Ali shakeel, Creative Director

Ali shakeel

Creative Director

Cre8ive Cluster

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Diploma, Graphic Design and Multimedia
Experience
12 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 1 Months

Creative Director at Cre8ive Cluster
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since October 2018

Working as a Creative Managing Director to startup Company, Focus to build and bring growth to the
business, manage Client needs and providing solutions to their business requirements, Building strong
connections and relations in United arab emirates.
- Bring maximum value to our clients by leveraging the UI/UX Needs and Friendly Designs and Development.
- Proactively keep our agency and our clients ahead of digital trends, market developments and creative and
business opportunities.
- Find more effective and efficient ways to drive consistent, quality branding
- Speak to our clients’ audience in amazing ways and translate the story across a broad mix of
media/platforms
- Help designers become a source of inspiration for marketing efforts and inspire marketing management to
be even more potent.

Graphic Designer at Transpo Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since July 2017

Created new design themes for marketing and collateral materials. Collaborated with creative team to design and produce computer-generated artwork for marketing and promotional materials. Participated in production of print and promotional items for key clients under direction of Management and Engineers, Works on day to day Task, Making creative interactive proposals for private and government clients, Creating videos, infographics, Prestations, Brochures, booklet, and other marketing and publishing materials.

Key Achievements
- Currently Involved in more than 30+ Projects as a Lead Graphic Designer for RTA, DOT, SAEED, Dubai Municipality and other government organizations in UAE.

- Participated in Gulf booth Dubai, Expo2020 and many other events in UAE as a part of a team.

- Act as a Project manager, communicate and negotiate project deadlines, project scope, project methodology, cost estimates and schedule changes as necessary.

- Excel in developing team momentum through being a great team member and/or team leader, promoting and sharing leading practices with GCC staff.

Project manager /Graphic Designer at Ignytes Agency
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • January 2016 to April 2017

Successfully manage and coordinate projects from concept through completion. Work closely with clients to create vision, conceive designs, and consistently meet deadlines and requirements. Effectively build, motivate, and direct design and production teams. Coordinate with designers, developers, consultants and vendors to meet all project requirements. Create and conduct highly persuasive sales and marketing presentations. Expertly convert features to benefits to achieve client objectives. Manage all operational, strategic, financial, quote, staffing and administrative functions.

Key Achievements:

- Balancing strategic development with client business objectives.

- Working with Art and UI management to provide high quality guidance and direction for the internal development team and outside vendors.

- Provide Brand Identity, Structures, Strategies and million dollar contract under extremely tight deadlines.

- Maintain Professionalism, Trust and relation between Production Team and Clients.

- Suggest and advice both client and team on each milestone achieved.

Manager/Graphic Designer at RealMacways
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • June 2014 to December 2015

Successfully translated subject matter into concrete design for Websites, Apps, newsletters, promotional
materials and sales collateral. Created design theme and graphics for marketing and sales presentations,
training videos and corporate websites.

Key Achievements:

Talk to clients to get a clear understanding of their visual communication requirements.

- Prepare comprehensive layouts of the design using techniques and tools. Such as Photoshop, illustrator etc.

- Identify communication problems and develop visual solutions present and propose to clients for approval.

- Developing concepts, graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites.

- Reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements if required.

Senior Graphic Designer at 11th Agency
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • February 2012 to May 2014

Advise clients on strategies to reach a particular audience. Create images that identify a product or convey a message.Develop Graphics and visual or audio images for product illustrations, logos, and websites. Create designs either by hand or using computer software packages.

Key Achievements:

- Consistently recognized for fresh and innovative ideas and applications.

- Developed new art-proofing system that increased overall quality of production and customer satisfaction.

- Coordinated staff participation in community-sponsored charitable events.

Education

Diploma, Graphic Design and Multimedia
  • at Cambridge international college
  • November 2010

Studied typography, Project management, Risk management, 3d modelling, Autocad, Motion Design, Interactive Design, Website Design, Mobile Application Design and Communication Design.

Specialties & Skills

Print Design
Product Design
Logo Design
Web Design
Visual Ideation/Creativity
Adobe Suite
Adobe Photoshop
Art Direction
Logo Design
Illustration
In design
Typography
Client Dealing

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Native Speaker
Punjabi
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Graphic Pre-press (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2008

Hobbies

  • Photography
    Well in my free time i used to do photography, i love nature and real people with beauty and i love capturing them.
  • Watching movies
    I love movies, mostly on weekends i love watching movies and other TV SHOWS. I am kind of Movie Freak person.
  • Snooker and pool
    This is the only physical game left in my veins, I play it on regular basis, as i win a lot of competitions in my club.