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Mehalon Lulie

Multimedia Specialist
Addis Ababa,A.A

Summary

Over the past 15 years, I have worked as a multidisciplinary creative professional and visual storyteller, developing a career rooted in hands‑on production and adaptability. I began as a versatile freelancer in digital art, illustration, and graphic design, building a strong foundation in visual communication, concept development, and precise creative execution across diverse projects and platforms.

As my experience evolved, I moved into specialized, project‑based roles, contributing as an independent creative specialist within defined scopes. My work has focused on creative production and technical problem‑solving, supporting teams and organizations through reliable, high‑quality visual outputs rather than managerial or leadership responsibilities.

For the past six years, I have concentrated on high‑level graphic design, motion graphics, photography, and videography. My work spans the full production process from interpreting briefs and creating visual concepts to field‑based content capture and detailed post‑production. I regularly manage complete creative workflows, including editing, motion design, color correction, and final delivery, with an emphasis on visual clarity, narrative coherence, and professional standards.

Overview

15
15

+ Years of professional experience

7
7

UN Certification

Work History

Media and Communication Associate

International Organization for Migration | IOM, UN Migration
Addis Ababa
09.2022 - Current

Illustration, Motion, and Graphic Design | Photographer & Videographer

  • Design & Illustration: Leveraged Adobe Creative Suite to produce high-quality 2D/3D hybrid artwork, and custom vector assets aligned with the organization's brand typography and color trends.
  • Field Production: Conducted on-site content gathering, managing location scouting, lighting configurations, and equipment logistics to capture high-quality footage and imagery in diverse environments.
  • Photography: Captured and archived professional event imagery, utilizing Adobe Lightroom for advanced color grading and overseeing participant safety and compliance.
  • Videography: Produced and edited broadcast-quality narratives using Premiere Pro, directing on-camera talent to ensure authentic messaging and high-impact storytelling.
  • Motion Graphics: Developed dynamic animations in After Effects and Blender, transforming static logos and branded icons into engaging, platform-optimized video content.

Digital Illustrator, Animater and Motion Design

Last Mile Health
Addis Ababa
11.2020 - 08.2022
Animation, Motion Graphics, and Illustration
  • Creative Execution: Produced high-quality character animations, motion assets, and digital illustrations using Adobe Creative Suite to elevate storytelling and visual impact.
  • Design Integration: Combined 3D renderings with 2D techniques to create complex hybrid artwork, ensuring all assets remained modern through analysis of typography and color trends.
  • Production Pipeline: Managed the end-to-end project lifecycle, from conceptualizing storyboards and character designs to delivering optimized assets for diverse animation workflows.
  • Strategic Collaboration: Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to align illustration workflows with photography/video goals while providing expert feedback during technical reviews.
  • Technical Artistry: Developed custom vector assets, logos, and digital caricatures tailored to specific project requirements and professional presentation standards.

Illustrator, Graphic and Motion Designer

Ethiopian Public Health Institute - EPHI (COVID-19 emergency operation center)
Addis Ababa
04.2020 - 11.2020
  • Designed visual assets for the COVID-19 emergency operation center campaigns using Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to understand design needs and emergency operation goals.
  • Presented design concepts for COVID-19 emergency operation center campaigns, daily case dashboard, and accepted and used for the campaign.
  • Crafted, designed, and produced diverse digital illustrations for brochures, banners, and signs utilized across multiple social media platforms.
  • engagement in recruiting regional graphic designers and oversight of consistent output.

Ferelancer

Diverse organizations and clients
Addis Ababa
2011 - 2019
  • Executed service provider agreements for clients, including 360ground, ICCO Shama PLC, RTI USAID, and Habesha Breweries.
  • Collaborated with clients to clarify project requirements and align expectations.
  • Developed innovative content for diverse marketing campaigns across multiple platforms.
  • Produced engaging content for websites, blogs, and social media accounts.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Visual Communication (Graphics)

Addis Ababa University, Alle School of Fine Arts A
Addis Ababa
01-2011

Bachelor of Education - Wood Science And Technology

Adama Science And Technology University
Adama
01-2007

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • 3D modeling
  • Motion graphics
  • Digital illustration
  • Video production
  • Color grading
  • Video editing
  • Visual storytelling
  • Problem resolution
  • Time management
  • Artificial intelligence applications

Languages

English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Certification

  • I Know Gender 1-2-3: Gender Concepts to get Started; International Frameworks for
    Gender Equality; and Promoting Gender Equality throughout the UN System
  • I Know Gender Module 16: Gender Equality and Migration
  • Ethics and Conduct at IOM: The Values We Share
  • BSAFE
  • IOM training on PSEA (PSEA micro-modules -
    English)
  • Information Security Awareness
  • IOM Data Protection Principles Online Training
    Course (English Version)

Accomplishments

  • National Logo winner on (12th International Colloquium on the Recruitment of Volun-
    tary Non-Remunerated Blood Donors) Ethiopian Red Cross Society - 2009
  • Logo winner for Ethiopian standards agency - 2009
  • Third place winner mixed media artwork by Addis Development Vision on “face of women ІІ” at National Theater gallery - 2011)

Timeline

Media and Communication Associate

International Organization for Migration | IOM, UN Migration
09.2022 - Current

Digital Illustrator, Animater and Motion Design

Last Mile Health
11.2020 - 08.2022

Illustrator, Graphic and Motion Designer

Ethiopian Public Health Institute - EPHI (COVID-19 emergency operation center)
04.2020 - 11.2020

Ferelancer

Diverse organizations and clients
2011 - 2019

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Visual Communication (Graphics)

Addis Ababa University, Alle School of Fine Arts A

Bachelor of Education - Wood Science And Technology

Adama Science And Technology University
Mehalon LulieMultimedia Specialist