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Naeema Mohammed Sageer

Experience Designer

Designer with a philosophy background specializing in bridging human needs with brand narratives. From exhibition spaces that spark meaningful visitor engagement to digital products that make emerging tech accessible, I bring strategic thinking and creative execution to every project. Comfortable moving between design critiques and technical discussions - though I'll save the philosophical debates for after the client meetings.

Experience

Creative Technologist

STAYJUSTINTIME.COM

Remote - Boston, MA August 2024 – Present
  • Led user research and creative strategy through 12 stakeholder interviews across 6 companies (2 startups, 2 small businesses, and 2 mid-sized companies)
  • Created and implemented a design system on Figma with 15 reusable components, ensuring brand consistency across mobile, web, and tablet platforms
  • Singlehandedly leading UX and front-end development for MVP website via HTML/CSS and React.js, implementing prototype into a functional and accessible landing page (maintaining Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 standards) while preserving creative vision
  • Implementing a responsive dashboard interface using React.js and data visualization libraries, while concurrently designing an AI-driven analytics feature that translates complex trend data into actionable business recommendations

Exhibit Designer

Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center

New York, NY January – June 2024
  • Part of a five-person Parsons School of Design team chosen to develop an exhibit for the SNMVC in collaboration with Pride Live, serving 1.58M annual visitors; exhibit became the most popular attraction
  • Co-curated and co-designed the layout for a 100+ poster exhibition wall, including creating original posters via InDesign
  • Co-led lighting design and contributed to visual design and copywriting for 15+ print materials, including journal covers and flyers designed with a 48-hour turnaround for engagement sessions
  • Interpreted the legacy of the Stonewall Riots through research, outreach, and facilitation of three public engagement sessions

Product Design Intern

STAYJUSTINTIME.COM

Remote - Boston, MA June 2023 – February 2024
  • Developed comprehensive brand identity systems for two products, designing detailed guidelines for typography, spacing, and colors, and delivering the final brand books using InDesign
  • Crafted animated NFT profile pictures with unique augmented reality capabilities via After Effects and Meta Spark AR, collaborating directly with co-founders
  • Created 4+ dashboard designs, prototypes, and mockups while working with development teams

Social Media Student Assistant

The New School

New York, NY April – December 2023
  • Created engaging multimedia content for a substantial audience (Instagram: 93.3K followers, YouTube: 194K subscribers)
  • Produced bi-weekly content packages using Adobe Creative Suite (1 story set, 2 reels, and 1 long-form video profile), achieving 500+ views per platform through strategic storytelling
  • Developed content strategies focusing on niche student interests, increasing engagement metrics

Video Intern

The Kollection

Remote - Los Angeles, CA June – August 2021
  • Collaborated with Creative Director to produce a 2-minute promotional video for a live music event, adapted for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, contributing to sold-out event attendance
  • Created motion graphics using After Effects for branding elements within the video
  • Delivered creative assets within 72-hour deadlines while maintaining high production standards

Skills

Visual & Brand Design

Brand Identity Typography Layout Digital & Print Collateral Marketing Materials

UX & Interactive Design

Wireframing Prototyping Web Animation Data Visualization

Motion & Video

Motion Graphics 2D Animation Storyboarding Video Editing & Post-Production

Design Tools

Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Figma Procreate

Animation & Video Tools

Adobe Animate Toon Boom Harmony After Effects Premiere Pro DaVinci Resolve Lightroom

3D & XR / Development

Cinema 4D Blender Unity (C#) Spark AR TikTok Effect House HTML CSS JavaScript React.js

Languages

English

Native

Malayalam

Native

Hindi

Professional

French

Limited

Arabic

Elementary

Education

Parsons School of Design

MFA Design and Technology

New York, NY May 2024
  • Merit scholarship covering 75% of annual tuition
  • Relevant coursework: Visual Design Principles, Advanced UX Design, 3D Modeling and Animation, Game Design and Development

New York University Abu Dhabi

BA Film and New Media, Philosophy; Minor in Interactive Media

Abu Dhabi, UAE May 2022
  • Merit-based full-tuition scholarship recipient
  • Relevant coursework: Web Development, 2D Animation, Video Production, Post-Production
  • International study experiences in Oman, Italy, and New York

Recognition

TEA INSPIRE & IAAPA Expo Talent Programs

Big Break Foundation

November 2023, March 2024

Chosen for competitive industry programs offering mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities with global leaders in experience design and themed entertainment. Attended the TEA INSPIRE conference, THEA Awards, and IAAPA Expo, gaining exposure to cutting-edge trends and technologies in experience design.

Reality Hack Semi-Finalist

MIT Reality Hack

January 2023

Developed an AR application for collaborative filmmaking and accessible visual effects, contributing to the democratization of visual effects for social media platforms.

Quantum Design Jam Finalist

IBM

October 2022

Created an interactive film experience utilizing quantum computing for dynamic content generation, providing a unique experience with each viewing.

Extracurriculars & Volunteering

Illustrator

The Gazelle, NYU Abu Dhabi

Feb 2022 - May 2022

  • Created editorial illustrations and GIFs for a weekly student publication
  • Collaborated with writers to translate story concepts into visual narratives within a 3-hour turnaround

Public Relations Committee Member

Student Government, NYU Abu Dhabi

Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

  • Designed social media graphics, including infographics and carousel posts
  • Enhanced communication between the student body and government through visual content

Volunteer Reporter

World Experience Organization Summit

June 2024

Documented and reported on events and discussions at an experience design summit.

Registration Desk Volunteer

Games for Change Festival

July 2023

Assisted with event registration, providing a smooth experience for attendees.