Aaqib Shah

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I'm Aaqib Shah, a Senior Art Director specializing in brand systems, campaign concepts, and digital creative for global brands.

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I’m Aaqib Shah, a Senior Art Director specializing in brand systems, campaign concepts, and digital creative for global brands. I excel at visual direction, idea development, and guiding teams to deliver high-quality work across digital, social, print, and integrated platforms.

Over the past decade, I’ve led branding and creative strategy for clients across automotive, tech, retail, healthcare, and finance, from North America to the Middle East. I’m passionate about crafting scalable design systems and storytelling that elevates brand presence and drives audience engagement.

  • 21 years' experience
  • Joined July 2025

Industry experience

  • Agriculture & Mining
  • Education
  • Gaming
  • Healthcare
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Telecommunications
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Consumer Goods
  • Wholesale & Distribution
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Financial Services
  • Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Life Sciences
  • Retail

Work experience· 18 roles

Director Art Freelance · Dentsu (Merkle)Jul 2024 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

Delivered creative assets for social media campaigns, ebooks, brochures, and brand media. Led creative development for social media campaigns, boosting engagement by 60%. Contributed to rebranding and integrated AI concepts to enhance internal brand communication. Specialized in events, advertising, and promotional materials.

Consultant Design & Art · Group Creative JUICEJun 2024 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

Led creative teams in digital branding and project delivery from strategy to execution. Managed multidisciplinary teams including animators, designers, developers, and copywriters. Improved productivity by 70% and client satisfaction by 90%. Worked with clients such as Gilead, Uncommongoods, Connected Ethos, and more.

Freelance Senior Art Director · MerkleMay 2023 – Jul 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos

Provided end-to-end creative services across brand campaigns, digital content, AI-driven concepts, exhibition materials, and marketing collateral. Boosted social media engagement by 60%; supported internal brand communication and AI-integrated creative concepts; led creation of brochures, pitch decks, e-books, digital marketing materials, and the rebranding of Merkle’s digital and YouTube channels.

Creative Lead | Art & Design Consultant · JUICE Creative GroupJun 2021 – Jan 2024 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Director Art · Shandwick WeberOct 2020 – Jul 2025 · 4 yrs 10 mos
Senior Art Director | Creative Consultant · SIXONIQApr 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 8 mos
Director Art Freelance · Dentsu (Carat Views)Mar 2020 – Jul 2025 · 5 yrs 5 mos
Consultant Creative / Director Art Creative · Agency Creative SIXONIQDec 2019 – Jul 2025 · 5 yrs 8 mos

Education

Graphic and Aided Design Diploma · Bournemouth & Poole College2006 – 2007
Diploma in Graphic Design · Bournemouth & Poole College2030 – 2026
Diploma in Aided Design · Bournemouth & Poole College2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 8

UX Design Professional Certificate2025

Google

Professional Design UX2021
Innovation for Thinking Design2022
Society and Advertising2020

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