Zak Benazzouz Graphic Designer

Phone: 832.364.2993
Email: Zakbenz@icloud.com
Web: Zakbenz.com

At the root I’m a problem solver, a hardworking graphic design student approaching BFA completion at
Sam Houston State University. Interested in editorial layout design, branding, as well as motion graphics.

Education Sam Houston State University

Completed Bachelors of Fine Arts in Mass Communications and Advertising
GPA: 3.5

Experience (Aug.2016–Present) Graphic Design Lab Technician - Sam Houston State University
Technical assistance and troubleshooting, provide critique and guidance to help

students complete various graphic design projects.

(Dec.2016–Jan.2017) Freelance Visual Artist - Redbull Houston

Worked with Redbull brand style guidelines to provide a variety of “on-brand” visual

projection installations for Redbull company events.

Affiliations (Aug.2017–Present) Vice President of AIGA Student Design Collective

(Aug.2014–Present) AIGA Houston contributing member.

Awards 2018 Best of Show - Senior Exhibition - Graveshaker Coffee Co.

2018 Best Campaign - Senior Exhibition - SHSU School of Music

Tech Skills inDesign Soft Skills Creativity, Craftsmanship, Production, Lettering,

Experimentation, Critique, Collaboration, Team
Illustrator
Management, Organization, Attention to Detail.
After Effects

HTML/CSS

Relative Coursework Advanced Typography Interactive Web Design Design Production

Corporate Identity Design Motion Graphics Photographic Concepts
Illustration Packaging Design

References available upon request