SULAIMAN
ARSALAI
ABOUT
Creative and versatile with a background in 2D/3D motion graphics design, video-production, post-production, graphic design, e-learning, and interaction design. Raised in Alameda, California but have lived in NYC, Germany, Moscow, and all over the San Francisco Bay Area. My formal education began at Queens College, then moved on to San Francisco State University, Berkeley City College came after that, and ended at Academy of Art University. These eclectic institutions have provided a strong foundation in story-telling, film-making, and digital design. During undergrad at SFSU I took advanced courses in screen-writing, story-boarding, directing, and digital cinematography. At BCC I focused mainly on Cinema 4D, After Effects, and the Principles of Animation. When the pandemic became a problem in 2020 I decided to continue my education and kept myself busy with graduate school for Interaction and UI/UX design at Academy of Art University.
experience
Cool Mix | https://koolmixx.com |
2014-2017 & 2022-Present
• Founded a small multimedia business that delivered customized motion graphics, video editing, and branding solutions for clients across many sectors.· Produced over 100 projects, including 2D/3D motion graphics, explainer videos, character animations, and digital advertisements, while cultivating long-term relationships with clients and ensuring repeat business.· Developed storyboards to present creative concepts to clients, receiving consistent positive feedback and repeat contracts for high-quality visual storytelling.· Tools: Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Cinema 4D.
Apple (via Hogarth) | https://apple.com/ipad |
June 2022 – October 2022
• Helped build high-impact motion graphics for the 2022 Fall ProductLaunch across global markets.
• Delivered creative assets for iPad marketing campaigns, ensuring consistency with Apple's global brand guidelines and enhancing the brand's premium reputation.
• Worked in close collaboration with cross-functional teams to execute video projects from concept to final delivery under tight deadlines, ensuring high production value while adhering to timelines.
• Tools: Adobe Creative Cloud, Cinema 4D, proprietary rendering software, and various plugins.
Academy of Art University |
01/2020 - 06/2022
Master of Arts, Interaction,
and UI/UX Design
• When the pandemic became a problem I decided to help my mother take care of my aging father and kept myself busy with an online graduate program.
• Relevant coursework:
Human Centered Design, Motion Graphics and Video, Visual Design
and Typography, Front-End, Back-End, Digital Graphics, UI/UX, and
History of Graphic Design.
Applied Materials | https://www.appliedmaterials.com/
07/2017 - 12/2019
• Helped develop and launch over 30 courses including innovative AR/VR training methods, serving over 14,000 employees globally.
• Collaborated with instructional designers to create interactive e-learning modules that increased employee engagement by 40+%, improving knowledge retention and skill application in topics such as semiconductor engineering and science.
• Managed media production from start to finish, including content design, video production, and post-production, ensuring all training materials were high-quality and aligned with corporate standards.
• Tools: Adobe Creative Cloud, Articulate, Cinema 4D, Camtasia, Office 365, AWS, Atlassian Suite, OpenedX.
Isomedia | https://www.isomedia.com/
04/2017 - 04/2017
• Produced high-quality digital and physical media, including logos, posters, and album art, while managing tight deadlines.
• Oversaw proofing and printing tasks, ensuring perfect designs.
• Utilized Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Powerpoint, and Keynote to deliver impactful designs with a focus on speed and efficiency.
education
Bachelor Of Arts, Cinema
San Francisco State University
08/2009 - 06/2012
Master Of Arts, Interaction and UI/UX Design
Academy of Art University
02/2020 - 06/2022
