I'M RAMA NAHLAWY
SOLUTION JUNKIE
Creative Director & Art Director with 20 years of experience in advertising, branding, and animation across MENA and Europe. Skilled in developing brand strategies, leading creative teams, and delivering bold, culturally resonant campaigns while remaining hands-on in design, illustration, and animation. Proven record of pitching and winning new business, mentoring talent, and producing award-worthy creative that drives measurable results. Passionate about storytelling, cross-platform creativity, and integrating new technologies such as AI and 3D visualization into design workflows.
01 PROFESSIONAL
Creative Strategy & Brand Positioning
Art Direction & Campaign Leadership
Hands-on Design & Visual Storytelling (Print, Digital, Social, OOH)
Team Management & Mentorship
Pitching & Client Relationship Management
Branding, Packaging & Identity Design
2D & 3D Animation Direction
Cross-Cultural Market Expertise (MENA & Europe)
Integration of AI & Emerging Creative Tools
02 PORTFOLIO
BRANDING
CAMPAIGNS
AI PROJECTS
03 Experience
Dubai, UAE, 2018 - Present
FREELANCER
Creative Director / Art Director
Dubai, UAE, 2012 - 2018
Inpress Advertising agency
Art director and Senior Graphic Designer
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Led creative teams on 360° campaigns spanning digital, print, and outdoor.
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Delivered rebrands, packaging solutions, and digital campaigns for regional brands.
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Actively participated in pitches, contributing to new account wins for the agency.
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Maintained high production standards, ensuring creative consistency from concept to final execution.
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Mentored junior designers and supported their professional growth.
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Directed creative strategy and execution for clients in: Luxury Real Estate, Food & Beverage, Beauty & Wellness, Automotive, Technology, Education, Government, Transport, Healthcare, Baby Nutrition, Cartoon, Strategic Communication sectors.
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Designed and delivered complete brand identities, packaging, and social campaigns with measurable impact.
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Pitched and won projects through strategic creative presentations.
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Balanced leadership and hands-on design: overseeing junior creatives while
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producing high-level design assets.
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Integrated AI and 3D visualization into workflows to speed up concepting and enhance presentations.
Dubai, UAE, 2011 - 2012
TTL (Through The Line Advertising Agency)
Senior Creative Graphic Designer
Damascus, Syria, 2008 - 2011
HOPE 3D Animation Studio
(cartoon production, merchandising)
3D Animator leader & Art Director
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Directed a team producing children’s cartoon series and merchandising assets.
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Oversaw storyboarding, animation, and final production workflows.
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Balanced art direction with hands-on 3D animation to meet production deadlines.
Damascus, Syria, 2005 - 2006
ADinB (Advertising in business)
Graphic designer
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Produced campaign visuals, brand collateral, and social media content.
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Supported senior creatives on integrated campaigns for retail and lifestyle clients.
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Developed motion graphics to enhance digital storytelling.
Damascus,Syria, 2006 - 2008
Star Animation CO.
(cartoon production)
3D Animator
Creative Graphic Designer
Damascus, Syria, 2005
R.M.P Company (Import and export CO.),
Creative Graphic Designer
Damascus, Syria, 2004
Dr. Ahmad Al mufti
(Dr. In Fine Art Uni.)
Designer
Currently open for Creative opportunities in Dubai
CONTACT
Thank you for checking my website. Hope to hear from you :)
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Tel: +971 55 782 4759
