Yosef Khouwes

Creative Director / Filmmaker

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Cel: +971 50 4969468
E-Mail: yosefkhouwes@yahoo.com
Website: www.yosefkh.com
LinkedIn: http://ae.linkedin.com/pub/yosef-khouwes/5/8a3/268

Objective

Find the ideal place where I can put my long experience into function as a Creative Director.
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Qualifications

Creative Director with more than 16 years of experience developing award winning creative
advertising for some of the world’s most recognized brands and local brands too. Expert in concept and
strategy development for large ATL BTL TTL advertising campaigns. Strong ability to motivate and
inspire creative teams to deliver outstanding creative work.
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Personal Info

Nationality: Venezuelan
Residency: Dubai UAE
DOB: 11 Feb 1970
Marital Status: Married + 2 Children
Languages: English, Arabic, Spanish
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Experience

DDB Dubai, UAE – Associate Creative Director May 2009 - Present

Clients: Bank AlBilad, Pepsi, Wrigley’s, Volkswagen.
Role:
1- Managing a creative team of art directors, copywriters, designers and finalizers.
2- Responsible for the overall output of the integrated campaigns, from strategy to creative
solutions and art direction.
3- Mentoring and helping the team gain stronger creative abilities.
4- Production coordination with third parties and suppliers and quality control.

IMPACT BBDO Dubai, UAE - Creative Group Head Nov. 2006 – Nov. 2008
Clients: Wrigley’s, Mercedes-Benz, Dubai Holding, Dubai Healthcare city, National Bonds
Role:
1- Managing a creative team of art directors, copywriters, designers and finalizers.
2- Responsible for the overall output of the integrated campaigns, from strategy to creative
solutions and art direction.
3- Mentoring and helping the team gain stronger creative abilities.
4- Production coordination with third parties and suppliers and quality control.
BATES PANGULF Dubai, UAE - Creative Group Head Jun. 2002 – Nov. 2006
Clients: Red Crescent, Dubai Islamic Bank, Tamweel Home Finance, Khaleej Times, BAT (British &
American Tobacco), ABN Amro Bank, Dubai Shopping Festival, Dubai Autism Center, Al Ain Airshow,
Emirates Cultural Festival, Madinat Jumeirah.
Role:
1- Managing a creative team of art directors, copywriters, designers and finalizers.
2- Responsible for the overall output of the integrated campaigns, from strategy to creative
solutions and art direction.
3- Mentoring and helping the team gain stronger creative abilities.
4- Production coordination with third parties and suppliers and quality control.

BEE-WORKS Dubai, UAE – Sr. Art Director Dec. 2000 – Jun. 2002
Clients: Disney-Jawa, Dubai Airport Freezone, Dubai Media City, Dubai Autism Center, Ford, Emaar
Properties, Dubai Economic Dept., Music Master Intl., Dubai Ladies Club, Eppco, United Arb Emirates
University, Dubai Civil Aviation, E-Vision.
Role:
1- Responsible for creating campaigns that answer the client’s briefs in the most effective
manners, maintaining in the same time a high level of award winning creativity.

M&C Saatchi Dubai, UAE – Art Director Aug. 1998 – Feb. 2000
Clients: Etisalat, Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Hayatt Regency, Samsung, Jumbo
Electronics, Arab National Bank, Dubai Cruise Terminal, Al Rawabi Dairy.
Role:
1- Responsible for creating campaigns that answer the client’s briefs in the most effective
manners, maintaining in the same time a high level of award winning creativity.

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Education

BA Fine Arts, Major of Visual Communications, Damascus University 1994

2 Days Filmmaking workshop (Hollywood in Dubai) 2006
New York Film Academy, Universal Studios, Hollywood – Los Angeles, CA. USA 2006
Presentation skills course, Impact BBDO, Dubai 2008
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Computer Skills

Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After effects, Final Cut Pro, Final Sound Pro, 3D softwares,
Microsoft Office, Final Draft.
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Other Skills and Hobbies

Filmmaking (Directing and Screenwriting), tennis, photography, camping, music

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Awards & Recognitions

Appreciation award: department of tourism and commerce marketing, 2010

Dubai Lynx Awards,2008
Dubai Lynx Awards 2007
Mini Film Festival 2006,
Campaign ME awards 2006
Bates Pangulf best creative 2005 and 2006.
Bates PanGulf middle east award 2006

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Bates PanGulf middle east award 2005
New York Festivals Finalist Award 2005
Appreciation award: UAE University, 2002
Some others before university.