GRAPHIC DESIGNER | ART DIRECTOR
Graphic designer with 16+ years of global experience building brand identities, marketing campaigns, and high-impact designs across print, digital, and retail.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Branding & Identity • Advertising Design • Social Media Creatives
• Print & Packaging
Creative Direction • Adobe Creative Suite (Ps, Ai, Id)
• Team Leadership • Vendor Management
Event & Exhibit Graphics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
| Art Director / Partner
Kapricon Advertising – Cairo, Egypt
Jan 2017 – Dec 2024
Directed visual strategy and production for branding, social media, print, packaging, and exhibitions
Designed 360° marketing campaigns that increased client engagement and brand recognition
Oversaw booth designs, signage, acrylics, vinyls, and print collateral for high-profile events and expos
Led a design team, providing mentorship and maintaining high creative standards under tight deadlines
Collaborated with vendors to ensure quality production and cost-effective execution
| Art Director
Global Stars for Publishing & PR Solutions – Cairo, Egypt
Oct 2009 – Oct 2016
Delivered brand-driven campaigns for clients such as Jotun Egypt and Remax Egypt
Produced high-impact marketing materials: brochures, flyers, social graphics, and infographics
Conducted trend research and competitor analysis to refine visual strategies
Partnered with cross-disciplinary teams to unify brand messaging across media
| Graphic Designer
Classic Partnership Advertising (Y&R Network) – Dubai, UAE
Apr 2006 – Sep 2009
Designed and finalized advertising materials for Landmark Group brands (e.g., Babyshop, Splash, Lifestyle)
Created print-ready artwork for indoor/outdoor ads for Dubai Islamic Bank and Samsung
Maintained production schedules in alignment with Mediaedge media buying deadlines
| Graphic Designer
Bottomline Advertising – Dubai, UAE
Dec 2005 – Mar 2006
Crafted banners, vehicle wraps, magazines, and large-format prints for brands like AXIOM Telecom and Sony Ericsson
Specialized in vinyl plotting, one-way vision, and 3D display mockups with lighting effects
andre_adobe@yahoo.com
