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I design experiences that make people feel something; spaces, moments and stories that connect brands to people in meaningful ways. Over the years, I’ve worked across some of the Middle East’s most ambitious projects, from large-scale automotive launches to cultural and lifestyle experiences. I’ve learned how to balance creative direction, storytelling and the realities of live production, leading teams, managing multiple projects and bringing ideas to life under pressure. My strength lies in connecting the dots between concept and strategy, design and emotion, ambition and detail. I love building narratives that feel human, visual worlds that surprise people and environments that truly represent a brand’s spirit. I lead the conceptual development of major experiences, guiding 3D, 2D and content teams toward a shared creative vision. I’m at a stage in my career where I want to create work that’s not just beautiful but purposeful; work that leaves an impression, builds culture and reminds people why creativity still matters.…I design experiences that make people feel something; spaces, moments and stories that connect brands to people in meaningful ways. Over the years, I’ve worked across some of the Middle East’s most ambitious projects, from large-scale automotive launches to cultural and lifestyle experiences. I’ve learned how to balance creative direction, storytelling and the realities of live production, leading teams, managing multiple projects and bringing ideas to life under pressure. My strength lies in connecting the dots between concept and strategy, design and emotion, ambition and detail. I love building narratives that feel human, visual worlds that surprise people and environments that truly represent a brand’s spirit. I lead the conceptual development of major experiences, guiding 3D, 2D and content teams toward a shared creative vision. I’m at a stage in my career where I want to create work that’s not just beautiful but purposeful; work that leaves an impression, builds culture and reminds people why creativity still matters.

Elizabeth O'Leary

Creative Director, Concept Artist, Designer, +1

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I design experiences that make people feel something; spaces, moments and stories that connect brands to people in meaningful ways. Over the years, I’ve worked across some of the Middle East’s most ambitious projects, from large-scale automotive launches to cultural and lifestyle experiences. I’ve learned how to balance creative direction, storytelling and the realities of live production, leading teams, managing multiple projects and bringing ideas to life under pressure. My strength lies in connecting the dots between concept and strategy, design and emotion, ambition and detail. I love building narratives that feel human, visual worlds that surprise people and environments that truly represent a brand’s spirit. I lead the conceptual development of major experiences, guiding 3D, 2D and content teams toward a shared creative vision. I’m at a stage in my career where I want to create work that’s not just beautiful but purposeful; work that leaves an impression, builds culture and reminds people why creativity still matters.…I design experiences that make people feel something; spaces, moments and stories that connect brands to people in meaningful ways. Over the years, I’ve worked across some of the Middle East’s most ambitious projects, from large-scale automotive launches to cultural and lifestyle experiences. I’ve learned how to balance creative direction, storytelling and the realities of live production, leading teams, managing multiple projects and bringing ideas to life under pressure. My strength lies in connecting the dots between concept and strategy, design and emotion, ambition and detail. I love building narratives that feel human, visual worlds that surprise people and environments that truly represent a brand’s spirit. I lead the conceptual development of major experiences, guiding 3D, 2D and content teams toward a shared creative vision. I’m at a stage in my career where I want to create work that’s not just beautiful but purposeful; work that leaves an impression, builds culture and reminds people why creativity still matters.

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I design experiences that make people feel something; spaces, moments and stories that connect brands to people in meaningful ways.

Over the years, I’ve worked across some of the Middle East’s most ambitious projects, from large-scale automotive launches to cultural and lifestyle experiences. I’ve learned how to balance creative direction, storytelling and the realities of live production, leading teams, managing multiple projects and bringing ideas to life under pressure.

My strength lies in connecting the dots between concept and strategy, design and emotion, ambition and detail. I love building narratives that feel human, visual worlds that surprise people and environments that truly represent a brand’s spirit.

I lead the conceptual development of major experiences, guiding 3D, 2D and content teams toward a shared creative vision.

I’m at a stage in my career where I want to create work that’s not just beautiful but purposeful; work that leaves an impression, builds culture and reminds people why creativity still matters.

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Work Experience

Senior Concept Designer at Avantgarde MENA

January 1, 2023 - Present

Lead narrative and spatial strategy for experiential platforms; deﬁne end-to-end creative directions and frameworks; align cross-disciplinary teams (3D, 2D, content) and ensure guest journey, visual identity and spatial language remain cohesive across multi-pitch environments.

Senior Creative Designer at Imagination MENA

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Concept design and visual storytelling; CAD tools (Illustrator) usage; contributed to keynote presentations and AI-assisted design explorations (Google Gemini, Midjourney).

Exhibition Designer at GES UK/MENA

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2022

Led concept development and spatial narrative direction across large-scale cultural, destination and global event platforms in the UAE, KSA and Qatar; delivered FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 hotel takeover (3D & 2D) and contributed to WEC 2019 KSA pavilion; designed exhibition stands for GITEX, ADIPEC, Gulf Food, Dubai Airshow and Arab Health; modular stand systems for international brands; conceived award-winning VIP activations.