David Fouad · Creative Director
📍 Erbil, Iraq
Available for new projects
Marketing Manager & Creative Director
I turn marketing strategy into cinematic, high-performing brand campaigns.
Rihana Group Holding · Zamzam Residential · Al Warda Market · Souk Rihana · Mada Al Bilad / Joker · Talabatey App
Rihana Group Holding · Zamzam Residential · Al Warda Market · Souk Rihana · Mada Al Bilad / Joker · Talabatey App
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Years directing brand campaigns
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Commercial productions directed
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Ad campaigns produced
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Largest single campaign budget
Over 7+ years across agencies and in-house teams in Iraq, I've directed 80+ commercial productions and led marketing budgets exceeding $100K+ per campaign — taking brands from zero presence to millions of views and a loyal, engaged following.
Social Media Marketing
Content Marketing
Marketing Strategy
Project Management
Leadership
Team Management
Copywriting
Business Development
Video Production
Content Strategy
Podcast Production
Education
Bachelor's Degree, English Literature
Al-Mustansiriya University
2016
Languages
ArabicNative
EnglishProfessional
FrenchIntermediate
Career & Craft
Seven years directing the story behind every brand.
Creative DirectorJan 2026 – Jun 2026 · 6 mo
Remark ↗
Baghdad, Iraq
- Led high-level creative strategy and campaign execution as Creative Director, overseeing advertising direction, cinematic production, and brand positioning across 6+ major client accounts.
- Directed and supervised the full creative process, from concept development to final campaign delivery.
- Directed large-scale campaigns for Rihana Group Holding, Al Warda Market, and Mada Al Bilad / Joker food products.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, production, and media teams to strengthen brand identity.
Marketing ManagerJun 2025 – Dec 2025 · 7 mo
MT Studio ↗
Baghdad, Iraq
- Led the marketing department and managed a creative team to deliver campaigns aligned with company and client goals.
- Art directed all advertising productions with a cinematic, brand-first approach.
- Supervised advertising concepts and copywriting for multiple client campaigns, from brief to final approval.
Marketing Manager & Art Director2025
9T Creative ↗
- Managed the full client journey from initial briefing through execution to final delivery.
- Developed tailored marketing strategies based on each client's brand positioning and goals.
- Directed production across copywriting, filming, and editing teams.
Marketing ManagerSep 2023 – May 2025 · 1 yr 9 mo
The Studio ↗
Baghdad, Iraq
- Managed agency and client accounts across multiple platforms, producing 100+ ads with consistent brand quality and on-time delivery.
- Created monthly content calendars and advertising scripts tailored to each client's audience and objectives.
- Supervised on-set production including camera angles, directing, and script delivery.
- Coordinated team workflows using Notion, improving turnaround time and cross-team communication.
Social Media Specialist2023 — 2024
Al-Mubdaa ↗
- Developed and executed marketing strategies for digital campaigns, overseeing publishing and advertising management end-to-end.
- Personally wrote, ideated, and directed all video content on the page.
Marketing ManagerFeb 2019 – Aug 2023 · 4 yr 7 mo
Talabatey App ↗
Baghdad, Iraq
- Led a 15-member team managing all Facebook pages, ensuring consistent publishing quality and brand voice.
- Coordinated with designers and influencers to boost app visibility and drive user acquisition.
- Designed and executed marketing strategies focused on growth and retention over a 4-year period.
Freelance Social Media ManagerOngoing
- Managed digital presence for 20+ clients across restaurants, clothing brands, and delivery services.
- Built online visibility and audience engagement through platform-specific strategies.
★ Flagship Campaign
11:11 Perfumes — Brand Launch Campaign
Led end-to-end at 9T Creative · Client: 11:11 Perfumes ↗
The most complete project of my career — I owned it from the first idea to the final cut: concept, planning, design, and content direction across a full offline and online launch.
- Built and directed an integrated 360° launch — billboards and street screens offline, paired with a full social media rollout online.
- Ran an influencer marketing push with some of Iraq's top social media personalities, including Azzouz, Rawan, Ayat Al-Jumaili, and Ahmed Hussam.
- Partnered with MG Cars on a branded giveaway competition, ending with a car handed over live to the winner.
- Directed the campaign's core commercial film alongside the full content calendar for the launch window.
$150K+
Campaign investment
OOH + Social
Offline & online reach
MG Cars
Giveaway partner
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Based in Erbil, Iraq — open to new projects and collaborations.
© 2026 David Fouad. Creative & Advertising Director.
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