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youssef aftimos, Creative Director

youssef aftimos

Creative Director·Black Frog Studio / Memories Events

United Arab Emirates

High school or equivalent, Business And Marketing

Work experience

Total years of experience: 13 years, 6 months

Creative Director

June 2025 - Present

Black Frog Studio / Memories Events

Dubai, United Arab Emirates •Hybrid

June 2025 - Present

• Led the overall creative direction for high-profile events and brand activations, overseeing concepts from ideation to execution across multiple
touchpoints.
• Directed large-scale experiential campaigns and live brand experiences for international and luxury clients, ensuring strong storytelling and
brand alignment.
• Defined and elevated creative standards across event branding, stage design, and immersive environments to enhance audience engagement.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams including production, strategy, and client stakeholders to deliver cohesive, high-impact experiences.
• Managed and mentored multidisciplinary teams, fostering a strong creative culture and ensuring consistency across all deliverables.
Company industry:
Advertising
Job role:
Design, Creative, and Arts

Creative Director

August 2024 - May 2025

Welfare Group

Dubai, United Arab Emirates •Hybrid

August 2024 - May 2025

• Led creative direction across Web3, blockchain, and digital ecosystem projects, shaping brand strategies that positioned innovative
technologies for mainstream adoption.
• Directed end-to-end campaign development for token launches, digital platforms, and partnerships, ensuring strong market positioning and
visual identity.
• Established and scaled brand systems and guidelines across multiple sub-brands, aligning innovation with lifestyle-driven storytelling.
• Partnered with marketing, product, and community teams to drive engagement across digital platforms and global audiences.
• Oversaw creative production for events, activations, and strategic collaborations, reinforcing Welfares positioning as a forward-thinking
industry leader.
Company industry:
Non-profit Organization
Job role:
Design, Creative, and Arts

Art Director

January 2024 - January 2025

Welfare Group

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2024 - January 2025

• Crafted and led the full creative direction for the events theme, branding,
storytelling, and managed all design.
• Creative Strategy & Brand Development.
• Lead the art direction of seasonal campaigns.
• Maintain and evolve visual guidelines for each sub-brand.
• Direct and mentor the in-house creative team.
• Collaborate closely with strategy, marketing, PR, and digital teams.
Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

Art Director

January 2022 - August 2024

FIVE Communications

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2022 - August 2024

• Led creative direction across multiple brands and campaigns, translating strategic objectives into compelling visual narratives across digital,
print, and experiential platforms.
• Directed end-to-end campaign development, from concept ideation to final execution, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with brand
positioning.
• Managed and mentored multidisciplinary teams, including designers, content creators, and external partners, fostering a high-performance
creative environment.
• Collaborated with strategy, marketing, and client stakeholders to deliver integrated 360° campaigns that drove engagement and strengthened
brand presence.
• Oversaw project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring efficient delivery of high-impact work across multiple accounts.
Company industry:
Marketing

Art Director

August 2018 - December 2021

Create Nation Agency

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 2018 - December 2021

• Direct creative vision to achieve brand objectives and resonate with
target audiences.
• Generate and refine visual concepts across diverse platforms to ensure
brand consistency.
• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to deliver creative solutions.
• Strategically determine pricing for services, optimizing profitability
while meeting client needs.
Company industry:
Advertising

Art Director

January 2020 - July 2020

Bebold Agency

Damascus, Syria

January 2020 - July 2020

6 Months Consultation Contract
Company industry:
Advertising

Art Director

October 2017 - December 2018

Afkar Agency

Damascus, Syria

October 2017 - December 2018

- Oversee the art department by hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, and mentoring staff.
- Establish art department standards for production, productivity, quality, and client service.
- Ensure the team adheres to current processes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, and proposing and creating processes and tools to support design operations.
- Conceptualize campaign vision, harnessing original graphics, social media, and other marketing materials.
- Make the final review for all visual designs then take the final decision.
Company industry:
Advertising

