I am a senior design studio manager with 15 years of experience in the advertising industry, specialized in finalizing artworks across platforms, designing branding elements and retouching visuals for advertising campaigns, promotional stands and web interfaces. My solid experience and in-depth understanding of prepress and color management help me understand and execute the branding collaterals most efficiently and effectively. It also helps me drive the project from designing to production stages. I have a straightforward approach to work - honesty and passion. It helps bring out the best in me every single day on every project. Over the last 15 years, I have worked in reputed advertising agencies in the region across various sectors including FMCG, Banking, Retail, Government Entities, Non-Profit Organizations, Personal Care and Real Estate. My diverse experience of working in highly professional and competitive environments has helped me gain knowledge and skill of managing the studio department smoothly and efficiently while meeting the expectations of quality and time in design and output. I have worked in teams with art directors, copywriters, photographers, designers, account executives, web developers and printers. I apply my creative and design skills to produce new ideas and concepts. I present finalized ideas and concepts to clients or account managers. I support the client managers and creatives with knowledge and skills in design, print and production. I have the ability to own the whole project from brainstorming, sharing ideas, layouts, finalizing artwork to the final printed/ digital product. Studio management. Flexible approach to work.

Ejaz Asif

I am a senior design studio manager with 15 years of experience in the advertising industry, specialized in finalizing artworks across platforms, designing branding elements and retouching visuals for advertising campaigns, promotional stands and web interfaces. My solid experience and in-depth understanding of prepress and color management help me understand and execute the branding collaterals most efficiently and effectively. It also helps me drive the project from designing to production stages. I have a straightforward approach to work - honesty and passion. It helps bring out the best in me every single day on every project. Over the last 15 years, I have worked in reputed advertising agencies in the region across various sectors including FMCG, Banking, Retail, Government Entities, Non-Profit Organizations, Personal Care and Real Estate. My diverse experience of working in highly professional and competitive environments has helped me gain knowledge and skill of managing the studio department smoothly and efficiently while meeting the expectations of quality and time in design and output. I have worked in teams with art directors, copywriters, photographers, designers, account executives, web developers and printers. I apply my creative and design skills to produce new ideas and concepts. I present finalized ideas and concepts to clients or account managers. I support the client managers and creatives with knowledge and skills in design, print and production. I have the ability to own the whole project from brainstorming, sharing ideas, layouts, finalizing artwork to the final printed/ digital product. Studio management. Flexible approach to work.

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I am a senior design studio manager with 15 years of experience in the advertising industry, specialized in finalizing artworks across platforms, designing branding elements and retouching visuals for advertising campaigns, promotional stands and web interfaces. My solid experience and in-depth understanding of prepress and color management help me understand and execute the branding collaterals most efficiently and effectively. It also helps me drive the project from designing to production stages. I have a straightforward approach to work - honesty and passion. It helps bring out the best in me every single day on every project. Over the last 15 years, I have worked in reputed advertising agencies in the region across various sectors including FMCG, Banking, Retail, Government Entities, Non-Profit Organizations, Personal Care and Real Estate.

My diverse experience of working in highly professional and competitive environments has helped me gain knowledge and skill of managing the studio department smoothly and efficiently while meeting the expectations of quality and time in design and output. I have worked in teams with art directors, copywriters, photographers, designers, account executives, web developers and printers. I apply my creative and design skills to produce new ideas and concepts. I present finalized ideas and concepts to clients or account managers. I support the client managers and creatives with knowledge and skills in design, print and production. I have the ability to own the whole project from brainstorming, sharing ideas, layouts, finalizing artwork to the final printed/ digital product. Studio management. Flexible approach to work.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Studio at ServicePlan Middle East
November 1, 2022 - Present
Head of Studio overseeing studio operations and managing key accounts: Abdul Latif Jameel (Motors, Finance), Toyota, Cardex.
Studio Manager at DRIVE DENTSU
October 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Studio Manager; Key accounts: Toyota, Lexus, Canon, Etisalat, Jumeirah, Radisson Hotels, Rotana Media, Nassima Towers, Almir Foods and many more.
Studio Manager at DELPHYS MIDDLE EAST
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Studio Manager; Key accounts: Abdul Latif Jameel (Motors, Corporate), Toyota, Lexus, Canon, Deezer, Radisson Hotels and many more.
Graphic Designer / Artworker at AVERDA INTERNATIONAL
April 1, 2009 - September 1, 2010
Worked in the communications department to develop a new brand identity and implement it across all operating companies in GCC.
Graphic Designer / Artworker at DRIVE COMMUNICATION
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Key accounts: Abdul Latif Jameel (Motors, Corporate), Toyota, Lexus, Canon, Frico, B4U, Radisson Hotels, Almir Foods and many more.
Graphic Designer / Artworker at HORIZON DRAFTFCB
November 1, 2007 - December 1, 2008
Key accounts: Nivea, Noor Islamic Bank, Dubai Shopping Festival, Dubai Summer Surprise, Arla Foods, Puck, Lurpak, Certina Watches, etc.

Education

Diploma in Digital Marketing at Manipal University Dubai, UAE
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor Degree in Arts at Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
IELTS at British Council, Dubai, UAE
January 1, 2019 - April 26, 2026
Graphics/Multimedia Certification at Peak Solutions College, Lahore, Pakistan
January 1, 2002 - April 26, 2026

Qualifications

IELTS
January 1, 2019 - April 26, 2026
Graphics/Multimedia Certification
January 1, 2002 - April 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Real Estate & Construction, Government