Nizam Sadikh

Founder & Lead Design Consultant | Independent Design Practice

Red Griffin Academy • Freelance

May 2022 - Present • 4 yrs

Founder & Lead Design Consultant | Independent Design Practice International Freelance Design & Consulting Services Business Overview: Established independent design consultancy providing comprehensive solutions across Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Turkey, and Russia. Operating as self-employed professional, leveraging PhD expertise and university teaching experience to deliver high-value international projects. Service Portfolio & Achievements: • Large-Scale Projects: Successfully completed 20+ major exterior design, interior design, branding, and digital projects • Multi-Country Operations: Built sustainable practice serving diverse international clientele across 5 countries • Flexible Collaboration: Work independently and with project-specific teams, adapting to client requirements • Portfolio Excellence: Featured case studies available showcasing significant cross-sector projects Professional Integration: Successfully synthesized comprehensive skill set from: PhD studies in Art History & Design Theory University teaching (30+ accredited programs, Digital Art Center founder) Commercial design experience (SolidWorks, advanced 3D visualization) Educational entrepreneurship and team leadership Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in architectural design, 3D rendering, Adobe Suite, CAD systems, project management, and cross-cultural business communication. Current Opportunities: ✅ Actively accepting new projects ✅ Open to online collaborations and remote work ✅ Available for international consulting ✅ Ready for innovative partnerships Seeking: Large-scale architectural projects, international design collaborations, online consulting, strategic partnerships. Key Achievement: Built profitable international design practice completing 20+ major projects while maintaining high professional standards and expanding into digital economy opportunities.

Senior Lecturer & Deputy Head of Department

Baku Engineering University • Período integral

Sep 2018 - Jun 2022 • 3 yrs 9 mos

Co-Founder of Design Department | Author of 30+ Ministry-Accredited Programs Academic Leadership: • Co-founded Design Department, developing 30+ programs officially accredited by Ministry of Education • Promoted to Deputy Head within 2 years • First to introduce English-language design instruction • Taught 60-80 students across 4 graduating classes (1st-4th year), with graduates employed at prestigious companies Digital Art Center - Educational Enterprise: Founded private training center operating through innovative university partnership: • Trained 50+ students in premium programs ($1000+/month courses) • Managed 15+ faculty across 3D, graphic design, art history, technical drawing • Employed 7 student-designers + 2 managers, executing 20+ commercial projects • Developed 40+ specialized programs creating education-to-employment pipeline Community Impact & Outreach: Secured tri-party agreement with Ministry of Education (Sumgayit/Khirdalan) for school presentations: • Reached 20+ schools, engaging 200+ students • Created signature psychological art competition with 100+ participants • Awarded 20+ full scholarships through innovative assessment method • Organized multiple student exhibitions (university and external venues) Industry Integration: • Built extensive employer network through guaranteed job placement program • Partnered with manufacturing facilities for student internships • Created sustainable ecosystem connecting academic training with career outcomes • Maintained collaboration with previous industry partners (Konzept) International Recognition: • Participated in 2 international + 3 national conferences • Invited as research scholar for Southeast Asia university collaboration (Malaysia) • Earned PhD during tenure, positioning for Professor advancement Impact: Pioneered integrated educational model combining academic excellence, commercial practice, and guaranteed employment, creating replicable framework for scaling quality design education.

University Lecturer

Azerbaijan State Academy Of Fine Arts • Período integral

Sep 2017 - May 2018 • 8 mos

Lecturer at the National Academy of Fine Arts of Azerbaijan, pioneering the integration of digital design technologies into traditional art education curriculum. Rapidly promoted from Assistant position (2 months) to full-time Lecturer, establishing comprehensive computer graphics education program. Curriculum Development & Innovation: • Developed and introduced multiple new courses: Fundamentals of Composition, Graphic Design Basics, and Computer Graphics Fundamentals • First to establish comprehensive digital design curriculum at the institution (previous instruction limited to basic Photoshop) • Implemented teaching methodologies based on European higher education standards for computer graphics • Set up multiple computer labs equipped for professional design education • Integrated industry-standard software into academic art and design programs Technical Instruction: • Taught complete Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, and full range of graphic design applications • Introduced 3D modeling and visualization software for architecture and interior design students • Bridged traditional art education with contemporary digital design practices • Prepared students for professional careers in digital design industries Teaching Experience: • Instructed students across Interior Design and Architecture departments • Taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year undergraduate students • Graduated 20+ students who successfully entered professional design careers • Mentored several high-achieving students who secured well-paid positions in the industry • Several students continued as personal mentees beyond graduation Successfully transformed the academy's approach to design education by establishing modern digital design curriculum where none existed, equipping students with industry-relevant skills and significantly improving their career prospects in the competitive design market.