I graduated from Applied Arts, majoring in Graphic Design, and stepped into the world full of excitement and curiosity. Since then, I’ve gained valuable experience, met inspiring people, made great friends, and worked at agencies of all sizes from small studios to large networks. Along the way, I’ve learned countless lessons, both creative and personal. It’s been an incredible journey so far and I’m just getting started. I am seeking a challenging and inspiring role within the creative department of a forward-thinking advertising agency where I can contribute as a valuable asset, create compelling, effective, and award-winning work, and continue to grow and refine my creative skills.

Ahmed Nabil

I graduated from Applied Arts, majoring in Graphic Design, and stepped into the world full of excitement and curiosity. Since then, I’ve gained valuable experience, met inspiring people, made great friends, and worked at agencies of all sizes from small studios to large networks. Along the way, I’ve learned countless lessons, both creative and personal. It’s been an incredible journey so far and I’m just getting started. I am seeking a challenging and inspiring role within the creative department of a forward-thinking advertising agency where I can contribute as a valuable asset, create compelling, effective, and award-winning work, and continue to grow and refine my creative skills.

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I graduated from Applied Arts, majoring in Graphic Design, and stepped into the world full of excitement and curiosity. Since then, I’ve gained valuable experience, met inspiring people, made great friends, and worked at agencies of all sizes from small studios to large networks. Along the way, I’ve learned countless lessons, both creative and personal. It’s been an incredible journey so far and I’m just getting started. I am seeking a challenging and inspiring role within the creative department of a forward-thinking advertising agency where I can contribute as a valuable asset, create compelling, effective, and award-winning work, and continue to grow and refine my creative skills.

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English
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Arabic
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Work Experience

