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I'm Hatim Al-Sharif, a Senior Designer focused on branding, AI, and digital design. With over 15 years of experience in the UAE, I help brands craft compelling visual narratives, build strong identities, and deliver cross-platform campaigns that resonate with audiences across print, digital, and social media. I lead and mentor design teams, translate strategy into creative solutions, and leverage AI tools to drive efficiency and impact. I'm passionate about blending storytelling with data-driven design to elevate brand presence while optimizing workflows for faster, higher-quality outcomes.…I'm Hatim Al-Sharif, a Senior Designer focused on branding, AI, and digital design. With over 15 years of experience in the UAE, I help brands craft compelling visual narratives, build strong identities, and deliver cross-platform campaigns that resonate with audiences across print, digital, and social media. I lead and mentor design teams, translate strategy into creative solutions, and leverage AI tools to drive efficiency and impact. I'm passionate about blending storytelling with data-driven design to elevate brand presence while optimizing workflows for faster, higher-quality outcomes.

Hatim Al-Sharif

Creative Director, Art Director, Brand Strategist, +3

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I'm Hatim Al-Sharif, a Senior Designer focused on branding, AI, and digital design. With over 15 years of experience in the UAE, I help brands craft compelling visual narratives, build strong identities, and deliver cross-platform campaigns that resonate with audiences across print, digital, and social media. I lead and mentor design teams, translate strategy into creative solutions, and leverage AI tools to drive efficiency and impact. I'm passionate about blending storytelling with data-driven design to elevate brand presence while optimizing workflows for faster, higher-quality outcomes.…I'm Hatim Al-Sharif, a Senior Designer focused on branding, AI, and digital design. With over 15 years of experience in the UAE, I help brands craft compelling visual narratives, build strong identities, and deliver cross-platform campaigns that resonate with audiences across print, digital, and social media. I lead and mentor design teams, translate strategy into creative solutions, and leverage AI tools to drive efficiency and impact. I'm passionate about blending storytelling with data-driven design to elevate brand presence while optimizing workflows for faster, higher-quality outcomes.

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I’m Hatim Al-Sharif, a Senior Designer focused on branding, AI, and digital design. With over 15 years of experience in the UAE, I help brands craft compelling visual narratives, build strong identities, and deliver cross-platform campaigns that resonate with audiences across print, digital, and social media.

I lead and mentor design teams, translate strategy into creative solutions, and leverage AI tools to drive efficiency and impact. I’m passionate about blending storytelling with data-driven design to elevate brand presence while optimizing workflows for faster, higher-quality outcomes.

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Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Emaar

June 1, 2013 - September 11, 2025

Designed and executed branding and marketing strategies for Emaar Retail’s five properties (Dubai Ice Rink, KidZania, Reel Cinemas, SEGA, Dubai Aquarium). Launched marketing campaigns contributing to a 15% increase in customer engagement. Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure brand consistency across digital and print platforms.

Graphic Designer at Medium Rare Advertising

July 1, 2010 - September 11, 2025

Led the Middle East account for Turkish Tourism, managing ad campaigns and branding projects. Developed compelling visuals, increasing campaign effectiveness and audience retention.

Graphic Designer at Dubai World, Jabal Ali

July 1, 2009 - September 11, 2025

Designed and established the visual identity of Al-Alam Newspaper, including logo and branding. Produced editorial layouts and advertising materials, ensuring cohesive visual communication.

Senior Graphic Designer at American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

July 1, 2013 - Present

Led the creative direction for 100+ marketing campaigns, enhancing brand identity across print, digital, and social media. Managed and mentored a cross-disciplinary team of designers, photographers, and videographers. Developed and implemented strategic design solutions that increased audience engagement by 30%. Directed UX/UI improvements and optimized design workflows, reducing project turnaround time by 25%.

