Raja Rizkallah
Creative Director at Science & Sunshine- Claim this Profile
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English Professional working proficiency
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Arabic Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Komal Bedi Sohal
Raja wears many hats! The best part is he wears them very well. As creative director leading a team, inspiring and collaborating with creatives on every level and creating an inclusive culture. To understanding the needs of a client, cracking the big idea to executing it perfectly! He makes it all work seamlessly. He likes to dive in and get his hands dirty on the job. I worked with him closely for 4 years and I throughly enjoyed working with him. Keep rocking your hats Raja!
Malavika Rao
Raja and I worked together for close to 8 years on some of the agency’s most critical clients. During this time he became a trusted strategically-minded, creative partner. Raja has the rare ability to interrogate a brief, value feedback, push his own boundaries and keep calm even under pressure. Raja is able to go macro and is a great big idea conceptualizer. Simultaneously his keen eye and attention to detail always means that the work will look stunning. Raja also has a wicked sense of humor and interesting take on life that not only makes working with him a ton of fun but I believe informs his work in a truly unique way.
Komal Bedi Sohal
Raja wears many hats! The best part is he wears them very well. As creative director leading a team, inspiring and collaborating with creatives on every level and creating an inclusive culture. To understanding the needs of a client, cracking the big idea to executing it perfectly! He makes it all work seamlessly. He likes to dive in and get his hands dirty on the job. I worked with him closely for 4 years and I throughly enjoyed working with him. Keep rocking your hats Raja!
Malavika Rao
Raja and I worked together for close to 8 years on some of the agency’s most critical clients. During this time he became a trusted strategically-minded, creative partner. Raja has the rare ability to interrogate a brief, value feedback, push his own boundaries and keep calm even under pressure. Raja is able to go macro and is a great big idea conceptualizer. Simultaneously his keen eye and attention to detail always means that the work will look stunning. Raja also has a wicked sense of humor and interesting take on life that not only makes working with him a ton of fun but I believe informs his work in a truly unique way.
Komal Bedi Sohal
Raja wears many hats! The best part is he wears them very well. As creative director leading a team, inspiring and collaborating with creatives on every level and creating an inclusive culture. To understanding the needs of a client, cracking the big idea to executing it perfectly! He makes it all work seamlessly. He likes to dive in and get his hands dirty on the job. I worked with him closely for 4 years and I throughly enjoyed working with him. Keep rocking your hats Raja!
Malavika Rao
Raja and I worked together for close to 8 years on some of the agency’s most critical clients. During this time he became a trusted strategically-minded, creative partner. Raja has the rare ability to interrogate a brief, value feedback, push his own boundaries and keep calm even under pressure. Raja is able to go macro and is a great big idea conceptualizer. Simultaneously his keen eye and attention to detail always means that the work will look stunning. Raja also has a wicked sense of humor and interesting take on life that not only makes working with him a ton of fun but I believe informs his work in a truly unique way.
Komal Bedi Sohal
Raja wears many hats! The best part is he wears them very well. As creative director leading a team, inspiring and collaborating with creatives on every level and creating an inclusive culture. To understanding the needs of a client, cracking the big idea to executing it perfectly! He makes it all work seamlessly. He likes to dive in and get his hands dirty on the job. I worked with him closely for 4 years and I throughly enjoyed working with him. Keep rocking your hats Raja!
Malavika Rao
Raja and I worked together for close to 8 years on some of the agency’s most critical clients. During this time he became a trusted strategically-minded, creative partner. Raja has the rare ability to interrogate a brief, value feedback, push his own boundaries and keep calm even under pressure. Raja is able to go macro and is a great big idea conceptualizer. Simultaneously his keen eye and attention to detail always means that the work will look stunning. Raja also has a wicked sense of humor and interesting take on life that not only makes working with him a ton of fun but I believe informs his work in a truly unique way.
Experience
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Science & Sunshine
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United Arab Emirates
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Director
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Sep 2022 - Present
Handling projects for multiple accounts including Netflix, Peugeot, Citroen, and Lay's. Handling projects for multiple accounts including Netflix, Peugeot, Citroen, and Lay's.
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Freelance
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Egypt
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Human Resources
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Director
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Dec 2021 - Present
I worked with boutique and multinational agencies, handling projects from start to finish. Some of the agencies I have worked with were Weber Shandwick UK and Science & Sunshine Dubai (Netflix Agency). I worked with boutique and multinational agencies, handling projects from start to finish. Some of the agencies I have worked with were Weber Shandwick UK and Science & Sunshine Dubai (Netflix Agency).
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Publicis One Touch
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Germany
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Director for Nivea
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Dec 2019 - Jan 2021
• Led and managed a team of creatives exclusive to the Nivea Middle East account. We were able to elevate the work, and created high quality content. One of our launch campaigns for Nivea Men’s beard products racked up the highest numbers in impressions and interactions. • We pulled of the biggest TikTok challenges in the region, (during the pandemic) with over 50 billion views. • Led and managed a team of creatives exclusive to the Nivea Middle East account. We were able to elevate the work, and created high quality content. One of our launch campaigns for Nivea Men’s beard products racked up the highest numbers in impressions and interactions. • We pulled of the biggest TikTok challenges in the region, (during the pandemic) with over 50 billion views.
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Saatchi & Saatchi
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Creative Director
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2019
• Led and grew a diverse team of creatives, overseeing the work from start to finish.• Track record in pitch wins including Cadillac, HSBC, Tang, Doliprane, Cadbury, Dubai Tourism, and Cleveland Clinic.• Won international and regional awards for the key clients, including P&G and Nat Geo Abu Dhabi.
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Senior Art Director
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Nov 2009 - Aug 2015
• Extensive film experience working with international directors, shooting in Europe, Asia, South Africa.• Took care of multiple accounts including P&G in the GCC, Levant, North Africa, and India.• Conceptualized, executed, and presented successful campaigns across a wide portfolio of clients.Clients: Cadillac, HSBC, Cadbury, Olay, Pampers, Head & Shoulders, Ariel, Cleveland Clinics, Isuzu Motors, Voltaren, Dubai Tourism, Nat Geo Abu Dhabi, and Road & Transport Authority Dubai.
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Young & Rubicam
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Art Director
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Oct 2008 - Nov 2009
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Art Director
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Oct 2007 - Oct 2008
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Allied Advertising
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United States
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Advertising Services
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Art Director & Illustrator
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2003 - 2007
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Education
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1998 - 2003
Lebanese University - Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture
Bachelor's degree, Fine Arts -
2003 - 2005
Notre Dame University - Lebanon
Masters in Design and Communication, Communication, General
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