Executive Creative Director at 9 Yards (Cairo / Abu Dhabi / London)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Oversaw and managed the Cairo office while working closely with senior leadership in Abu Dhabi (HQ) and the London office. Led day-to-day operations in collaboration with the Advertising and Digital creative teams, driving the delivery of high-standard creative output and ensuring alignment across regional offices. Clients included Audi, Emirates Driving School, Q-Mobility, Central Bank, Federal Tax Authority, Tadweer, SSMC, and many governmental clients.
Executive Creative Director at Viola (Cairo / Abu Dhabi)
January 1, 2025 - August 30, 2025
Oversaw and managed the Cairo office while working closely with top management in Abu Dhabi (HQ) and the Dubai office. Collaborated directly with the creative team across Advertising and Digital to elevate creative standards and ensure alignment and understanding across all departments, including Events, Production, and PR. Clients included Al Ain Dairy, Yas Water World, ADSIC, YAS Mall, AL HILAL Bank, UNB Bank, EDB BANK, TDIC Real Estate, Bloom Real Estate.
Creative Director at Saatchi & Saatchi (Cairo)
May 1, 2016 - August 30, 2025
Helped the agency win new business through innovative work with effective presentations. Clients included Cadbury, Moro, Trident (Kraft Egypt), Toyota, P&G, QNB (Qatar National Bank), Blackberry, Americana Foods, AL Abd, Sanofi and Egyptian Food Bank. Won many pitches for ETA (Egypt Tourist Authority), QNB, Cookdoor, Nissan, Americana, California Garden, Kia, & Tedata.
ACD / Creative Director at Mi7 (Cairo)
May 1, 2012 - August 30, 2025
Produced exceptional creative work for clients in multiple media types including television, radio, print, digital, outdoor, and collateral. Clients included Etisalat, Redbull, KFC, Hardess, Amer Group, and BNP Paribas. Notable campaign: Etisalat - Al Ahly Campaign.
Associate Creative Director at Lead / Interone Resonance (Cairo)
October 1, 2011 - August 30, 2025
Contributed to creative leadership and team collaboration in advertising projects.
Senior Art Director at JWT (Riyadh)
May 1, 2010 - August 30, 2025
Designed and executed creative concepts for campaigns.
Senior Art Director at JWT (Cairo)
March 1, 2007 - August 30, 2025
Worked on creative art direction for various clients.
Senior Art Director at Euro RSCG/Bonus (Cairo)
July 1, 2005 - August 30, 2025
Led art direction for advertising campaigns.
Art Director at Dallah Group (Doha)
October 1, 2004 - August 30, 2025
Directed creative projects and campaigns.
Senior Graphic Designer at Bonus Euro RSCG Advertising (Cairo)
May 1, 2002 - August 30, 2025
Performed graphic designing tasks.
Senior Graphic Designer at A.R. Publication (Cairo)
April 1, 2001 - August 30, 2025
Handled senior graphic design responsibilities.
Graphic Designer at No Names Team Advertising (Cairo)
July 1, 1998 - August 30, 2025
Graphic design work for advertising campaigns.
Graphic Designer at Onyx Graphics (Cairo)
March 1, 1998 - August 30, 2025
Provided graphic design solutions.
Executive Creative Director at 9 YARDS (Cairo / Abu Dhabi / London)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Oversaw and managed the Cairo office while working closely with senior leadership in Abu Dhabi (HQ) and the London office. Led day-to-day operations in collaboration with the Advertising and Digital creative teams, driving the delivery of high-standard creative output and ensuring alignment across regional offices. Clients included Audi, Emirates Driving School, Q-Mobility, Central Bank, Federal Tax Authority, Tadweer, SSMC, and many governmental clients.
Executive Creative Director at Viola (Cairo / Abu Dhabi)
January 1, 2025 - August 30, 2025
Oversaw and managed the Cairo office while collaborating with top management in Abu Dhabi and Dubai offices. Collaborated directly with creative teams across Advertising and Digital to elevate creative standards, ensuring alignment across all departments including Events, Production, and PR. Clients included Al Ain Dairy, Yas Water World, ADSIC, YAS MALL, AL HILAL Bank, UNB Bank, EDB BANK, TDIC Real Estate, Bloom Real Estate.
Creative Director at Saatchi & Saatchi (Cairo)
May 31, 2016 - August 30, 2025
Helped the agency win new business through innovative work and effective presentations. Clients included Cadbury, Moro, Trident (Kraft Egypt), Toyota, P&G, QNB (Qatar National Bank), Blackberry, Americana Foods, AL Abd, Sanofi, and Egyptian Food Bank. Successfully won many pitches including for ETA (Egypt Tourist Authority), QNB, Cookdoor, Nissan, Americana, California Garden, Kia & Tedata.
Associate Creative Director at Lead / Interone Resonance (Cairo)
October 31, 2011 - August 30, 2025
Position held prior to being Executive Creative Director at Viola, with specific details not provided.
Senior Art Director at JWT Riyadh
May 31, 2010 - August 30, 2025
Worked as Senior Art Director in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with experience crafting campaigns in multiple media types.
Senior Art Director at JWT Cairo
March 31, 2007 - August 30, 2025
Produced exceptional creative work for clients across television, radio, print, digital, outdoor, and collateral media. Clients included Etisalat, Redbull, KFC, Hardess, Amer Group, and BNP Paribas. Notable campaign: Etisalat - Al Ahly Campaign.
Senior Art Director at Euro RSCG/Bonus (Cairo)
July 31, 2005 - August 30, 2025
Held Senior Art Director role managing senior graphic design tasks and campaign development.
Art Director at Dallah Group (Doha)
October 31, 2004 - August 30, 2025
Art Director role based in Doha, Qatar, managing creative direction and design.
Senior Graphic Designer at Bonus Euro RSCG Advertising (Cairo)
May 31, 2002 - August 30, 2025
Senior Graphic Designer responsible for creative design tasks within the agency.
Senior Graphic Designer at A.R. Publication (Cairo)
April 30, 2001 - August 30, 2025
Senior Graphic Designer at publication, focusing on graphic design and layout.
Graphic Designer at No Names Team Advertising (Cairo)
July 31, 1998 - August 30, 2025
Worked as a Graphic Designer contributing to advertising projects.
Graphic Designer at Onyx Graphics (Cairo)
March 31, 1998 - August 30, 2025
Graphic Designer role with foundational experience in design.
Executive Creative Director at 9 YARDS (Cairo / Abu Dhabi / London)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Oversaw and managed the Cairo office while working closely with senior leadership in Abu Dhabi (HQ) and the London office. Led day-to-day operations in collaboration with the Advertising and Digital creative teams, driving the delivery of high-standard creative output and ensuring alignment across regional offices. Clients included Audi, Emirates Driving School, Central Bank, Federal Tax Authority, Tadweer, SSMC & many governmental clients.
Executive Creative Director at Viola (Cairo / Abu Dhabi)
January 1, 2025 - August 30, 2025
Overseeing and managing the Cairo office while working closely with top management in Abu Dhabi (HQ) and the Dubai office. Collaborated directly with the creative team across Advertising and Digital to elevate creative standards, ensuring alignment and understanding across all departments including Events, Production, and PR. Clients included Al Ain Dairy, Yas Water World, ADSIC, YAS MALL, AL HILAL Bank, UNB Bank, EDB BANK, TDIC Real Estate, Bloom Real Estate.
Creative Director at Saatchi & Saatchi (Cairo)
May 1, 2016 - August 30, 2025
Helped the agency win new business through innovative work with effective presentations. Managed clients such as Cadbury, Moro, Trident (Kraft Egypt), Toyota, P&G, QNB (Qatar National Bank), Blackberry, Americana Foods, AL Abd, Sanofi and Egyptian Food Bank. Successfully won many pitches including for ETA (Egypt Tourist Authority), QNB, Cookdoor, Nissan, Americana, California Garden, Kia & Tedata.
Associate Creative Director at Lead / Interone Resonance (Cairo)
October 1, 2011 - August 30, 2025
Position involved creative leadership and team collaboration in digital and advertising projects.
ACD / Creative Director at Mi7 (Cairo)
May 1, 2012 - August 30, 2025
Produced exceptional creative work for clients in multiple media types including television, radio, print, digital, outdoor, and collateral. Key clients included Etisalat, Redbull, KFC, Hardess, Amer Group & BNP Paribas. Notable campaign: Etisalat - Al Ahly Campaign.
Senior Art Director at JWT (Riyadh)
May 1, 2010 - August 30, 2025
Senior Art Director role delivering creative campaigns.
Senior Art Director at JWT (Cairo)
March 1, 2007 - August 30, 2025
Senior Art Director role with responsibilities in creative design and campaign development.
Senior Art Director at Euro RSCG/Bonus (Cairo)
July 1, 2005 - August 30, 2025
Senior Art Director with leadership on creative projects.
Art Director at Dallah Group (Doha)
October 1, 2004 - August 30, 2025
Art Director role creating advertising visuals and campaigns.
Senior Graphic Designer at Bonus Euro RSCG Advertising (Cairo)
May 1, 2002 - August 30, 2025
Senior Graphic Designer role contributing to branding and advertising projects.
Senior Graphic Designer at A.R. Publication (Cairo)
April 1, 2001 - August 30, 2025
Senior Graphic Designer focusing on publication design and advertising.
Graphic Designer at No Names Team Advertising (Cairo)
July 1, 1998 - August 30, 2025
Graphic Designer involved in various creative projects.
Graphic Designer at Onyx Graphics (Cairo)
March 1, 1998 - August 30, 2025
Graphic Designer responsible for visual design tasks.