Art Director

October 2017 - December 2018

Afkar Agency

Damascus, Syria

October 2017 - December 2018

Company industry:
Advertising

Senior Graphic Designer

May 2015 - June 2018

National Bank of Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

May 2015 - June 2018

Company industry:
Banking

Senior Graphic Designer

December 2014 - October 2016

National Bank Of Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

December 2014 - October 2016

Company industry:
Banking

Graphic Designer

May 2013 - November 2014

Jesrain Real Estate Properties

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

May 2013 - November 2014

Company industry:
Real Estate

Graphic Designer

January 2013 - November 2014

Jesrain Real Estate Properties

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

January 2013 - November 2014

Company industry:
Real Estate

Education

RWA

January 2013

January 2013

High school or equivalent, Business And Marketing

Syria

Damascus University

February 2009

February 2009

Diploma, business

Syria

GPA (point): 3 out of 4

GPA (point): 3 out of 4

Skills

Art Direction
Expert
Art Direction
Expert
Photography
Expert
Photography
Expert
Videography
Expert
Videography
Expert
Graphic Design
Expert
Graphic Design
Expert
Art
Expert
Art
Expert
CREATIVE DESIGN
Intermediate
CREATIVE DESIGN
Intermediate
STORYBOARDING
Intermediate
STORYBOARDING
Intermediate
BRAND COMMUNICATION
Intermediate
BRAND COMMUNICATION
Intermediate
VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Intermediate
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
ADAPTABILITY
Intermediate
ADAPTABILITY
Intermediate
STRATEGIC THINKING
Intermediate
STRATEGIC THINKING
Intermediate
art direction
Expert
art direction
Expert
management
Expert
management
Expert
adobe after effect
Intermediate
adobe after effect
Intermediate
COMMUNICATIONS
Expert
COMMUNICATIONS
Expert
IDEATION
Expert
IDEATION
Expert
PRICING STRATEGIES
Expert
PRICING STRATEGIES
Expert
REAL ESTATE
Expert
REAL ESTATE
Expert
SCHEDULING
Expert
SCHEDULING
Expert
TIMELINES
Expert
TIMELINES
Expert
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE
Intermediate
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE
Intermediate
photography
Expert
photography
Expert
illustrator
Expert
illustrator
Expert
adobe premier
Expert
adobe premier
Expert
photoshop
Expert
photoshop
Expert
Sales
Expert
Sales
Expert
القروض
Expert
القروض
Expert
Shipping
Expert
Shipping
Expert
Real Estate Negotiation
Expert
Real Estate Negotiation
Expert
Real Estate Operations
Expert
Real Estate Operations
Expert
Artificial Intelligence
Expert
Artificial Intelligence
Expert
BRAND STRATEGY
Intermediate
BRAND STRATEGY
Intermediate
BRANDING
Intermediate
BRANDING
Intermediate
COMPUTER HARDWARE
Intermediate
COMPUTER HARDWARE
Intermediate
COMPUTER LITERACY
Intermediate
COMPUTER LITERACY
Intermediate
CONCEPTUALIZATION
Intermediate
CONCEPTUALIZATION
Intermediate
CREATIVE THINKING
Intermediate
CREATIVE THINKING
Intermediate
MARKETING
Intermediate
MARKETING
Intermediate
RESOURCE ALLOCATION
Intermediate
RESOURCE ALLOCATION
Intermediate
STORYTELLING
Intermediate
STORYTELLING
Intermediate

Social profiles

Languages

English

Native Speaker

French

Beginner

Arabic

Native Speaker

Memberships

Junior chamber international

Volunteering

February 2014

Training and Certifications

Training
Business Awareness Program
Mou’ssaset Al Shabab
Jul 2007
Accounting program
Al Jazairi siences center
Jul 2011

Hobbies and interests

Swimming, basketball, and reading.