Tariq Ayass

Tariq Ayass is a renowned Creative Director, specialized in graphic design. He pursued his Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Graphic Design at the American University of Beirut. With his international experience, including studying in American schools in Beirut and Riyadh, and working with agencies in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Beirut, Ayass has gained a unique perspective on the Middle Eastern creative industry. His career trajectory started as an intern graphic designer at TBWA/RAAD, followed by an intern designer at Dubai Television- Graphics Department, a freelance designer for Nadim Karam and Atelier Hapsitus, and a junior art director at Leo Burnett MENA. He then quickly rose in the ranks to become a senior art director, an associate creative director, creative director at Leo Burnett MEA (Middle East & Africa), and finally Creative Director at Leo Burnett/Arc/Publicis Emil. Ayass has worked with notable clients, including Abu Dhabi Police, Almarai, Chevrolet, du telecom, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, and Nokia. With his expertise and skills, Ayass maintains a great reputation in the advertising and design community.