Motivated with more than 24 years of experience. I am as strategic as I am creative and I am as interested in outcomes as in execution. Recognized for developing creative solutions that drive clients satisfaction. With an eye to the future, I am constantly trying to change the game by creating more engaging and rewarding work.

Ayoub Salloum

Motivated with more than 24 years of experience. I am as strategic as I am creative and I am as interested in outcomes as in execution. Recognized for developing creative solutions that drive clients satisfaction. With an eye to the future, I am constantly trying to change the game by creating more engaging and rewarding work.

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Motivated with more than 24 years of experience. I am as strategic as I am creative and I am as interested in outcomes as in execution.
Recognized for developing creative solutions that drive clients satisfaction. With an eye to the future, I am constantly trying to change the game by creating more engaging and rewarding work.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelancer Graphic Designer at Wunderman Thompson Kuwait
June 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Created and designed social media posts and online digital artworks for Ahli United Bank and Boubyan Bank.
Branding Consultant at CQ Agency
October 1, 2022 - September 12, 2025
Helped clients develop effective branding strategies and bridged strategic directions with creative expressions to create value in customers' minds.
Creative Deputy Manager at Mainline
July 1, 2018 - September 12, 2025
Delivered highly creative solutions for clients, focusing on events management and managerial-creative leadership.
Creative Partner at ONEONE01
October 1, 2015 - September 12, 2025
Joint partnership in a creative boutique agency offering marketing and advertising solutions for a diverse client portfolio.
Senior Art Director at Saatchi & Saatchi Riyadh
February 1, 2011 - September 12, 2025
Oversaw the creative process from brainstorming to planning, and led a skilled creative team.
Art Director at Mainline Riyadh
July 1, 2007 - September 12, 2025
Helped rejuvenate creative output with a notable increase in idea quality and execution.
Senior Graphic Designer at Conquest Riyadh
October 1, 2003 - September 12, 2025
Designed for local clients such as Almarai, Saudi Hollandi Bank, and Holsten Beer, plus regional clients like Fico Chips.
Senior Graphic Designer at JWT Riyadh
August 1, 2002 - September 12, 2025
Gained experience with a multinational creative team across a wide range of clients, learning strong thinking and execution.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Wunderman Thompson Kuwait
June 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Created and designed social media posts and online digital artworks for Ahli United Bank and Boubyan Bank, delivering on-brand visuals and campaigns across various platforms.
Branding Consultant at CQ AGENCY
October 1, 2022 - September 12, 2025
Helped clients develop effective branding strategies and connected strategic directions with creative execution to create value for customers.
Creative Deputy Manager at Mainline Riyadh
July 1, 2018 - September 12, 2025
Returned to Mainline to take on a managerial and creative role, delivering highly creative solutions for events management.
Creative Partner at ONEONE01
October 1, 2015 - September 12, 2025
Joint partnership in a creative boutique agency offering marketing and advertising solutions for a diverse client portfolio.
Senior Art Director at Saatchi & Saatchi Riyadh
February 1, 2011 - September 12, 2025
Oversaw creative process from brainstorming and planning to leading a skilled team, delivering compelling campaigns.
Art Director at Mainline Riyadh
July 1, 2007 - September 12, 2025
Helped rejuvenate creative output with stronger ideas and executions.
Senior Graphic Designer at Conquest Riyadh
October 1, 2003 - September 12, 2025
Designed for key local clients such as Almarai, Saudi Hollandi Bank, Holsten Beer, and regional clients like Fico Chips.
Senior Graphic Designer at JWT Riyadh
August 1, 2002 - September 12, 2025
First job in Saudi Arabia, worked with a multinational team for a wide range of clients and developed strong thinking and execution skills.
Freelancer Graphic Designer at Wunderman Thompson Kuwait
June 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Created and designed social media posts and online digital artworks for Ahli United Bank and Boubyan Bank.
Branding Consultant at CQ Agency
October 1, 2022 - September 12, 2025
Helped clients develop branding strategies and bridged strategic directions with creative expressions to create value for customers.
Creative Deputy Manager at Mainline Riyadh
July 1, 2018 - September 12, 2025
Delivered highly creative solutions for our clients, mainly in events management, with managerial and creative responsibilities.
Creative Partner at ONEONE01
October 1, 2015 - September 12, 2025
Joint partnership in a creative boutique agency offering marketing and advertising solutions for a diverse client portfolio.
Senior Art Director at Saatchi & Saatchi Riyadh
February 1, 2011 - September 12, 2025
Oversaw the creative process from brainstorming, planning and pitching to inspiring and leading a highly skilled creative team.
Art Director at Mainline Riyadh
July 1, 2007 - September 12, 2025
Joined Mainline to rejuvenate the creative output, achieving higher quality ideas and executions.
Senior Graphic Designer at Conquest Riyadh
October 1, 2003 - September 12, 2025
Designed for key local clients such as Almarai, Saudi Hollandi Bank and Holsten Beer, and regional clients such as Fico Chips.
Senior Graphic Designer at JWT Riyadh
August 1, 2002 - September 12, 2025
First job in Saudi Arabia; worked with a multinational creative team on a wide range of clients, developing thinking and execution techniques.

Education

License in IT Management at Lebanese University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
Certificate at Saatchi & Saatchi (Ideas Academy)
January 1, 2008 - September 12, 2025
Certificate at Saatchi & Saatchi (Lovemarks Academy)
January 1, 2010 - September 12, 2025
License at Lebanese University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
Certificate at Saatchi & Saatchi (Ideas Academy)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Certificate at Saatchi & Saatchi (Lovemarks Academy)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
License, IT Management at Lebanese University
January 1, 1997 - September 12, 2025
Ideas Academy Certificate at Saatchi & Saatchi
January 1, 2008 - September 12, 2025
Lovemarks Academy Certificate at Saatchi & Saatchi
January 1, 2010 - September 12, 2025

Qualifications

License, IT Management
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
Certificate, Ideas Academy
January 1, 2008 - September 12, 2025
Certificate, Lovemarks Academy
January 1, 2010 - September 12, 2025
License - IT Management
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
Ideas Academy Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Lovemarks Academy Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Ideas Academy Certificate - Saatchi & Saatchi
January 1, 2008 - September 12, 2025
Lovemarks Academy Certificate - Saatchi & Saatchi
January 1, 2010 - September 12, 2025
IT Management License - Lebanese University
January 1, 1997 - September 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Other