Fady El Khazen, Creative Art Director

Fady El Khazen

Creative Art Director

4 Fest co.

Location
Lebanon - Beirut
Education
Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design
Experience
17 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 11 Months

Creative Art Director at 4 Fest co.
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • April 2016 to December 2020

Duties:

•Developing excellence through innovative & creative concepts across all media.
• Work with the brand team to produce new ideas for company branding, promotional campaigns, and marketing communications.
• Evaluate trends, assess new data and keep up-to-date with the latest marketing techniques.
• Assist clients in resolving issues by responding to questions in a timely and professional manner.
• Direct brainstorming meetings and creative sessions.
• Create and implement tailored marketing plans based on individual client requirements.
• Supervise the department's daily workflow, assign project workload, and monitor deadlines and budgets.
• Develop exceptional and well-crafted copy that meet clients’ requirements.
• Attending conferences, press releases, exhibitions and expos.

Creative Director at 3ain Media Production
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • March 2013 to April 2016

Duties:

• Providing the start-up and management of in house advertising agency.
• Creating design concepts, brand identity and promotions including mobile apps. logos, website, banners, billboards, direct mail, signage, invites, wraps and more.
• Directing Creative campaigns, brand identity, strategies, production, copywriting and presentations meet the client turnarounds.
• creating workflow procedures, data-trafficking, policy and brand guidelines.
• monitoring and forecasting projects to ensure outcomes meet the client budgets.
• Analyzing research trends and submitting a request for proposals.

OWNER & EVENT MANAGER at Moment of Dreams (Events & Wedding Venue)
  • Lebanon
  • January 2009 to February 2013

Duties:

• Responsible for revenue generation and overall operations of the venue working closely with Event organizers, stand designers and contractors.
• Delivering event plan, design and production within time limits.
• Working side by side with clients to identify their needs and ensure their satisfaction.
• Organizing facilities and details such as décor, catering, entertainment, lighting, sound, booths, and hostess.
• Coordinate details of events such as conference, weddings, trade shows, birthdays and virtual events.

Creative Director at HILLS ADVERTISING (outdoor Media Specialist)
  • United Arab Emirates
  • January 2007 to January 2009

Duties
• Coordinating advertising campaigns and ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Meeting with clients and understanding their needs, aims and objectives.
• Working with the editorial and creative teams to come up with ways to best represent the client and also meet their budgets.
• Deciding on the message and tone of advertising campaign and how it should be delivered.
• Helping to design and write up advertising and promotional material.
• Selling advertising space on various publications and websites by cold calling and chasing up existing leads.
• Advising clients on branding, product development and pricing strategy.
• Reminding advertisers and printers of deadlines.

Senior Graphic Designer at VOGUE FZ LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2006 to January 2007

Duties:

• Provided design for the seasonal magazine by the name of “LIMITED IDITION”, the monthly map “3D Map Dubai”, And weekly Russian Newspaper “MK”.
• Ensured that the layouts are produced in time to meet production schedule.
• Developed Creative development, design and layout.

Graphic Designer at Wunderman (TEAM / YOUNG & RUBICAM)
  • United Arab Emirates
  • February 2003 to December 2005

Duties:

• Provided design for the monthly magazine (MONDANITE) reaching over 110, 000 readers.
• Created cover and interior design, and layout of the magazine.
• Communicated clearly with clients relating to the development of their ad designs.
• Provided art direction, photo styling and assistance on photoshoots.
• Proofed and performed prepress production.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design
  • at AL - KAFAAT University (AKU)
  • January 2002
High school or equivalent, Architecture
  • at INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE
  • January 2000

Technical Baccalaureate in Architecture 1997 - 2000

Specialties & Skills

Operation
Business Development
Graphic Design
CLIENTS
GRAPHIC DESIGN
LAYOUT FOR
LEGAL DOCUMENTS
PROPOSALS
QUOTATIONS
SALES MANAGER
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
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