I’ve been lucky to build a career around what I genuinely love, turning ideas into creative work that actually means something. Whether it’s shaping the identity of a global brand or leading a campaign that makes people feel something, creativity has always been what guides me. It pushes me, keeps me curious, and makes every project feel new.
Over the years, I’ve worked with some amazing teams and clients, creating everything from digital experiences to print and experiential design. Along the way, my work’s been recognised by places like Cannes Lions, CLIO, D&AD, LIA, The One Club, and the Webby Awards but honestly, the real reward is seeing ideas come to life in a way that moves people.
What drives me most is using design to solve real problems. Helping a brand find its voice, sparking new thinking, or just making something work better, I believe design should always make things clearer, smarter, and a bit more human. That’s the kind of work I care about, and the kind I try to do every day.
EXPERIENCE:
Saatchi & SaatchiDüsseldorf (Germany)
Senior Creative/ Design Lead
January 2025 – Present,
Led creative strategy for Playmobil and Oreo, crafting 360° campaigns in digital, print, and experiential channels. Oversaw brand identity refreshes for consistency and innovation in visual storytelling. Mentored teams in AI-driven creative processes to improve ideation and execution.
Deloitte Digital Düsseldorf (Germany)
Studio Lead/Senior Creative Consultant
September 2022 – December 2024.
As the studio's leader and senior creative consultant, I use insights and creativity to bring ideas to life. Whether it's creating digital content or generating appealing experiences. My primary goal is clear: to promote action. I keep our studio ahead of the curve by collaborating and innovating, constantly pushing the boundaries and delivering amazing work that actually resonates.
McCann Erickson Düsseldorf (Germany)
Senior Creative / Design Lead
April 2019 – August 2022.
Working on Opel Automobile GmbH and ALDI. Worked as Lead for design decisions, creating national global, & digital campaigns. I have strong role in creating conceptual campaigns and executing them. My basic goal was to create a new perception of the brand. Oversaw creative projects and overall quality of work produced by the in-house studio.
TBWA Düsseldorf (Germany)
Senior Creative
November 2017 – February 2019.
Working on Unitymedia, and weight watchers. Held full responsibility for the designing and campaigning. Had a lead for making creative decisions and design management. Oversaw quality of work produced by the in-house and production house.
Ogilvy & Mather Frankfurt (Germany)
Senior Creative
October 2015 - October 2017
Working on different brands with Coca Cola, ZMG, Schöffel, Amnesty International, Allianz, Siemens, ADC Germany, TK MAX, and many others. I had key role in creating campaign ideas. Effectively managed all creative deliverables for successful advertising campaigns & projects.
Ogilvy & Mather Frankfurt (Germany)
Creative
October 2013 - September 2015
Working with different brands such as Mercedes, Coca-Cola, ZMG, Allianz and Siemens. I played an important role in generating campaign ideas and successfully managing all creative deliverables for projects.
Ogilvy & Mather Lahore (Pakistan)
Creative
February 2010 - October 2011
I worked on the creative design and advertising campaigns for Nestle juices, Milo, and Nestlé Cerelac. My responsibilities included creating promotional and branding campaigns.
EDUCATION:
Master of Arts in Integrated Design
Hochschule Anhalt, Dessau, Germany
2011 – 2013
Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication Design)
National College of Arts, Lahore, Pakistan
2005 - 2009
Bachelor of Commerce
University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
1999 - 2001
FEATURE/ INTERVIEW:
An interview With Jawad on his Art In advertising.
Freistil-Online Germany 2016
Design and Cannes.
HIP Pakistan 2016
The Pakistani Art director won Gold Lion.
The Express Tribune 2016
My Idea was simple – End Inhumanity.
Cannes Lion Gold Winner Aurara Dawn 2016
Strong, simple and powerful.
Great Idea. W&A 2016
Gold for amnesty international
Horizon 2016
Ties back to the Amnesty logo.
The Nation 2016
Simple idea can be very powerful.
The News 2016
Managed to integrate seemingly
unrelated forms in to advertising.
Yumtoyikes online 2016.
Desi Design 2014.
20 Pakistani who made Pakistan proud globally.
Luruzer’s Archiveyear 2015.
Luruzer’s Archiveyear 2016.
LANGUAGES:
English: Fluent
German: B1 Intermediate
Urdu: Native (Mother tongue)
Hindi: Fluent
Punjabi: Fluent
CLIENTS:
Playmobil, Mercedes, Coca-Cola, TK Maxx, Amnesty International, Schöffel, ZMG, Allianz, Siemens, Nescafé, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bank, Unitymedia, Weight Watchers, Opel, Aldi Süd, McCann, AMC, BMW, SAP, Schaeffler, Olympics, Deloitte.