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Tony Elias

@tonyelias

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Highly motivated and results-oriented Creative Director

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role that leverages my creative vision and leadership skills to drive business growth and user satisfaction.

As a seasoned Creative Director with over 20 years of experience, I have a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to craft award-winning creative campaigns, digital experiences, and brand strategies. My expertise lies in translating business objectives into compelling visual narratives that drive measurable growth and user satisfaction.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed teams of designers, ensuring seamless project execution and adherence to UX best practices. My innovative marketing strategies have boosted brand visibility, exceeding client expectations and fostering successful long-term partnerships.

I am skilled in UX/UI design, marketing automation, and brand strategy, with proficiency in a range of design tools including Figma, Webflow, Adobe Creative Suite, and Procreate. With a strong educational background in fine arts and UX design, I am confident in my ability to drive creative vision and deliver results-driven solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lead Visual & Product Designer / Creative Director

Current

WPP / VML / OBVIOUSLY

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Led the design and development of award-winning campaigns for global brands, resulting in a 25% increase in brand engagement and a 10% improvement in click-through rates. Managed a team of designers, ensuring seamless project execution and adherence to UX best practices.

UX Figma Webflow Adobe Creative Suite Canva Marketing Automation Brand Strategy Digital Marketing

Global Creative Director

CLEARVISION

Jan 2018 - Apr 2021 (3 years 3 months)

Implemented innovative marketing strategies that boosted brand visibility by 20% for industry leaders, exceeding client expectations and fostering successful long-term partnerships.

Marketing Automation Brand Strategy Digital Marketing Adobe Creative Suite Canva

Creative Director

ALEF MAGAZINE

Jan 2013 - Jan 2018 (5 years)

Orchestrated captivating illustrations, layout designs, and advertisements, contributing to a 30% increase in readership and a 15% rise in advertising revenue.

Adobe Creative Suite Canva Digital Marketing

Art Director

Qatar Foundation

Jul 2011 - Jan 2013 (1 year 6 months)

Oversaw the creation of high-quality, bilingual publications and marketing materials for Education City initiatives, ensuring brand consistency across print and digital platforms.

Adobe Creative Suite Canva Brand Strategy Digital Marketing