I am a certified, dynamic, and detail-oriented creative specialist with over ten years of experience executing strategic visions for both international and local businesses. I maintain comprehensive records that support brand creation, development, and evolution, overseeing large projects with renowned clients like Winston, Emaar, ECC Group, and Vogue Magazine. Constant career growth drives me, and I actively seek opportunities where my skills can create meaningful impact across diverse industries. My passion lies in ideation, generating innovative concepts that foster progress. Combining conceptualization skills with aesthetic attention, I create unique and compelling business models. I strive to develop forward-thinking strategies that drive success and innovation, committed to cooperation, commitment to excellence, and customer satisfaction, infusing an artistic spirit and unique elements to add value to every project.…

Issam Al Haj Ibrahim

I am a certified, dynamic, and detail-oriented creative specialist with over ten years of experience executing strategic visions for both international and local businesses. I maintain comprehensive records that support brand creation, development, and evolution, overseeing large projects with renowned clients like Winston, Emaar, ECC Group, and Vogue Magazine. Constant career growth drives me, and I actively seek opportunities where my skills can create meaningful impact across diverse industries. My passion lies in ideation, generating innovative concepts that foster progress. Combining conceptualization skills with aesthetic attention, I create unique and compelling business models. I strive to develop forward-thinking strategies that drive success and innovation, committed to cooperation, commitment to excellence, and customer satisfaction, infusing an artistic spirit and unique elements to add value to every project.…

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I am a certified, dynamic, and detail-oriented creative specialist with over ten years of experience executing strategic visions for both international and local businesses. I maintain comprehensive records that support brand creation, development, and evolution, overseeing large projects with renowned clients like Winston, Emaar, ECC Group, and Vogue Magazine. Constant career growth drives me, and I actively seek opportunities where my skills can create meaningful impact across diverse industries.

My passion lies in ideation, generating innovative concepts that foster progress. Combining conceptualization skills with aesthetic attention, I create unique and compelling business models. I strive to develop forward-thinking strategies that drive success and innovation, committed to cooperation, commitment to excellence, and customer satisfaction, infusing an artistic spirit and unique elements to add value to every project.

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Language

Arabic
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Group Creative & Marketing Director at ECC Engineering Contracting Company
October 1, 2018 - Present
Led concept development for sustainable projects in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi government, including "Desert Board" sustainable housing kits. Managed media partnerships and high-profile marketing campaigns from 2020 to 2024, securing coverage in major industry magazines. Chaired the Energy Sustainable Summit 2023 with comprehensive media coverage. Oversaw branding, promotional campaigns, and team management for marketing goals. Established brand standards and successfully managed creative workflows, budgets, and timelines.
Creative Director at Artissam
September 30, 2018 - August 30, 2025
Developed new concepts for the food & beverage business and created corporate identity projects for fashion brands and event themes, including logos, branding, websites, mobile apps, packaging, and social media campaigns. Collaborated with various Lebanese TV channels and real estate firms. Managed branding and marketing communications with a focus on GCC and Lebanon markets. Led creative teams and ensured alignment with brand identity and client objectives.
Creative Director at AL Balad Newspaper
January 31, 2018 - August 30, 2025
Managed a team of 14 responsible for campaigns across digital and offline platforms in Kuwait City. Collaborated with artists affiliated with the Kuwait National Museum and led initiatives to enhance the newspaper brand.
Senior Art Director at Mentis
August 31, 2014 - August 30, 2025
Directed brainstorming and creative sessions. Assisted clients with prompt responses, developed tailored marketing plans, and translated marketing objectives into clear creative strategies. Managed creative process from concept to completion with oversight of profitability, deliverables, and timelines. Presented campaign strategies to clients and senior management.
Art Director at TBWA
January 31, 2012 - August 30, 2025
Creative Designer at VERO MODA
April 30, 2010 - August 30, 2025
Implemented strategic and creative planning for collection campaigns including target audience selection, campaign narrative, mood boards, art direction, advertising, and digital promotion. Collaborated with the graphic design team in Denmark on brand campaigns for VERO MODA and related brands. Created visual displays and executed global branding guidelines effectively.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design at American University of Science & Technology, Lebanon
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Certificate of Participation, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
January 1, 2006 - August 30, 2025
Certificate of Participation, World Art Dubai
January 1, 2021 - August 30, 2025
1st Place award in Sharjah in mural painting
January 1, 1996 - August 30, 2025
Award and certificate from His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi
January 1, 1996 - August 30, 2025
4th Place award in UAE in mural painting
January 1, 1996 - August 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Consumer Goods, Government, Retail