I am an efficient and competent professional with over 25 years of experience in the field of advertising. My portfolio includes prestigious clients such as Coca-Cola, Nissan, Master Foods, Mobily, Activia, Safio, and Danino. Working on these accounts has been a great learning experience and has provided me tremendous job satisfaction. Managing communication, coordinating, and facilitating the development of creative guidelines for international brands has been my duty in recent years. This has allowed me to develop effective client retention and strong interpersonal skills through efficient interaction. I am confident that my qualifications and experience make me a strong candidate for related job profiles, and I look forward to opportunities to discuss further possibilities.

Bassem Saab

I am an efficient and competent professional with over 25 years of experience in the field of advertising. My portfolio includes prestigious clients such as Coca-Cola, Nissan, Master Foods, Mobily, Activia, Safio, and Danino. Working on these accounts has been a great learning experience and has provided me tremendous job satisfaction. Managing communication, coordinating, and facilitating the development of creative guidelines for international brands has been my duty in recent years. This has allowed me to develop effective client retention and strong interpersonal skills through efficient interaction. I am confident that my qualifications and experience make me a strong candidate for related job profiles, and I look forward to opportunities to discuss further possibilities.

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I am an efficient and competent professional with over 25 years of experience in the field of advertising. My portfolio includes prestigious clients such as Coca-Cola, Nissan, Master Foods, Mobily, Activia, Safio, and Danino. Working on these accounts has been a great learning experience and has provided me tremendous job satisfaction.
Managing communication, coordinating, and facilitating the development of creative guidelines for international brands has been my duty in recent years. This has allowed me to develop effective client retention and strong interpersonal skills through efficient interaction. I am confident that my qualifications and experience make me a strong candidate for related job profiles, and I look forward to opportunities to discuss further possibilities.

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Language

English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelancer / Creative Director at Librairie La Planete (Own Company)
December 31, 2022 - August 23, 2025
Managed a wide array of clients including IDEA-NGO. Responsible for creative and concept formation, ATL & BTL advertising, handling indoor & outdoor shoots, printing materials via offset and digital methods, and managing social media communication for various clients.
Creative Director at Ace Marketing and Media Consulting
December 31, 2017 - August 23, 2025
Led creative and concept formation, ATL & BTL campaigns, handled indoor and outdoor shoots, and conducted client presentations.
Freelance Creative Services
January 1, 2022 - Present
Provided creative and concept formation, social media communication, and followed up on layout to artwork finalization.
Creative Director at Team Young & Rubican
December 31, 2009 - August 23, 2025
Responsible for creative and concept formation, ATL & BTL advertising, handling indoor and outdoor shoots, and client presentations.
Owner / Manager at AUDACITY (Personal Advertising Agency)
December 31, 2006 - August 23, 2025
Opened and managed a small advertising agency in Beirut; agency was closed following difficult circumstances in Lebanon.
Senior Art Director at Intermarket Advertising
December 31, 2001 - August 23, 2025
Worked on creativity and concept formation, followed up on layout to artwork finalization, handled indoor & outdoor shoots, and assisted the Creative Director.
Art Director Intern at Art Lane (Sweden)
December 31, 1996 - August 23, 2025
Engaged in creativity and concept formation, graphic typography, and layout to artwork finalization.
Art Director Intern at ALLERS Forlag (Sweden)
December 31, 1997 - August 23, 2025
Responsibilities included creativity and concept formation, graphic typography, and following up on layout to artwork finalization.

Education

Art Direction Certificate at Folk University (Sweden)
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

Art Direction Certificate
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1997

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail
    paper part of my work
    all design from concept to finalising is done during my role as creative director in Team Young & rubican agency