I’m Ahmed M. Taha, a Creative Director with extensive leadership experience in advertising and marketing across Egypt and Saudi Arabia. I specialize in 360-degree campaigns, corporate identity, TVCs, digital content, and event branding, always blending strategic thinking with visually impactful storytelling. I thrive on guiding multidisciplinary teams to turn client briefs into innovative, audience-focused solutions that deliver measurable impact. I’m passionate about mentoring designers, maintaining brand consistency under tight deadlines, and exploring fresh ideas and trends, including AI-enabled tools, to keep campaigns fresh and effective. My hands-on background in visual art and production informs a collaborative approach from concept to execution, ensuring excellence and lasting impressions for every project.…

Ahmed M. Taha

I’m Ahmed M. Taha, a Creative Director with extensive leadership experience in advertising and marketing across Egypt and Saudi Arabia. I specialize in 360-degree campaigns, corporate identity, TVCs, digital content, and event branding, always blending strategic thinking with visually impactful storytelling. I thrive on guiding multidisciplinary teams to turn client briefs into innovative, audience-focused solutions that deliver measurable impact. I’m passionate about mentoring designers, maintaining brand consistency under tight deadlines, and exploring fresh ideas and trends, including AI-enabled tools, to keep campaigns fresh and effective. My hands-on background in visual art and production informs a collaborative approach from concept to execution, ensuring excellence and lasting impressions for every project.…

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I’m Ahmed M. Taha, a Creative Director with extensive leadership experience in advertising and marketing across Egypt and Saudi Arabia. I specialize in 360-degree campaigns, corporate identity, TVCs, digital content, and event branding, always blending strategic thinking with visually impactful storytelling. I thrive on guiding multidisciplinary teams to turn client briefs into innovative, audience-focused solutions that deliver measurable impact.

