Joumana Mahmoud

Design Manager

Dubai, United Arab Emirates10 yrs 1 mo experience

Key Highlights

  • Experienced design director with diverse industry expertise.
  • Passionate about research and creating impactful products.
  • Proven leadership in driving design excellence and team growth.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Design Leader in the Digital Transformation and User Experience sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product StrategyDesignExperience DesignClient ManagementDesign LeadershipResearchService DesignInteraction DesignProduct DesignUser ExperienceMultimedia DesignCreative Concept DevelopmentSocial Media Strategy

Other Skills

LeadershipProject ManagementBusiness StrategyAnalytical SkillsManagementStrategic PlanningTeam LeadershipBehavioral SciencesIllustratorPhotoshopIllustrationInDesignDigital PhotographyAfter EffectsMarketing

About

I am a design director with a diverse experience in various design disciplines and have worked across different industries. I’m passionate about research, problem-solving, and creating impactful products! Portfolio - www.joumanamahmoud.com/resume Personal Project- www.instagram.com/lebninni/

Experience

10 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
1 yr 5 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 4 mos
Current Experience

Frog

Design Director

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 4 mos · United Arab Emirates · Hybrid

The flying caterpillar

Product Strategist & Design Specialist

Oct 2024Present · 1 yr 7 mos · United Arab Emirates · Hybrid

  • Support agency owners in establishing foundational tools and frameworks to enable scalability
  • Shape products and services while delivering projects from inception to completion.
  • Lead discovery phases and conduct in-depth research to inform strategies and solutions.
Product StrategyDesign

Monstarlab

Experience Design Director

Aug 2023Sep 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo · United Arab Emirates · Hybrid

  • Monstarlab is a global digital consultancy specializing in enterprise-level digital transformation, combining strategy, technology, data, and design to deliver impactful solutions
  • Led and developed the Experience team to drive excellence and growth.
  • Shaped the leadership vision and aligned it with organizational goals.
  • Managed client relationships and oversaw projects from start to finish.
  • Contributed directly to projects, managed cross-functional teams, and ensured smooth collaboration.
  • Drove research efforts and implemented customer-centric strategies.
  • Designed and facilitated client workshops.
  • Introduced project-level frameworks to establish strong foundations and deliver effective solutions.
  • Tailored and standardized the playbook and tools to ensure consistency and efficiency across teams.
Experience DesignClient Management

Further ventures

Studio Design Lead

Nov 2022May 2023 · 6 mos · United Arab Emirates · Hybrid

  • Further Ventures A venture-building and investment firm, backed by ADQ, specializing in co-creating startups in fintech, digital assets, and supply chain solutions, providing end-to-end support from ideation to scale​
  • Establish the Studio's design capabilities by creating playbooks, and templates to streamline production.
  • Led and contributed to the end-to-end design and shaping of venture products.
  • Conducted research to inform and guide venture development decisions.
  • Built a design community to encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing within the venture studio.
Design LeadershipResearch

Fjord, part of accenture song

2 roles

Service & Interaction Design Associate Manager

Jun 2022Nov 2022 · 5 mos

  • Fjord - Accenture is a global design and innovation consultancy within Accenture Song, Fjord focuses on reimagining customer experiences through design thinking, technology, and strategic insight.
  • Led hands-on projects across various industries in the UAE and KSA. (end to end)
  • Directed and developed internal initiatives that influenced both studio culture and design craft.
Service DesignInteraction Design

Service & Interaction Designer

Jun 2019Jun 2022 · 3 yrs

Service DesignInteraction Design

Mirum agency

Product Designer

Apr 2016Mar 2019 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Mirum Agency - JWT is global digital agency driving innovation in marketing, commerce, and customer experiences, with expertise in technology and storytelling to create transformative solutions.
  • Designed and delivered user-centric products across various industries, focusing on both (UX/UI).
  • Contributed to pitches, crafting compelling presentations that secured project wins.
  • Created custom iconography to enhance product clarity and user experience.
  • Designed social media visuals and animations to strengthen brand engagement.
Product DesignUser Experience

Edelman

Freelance Multimedia Designer

Apr 2016Apr 2016 · 0 mo · Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Edelman is a global communications firm specializing in public relations, marketing, and reputation management, helping organizations build trust through strategic storytelling and brand innovation​.
  • Developed creative concepts and contributed innovative ideas for pitches, driving impactful campaigns.
  • Designed engaging visual elements for social media and campaign materials.
  • Produced short animations to enhance storytelling and audience engagement.
Multimedia DesignCreative Concept Development

Saba consultants

Multimedia Designer/ Social media specialist

Oct 2015Mar 2016 · 5 mos · Dubai · On-site

  • Saba Consultants is a Dubai-based agency specializing in public relations, branding, and creative campaigns, delivering tailored strategies to enhance visibility and reputation across industries​
  • Created and animated 2D videos, including pitch ideas, storyboard design for impactful online campaigns.
  • Developed and executed social media strategies, crafting tailored content for diverse audiences.
  • Designed visually compelling social media posts to enhance brand engagement.
  • Produced and edited stop-motion animation videos to deliver high-quality, creative content.
Multimedia DesignSocial Media Strategy

Data partners

Multimedia Designer/ Social Media specialist

Apr 2015Sep 2015 · 5 mos · Lebanon, Beirut · On-site

  • Data Partners is a small Lebanese agency specializing in social media strategy and template-based website development, delivering efficient and cost-effective digital solutions.
  • Managed a small team of content creators, designers, and web developers to deliver cohesive results.
  • Conducted client meetings to gather requirements and translate them into actionable strategies.
  • Developed tailored social media strategies and content to enhance brand presence.
  • Supervised the execution of websites, ensuring quality and adherence to client expectations.
Multimedia DesignSocial Media Strategy

Penguincube

Graphic Design Internship

Feb 2015Feb 2015 · 0 mo · Lebanon

Leo burnett

2 roles

Graphic Designer Internship

Sep 2014Sep 2014 · 0 mo · Lebanon

Graphic Designer Internship

Jul 2014Jul 2014 · 0 mo · Lebanon

Education

SUNY Empire State College

Bachelor’s Degree — Graphic Design

Jan 2012Jan 2014

American university of science and technology

Bachelor's Degree — Graphic Design

Jan 2010Jan 2014

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