Hi, I’m Rohail Zahid, founder and chief of Adiction Communications. With 12 years in the advertising industry, I lead business development, brand strategy, tech project management, and client relations at our fast-growing agency. I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with top agencies like Leo Burnett, Y&R, and DDB to help startups and large brands elevate their presence through innovative campaigns and strategic direction. I enjoy spearheading high-profile projects, guiding creative, tech, and content teams, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery while building strong client partnerships. I’m passionate about brand campaigns, media productions, app and website launches, and B2B partnerships. Outside work, I love adventurous travel, thriller/mystery movies, reading, and gaming, always seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth.

Rohail Zahid

Hi, I’m Rohail Zahid, founder and chief of Adiction Communications. With 12 years in the advertising industry, I lead business development, brand strategy, tech project management, and client relations at our fast-growing agency. I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with top agencies like Leo Burnett, Y&R, and DDB to help startups and large brands elevate their presence through innovative campaigns and strategic direction. I enjoy spearheading high-profile projects, guiding creative, tech, and content teams, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery while building strong client partnerships. I’m passionate about brand campaigns, media productions, app and website launches, and B2B partnerships. Outside work, I love adventurous travel, thriller/mystery movies, reading, and gaming, always seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth.

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Hi, I’m Rohail Zahid, founder and chief of Adiction Communications. With 12 years in the advertising industry, I lead business development, brand strategy, tech project management, and client relations at our fast-growing agency. I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with top agencies like Leo Burnett, Y&R, and DDB to help startups and large brands elevate their presence through innovative campaigns and strategic direction.

I enjoy spearheading high-profile projects, guiding creative, tech, and content teams, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery while building strong client partnerships. I’m passionate about brand campaigns, media productions, app and website launches, and B2B partnerships. Outside work, I love adventurous travel, thriller/mystery movies, reading, and gaming, always seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth.

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Language

English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Designed social media campaigns, static creatives, and brand collaterals for small businesses and startups. Collaborated with founders and marketing teams to create visually consistent and engaging content. Delivered on-time projects for contract-based clients across multiple industries.
Founder & Creative Lead at Adicition Communications
January 1, 2019 - Present
Built and led a creative agency, delivering branding, advertising campaigns, and digital designs for diverse clients. Supervised a design team and provided hands-on creative direction across multiple media. Produced social content, print ads, and visual assets for high-profile projects.
Senior Art Director at Leo Burnett (Pvt.) Ltd
January 1, 2018 - October 10, 2025
Led creative direction and art direction on high-profile campaigns; managed cross-functional teams across creative, tech and content to deliver innovative campaigns.
Creative Manager at Pakistan Spectrum Y&R
June 1, 2016 - October 10, 2025
Managed creative teams and project delivery for brand work and campaigns; collaborated with clients and production partners for timely delivery.
Art Director at Bulls Eye Advertising Pvt Ltd
March 1, 2015 - October 10, 2025
Led art direction for client campaigns and contributed to visual storytelling and brand design.
Senior Visualizer at Bullseye Communications (Pvt.)
December 1, 2011 - October 10, 2025
Visual concept development and design for campaigns; collaborated with creative teams on layouts and visuals.
Visualizer at Head Lion Group (Pvt.) Ltd
June 1, 2010 - October 10, 2025
Visual design support for campaigns; prepared visuals and layouts in collaboration with design team.
Assistant Director at Shark Tank Pakistan
November 30, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Assisted in directing and overseeing production, including pre-production planning, scheduling, and ensuring clear communication across departments to realize the creative vision within tight production timelines.
Visualizer at Blue Communications (Pvt.) Ltd
December 31, 2008 - October 14, 2025
Developed visual designs and layouts for advertising projects.
Graphic Designer at TNI Communications (Pvt.) Ltd
December 31, 2006 - October 14, 2025
Graphic design work for advertising materials and brand assets.

Education

Bachelor at University of Karachi
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025

Qualifications

Diploma in Communication Design
January 11, 2008 - October 14, 2010
Best Performance Award (Matador of the Year)
January 1, 2011 - October 14, 2013

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other, Retail