Education

Bachelor Degree at Faculty of Applied Arts, Advertising & Graphic Design Department, Helwan University, Egypt
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor Degree in Applied Arts, Advertising & Graphic Design at Helwan University, Egypt
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2000
Bachelor's Degree in Advertising & Graphic Design at Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University, Egypt
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

Gold Award, AUC Advertising Competition
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
Gold Branding Award, Transform ME Awards
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
Silver Branding Award, Transform ME Awards (3 times)
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
Bronze Branding Award, Transform ME Awards (2 times)
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
Silver Award, Al Rameh Advertising Competition
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
Shortlisted, Dubai Lynx 2008
January 1, 2008 - August 30, 2025
Ads of the World Best Ad of the Week for Nissan
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
Gold (1) AUC Advertising Competition - Magazine Ad for Trix Painting Company
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
Gold Branding Award Transform ME Awards
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
3 Silver Branding Awards Transform ME Awards
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
2 Bronze Branding Awards Transform ME Awards
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
Silver Al Rameh Advertising Competition - Brochure Design for Al Rawda Compound
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
Shortlisted Dubai Lynx 2008 - Al Jawal Press Ads and MMS TV Commercial
January 1, 2008 - August 30, 2025
Ads of the World Best Ad of the week for Nissan
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
Gold Award, AUC Advertising Competition
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
Gold Branding Award, Transform ME Awards
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
Silver Branding Awards (3), Transform ME Awards
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
Bronze Branding Awards (2), Transform ME Awards
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
Silver Award, Al Rameh Advertising Competition
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Telecommunications, Consumer Goods, Real Estate & Construction, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Financial Services, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Manufacturing