DANISH SAEED

VIZ ARTIST DESIGNER

DANISH SAEED

VIZ ARTIST DESIGNER

SUMMARY

Hey there, I’m Danish Saeed. Nice to meet ya!

I am Viz Artist Designer and working in the field of broadcasting since 2003. I started my career as a motion graphics artist. Since 2010, I exclusively working on Vizrt suite and other real-time graphic applications.

  • Designation Snr. On-Air Designer
  • Mobile +974 339 25760
  • Website www.danishsaeed.com
  • Email info@danishsaeed.com
  • Address: Doha, Qatar
MY AREA OF EXPERTISE
REALTIME GRAPHICS

Building and maintaining Vizrt content consistent with the design structure and screen guidelines. I work on a variety of live broadcast deliverables, including on-screen info graphics that use transition logic, AR, and VR.

CODING

Code is a critical component of scene and template design in Vizrt. I am adept at using Viz Script, Action Scripting, Java Script, Visual Basic, and HTML5.

BRAND BLOG WRITING

My creative thoughts, feelings, and ideas can be shared with the others through blogging. I am able to teach others and foster deeper, more creative connections amongst people by doing this.

PRINT & WEB

My skillset includes designing websites and print media work. I have done various web-based and publication project as a freelancer.

A BRIEF BACKGROUND ON MY CAREER

In my present role, I am involved in inhouse and collaborated production in real-time graphics from market-leading agencies and sports federations, including FIFA, UEFA, ATP, WTA, (RCS) Reality Check systems, WTvision and View/Parallaxes. As a result, I am able to grow and improve my knowledge and expertise in Vizrt's intelligent systematic designing.

I have been employed in the broadcast industry from 2003, where I altered my focus from motion graphics to on-air graphics. since 2010,  I've been working exclusively on Vizrt for the beIN Media Group  (Aljazeera Media Network). 

My experiences have driven me to a proficient level in using transition logic and virtual/augmented reality-based graphics. I have led the design of various international tournaments, leagues and studio graphics. 

Currently working in a fast-paced environment, my strong initiative and exceptional organizational skills, have driven me to work well under pressure in a television production environment.

On a daily basis, I collaborate with sports analysts, journalists, tech support staff, software developers, and other designers.

MY STRENGTH
  • Competent in all aspects of VizRT Suite.
  • Possess a technical and operational understanding of Vizrt Suite.
  • Proficient in using industry software applications like Adobe Creative Suite and Cinema 4D.
  • Detailed-oriented, with the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Highly organized with an eye for detail and good attention to the final pixel.
  • Able to work in high-pressure production environments.
  • Knowledge of live graphics workflows for news, sports, and entertainment.
    Have a knack for multi-tasking.
  • Anticipates needs, innovates, and flourishes in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
  • Being able to organize, prioritize, and complete tasks on time is a good time management skill.
  • An enthusiastic and cooperative team player.
RECOMMENDATIONS
I have worked with Danish here at beIN Sports for the last 5 years. He is very hardworking and always happy to help. His expert knowledge of Vizrt means that his work is very efficient when creating new templates or fixing any issues.
Christopher Vango-Searle
Christopher Vango-Searle
Graphics sub-editor at Sky Sports News
BRANDINGS
RESUME
Experience
Senior On-Air Graphics Designer
2012 - Present
Senior On-Air Graphics Designer
beIN Media Group

Presently working as a senior Viz Artist designer.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Senior On-Air Graphics Designer
2010 - 2012
Senior On-Air Graphics Designer
Aljazeera Media Network

Worked as a senior Vizrt graphics artist.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Manager Broadcast Design
2003 - 2010
Manager Broadcast Design
ARY Digital Network

Managed and worked as a motion and real-time graphics artist.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Graphics Designer
2002 - 2003
Graphics Designer
Indus Television Network

Worked as a motion graphics artist.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Education
Masters in Graphics Communication
2014 - 2016
Masters in Graphics Communication
University of Hertfordshire

Post graduation in visual communication from the University of Hertfordshire with distinction.

Certificate
Bachelor's of Computer Science
1999 - 2002
Bachelor's of Computer Science
Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad

Studied programming languages, networks security, database systems, numerical analysis, software engineering, bioinformatics and theory of computing.

Certificate
2006
Diploma in Television Production
London Academy of Film, TV & Radio, UK

Learned fundamentals of cinematography, television production as well as video editing and sound recording.

Certificate
SOFTWARE SKILLS
REALTIME GRAPHICS
  • Viz Artist / Engine
  • Template Wizard & Builder
  • Director & Pilot Edge
  • Viz Multi Channel & Multiplay
  • Artist & Action Script
  • Viz World & Curious Map
  • Viz One / Viz Object Store
  • Ross Piero
Design SKILLS
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Cinema 4D
  • Unreal Engine
  • iMovies
Coding
  • Viz Script
    60%
  • Visual Basic
    50%
  • JavaScript
    30%
  • Action Script
    75%
Knowledge
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Learning
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Operations Analysis
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Time Management
  • Systems Evaluation
  • Coordination
  • Instructing
  • Persuasion
TESTIMONIALS
CERTIFICATIONS & COURSES
BBC Training & Development
2006
BBC Training & Development
Performed following workshops
  • Digital Video Production
  • Essentials of news Journalism
  • High Definition Production
Certificate
University of Westminster
2006
University of Westminster
Summer School in Production
Certificate
Virginia Commonwealth University
2016
Virginia Commonwealth University
Workshop in Critical Thinking & Advance Design Skills
Certificate
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GET IN TOUCH
  • Address: West Bay (Doha), Qatar
  • Email: danishsaeed16@gmail.com
  • Phone: +974 33925760
  • Freelance: Available
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