Aaqib Shah

Experience

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  Shams Advertising

  Jul 2004 - Aug 2005

  Junior Graphic Designer

  Assisted in design planning and worked with Art Directors on various projects• Contributed creative ideas for print ads, magazine designs, and banners.• Enhanced design skills through hands-on project experience, resulting in a 40% improvement in designefficiency.

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  Thrifty International Advertising & Marketing

  Sept 2005 - Dec 2006

  Graphic Designer

  Produced creative designs for branding, print ads, and out-of-home advertisements.• Managed multiple projects, delivering high-quality results on tight deadlines, improving clientsatisfaction by 40%.• Developed innovative design solutions for diverse clients that increased brand engagement by 50%.• Worked with teams to ensure project success, achieving a 95% on-time delivery rate.

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  Kuwait Saudi Pharmaceuticals Industries Company

  Jan 2007 - Mar 2009

  Senior Graphic Designer

  Created branding and marketing materials for pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance.• Designed logos, inserts, and packaging for various medicines that improved product visibility by 80%.• Developed marketing materials that supported product launches, increasing sales by 60%.• Collaborated with quality control to ensure design standards.

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  DartMedia Advertising Agency

  Mar 2009 - Nov 2013

  Senior Graphic Designer / Head of Art & Design

  Led cross-functional teams, collaborating with graphic designers animators, developers, copywriters, andmarketing professionals for cohesive brand communication.• Designed visual elements for campaigns that increased client engagement by 40%.• Conducted client meetings that resulted in a 90% approval rate for the initial concept.• Created designs for press ads, digital banners for Google & Yahoo, and (OOH) advertisements.

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  J. Walter Thompson Worldwide

  Dec 2013 - Oct 2017

  Senior Designer | Art Director

  Managed design projects from concept to completion, specializing in advertising and event services.• Developed advertising campaigns that boosted brand awareness and sales by 70%.• Mentored junior designers, promoting skill development and improving team performance by 50%.• Created creative ideas for press ads, digital, social media, and out-of-home (OOH) advertisements.• Won EFFIE Gold for Bank Boubyan.

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  Weber Shandwick

  Oct 2017 - Mar 2020

  Art Director

  Generated innovative concepts and supervised execution for high-profile clients.• Developed creative concepts that increased brand recognition by 55%.• Directed a team of designers, achieving a 70% improvement in project turnaround time.• Collaborated with copywriters and client servicing during idea generation.• Enhanced client brands through strategic visual communication, resulting in a 40% increase incustomer engagement.• Won PRCA-MENA Gold, Silver, and Bronze for McDonald’s. Show less

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  SIXONIQ

  Dec 2019 - now

  Conceptualize and develop brand identities, logos, and visual elements to establish a strong andconsistent brand.• Led the creative process for over 50 projects, achieving a 100% client satisfaction rate.• Produced branding solutions that resulted in a 40% increase in brand recognition.• Apply a deep understanding of color theory, typography, and layout principles to create designs thateffectively communicate brand messages.• Collaborate with clients to develop and implement marketing initiatives. Show less

  • Creative

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Creative

    Dec 2019 - Aug 2022
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  JUICE

  Jun 2021 - Jan 2024

  Art & Design Consultant

  Led comprehensive logo design and branding projects. Overseeing the entire creative process fromconceptualization to implementation.• Supervised a team of copywriters, art directors, graphic designers, animators, and web developers.• Oversaw creative projects from concept to execution, resulting in a 60% increase in client satisfaction.• Improved team productivity by 50% through effective project management.