Senior Art Director and brand strategy professional, leading global branding and communication initiatives across digital and offline. I develop coherent, impactful visual universes and manage 360° creative delivery—from strategic conception to operational execution. Specialised in branding, event management and scenography, I align brand identity with guest/user experience and business objectives while leading multidisciplinary teams and international partners. My approach blends creative leadership, innovation, and rigorous project/production management to ensure premium consistency across all touchpoints.

MOHAMED Z AKI

Senior Art Director and brand strategy professional, leading global branding and communication initiatives across digital and offline. I develop coherent, impactful visual universes and manage 360° creative delivery—from strategic conception to operational execution. Specialised in branding, event management and scenography, I align brand identity with guest/user experience and business objectives while leading multidisciplinary teams and international partners. My approach blends creative leadership, innovation, and rigorous project/production management to ensure premium consistency across all touchpoints.

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Senior Art Director and brand strategy professional, leading global branding and communication initiatives across digital and offline. I develop coherent, impactful visual universes and manage 360° creative delivery—from strategic conception to operational execution.

Specialised in branding, event management and scenography, I align brand identity with guest/user experience and business objectives while leading multidisciplinary teams and international partners. My approach blends creative leadership, innovation, and rigorous project/production management to ensure premium consistency across all touchpoints.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
French
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Artistic & Production Manager at PALMERAIE HÔTELS & RESORTS (Palmeraie Développement, Rotana, Pickalbatros)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2026
Defined and steered the artistic strategy and brand expression across the group and its subsidiaries. Aligned brand image, guest experience and business objectives in a multi-brand transformation context. Led branding and experience programmes, governed 360° production (print, digital, events) with premium standards, and maintained a performance culture. Managed and developed multidisciplinary teams and an international partner ecosystem, ensuring brand coherence and desirability across all touchpoints. Oversaw budgets, optimized investment, and safeguarded strategic deliverables.
Art Director at FIRST CLASS EVENT (Event Communication Agency)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Designed and led creative concepts for event initiatives and campaigns. Provided art direction for projects from brief to execution, collaborating with internal teams, clients and suppliers to deliver coherent and impactful on-the-ground brand experiences.
Creative Studio Manager at ROYALTOURS (International Tour Operator) - Marrakech, France & Switzerland
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Provided art direction and ensured coherence of brand image. Supervised the creative team and managed projects. Developed innovative concepts with strong visual impact for tourism-related brand communication.
Creative Studio Manager at ROYALTOURS (International Tour Operator)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Provided art direction and ensured coherence of brand image. Supervised the creative team and managed projects, developing innovative concepts with strong visual impact across tourism and travel communication needs.
Web & Graphic Designer at AL AKHAWAYN UNIVERSITY (International University)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Designed institutional print and digital graphic materials. Created website templates for Morocco’s regions and e-government projects, and produced/integrated web content.
Web & Graphic Designer at AL AKHAWAYN UNIVERSITY
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Designed print and digital graphic materials for institutional needs. Created website templates for Morocco’s regions and e-government projects, and produced/integrated web content.
Graphic Designer at MEDIAPLAZZA “JETMULTIMEDIA” (Multinational content and telephony services provider)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Created advertising visuals and produced mobile themes/wallpapers. Produced communication materials and adapted/optimised content across multiple channels.
Graphic Designer at MEDIAPLAZZA “JETMULTIMEDIA”
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Created advertising visuals and produced communication materials. Designed mobile themes and wallpapers and adapted/optimized content across multiple channels.
Chief Graphic Designer at GROUPE ARCHIMEDIA (Architecture magazine publishing)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Designed and laid out specialized architecture magazines. Supervised graphic production, ensured adherence to editorial guidelines, and coordinated editorial work including printing.
End-of-Training Internship at TOP J WALTER THOMPSON (Communications Consulting Agency)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Participated in creation of advertising materials and contributed to creative concepts. Assisted the communications team, prepared mock-ups, and supported the end-of-training project.

Education

Technician Diploma in Prepress at Specialised Institute of Applied Technology in Graphic Arts
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Specialised Technician Diploma in Prepress at Specialised Institute of Applied Technology in Graphic Arts
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

Ongoing self-directed training focused on innovation (specialised)
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2026
Baccalauréat (Experimental Sciences)
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Baccalauréat - Experimental Sciences
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education, Government, Consumer Goods, Retail