Sydney, Australia
Est. Beirut, Lebanon
About
Creative direction, graphic design, and AI-driven storytelling — under one name.
John Abi Nader is a multidisciplinary graphic designer and AI content creator with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts (ALBA) and a Master of Creative Industries from Macquarie University. His work moves between brand identity, packaging, and motion — freelance direction, in-house design, and AI-assisted production, all built on the same instinct: that a strong creative direction outlasts any single medium.
Phone
+961 81 284 183 (Lebanon)
+61 415 592 995 (Australia)
Based in
Sydney, Australia
Experience
6+ Years
Jan 2020 — Dec 2023
Role
Freelance Creative Director & Designer
Sydney, Australia
- Directed branding and visual identity for startups.
- Managed design projects across digital, print, and web.
2022 — 2024
Role
Expert Graphic Designer
Rolling Stones Jewelry, Beirut, Lebanon
- Designed visuals for Instagram, website, and billboards.
- Developed product mock-ups and print-ready campaigns.
2023 — 2024
Role
Creative Intern, Product & Graphic
Silsal, Dubai, UAE
- Created mock-ups for home ware and candle collections.
- Supported packaging design and marketing visuals.
Oct 2023 — Feb 2024
Role
Creative Director (Intern)
Seabin Foundation, Remote
- Led visual strategy using AI tools (Sora, Runway).
- Created video content and increased social engagement.
2025 — Present
Role
Multidisciplinary Designer & Web Developer
minlb
- Designed bilingual (Arabic and English) responsive Figma layouts, interface components, and interaction states for the MNLB (من قلبي) platform feature.
- Developed user-centric UI/UX architecture to bridge English and Arabic user touchpoints and maximize digital platform engagement.
Dec 2026 — Present
Role
AI Ads Creator
Freelance
- Created visually engaging advertising campaigns and promotional content for fashion, lifestyle, and beverage brands across digital and print platforms.
- Developed and optimized AI-driven ad campaigns leveraging machine learning to target audience segments effectively.
- Integrated AI tools with marketing platforms to automate ad placement and budget allocation.
Education
2020 — 2025
Sep 2020 — May 2023
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (ALBA), University of Balamand, Lebanon
- Graduate with a strong background in graphic design, visual communication, branding, and creative development.
- Skilled across typography, advertising, creative storytelling, and brand identity development.
Oct 2024 — Oct 2025
Education
Master of Creative Industries
Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
- Graduate with a strong foundation in visual communication, branding, digital media, and creative strategy.
- Combined creative design principles with modern digital technologies to deliver audience-focused solutions.
Beyond the studio
Tattooing
Music production
Filmmaking
Painting
Boxing & fitness
Certificates
Bridge the Gap — Graphic Design Workshop
A 10-day intensive program led by filmmakers, brand strategists, and media professionals.
