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Emad KHOURFAN, Creative Director

Emad KHOURFAN

Creative Director·MCI

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Mathematics,

Work experience

Total years of experience: 22 years, 2 months

Creative Director

May 2015 - Present

MCI

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

May 2015 - Present

As the key person responsible for establishing and enforcing the creative vision and beliefs within the company, I play a crucial role in driving our success. I am responsible for coming up with unique concepts and overseeing the creative process from conceptualization through to production.

Pitching ideas to clients, along with the sales team, is another important aspect of my role. My ability to articulate creative concepts and persuade clients is critical to securing new business and maintaining long-term relationships.

Leading multiple projects from conception to completion in accordance with deadlines is essential to ensure our clients’ satisfaction. I coordinate with suppliers to ensure proper implementation of the concept. Conducting on-site inspections and quality checks is also an integral part of my job.

With my exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, I help the company deliver outstanding results and exceed our clients’ expectations.

Company industry:
Events Management
Job role:
Design, Creative, and Arts

Senior Art Director

September 2012 - April 2015

Artaaj events and exhibition - UAE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

September 2012 - April 2015

Develop & execute concepts for large scale spectacles, live shows, projects, cultural and heritage festivals.

Lead, mentor and collaborate with multi-disciplined creative & production management teams to conceptualize and bring world class ideas to life.

Creating engaging ideas for presentations whilst always keeping in line with the client’s brand, marketing, identity and vision.

Involvement in problem-solving and strategizing with all areas of the business, ensuring the companies vision and brand is consistent.

Company industry:
Events Management
Job role:
Design, Creative, and Arts

Creative Director

August 2010 - September 2012

Tharawat Media - UAE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 2010 - September 2012

Responsible for the art and design Tharawat Magazines include layouts, Ad designing BTL (brochure, poster, leaflet, folder, catalogues), infoghraphics, logo & corporate identity and image refinement and retouching.

Company industry:
Advertising
Job role:
Design, Creative, and Arts

Senior ART Editor

September 2006 - August 2010

The Media Factory

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

September 2006 - August 2010

Responsible for every stage of the process, from creating the templates to finalizing the layouts, to sending the product to press.

Responsible for the art and design of the magazines. This includes managing a team who are involved in activities such as the design of the cover of the book, researching pictures to include in books and working with design agencies, freelancers, photographers, artists and illustrators.

Efficient at meeting conflicting deadlines and often working on several different magazines at different stages of production.

Company industry:
Advertising
Job role:
Design, Creative, and Arts

Senior Graphic Designer

April 2004 - September 2006

Manar advertising

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

April 2004 - September 2006

Designing from concept to production of a variety of print-based briefs,
including promotional posters, catalogue covers, corporate
identities, brochures and vouchers.

Company industry:
Advertising
Job role:
Design, Creative, and Arts

Education

Al Baath University

September 2003

September 2003

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Mathematics,

Syria

GPA (percentage): 59%

GPA (percentage): 59%

Bachelor of Mathematics, Dept. of Information Technology Al Baath University, Hims, Syria

Skills

Adobe InDesign
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
3D Studio Max
Beginner
3D Studio Max
Beginner
Adobe XD
Intermediate
Adobe XD
Intermediate
Adobe Premiere Pro
Expert
Adobe Premiere Pro
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Adove Aero
Intermediate
Adove Aero
Intermediate

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing
Content Marketing

Hobbies

  • Traveling