TAMAR SAMIR
Creative Director + Designer
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About

Tamar Samir is an award-winning designer, animator, and director based in New York City with over 18 years of experience in design and branding. In her previous roles as Creative Director at Nickelodeon and Art Director at LOGO (MTV Networks), Tamar was the brand guardian, responsible for maintaining brand identity and integrity across platforms: on-air, print, web, products, and events.

Tamar is also a design educator and has been teaching at Parsons the New School for Design in NYC since 2001.

 

About

Hi, I’m Tamar (she/her). I’m a heart-forward, interdisciplinary creative director and designer. As a leader and educator, I’m dedicated to creating supportive, equitable, and collaborative work environments where people can create, learn, grow, and thrive.

I’ve worked with many high-profile brands both in-house and as a consultant. I also enjoy working with solopreneurs and small businesses to help elevate their brand presence for all touchpoints.

I help brands communicate and engage with the public in an authentic, clear, and compelling way. Recently, I’ve focused on collaborations with activists, organizers, and change agents. Recently I joined UAW International Communications. I’m proud to use my expertise in support of labor rights.

RECOGNITION

My work has won multiple design awards from Promax/BDA, AIGA, Creativity Awards, and more.

I teach at Parsons School of Design in NYC. The New School News wrote about a course I teach exploring the intersection of design and social justice. And recently, I was interviewed by the Parsons First Year blog about community building during the CoVid-19 pandemic. My students’ work is regularly featured on the Parsons School of Design First Year blog.

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EDUCATION

  • MA, Gender, Race, & Social Justice, the New School (expected Fall 2023)

  • MFA, Design and Technology, Parsons School of Design

  • BFA, Fashion Design, Shenkar College of Engineering, Design & Art

  • Certificate, Design Leadership for Business, Parsons School of Design