Hi, I’m Zahid Bin Zafar, a Creative & Innovation Head with over 18 years of international experience delivering award-winning design and digital content strategies across diverse industries. I excel at turning complex ideas into visually compelling, user-centric experiences by blending creative excellence with strategic insight. I thrive in collaborative, empowering teams and love shaping immersive brand activations, events, exhibitions, and digital content that engage audiences and drive business growth. I stay at the forefront of design trends and technology, leveraging the latest tools to craft experiences across digital, print, and experiential touchpoints. I’m excited to bring my creative vision and leadership to a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, sustainability, and meaningful creativity.

Zahid Bin Zafar

Hi, I’m Zahid Bin Zafar, a Creative & Innovation Head with over 18 years of international experience delivering award-winning design and digital content strategies across diverse industries. I excel at turning complex ideas into visually compelling, user-centric experiences by blending creative excellence with strategic insight. I thrive in collaborative, empowering teams and love shaping immersive brand activations, events, exhibitions, and digital content that engage audiences and drive business growth. I stay at the forefront of design trends and technology, leveraging the latest tools to craft experiences across digital, print, and experiential touchpoints. I’m excited to bring my creative vision and leadership to a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, sustainability, and meaningful creativity.

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Hi, I’m Zahid Bin Zafar, a Creative & Innovation Head with over 18 years of international experience delivering award-winning design and digital content strategies across diverse industries. I excel at turning complex ideas into visually compelling, user-centric experiences by blending creative excellence with strategic insight.

I thrive in collaborative, empowering teams and love shaping immersive brand activations, events, exhibitions, and digital content that engage audiences and drive business growth. I stay at the forefront of design trends and technology, leveraging the latest tools to craft experiences across digital, print, and experiential touchpoints. I’m excited to bring my creative vision and leadership to a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, sustainability, and meaningful creativity.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Design Manager – Head of Content & Immersive at DXB LIVE, World Trade Center – Dubai UAE
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Leads the creative development and execution of dynamic, story-driven visual content for large-scale events, exhibitions, and immersive experiences. Specializes in spatial storytelling, projection mapping, LED installations, motion design, and sensory interactive experiences. Collaborates with producers, creative directors, technical teams to shape compelling narratives, ensures cohesive visual direction from concept to on-site content integration, and delivers high-quality outputs across global brand activations and live shows.
Creative & Innovation Director at Mishal Group – Dubai UAE
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
Provided overall creative direction and development road-map for events, activations, and experiential projects; led 3D designs, animation, AR/VR concepts, and interactive walkthroughs; collaborated with account teams to align creative with client objectives and deliver mind-blowing 3D content for pitches.
Head of Creative at Plan B Events & Exhibitions – Dubai UAE
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Managed a team of designers, developed digital media including TV commercials, 3D animation, interactive presentations, visual effects and post-production; created digital communication strategies to enhance brand visibility and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging across channels.
Digital Communications Head at Publicis – Lahore Pakistan
September 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013
Led digital communications initiatives, overseeing content strategy for websites, blogs and social media; collaborated with stakeholders to refine messaging and enhance audience engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Punjab
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
Graphics & Multimedia Engineering at NICON College of IT
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025

Qualifications

Certification of Coaching and Mentoring – VINSYS
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
Certification of Advanced Negotiating Skills – HNI
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
Certificate of Participation - Innovation Week UAE
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
Certificate of Appreciation - Ru'ya, Careers UAE Showreels
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other