Regional Creative Director
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CV

Senior Art Director at J. Walter Thompson MEA since 2011

 

Resume

Date of Birth: 21.04.1988
Nationality: Syrian
Residency: UAE Golden VISA
Home Base: Dubai, UAE
Email: alzaza.sally@gmail.com
Phone Number: +971 58 52 92 871

 

| Work Experience

Interesting Times - DUBAI (December 2021 - Present)

  • Regional Creative Director (05/23 - Present)
    • Lead and manage the operations, hiring and output of the creative department of 25+ multidisciplinary talents, scaling up and down based on the business needs.

    • Drive integrated creative solutions for clients in the Middle East and Europe, balancing brand strategy with disruptive execution across Telecom, Tech, Retail, Real Estate, Tourism, Governmental and eCommerce.

    • Mentor and grow emerging creative leaders in person and remotely, fostering collaboration across art, copy, design, motion.

    • Champion AI adoption and production across all creative disciplines, elevating efficiency and expanding creative possibilities.

  • Creative Director (12/21 - 04/23)
    • Led, managed and scaled the Creative department, expanding the agency’s offering.

    • Directed campaigns for Red Bull Mobile (KSA, Oman, Austria, Poland) and Ras Al Khaimah Tourism.

    • Supported UAE government brand campaigns, shaping narratives in Telecom, Tourism, FMCG, and Government.

J. Walter Thompson MEA (June 2010 - November 2021)

  • Associate Creative Director at MIRUM JWT - DUBAI (11/19 - 11/21)
    • Led digital-first campaigns across Telecom, Tourism, FMCG, and Government sectors.

    • Partnered with international teams to elevate content and communication standards.

  • Associate Creative Director at MIRUM JWT - BEIRUT (11/19 - 11/21)
    • Founded the creative department, establishing workflows, hiring core talent, and setting craft standards.

    • Oversaw creative strategy for clients in Lebanon, Bahrain, UAE, KSA & UK.

    • Delivered integrated campaigns across Telecom, Banking, NGO, Government, Food & Beverage, Automotive, FMCG, and Real Estate.

  • Senior Art Director at J. Walter Thompson MEA (05/18 - 10/19)
    Worked for several markets in the region: Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and KSA.
    Product and Services: Banking and Finance, NGO, Automotive, Telecommunication, Governmental, Public Advocacy, Food & Beverages, FMCG, Travel & Aviation, Shipping and Feminine Hygiene.


    • Only representative of the Middle-East in the Global Young Creative Council of J. Walter Thompson Worldwide (August 2016 - August 2018)

 

| Awards & Recognition

Click Here to view 34 Local & International Awards

 

| Workshops & Seminars

  • Cannes Lions, SEE IT BE IT Participant 2019
    An initiative that addresses the gender imbalance in senior creative leadership in the communications community and an active attempt to change the industry and the world for the better.
    15 women selected were selected from a pool of more than 760 global applicants.

  • Creative LIAisons 2016 (Click to view my page)

  • Cannes Lions 2016

  • D&AD Workshops

  • JWT University

| Education

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Communication, Major: Graphic Design
    from The American University in Dubai (December 2010)

  • French Baccalaureat from Lycée Charles de Gaulle (June 2006)

 

| Languages

  • Arabic (Fluent/Professional)

  • English (Fluent/Professional)

  • French (Social)

  • Spanish (Beginner)

  

 

Creative leader with 14+ years of experience building award-winning campaigns across the Middle East & Europe. Known for driving cultural relevance through digital-first storytelling, managing and mentoring multidisciplinary teams, and delivering measurable impact for global brands.

Recognized with 34+ international awards including Cannes Lions, Dubai Lynx, and Effies MENA.