I’m passionate about mentoring designers, maintaining brand consistency under tight deadlines, and exploring fresh ideas and trends, including AI-enabled tools, to keep campaigns fresh and effective. My hands-on background in visual art and production informs a collaborative approach from concept to execution, ensuring excellence and lasting impressions for every project.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative and Communication Director at SMC Group
January 1, 2025 - September 15, 2025
Directed the creative strategy and execution for high-profile projects across events, branding, and digital media in Egypt and KSA, including Riyadh Season, Alawwal Park, Al Nassr F.C., and SAFF. Oversaw end-to-end creative development to ensure strategic alignment and brand consistency while managing a full design team.
Creative at ZIMO Advertising
January 1, 2021 - September 15, 2025
Led creative development and content creation for advertising campaigns in Egypt, focusing on branding, digital media and integrated campaigns.
Creative and Communication Director at Creative Closets KSA / Egypt
January 1, 2019 - September 15, 2025
Managed a full creative and accounts team; developed and executed campaigns across print, digital, and retail in-house; ensured creative excellence and timely delivery.
Creative and Communication Director at Express Media Egypt
January 1, 2017 - September 15, 2025
Led multidisciplinary team of creatives and account executives; planned and executed all campaigns on time and within budget; contributed to pitches and brand strategy; maintained client communications.
Creative Director at Y&R Egypt
January 1, 2014 - September 15, 2025
Collaborated with account executives to develop creative concepts; directed ATL and print campaigns; led art studio and photographers to ensure quality and timely delivery across campaigns.
Senior Art Director at RESAL Communications
January 1, 2003 - September 15, 2025
Created and implemented creative concepts; supervised photoshoots and art studio; client liaison on creative matters; led a team of designers to deliver campaigns.
Senior Art Director at Peacock Advertising & Promotion
January 1, 2001 - September 15, 2025
Developed campaign concepts; oversaw photography sessions; designed TV and print campaigns; coordinated with clients on creative direction.
Graphic Designer at MEMAX Ltd.
June 1, 1997 - Present
Designed company brochures and flyers; created magazine ads; contributed to printing and layout.
Graphic Designer at EXLEN Ltd.
December 1, 1999 - Present
Designed company flyers and street posters; contributed to magazine ads and campaigns.
Graphic Designer at EGYPTTAM Promotions
November 1, 1996 - Present
Created packaging and promotional designs for campaigns.
Graphic Designer at EGYPTMEGA Advertising & Promotion
March 1, 1994 - Present
Created ideas and layouts for campaigns; designed BTL materials.
Creative and Communication Director at SMC Group
January 1, 2025 - September 15, 2025
Managing a full team in the creative department for SMC Group. Directed the creative strategy and execution for high-profile projects, notably Riyadh Season, Alawwal Park, Al Nassr F.C., and SAFF, as well as international stakeholders delivering innovative concepts across events, branding, and digital media. Directed end-to-end creative development from concept to execution ensuring strategic alignment, visual consistency, and innovative output across all campaigns and platforms. Delivered large-scale branding, event identity and digital content for some of the Kingdom’s most prominent projects across the GCC and beyond. Managed and mentored a full team of designers, copywriters, and visual artists, fostering a high-performance, collaborative environment. Transformed client briefs into standout creative solutions. Maintained a strong focus on creative excellence, brand alignment, and timely delivery under fast-paced conditions.
Creative Director at EGYPTZIMO Advertising / EGYPT
January 1, 2021 - September 15, 2025
Creative lead overseeing a fully operated creative team. Managed client campaigns for De’Longhi/Kenwood (Dubai), Hair home appliances, Tri-chem Construction Chemicals, Rifai Foods, Norel Misr / Spain, and The National Intellectual Property Academy (NIPA), delivering print, digital and retail concepts.
Creative and Communication Director at Creative Closets KSA / EGYPT
January 1, 2019 - September 15, 2025
Managed a full creative and accounts team as an in-house agency model across print, digital, and retail. Ensured creative excellence and timely delivery while maintaining close communication with key stakeholders.
Creative and Communication Director at Express Media Egypt
January 1, 2017 - September 15, 2025
Led a multidisciplinary team of creatives and Account Executives to develop and execute impactful, visually compelling campaigns aligned with client objectives and brand strategy. Planned and execute all accounts activities on time. Ensure project is delivered on time and on budget. Participated in pitches. Build creative strategy for the brand. Day to day communication / demands of the client. Daily and weekly reports for client operations. Studying competition in the market. Supplying innovative ideas. Meet the day to day demands of clients.
Creative Director at TY&R Egypt
January 1, 2014 - September 15, 2025
Collaborated with Account Executives to develop creative concepts and initial sketches based on client briefs. Led the development of ATL creative concepts, partnering with copywriters to craft compelling, insight-driven ideas. Managed the art studio and supervised a team of graphic designers to ensure consistent quality and timely delivery across all creative output.
Senior Art Director at RESAL Communications
January 1, 2003 - September 15, 2025
Create and implement creative concepts for different accounts. Execute ATL creative concepts. Supervise photography sessions, digital and Cinema production. Client liaison on creative matter. Manage art studio and team of graphic designers.
Senior Art Director at Peacock Advertising & Promotion
January 1, 2001 - September 15, 2025
Reference to my experience as Graphic Designer I developed campaign concepts, layouts, and designs for major clients. This role allowed me to follow projects through every stage of production from initial concept to final execution ensuring quality and consistency. I also contributed to the creation of TV commercials and radio campaigns, gaining valuable experience in multi-platform advertising.
Graphic Designer at England MEMAX Ltd.
January 1, 1999 - September 15, 2025
Designing Company brochures and flyers. Creating Magazine Ads.
Graphic Designer at EXLEN Ltd.
December 31, 1999 - September 15, 2025
Designing the company offers flyers & posters. Designing Street posters and magazine ads.
Graphic Designer at EGYPT TAM Promotions
November 30, 1996 - September 15, 2025
Working on packaging designs. Desktop Publishing designs. Working on pharmaceutical print campaigns.
Graphic Designer at EGYPTMEGA Advertising & Promotion
March 31, 1994 - September 15, 2025
Creating ideas layouts for new campaigns. Designing all kind of BTL materials.
Creative and Communication Director at SMC Group
January 1, 2025 - September 26, 2025
Directed the creative strategy and execution for high-profile projects, including Riyadh Season, Alawwal Park, Al Nassr F.C., and SAFF; led end-to-end creative development from concept to execution; ensured visual consistency and innovative output across campaigns and platforms; managed and mentored a full team of designers, copywriters, and visual artists; maintained brand alignment and timely delivery in fast-paced environments.
Creative and Communication Director at ZIMO Advertising
January 1, 2021 - September 26, 2025
Managed a fully operated creative team; delivered campaigns for De’Longhi/Kenwood (Dubai), Hair home appliances, Rifai Foods snacks, Norel Misr/Spain; oversaw print, digital, and retail campaigns; fostered creative excellence and stakeholder communication.
Creative and Communication Director at Creative Closets KSA / EGYPT
January 1, 2019 - September 26, 2025
In-house agency model; developed campaigns across print, digital, and retail; ensured creative excellence and timely delivery while maintaining close stakeholder communication.
Creative and Communication Director at Express Media Egypt
January 1, 2017 - September 26, 2025
Led multidisciplinary team; planned and executed campaigns aligned with client objectives and brand strategy; managed day-to-day client demands; prepared reports; contributed to competitive market analysis; delivered innovative ideas.
Creative Director at Y&R Egypt
January 1, 2014 - September 26, 2025
Collaborated with account executives to develop creative concepts; led print and ATL campaigns; supervised art studio and a team of graphic designers; worked with producers and photographers; delivered brand campaigns for clients including Citibank, Sony Ericsson Egypt, Land Rover, Singapore Airlines, Novartis, and more.
Senior Art Director at RESAL Communications
January 1, 2003 - September 26, 2025
Created and implemented creative concepts for multiple accounts; supervised photography sessions, digital and cinema production; led art studio; liaised with clients on creative matters; delivered print, TV & promo materials for major clients such as The Arab Bank, IBM Egypt, Must University, Volkswagen Agent, and more.
Graphic Designer at EXLEN Ltd.
December 1, 1999 - Present
Designed company flyers, posters, street posters, and magazine ads.
Graphic Designer at MEMAX Ltd.
June 1, 1997 - Present
Designed company brochures and flyers; produced magazine ads.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English at 6th of October University – Cairo, Egypt
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Bachelor of Arts - English at 6th of October University – Cairo, Egypt
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Bachelor of Arts - English at 6th of October University – Cairo, Egypt
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025

Qualifications

Aman Certificate (under supervision of Administrative Control Authority) Disaster management campaign (Council of Ministers)
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Aman Certificate (under supervision of Administrative Control Authority)
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Aman Certificate (under supervision of Administrative Control Authority)
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Other, Travel & Hospitality, Telecommunications

Skills

Experience Level