With four years of academic foundation and over 19 years of hands-on experience in leading advertising agencies, I have cultivated a deep expertise in art direction that consistently delivers impactful results. I bring a strategic, creative, and detail-oriented approach designed not just to meet expectations, but to exceed them and leave clients genuinely impressed.…

John Edward David

With four years of academic foundation and over 19 years of hands-on experience in leading advertising agencies, I have cultivated a deep expertise in art direction that consistently delivers impactful results. I bring a strategic, creative, and detail-oriented approach designed not just to meet expectations, but to exceed them and leave clients genuinely impressed.…

Next availability:
June 1, 2026

With four years of academic foundation and over 19 years of hands-on experience in leading advertising agencies, I have cultivated a deep expertise in art direction that consistently delivers impactful results.

I bring a strategic, creative, and detail-oriented approach designed not just to meet expectations, but to exceed them and leave clients genuinely impressed.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Arabic
Intermediate
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Art Director at Forsman & Bodenfors
December 1, 2022 - Present
Led the visual development of integrated campaigns across digital, print, social and outdoor media. Translated marketing objectives into clear visual strategies, collaborated with copywriters and strategists to develop cohesive concepts, and provided art direction to designers, illustrators and animators. Oversaw campaigns from concept to final delivery, developed brand guidelines, and mentored junior designers while delivering multilingual campaigns across Arabic and English markets.
Art Director at Abu Dhabi Media
November 1, 2018 - June 1, 2021
Developed branding solutions for government entities, ensuring visual consistency across materials and alignment with organizational values. Created on-brand assets to communicate messages to diverse audiences and internal stakeholders, often with minimal direction. Designed print collateral including posters and newspaper ads to support radio/TV programs, and proofed materials for accuracy and production-readiness.
Art Director at RASAS Advertising
February 1, 2012 - October 1, 2018
Led visual development of integrated campaigns across digital, print, social and outdoor platforms, translating marketing objectives into clear visual strategies. Collaborated with copywriters, creative directors, and strategists to develop cohesive campaign concepts, while guiding designers, illustrators, and animators through execution. Oversaw assets from concept to final delivery and maintained brand identity across touchpoints. Mentored junior designers and contributed to multilingual campaigns across Arabic and English markets.
Art Director at McCollins Media
August 1, 2008 - October 1, 2011
Delivered strategic design deliverables to strengthen brand identity and differentiation. Translated complex information into engaging visuals for media communications, and produced print collateral and direct mail layouts. Ensured accuracy and production readiness through meticulous proofreading of corporate and marketing materials, and contributed to agency award submissions.
Visualizer at Nebula Advertising
July 1, 2007 - August 1, 2008
Developed visual marketing materials and styled impactful window displays to boost brand visibility in retail environments. Created art and copy layouts for direct mail campaigns, designed POS materials, and conceptualized exhibition stands for events to strengthen brand presence.
Graphic Designer at Eastwood Property Holding Inc.
August 1, 2006 - April 1, 2007
Supported the development of visual marketing assets and styled window displays to attract attention in retail environments. Designed POS materials, brochures, flyers, and corporate stationery aligned with brand guidelines, and produced clear art and copy layouts for direct mail campaigns while coordinating with suppliers to meet timelines and budgets.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts, Major in Advertising at Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006
Undergraduate studies in Digital Media and IT - Computer at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts: Fine Arts, Major in Advertising at Far Eastern University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006
Digital Media and IT-Computer (Undergrad) at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services, Education

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