Managing & Art Director
Unexplored Publishing
Total years of experience :23 years, 5 Months
• Joined Unexplored Publishing in the capacity of Creative Director for Soura & IN Magazines; a role which I still hold.
• Established the “Soura” brand along with the corporate identity of the publishing house.
• Within two years, my duties were further increased to that of Managing Director for Soura Magazine.
• Established the IN Magazine brand along with the Publisher.
• Solely responsible for designing, and producing the magazines and any other material produced by Unexplored Publishing.
• Managed a team of designers who worked on the website, e-cards and other design-related matters.
• Managed all social media platforms, for both titles including Tumblr, Twitter, Facebook etc...
• Worked alongside editorial so as to source material for both magazine’s titles.
• Actively identified opportunities for growth and business development.
• Proved instrumental in assisting the marketing department achieve their goals by successfully negotiating media partnerships in key industry activities namely Art Dubai, Abu Dhabi Art Fair, Contemporary Istanbul, Paris Photo, International Fine Art Exhibition amongst others.
• Supported the marketing team in the branding and planning of in-house events, overseeing the planning and execution in terms of corporate image (media wall, activations within the venue, invitations and layouts).
• Was focal point in Soura Magazine, in constant liaison between editorial, photographers and marketing, ensuring delivery of all material and content in a time-bound manner.
• Developed with management Unexplored Studios in which we created corporate identities for other companies.
• Designed and produced sister publications and supplements.
• Consistently monitored other titles both regionally and internationally in terms of layouts and design, hence promoting the competitive of Soura Magazine and IN Magazine.
• Worked with the team on design consultation basis.
• Assisted in establishing Brownbook Magazine
• Effectively interfaced with personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Archived files in coordination with job member systems to increase accessibility for future reference.
• Consistently and successfully completed projects on schedule while maintaining high design standards.
• Designed and produced series of print materials for various accounts based on Creative Director’s concepts.
• Created effective sales presenters by designing a more coherent visual and dynamic image of clients brands.
• Provided guidance to team members in layout production and file to ensure proper project completion.
• Liaison with typesetters, printers and clients.
• Interacted effectively and positively with colleagues.
• Worked independently and positively with colleagues.
• Performed and cooperated professionally with clients' inquiries and requirements.
• Worked as copywriter and translator for powerful headlines and compelling body copy.
• Offered full time position in workload consisted of successful designs for different clients.
• Refined and enhanced existing artworks to maintain high standards of design and creativity.
• Assisted in updating the websites and now-showing-movie flyers for cinemas on weekly basis.
• Liaison with the U.A.E Ministry of Commerce.
• Executed correspondences and verified addresses.
• Executed correspondences and verified addresses.
• Managed worldwide clients’ intellectual property portfolio.
• Assisted in developing and updating the company’s website.
• Created corporate identify for clients for trademark registration.
• Refined existing marks to comply with trademark rules and regulations.
• Counseled and responded to clients’ inquires in Middle East Asia and Africa.
• Helped in constructing the company’s database as an archive for organizing files.