Hi, I'm a multidisciplinary designer and art director with over 9 years of international agency experience, currently based in Montreal. I specialize in brand storytelling, layout design, and integrated campaign development across digital, print, and social media. I'm passionate about bringing strategic visual concepts to life and enjoy collaborating with teams to create compelling campaigns. I’m open to both full-time and freelance opportunities and am excited to contribute my skills in branding and visual communication, whether in junior or mid-level roles. I thrive in dynamic environments where creativity meets strategy.

John Rizk

Hi, I'm a multidisciplinary designer and art director with over 9 years of international agency experience, currently based in Montreal. I specialize in brand storytelling, layout design, and integrated campaign development across digital, print, and social media. I'm passionate about bringing strategic visual concepts to life and enjoy collaborating with teams to create compelling campaigns. I’m open to both full-time and freelance opportunities and am excited to contribute my skills in branding and visual communication, whether in junior or mid-level roles. I thrive in dynamic environments where creativity meets strategy.

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Hi, I’m a multidisciplinary designer and art director with over 9 years of international agency experience, currently based in Montreal. I specialize in brand storytelling, layout design, and integrated campaign development across digital, print, and social media. I’m passionate about bringing strategic visual concepts to life and enjoy collaborating with teams to create compelling campaigns.

I’m open to both full-time and freelance opportunities and am excited to contribute my skills in branding and visual communication, whether in junior or mid-level roles. I thrive in dynamic environments where creativity meets strategy.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Arabic
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Art Director at VML Dubai
March 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Led visual direction for space tech brands such as Thuraya and Yahsat. Designed digital-first campaigns across social media, out-of-home advertising, and pitch decks. Mentored junior designers and collaborated closely with copywriters and strategists to deliver cohesive brand narratives.
Art Director / Senior Art Director at Ogilvy MENA
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Managed 360-degree campaigns for telecom and international NGO clients, developing concepts from pitch to execution. Collaborated effectively with video, design, and account teams to deliver campaigns across multiple markets, ensuring brand consistency and strategic alignment.
Graphic Designer – Art Director at Ogilvy Beirut
March 1, 2015 - January 31, 2021
Created brand systems, advertising campaigns, and product launches. Gained hands-on experience in production, storyboarding, and print design, contributing to high-impact marketing and communications projects for regional clients.

Education

BA at American University of Science & Technology – Beirut
January 1, 2011 - February 28, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Telecommunications, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods, Transportation & Logistics, Software & Internet