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I’m Christel, a Creative Lead with 14 years of experience delivering high-quality, results-driven work for global brands across performance marketing and brand strategy. Over the years, I’ve worked with leading brands including HSBC, American Express, LEGO, Sony, Toyota, Lexus, Renault, Red Bull, Amazon, The Economist, and Dyson, among many others. Adept with technology and digital platforms, I have extensive experience leading art direction across graphic design, marketing, digital advertising, and brand management, while embracing innovation and the use of AI to enhance creative development and campaign performance. I am multilingual, speaking five languages with fluency in English, French, and Arabic.
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My expertise spans creative direction, setting high standards, and leading cohesive, insight-led campaigns through close collaboration with UX, Paid, Strategy, Production, and Content teams. I bring strong managerial capabilities and the creative insight required to effectively oversee creative development and design processes. A confident leader skilled in prioritisation and delegation, I have significant experience managing teams, clients, and complex projects with precision and strategic focus.
Experience
IPG MEDIABRANDS - KINESSO
CREATIVE LEAD
Accounts: LEGO, AMEX, AMAZON, THE ECONOMIST, DYSON, ADOBE , QUORN, APEROL, REESE'S
FEB 2021 - PRESENT
THE ONLINE PROJECT
CREATIVE LEAD - HEAD OF CREATIVE TEAM
Accounts: NESCAFE, BANK AL ETIHAD, SAFWA BANK, CROWN PRINCE FOUNDATION, TAQA ENERGY
MARCH 2020 - JAN 2021
LEODEN MENA
SENIOR ART DIRECTOR (Head of creative team)
Accounts: RENAULT, LEE WRANGLER, MEDLABS, PRIME STORES,
FEB 2018 - DEC 2019
TOY TRIANGLE CO
CREATIVE LEAD DESIGNER
Accounts: RENAULT, LEE WRANGLER, MEDLABS, PRIME STORES,
OCT 2016 - JAN 2018
THE ONLINE PROJECT
ART DIRECTOR
Accounts: AUDI, SWAROVSKI, UMNIAH TELECOM, SONY, BANK AL ETIHAD, IKEA
MAY 2016 - NOV 2016
CREATIVE CONSULTANCY
Brand Consultancy, Creative Direction & Client management
Accounts: USAID, AMSTEL, UNIDO, LEILA ISSAM, BLUE FIG, WADI FINAN
SEPT 2015- JAN 2021
J. WALTER THOMPSON
ART DIRECTOR
Accounts: TOYOTA, LEXUS, REDBULL, HSBC, ZAIN TELECOM
DEC 2012 - JUL 2015
Education
CREAPOLE - SCHOOL OF DESIGN & MANAGEMENT
MASTER’S DEGREE: Visual Communication & Design Management
BACHELOR’S DEGREE : Visual Communication & Multimedia
Paris, France. 2007-2012
LYCEE GEORGES POMPIDOU
Economics and Social Studies (High school diploma)
Dubai, UAE. 2000 - 2007
LYCEE INTERNATIONAL FRANCAIS
Jakarta, Indonesia. 1994 - 1999 (Elementary school)
Professional skillset
Creative Direction & Leadership
Performance Marketing
Data-Driven Advertising
Creative Innovation​
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Project & Planning Resource Management​
Brand Strategy
Creative Auditing & Performance Analysis
Campaign Optimisation & Testing
AI & Creative Tool (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, DCO tools)
Multi-Client & Stakeholder Management
Languages
English - Native or bilingual proficiency
French - Native or bilingual proficiency
Arabic - Full professional proficiency
Spanish - Limited Working Proficiency
Indonesian- Limited Working Proficiency