Senior Graphic Designer at Emaar

June 1, 2013 - September 11, 2025

Designed and executed branding and marketing strategies for Emaar Retail’s five properties, including Dubai Ice Rink, KidZania, Reel Cinemas, SEGA, and Dubai Aquarium. Launched marketing campaigns that contributed to a 15% increase in customer engagement. Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure brand consistency across digital and print platforms.

Graphic Designer at Medium Rare Advertising

July 1, 2010 - September 11, 2025

Led the Middle East account for Turkish Tourism, managing ad campaigns and branding projects. Developed compelling visuals, increasing campaign effectiveness and audience retention.

Graphic Designer at Dubai World

July 1, 2009 - September 11, 2025

Designed and established the visual identity of Al-Alam Newspaper, including logo and branding. Produced editorial layouts and advertising materials, ensuring cohesive visual communication.

Senior Graphic Designer at American University of Sharjah

July 1, 2013 - Present

Led the creative direction for 100+ marketing campaigns, enhancing brand identity across print, digital, and social media. Managed and mentored a team of designers, photographers, and videographers, ensuring alignment with the university’s brand guidelines. Developed and implemented strategic design solutions that increased audience engagement by 30%. Directed UX/UI improvements for digital platforms, improving user experience. Optimized design workflows, reducing project turnaround time by 25% while maintaining quality.

Senior Graphic Designer at American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

July 1, 2013 - Present

Led the creative direction for 100+ projects, elevating brand identity across print, digital, and social media. Managed and mentored a team of designers, photographers, and videographers, ensuring alignment with university brand guidelines. Directed UX/UI improvements for digital platforms and implemented strategic design solutions that increased audience engagement by 30%. Optimized workflows to reduce project turnaround time by 25% while maintaining quality, leveraging AI-assisted tools to enhance concept development and production efficiency.

Senior Graphic Designer at Emaar

June 1, 2013 - September 18, 2025

Designed and executed branding and marketing strategies for Emaar Retail’s five properties (Dubai Ice Rink, KidZania, Reel Cinemas, SEGA, Dubai Aquarium). Launched campaigns contributing to a 15% increase in customer engagement. Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure brand consistency across digital and print platforms.

Graphic Designer at Medium Rare Advertising

July 1, 2010 - September 18, 2025

Led the Middle East account for Turkish Tourism, managing ad campaigns and branding projects. Developed visuals that improved campaign effectiveness and audience retention.

Graphic Designer at Dubai World

July 1, 2009 - September 18, 2025

Designed and established the visual identity of Al-Alam Newspaper, including logo and branding. Produced editorial layouts and advertising materials, ensuring cohesive visual communication.

Senior Graphic Designer at Emaar, Dubai

June 1, 2013 - September 18, 2025

Designed & executed branding and marketing strategies for Emaar Retail’s five properties, including Dubai Ice Rink, KidZania, Reel Cinemas, SEGA, and Dubai Aquarium. Launched marketing campaigns that contributed to a 15% increase in customer engagement. Collaborated cross-functionally, ensuring brand consistency across digital and print platforms.

Graphic Designer at Medium Rare Advertising, Dubai

July 1, 2010 - September 18, 2025

Led the Middle East account for Turkish Tourism, managing ad campaigns and branding projects. Developed visuals, increasing campaign effectiveness and audience retention.

Graphic Designer at Dubai World, Jabal Ali

July 1, 2009 - September 18, 2025

Designed & established the visual identity of Al-Alam Newspaper, including logo and branding. Produced editorial layouts and advertising materials, ensuring cohesive visual communication.

Senior Graphic Designer at American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

July 1, 2013 - Present

Led the creative direction for 100+ creative projects, enhancing brand identity across print, digital, and social media. Managed & mentored a team of designers, photographers, and videographers, ensuring alignment with the university’s brand guidelines. Developed & implemented strategic design solutions that increased audience engagement by 30%, directed UX/UI improvements for digital platforms, and optimized workflows to reduce turnaround time by 25%.