Zeid Aghabi, Art Director

Zeid Aghabi

Art Director

Abu Dhabi Media

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Master's degree, Broadcast Design and Motion Graphics
Experience
17 years, 11 months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 11 months

Art Director at Abu Dhabi Media
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since April 2014

To lead and direct an internal Graphics team under the Creative Services department. In addition, we work in conjunction with Promotions and other departments.
We address graphics packages/branding (Openers, Windows, Straps/Lower Thirds, etc..) for the following TV networks: Abu Dhabi Sports, Abu Dhabi Al Oula, Abu Dhabi Al Emarat, Abu Dhabi Drama, and National Geographic Abu Dhabi.

Here are some of the shows and events we addressed to date:

Diamond League, Wimbledon, World Cup Brazil Advertising Campaign, UAE Presidents Cup, UAE National Cup, AGL Awards, Qasr Al Hosn Camel Race and Festival, UAE Desert Challenge, Sheikh Zayed Marathon New York, Sports Achievement Awards, UAE Football Federation, World Arabian Horse Conference, National Security Council, UAE Polo Cup, Darley Horse Racing, Ramadan Shows (Wathaker, Haat Al Jawab, Rihleh Al Bath an Al Hakeekah, Sarareed Khalood, Ma' Bader, Mema Raka Lee) and many more.

Creative Director at Huez Studios
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since January 2015

From the studios' inception, I have lead a creative team for advertising and marketing campaigns, working with designers, artists, copywriters, sales teams and marketers to create a vision for products/services sold on behalf of our clients. This includes but is not limited to meeting with clients, consulting account managers & assisting them with proposals/budgets, hiring creative talent, overseeing the creative process, and providing creative guidance/solutions.

Head of Motion Graphics/ Art Director at Al Sayegh Media
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2014 to April 2014

FREELANCE
To direct and lead an internal motion graphics team (including freelancers) for various projects (mainly governmental).
Projects were carried out for the following clients: MOPA (Ministry of Presidential Affairs) / The Government Summit / Absher
PMO (Prime Ministers Office)
TEC (The Executive Council - Dubai / Abu Dhabi)
ADM (Abu Dhabi Municipality)
FEWA (Federal Electricity & Water Authority)
DEWA (Dubai Electricity & Water Authority)
MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
FOCP (Friends of Cancer Patients - Pink Caravan; Opening Ceremony)
AWST (Arab Woman Sports Tournament - Sharjah)
FNC (Federal National Council)
EMAL (Emirates Aluminum)
and Julphar.

Art Director (Editorial) - Motion Graphics / Video at Charlex
  • United States
  • March 2013 to August 2013

FREELANCE
Post-production management and liaison with the 3D team. Primary work areas are in the editorial section using Adobe After Effects and FCP.

Art Director - Motion Graphics / Video / 3D at Leftfield Pictures
  • United States
  • January 2012 to March 2013

FREELANCE
Managed and created all post production work for a viral video game spot for Autumn Games: "Jimmie Johnson's: Anything with an Engine." Keying, compositing, motion graphics, editing, and 3D animation.

Art Director - Motion Graphics / Video Editor at Euro RSCG Blue Star
  • United States
  • December 2009 to December 2010

FREELANCE
Management and production for healthcare clients such as Merck, Pfizer, Johnson and Johnson, etc..

2D Animation, video editing, encoding, rendering, and augmenting assets for production.

Art Director - Motion Graphics / Video Editor at Ketchum
  • United States
  • December 2009 to December 2010

FREELANCE
Management and production for various clients, such as Kodak, Wendy's, Dr. Pepper, McCormick.

Video editing and motion graphics for sizzle reels.

Education

Master's degree, Broadcast Design and Motion Graphics
  • at Savannah College of Art and Design
  • June 2006

Focus on communication through typography, design, video production, and editing.

Specialties & Skills

Adobe Photoshop
Account Management
Graphic Design
Project Management
After Effects
Final Cut Pro
Adobe Illustrator
Maxon C4D
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe After Effects
Autodesk Maya

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Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate