Melissae Elhajj

Melissae Elhajj has a diverse work experience in the field of design. Melissae is currently working as a Visual/Product designer at Gamma since 2022. Previously, they worked at HackerRank as a Lead Product Designer from January 2022 to October 2022. In this role, they led the entire product design process, including user research, testing, wireframing, prototyping, and post-launch testing/iterating. Melissae also collaborated with various teams to define business and customer problems.

Before that, Melissae worked as a Senior Visual Designer at HackerRank from April 2019 to October 2020. In this role, they developed campaigns for engaging B2B & B2C audiences across multiple platforms. Melissae also worked as a Visual Designer at HackerRank from November 2017 to April 2019.

Prior to their time at HackerRank, Melissae was self-employed as a Senior Visual Designer since 2011. During this period, they focused on designing brands and providing printing services such as packaging, posters, promotional materials, and books.

Melissae also gained experience as a Visual Designer at JOESONS HOLDING (JOSONS) from December 2015 to December 2016. Here, they were responsible for designing and executing advertising campaigns, social media marketing, corporate identity/packaging, and concepts for competitions and events.

Additionally, Melissae worked part-time as a graphic designer at Lebanese American University from November 2011 to November 2015, where they provided design support for marketing collateral and digital ads. Melissae also worked as an Art Director/Set Design and Photographer at the Lebanese American University during specific time periods.

Melissae's early work experience includes an internship as an Intern Graphic Designer at HABER Printing sarl in August 2014 and as a Visual Designer at 3axes international from September 2011 to December 2013.

Overall, Melissae Elhajj has a strong background in design, with experience in visual/product design, lead product design, senior visual design, and graphic design roles. Melissae has worked in various industries ranging from technology to printing services and has expertise in user research, campaign development, branding, and print design.

Melissae Elhajj completed their education at two institutions. From 2011 to 2015, they attended the Lebanese American University, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design. Prior to that, from 1997 to 2011, they studied at Collège des Apôtres and received a Baccalaureate degree in General Science. Additionally, in April 2021, they completed a certification in Visual Elements of User Interface Design from Coursera.