Zeina Chidiac
With over ten years of experience, I have been helping clients achieve design-driven solutions locally and globally.
I have worked on numerous creative projects for many agencies and clients that include branding, advertising, digital and service design.
Being fluent in English, Arabic and French means that I can bring a true cultural dynamic to the creative I work on. My passion for design and creativity leads the core to every project I work on and always exceeds expectations.
15 years of Professional experience:
- 2019 - 2020 Freelance Design Director / Consultant
- 2019 - 2020 Service Designer / Consultant
- 2016 - 2019 Design Director at Nomads
- 2013 - 2016 Freelance Designer
- 2009 - 2013 Creative at Brash Brands
- 2008 - 2009 Graphic Designer at The Brand Union
WORK EXPERIENCE
Apr 2019 – Present
Freelance
Freelance
Design Director / Consultant
After successfully competing with the up and growing Dubai city, I have decided to go back freelancing to experience other aspects of design and broaden my expertise. I have started working on exciting projects and started to meet new people and understand new ways of working. With my expertise, it has been a smooth process to integrate into the freelance world again.
Dec 2016 – Apr 2019
Nomads
Nomads
Design Director
Having freelanced with Nomads for 5 months, I have decided to join their creative and growing team. I joined as a design director, which gave me a lot of responsibility within the team and broaden my experience even more. I was more involved in client's meetings and management as well as handling everyday challenges. My role is also to supervise the team in the creative department which brings fulfillment to be able to teach and guide the team.
Aug 2013 – Dec 2016
Freelance
Freelance
Senior Designer
Keeping up with the Dubai fast growing city, I have decided to work as a freelancer with a professional team from creatives to strategists, experiencing many areas and meeting new people. Working as a freelancer has taught me different ways to work and how to adapt in various environments and cultures. I have also worked on broad projects enriching my working skills, knowledge and professionalism.
Oct 2009 – Aug 2013
Brash Brands
Brash Brands
Creative
I've worked across a number of creative projects from scratch to finish. I am very passionate about the start of a project where ideas and sketches flow. Leading projects and being responsible from the beginning to the last touch, has made me stronger and more passionate about each project I take on.
Working with a talented team that provides a creative environment, I have learned and grown in the creative field. At Brash, challenges and experiences are part of the daily life. Being part of a small team made me take more challenges and responsibilities throughout the years, which gave me greater experience. Now, I can take on a project from scratch to finish. I have worked on numerous projects making sure perfectionism is always produced in my work.
Working with a talented team that provides a creative environment, I have learned and grown in the creative field. At Brash, challenges and experiences are part of the daily life. Being part of a small team made me take more challenges and responsibilities throughout the years, which gave me greater experience. Now, I can take on a project from scratch to finish. I have worked on numerous projects making sure perfectionism is always produced in my work.
Feb 2008 – Oct 2009
The Brand Union
The Brand Union
Graphic Designer
My starting point in the creative field was in the Brand Union, where I have learned all the basics from a great team. Being part of the initial strategic brainstorms taught me the process of the branding industry and how to collaborate as a team. Working in a corporate company has also taught me professionalism and structure.
LANGUAGES
Arabic (Full professional proficiency)
English (Full professional proficiency)
French (Full professional proficiency)