I am Rama Nahlawy, a Creative Director and Art Director with over 20 years of experience shaping advertising, branding, and animation across the MENA region and Europe. I excel at developing brand strategies, leading creative teams, and delivering bold, culturally resonant campaigns while staying hands-on with design, illustration, and animation. I’m passionate about storytelling across platforms and about weaving AI and 3D visualization into design workflows to speed up ideation and elevate presentations. I love mentoring talent, winning new business through strategic pitches, and creating award-worthy work that delivers measurable results.…

Rama Nahlawy

I am Rama Nahlawy, a Creative Director and Art Director with over 20 years of experience shaping advertising, branding, and animation across the MENA region and Europe. I excel at developing brand strategies, leading creative teams, and delivering bold, culturally resonant campaigns while staying hands-on with design, illustration, and animation. I’m passionate about storytelling across platforms and about weaving AI and 3D visualization into design workflows to speed up ideation and elevate presentations. I love mentoring talent, winning new business through strategic pitches, and creating award-worthy work that delivers measurable results.…

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I am Rama Nahlawy, a Creative Director and Art Director with over 20 years of experience shaping advertising, branding, and animation across the MENA region and Europe. I excel at developing brand strategies, leading creative teams, and delivering bold, culturally resonant campaigns while staying hands-on with design, illustration, and animation.

I’m passionate about storytelling across platforms and about weaving AI and 3D visualization into design workflows to speed up ideation and elevate presentations. I love mentoring talent, winning new business through strategic pitches, and creating award-worthy work that delivers measurable results.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director / Art Director (Freelance) at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Directed creative strategy and execution for clients across Luxury Real Estate, Food & Beverage, Beauty & Wellness, Automotive, Technology, Education, Government, Transport, Healthcare, Baby Nutrition, Cartoon, and Strategic Communication sectors. Designed and delivered complete brand identities, packaging, and social campaigns with measurable impact. Pitched and won projects through strategic creative presentations. Balanced leadership with hands-on design, overseeing junior creatives while producing high-level design assets. Integrated AI and 3D visualization into workflows to speed up conceptualization and enhance presentations.
Art Director/Senior Graphic Designer at Inpress Advertising Agency
January 1, 2018 - September 24, 2025
Led creative teams on 360° campaigns spanning digital, print, and outdoor. Delivered rebrands, packaging solutions, and digital campaigns for regional brands. Actively participated in pitches, contributing to new account wins for the agency. Maintained high production standards, ensuring creative consistency from concept to final execution. Mentored junior designers and supported their professional growth.
Creative Graphic Designer at TTL Advertising
January 1, 2012 - September 24, 2025
Produced campaign visuals, brand collateral, and social media content. Supported senior creatives on integrated campaigns for retail and lifestyle clients. Developed motion graphics to enhance digital storytelling.
Art Director / 3D Animator Leader at HOPE 3D Animation Studio
January 1, 2011 - September 24, 2025
Directed a team producing children’s cartoon series and merchandising assets. Oversaw storyboarding, animation, and final production workflows. Balanced art direction with hands-on 3D animation to meet production deadlines.
3D Animator at Star Animation Co.
January 1, 2008 - September 24, 2025
3D Animator responsible for character creation and animation for children’s programming.
Creative Designer at ADinB
January 1, 2008 - September 24, 2025
Developed advertising campaigns and branding materials.

Education

Directing course at Youth and Development Association, Damascus, Syria
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Diploma in Fine Art (Visual Communication) at Faculty of Fine Arts, Damascus, Syria
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Scholarship at Faculty of Fine Arts, Leipzig, Germany
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
B.A in Fine Art (Visual Communication) at Faculty of Fine Arts, Damascus, Syria
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Generative AI Mastermind program
January 10, 2025 - January 10, 2025
higher diploma
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Al Bassel Award for Scientific Excellence
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
B.A Fine Art
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Real Estate & Construction, Healthcare, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Retail, Other, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Manufacturing

Skills

Experience Level