Jan Stoop
Freelance Creative Director
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
+971509325539
www.janstoop.com
Creative, result-driven advertising art director with an entrepreneurial leadership style, a strong customer focus, and rich experience in conceptualisation and execution of through-the-line advertising campaigns. Skilful developer of strategic communication programmes that continually surpass expectations. Recognised for combining ‘out-of-the-box’ thinking with strong storytelling skills to build novel, engaging user experiences on notable brands such as Toyota, Levis, Johnnie Walker, Etihad, Kelloggs Special K and Doctors Without Borders.
Team leader with excellent communication skills, an affable personality, and a flair for connecting with C-level decision makers to enhance business relationships within aggressive timelines. Possess the ability to influence thinking, build consensus, and motivate high-performance teams.
Team leader with excellent communication skills, an affable personality, and a flair for connecting with C-level decision makers to enhance business relationships within aggressive timelines. Possess the ability to influence thinking, build consensus, and motivate high-performance teams.
Work Experience
Freelance Creative Director
Freelance Creative Director
Freelance Senior Creative/Art Director available to help on interesting and challenging briefs. Currently freelancing with a multinational advertising agencies and a handful of my own lovely clients.
October 2015
- Present
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founder & Creative Director
Founder & Creative Director
Inspired by beautiful travel destinations, BAHO Shoes is a fresh brand that caters to kids’ fashion. Our aim is to bring unique and creative designs to kids’ apparel so you can keep your little ones stylish all-year-round!
January 2020
- Present
M&C Saatchi
Associate Creative Director
Associate Creative Director working on Abu Dhabi Tourism, TWOFOUR54. Managing a team of Designers, Copy Writers and finalisers.
September 2017
- January 2018
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Nomads Agency
Freelance Associate Creative Director
Freelance ACD working on brands: Dubai Holding Company, Majid Al Futtaim and Jotun.
March 2017
- March 2017
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
M&C Saatchi
freelance Creative Director
Freelance Creative Director managing a team of designers and copy writers to pitch for the Aldar Properties account.
December 2016
- February 2017
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
GMASCO
Art Director
Above the Line Art Director. The Art Director's responsibility is to conceive and execute creative, effective and innovative marketing solutions for a group of clients, primarily Toyota. The GMASCO client list includes: Toyota, Ikea, Dodge, Lexus, Honda, Volvo, Hertz, Panasonic, Toshiba, Plugins, ACE Hardware, Black & Decker and ToysRus. As Art Director I closely work with a copywriter, under the supervision of the Creative Director, and responsible for briefs/campaigns from start to completion.
February 2013
- August 2015
United Arab Emirates
GTB
Freelance Art Director
Freelance Art Director working on Ford.
April 2016
- August 2016
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Commonwealth McCann
Freelance Art Director
Freelance Art Director working on the Chevrolet account.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Languages
English (Native),
Afrikaans (Native),
Arabic (Beginner),
Awards
Mena Cristal Festival
Bronze, Media category for FJ Xtreme 4DX experience.
2015
Dubai Lynx International Advertising Festival
Shortlist, Media category for FJ Xtreme 4DX experience.
2015
Dubai Lynx International Advertising Festival
Shortlist, Film Craft category for TRD Midnight run.
2015
Mena Digital Awards
Shortlist for the @Social Yaris.
2015
Mena Cristal Festival
Shortlist, Digital & Mobile for 86 Driftable print ad.
2016
Mena Cristal Festival
Shortlist, Media category for 86 Driftable print ad. (Best use of print)
2016
Mena Cristal Festival
Shortlist, Media category for 86 Driftable print ad. (Best use of Mobile)
2016