Abdullah Krizim

Creatie Director

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
I have extensive experience working in advertising agencies, where I specialize in creative projects, fostering teamwork and collaboration, positioning products and services to the right audiences through creative marketing research methods.

Additionally, I am excellent at promoting process improvement initiatives while maintaining strong client relationships. My expertise also extends to developing creative standards that drive productivity across all teams within the agency. With my proactive approach and understanding of digital media platforms such as Google Partner Agency program; I ensure that our clients are provided with top-notch customer service every step of the way.

Work Experience

Al-Arabia Advertising Agency

Graphic Designer

Irbid - Jordan / Graphic Designer
• Design Creative Advertisements for key clients.
• Design Printings “Brochures, Flyers, Identity, Signage”
• Design Event & Exhibition Printings “Brochures, Advertisements, Outdoor Banners”
August 2005 - January 2009 Irbid, Jordan

Jordan College For Science & Technology

Teacher diploma as Graphic Design

Teacher Materials Graphic Design Diploma system.
May 2010 - July 2010 Jordan

Sima Advertising Agency

Creative Graphic Designer

Al Khobar - Saudi Arabia / Graphic Designer
• Design Creative Advertisements for key clients.
• Design Printings “Brochures, Flyers, Identity, Signage”
• Design Event & Exhibition Printings “Brochures, Advertisements, Outdoor Banners”
April 2009 - October 2010 Saudi Arabia

Semark-Saudi Event Management & Marketing Company

Senior Graphic Designer

Riyadh - Saudi Arabia / Senior Graphic Designer
• Design Creative Advertisements for key clients.
• Design Printings “Brochures, Flyers, Identity, Signage”
• Design Event & Exhibition Printings “Brochures, Advertisements, Outdoor Banners”
• Event Planning for Salon Culinaire event in Saudi Horeca
October 2010 - August 2012 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

MWTEN Advertising Agency

Art Director

Riyadh - Saudi Arabia / Art Director
• Diligent, detail-oriented and an experienced Art Director having strong interpersonal and organizational skills with a keen ability to multitask a variety of challenges and responsibilities.
• Adept in creating and implementing actionable strategies to realize short-term and long-term objectives.
August 2012 - March 2014 Saudi Arabia

International Nomads

Associate Creative Director

International Nomads is a Riyadh based Digital Advertising Agency with a full time team and members from around the globe; all under one roof, connected online and with one passion. We communicate, collaborate and create online and by mobile; anyone around the world, connected to the World Wide Web, can, at any time, meet and interact with our company and work. Digital Media Agency, Social Media Agency, what ever the name, its all under one roof! Google Partner
April 2014 - January 2020 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Extend

Creative Director

- Leading a creative team to create creative campaigns
- Effectively manage multiple projects and manage the creative team in line with client specifications
- Bring creative ideas and challenge the status quo at every opportunity
- Effectively build and retain strong client relationships
- Work to client specifications in a timely and organized manner and I able to work on multiple projects at any one time
- Manage and organize events, branding and TV ads
- Meeting with the creative director before presenting ideas to clients.
January 2020 - December 2022 Saudi Arabia

Hawyia Company

Creative Director

- Head of creative
- Led a creative team to create creative campaigns
- Effectively manage multiple projects and manage the creative team in line with client specifications
- Bring creative ideas and challenge the status quo at every opportunity
- Effectively build and retain strong client relationships
- Work to client specifications in a timely and organized manner and I am able to work on multiple projects at any one time
- Manage and organize events, branding and TV ads
- Meeting with the client and marketing team to present creative ideas
January 2023 - Present Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Education

Prince Al Hasan Ben Tlal Secondary School

General Secondary Certificate

August 2004 - June 2005 Jordan

Yarmouk University

B.FA,Bachelor of Arts Degree Graphic Design

September 2005 - July 2009 Jordan

University Of Hertfordshire

Master of Graphic Design

MA Graphic Design is a Master's award within the MA Art and Design programme at the School of Creative Arts. Within the programme, there is a strong emphasis on professional practice and the real-world applications of art and design. You will develop key research skills and gain a good understanding of the work of other practitioners in your field.

The MA Graphic Design degree is designed to develop imaginative, creative and technical potential as a graphic designer. It provides an opportunity for you to examine a range of media in the fields of graphic design, including the role of image-making in new and traditional media, and graphic designer's relationships with fine art and digital media.
September 2016 - October 2018 Hatfield, United Kingdom

Languages

Arabic (Native),
English (Advanced),
Dutch (Beginner),

Awards

Saudi Horeca 2012 - Salon Culinaire

Event planner and creative designer for the Culinary art show for the International Exhibition for Food, Beverage & Hospitality.

2012

Saudi Horeca 2012

Creative Designer and Organizers zones

2012

Saudi Horeca 2011

Creative Designer and Organizers zones

2011

Ocean View Company

Creative Organizers

2011

AVA Digital Awards

Creative Campaign Award

2020

Hermes Creative Awards

YELO Creative Campaign

2020

NYX MARCOM AWARD

HUNGERSTATION Ramadan Campaign

2021

Vega Digital Awards

Platinum Award, HUNGERSTATION Ramadan Campaign

2021

Skills

A Wide Knowledge Of Design Methods And Criteria., A Wide Knowledge Of Modernity And Classical Styles., A Wide Knowledge Of The Psychology Of Design., Ability To Resolve Problems And Make Decisions., Ability To Work With Group., Able To Lead A Group And Manage A Graphic Design Project., Able To Review & Correction, Able To Think Creativity., Able To Work Full Time Job., Advertising, Art Direction, Creative, Excellent Communication And Networking Skills., Excellent Interpersonal Skills., Excellent Knowledge And Experience Using Program Design, Good Criteria In Color Theory., Good Free Hand Drawing And Sketching., Graphic Design, Self Initiative And Innovative, Social Media, Unique Ideas,