Hi, I’m Rana Chehade Motta. I’m a brand and marketing professional with 15+ years of experience across editorial publishing, brand strategy, and stakeholder communications in international environments. I excel at content quality, message alignment, and multi-channel storytelling, having directed one of the region’s leading art publications and collaborated with globally recognized brands. I’m fluent in building strong brand voices and orchestrating cross-functional teams to deliver integrated campaigns. I’m also deeply versed in AI-enabled workflows that raise quality and speed, using tools like Claude, Gemini, and Midjourney to streamline brainstorming, QA, and delivery. I love turning complex concepts into clear, engaging experiences across markets and languages, and I’m excited by opportunities to drive impact through design, communications, and technology.

RANA CHEHADE

Hi, I’m Rana Chehade Motta. I’m a brand and marketing professional with 15+ years of experience across editorial publishing, brand strategy, and stakeholder communications in international environments. I excel at content quality, message alignment, and multi-channel storytelling, having directed one of the region’s leading art publications and collaborated with globally recognized brands. I’m fluent in building strong brand voices and orchestrating cross-functional teams to deliver integrated campaigns. I’m also deeply versed in AI-enabled workflows that raise quality and speed, using tools like Claude, Gemini, and Midjourney to streamline brainstorming, QA, and delivery. I love turning complex concepts into clear, engaging experiences across markets and languages, and I’m excited by opportunities to drive impact through design, communications, and technology.

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Hi, I’m Rana Chehade Motta. I’m a brand and marketing professional with 15+ years of experience across editorial publishing, brand strategy, and stakeholder communications in international environments. I excel at content quality, message alignment, and multi-channel storytelling, having directed one of the region’s leading art publications and collaborated with globally recognized brands. I’m fluent in building strong brand voices and orchestrating cross-functional teams to deliver integrated campaigns.

I’m also deeply versed in AI-enabled workflows that raise quality and speed, using tools like Claude, Gemini, and Midjourney to streamline brainstorming, QA, and delivery. I love turning complex concepts into clear, engaging experiences across markets and languages, and I’m excited by opportunities to drive impact through design, communications, and technology.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Design Director at La Mesa Design Studio
January 1, 2020 - Present
Leading the creative vision across diverse projects, setting and refining visual styles to align with each client’s brand identity. I oversee a team of designers and copywriters and collaborate closely with clients to communicate ideas, gather feedback, and ensure delivery from concept to final output.
Freelance Art Director at Canvas Magazine, Mixed Media Publishing
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2020
Art direction for the Middle East’s leading contemporary art magazine; I collaborate with local and international artists and brands to produce publications of exceptional quality. My work extends to special projects for institutions and luxury houses including Louvre Abu Dhabi, Cartier, and Van Cleef & Arpels.
Senior Designer – Art Director at PROMOFIX Advertising
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Led BTL communication and activation for the Unilever Levant portfolio, as well as design and art direction for World Trade Center, Rotana Hotels, Golden Tulip, and their F&B outlets. Developed branding and advertising collateral across multiple platforms.
Graphic Designer at Impact BBDO
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011
Assisted the design team in creating graphics for various projects; prepared and formatted design files for production.
Art Director at Canvas Magazine, Mixed Media Publishing
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2020
Led art direction for the Middle East’s leading contemporary art magazine, collaborating with local and international artists and brands to produce publications of exceptional quality. My work extended to special projects with renowned institutions and luxury houses, including Louvre Abu Dhabi, Cartier, and Van Cleef & Arpels.
Art Director at Promofix Advertising
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Managed integrated BTL marketing activations for Unilever Levant across a portfolio of consumer goods brands, developing multi-channel campaigns with a focus on message clarity and brand consistency. Produced stakeholder-facing campaign materials for hospitality clients, including Rotana Hotels and Golden Tulip, coordinating across internal teams and external partners to deliver on time and on brand.

Education

MA in Brand Design at Istituto Europeo di Design (IED), Milan, Italy
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
BS Graphic Design at Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
Candidate MA in Bilingual Education at Universidad Europea, Online, Madrid, Spain
October 1, 2026 - October 1, 2027
Master in Brand Design and Communication at Instituto Europeo di Design (IED), Milan, Italy
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor in Graphic Design – Print at Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Brand Creation
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
Brand Identity
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
Brand Guidelines
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
Publishing
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
Digital Design
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
Packaging
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026
Advertising
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Other