM THOMAS · GRAPHIC, WEB & UX DESIGNER
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Introduction

I have broad experience in graphic design, UX design, web design and digital marketing, with particular expertise in e-commerce. I combine creativity with strategy to create visual, user-friendly solutions.

Throughout my career I have used design to build bridges — between brands and people, and between complexity and clarity. Rebuilding my life in a new country showed me first-hand how powerful visual communication can be.

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Education

Graphic Design

Noroff · Diploma · 2025–2027

UX Design

Noroff · Diploma · 2021–2023

English Language & Translation

Damascus University · 2004–2009

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Graphic Design

Since 2005 I have worked with graphic design across industries — from branding to print and digital surfaces.

  • Typography, colour theory and visual composition
  • Image editing and digital illustration
  • UX and web design
  • Branding and visual identity
  • Print and marketing material
  • Digital marketing, SEO and advertising
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Software

Design & web

Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Webflow, WordPress

Marketing

Google Ads, Meta Ads, SEO, Google Analytics, Hotjar, Mailchimp, SendGrid

AI & automation

ChatGPT, MidJourney, AI-generated content and analysis

Project management

Airtable, Trello, Asana, Notion, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace

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Skills

Content and digital marketing

Content, campaigns, email, social media, SEO, analytics and digital visibility.

UX-design

Research, wireframing, prototyping and design systems.

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Work Experience

May 2025 – ongoing

Freelance Designer & Web Developer

Freelance

Graphic design, web design and development, and UX for clients in several countries — from visual identities to online stores and digital products.

May 2018 – May 2025

Graphic & Web Designer

Bygg Engros AS

Built the website and online store in Webflow and handled digital marketing, SEO, analytics, customer operations and an Airtable portal.

October 2017 – June 2018

Graphic & UI Designer

Turbo Tape Games / Levato AS

Visual concepts, interfaces, prototypes and campaign material for Akvariet i Bergen, VilVite and the University of Bergen (SLATE).

2012 – 2016

Graphic Designer

Capital Printing Printshop · Russia

Company and freelance graphic design, alongside extensive self-directed study.

2009 – 2012

Founder & Account Manager

ValueAdd Group · Syria

Founded and ran an advertising and communications agency covering client work, production, media and events.

2007 – 2009

Production Coordinator

Syriatel · Syria

Coordinated teams, agencies and suppliers across campaigns, radio, IVR and press releases.

2004 – 2007

Advertising Assistant

Al-Athar Advertising Group · Syria

Print and promotional production, screen printing, digital print and engraving.

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Languages

Norwegian

Working proficiency

English

Fluent

Russian

Working proficiency

Arabic

Native

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Interests

Music & sport

I play piano, compose small melodies, swim, train at the gym and run regularly.

Volunteering

Since 2023 I have volunteered as a teaching assistant at Salem Nærmiljøsenter and Frivilligsentralen, helping immigrants and refugees learn basic Norwegian.