Ibrahim Zbat

Available to hire

Language

German
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Coach for SMEs at Office for Economy and Labor, Canton of Zurich
January 1, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Advised SMEs on branding, communication strategies, and digital presence; designed training materials and coaching plans; collaborated with government agencies; helped startups scale marketing activities.
Owner, Managing Director, Art Director and Senior Designer at Zbat Online / Zeta Communication, ZH
January 1, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Founded and led Zbat Online / Zeta Communication; defined brand strategy, visual language, and all senior design work for clients across digital and print. Built and managed a small team; oversaw project delivery, client relations, and concept development from brief to final production.
Coach for SMEs at Office for Economy and Labor, Canton of Zurich
January 1, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Provide coaching on strategy, branding and communications to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Coach for SMEs at Office for Economy and Labor, Canton of Zurich
January 1, 2015 - Present
SME coach offering guidance on strategy, branding and design implementation.
Freelance Designer and Art Director at Walker Advertising, Publicis, ZH
January 1, 2008 - September 7, 2025
Provided freelance design direction and art direction for campaigns; concept development; brand concepts; production for print and digital media; client liaison.
Freelance Designer and Art Director at Walker Advertising, Publicis, ZH
January 1, 2008 - September 7, 2025
Independent designer and art director delivering visual campaigns and branding assets.
Owner, Managing Director, Art Director and Senior Designer at Zbat Online / Zeta Communication
January 1, 2008 - Present
Lead creative direction, branding and design services; oversee projects, client relations and team operations for a Swiss design studio.
Freelance Designer and Art Director at Walker Advertising, Publicis, ZH
January 1, 2008 - September 7, 2025
Freelance design and art direction for advertising campaigns.
Owner, Managing Director, Art Director and Senior Designer at Zbat Online / Zeta Communication, ZH
January 1, 2008 - Present
Founder and lead creative director providing branding, digital design and strategic communication for clients in Switzerland.
Art Director at Contexta Advertising Agency, Bern
January 1, 2007 - September 7, 2025
Led art direction for campaigns; brand identity development; visual concept creation; collaboration with copywriters and account teams.
Art Director at Contexta Advertising Agency, Bern
January 1, 2007 - September 7, 2025
Art direction for campaigns and design of assets across print and digital media.
Art Director at Contexta Advertising Agency, Bern
January 1, 2007 - September 7, 2025
Art direction across campaigns and client projects.
Senior Designer at ARD Design, ZH
January 1, 2005 - September 7, 2025
Senior designer responsible for visual concepts, layouts and production-ready artwork; contributed to branding and advertising campaigns.
Senior Designer at ARD Design, ZH
January 1, 2005 - September 7, 2025
Senior design responsibilities, delivering high-quality visual design.
Senior Designer at ARD Design, ZH
January 1, 2005 - September 7, 2025
Senior designer responsible for concept, layout and production.
Owner, Managing Director, Art Director and Designer at Walhalla Design, BE
January 1, 2004 - September 7, 2025
Owner and managing director; oversaw creative direction, operations, and client relationships; delivered branding, design and strategic consulting.
Owner, Managing Director, Art Director and Designer at Walhalla Design, Bern
January 1, 2004 - September 7, 2025
Own and manage the studio; lead art direction and hands-on design work.
Owner, Managing Director, Art Director and Designer at Walhalla Design, BE
January 1, 2004 - September 7, 2025
Owner and managing director leading the design studio; art direction and design services.
Graphic Designer at Advertising Agency Atelier Jaquet, Bern
January 1, 1992 - September 7, 2025
Graphic design work for print and branding; contributed to campaigns and production workflows.
Graphic Designer at Advertising Agency Atelier Jaquet, Bern
January 1, 1992 - September 7, 2025
Graphic design for various advertising campaigns and print collateral.
Graphic Designer at Advertising Agency Atelier Jaquet, Bern
January 1, 1992 - September 7, 2025
Graphic designer creating print and branding assets.

Education

Graphic Design, Branding & Visual Communication at School of Design Biel
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Federal Diploma in Communications Planning at SAWI, Biel
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992
Federal Diploma in Management Training at BPIH, BE
January 1, 1990 - September 7, 2025
Commercial Diploma at VSH Business School, Bern
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1986
Graphic Design, Branding & Visual Communication at School of Design Biel
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Federal Diploma in Communications Planning at SAWI, Biel
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992
Federal Diploma in Management Training at BPIH, Bern
January 1, 1990 - September 7, 2025
Commercial Diploma at VSH Business School, Bern
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1986
Graphic Design, Branding & Visual Communication at School of Design Biel
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Federal Diploma in Communications Planning at SAWI, Biel
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992
Federal Diploma in Management Training at BPIH, BE
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990
Commercial Diploma at VSH Bern
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1986

Qualifications

Federal Diploma in Communications Planning
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992
Federal Diploma in Management Training
January 1, 1990 - September 7, 2025
Commercial Diploma
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1986
Federal Diploma in Communications Planning
January 1, 1990 - September 7, 2025
Federal Diploma in Management Training
January 1, 1990 - September 7, 2025
Federal Diploma in Communications Planning
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992
Federal Diploma in Management Training
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990
Commercial Diploma
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1986

Industry Experience

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