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Mahmoud FathyMF

Mahmoud Fathy

Supermalter

Creative Director, Art Director, Brand Consultant

€850/day
12 projects
Berlin, DE
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Mahmoud

Hi, I’m Mahmoud Fathy, a freelance Creative Director for Art & Design with more than 19 years of experience in branding and advertising. I specialize in building and shaping visual identities for brands and campaigns, always focusing on clarity, relevance, and a strong creative idea that fits the audience and the moment.

I’ve worked across SWANA, Europe, Latin America, and China, partnering with many global and local brands. Before going independent, I was Head of Design at DDB Berlin.

I’m currently based in Berlin and work remotely with clients around the world. When needed, I collaborate with a network of trusted creative partners in strategy, design, copywriting, and production.

Feel free to reach out. I am happy to explore new opportunities together. I’m always open to new collaborations, freelance projects, or simply connecting with new people.

Client list:
Volkswagen, ista, Audi, SnapChat, Mercedes-Benz, Tafel Deutschland, Mazda, Moia, Sony, Hyundai, Katjes, Eucerin, Telekom, Mini, AMG, Amazon Ring, Coty, RedBull, L-Support and more.
  • Arabic

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • German

    Fluent

Can work on-site
Berlin (up to 10km), München (up to 10km), Köln (up to 10km), Hamburg (up to 10km), Düsseldorf (up to 10km)

Experience

  • Mahmoud Fathy
    Freelancer Creative Director Art & Design
    PRESS AND MEDIA
    January 2022 - Today (4 years and 6 months)
    Berlin, Germany
    As a freelancer, I’ve been fortunate to collaborate with many talented individuals and work with renowned brands, including Volkswagen, Ista, Snapchat, Mercedes-Benz, Tafel Deutschland, Mazda, MOIA, Sony, Hyundai, Eucerin, Katjes, Telekom, MINI, Schlag, TransSein, AMG, Amazon, Ring, Coty, L-Support and more.

    I’ve also partnered with leading agencies such as Ogilvy, Antoni, Wunderman Thompson, VML, DDB, Serviceplan, Adam&EveDDB, GUT, Mulle&Corn, JvM, Schulz & Friends, among others.

    Services: Advertising, Creative direction, Concept, Art Direction, Graphic Design, AI, Visual identity, Branding, Campaigns digital and print, Global thinking and cultural sensitive. and finally i can cooperate with many creative partners remote and travel ready.
    Creative Direction Visual Communication Art Direction Advertising Werbung
  • DDB Berlin
    Head Of Design
    PRESS AND MEDIA
    May 2016 - December 2021 (5 years and 7 months)
    Berlin, Germany
    As Head of Design my main focus was on creating and developing the look and feel for different campaigns and brands. mainly Volkswagen, I managed small team and make sure that the whole project has a good visual identity fitting to the target group. I could efficiently manage any project with any budget values, maintaining high end results without losing quality.
    My highlight was creating and developing the imagery style for Volkswagen in Europe and China, working together with different Agencies to make sure that the whole brand experience match well together.
    visuelle Identität Art Direktion Print Design Creative Direction Creative Director
  • DDB Berlin
    Senior Art Director
    PRESS AND MEDIA
    July 2015 - April 2016 (9 months)
    Berlin, Germany
    My primary responsibility revolved around creating and developing the visual language for a wide range of brands and campaigns, ensuring that each visual identity was not only aesthetically compelling but also aligned with the brand’s tonality, core values, and overall messaging. I carefully considered the preferences and expectations of the target audience, as well as the cultural and social zeitgeist, to craft designs that resonated deeply and felt relevant. During my tenure, I had the opportunity to work on numerous projects, including many significant campaigns with Volkswagen, where I contributed to shaping their distinctive visual presence and brand storytelling.
    Art Director Grafikdesign visuelle Kommunikation Automotive Advertising

Reviews

5,0

Out of 7 ratings

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Sonja

VML Germany

Several weeks project

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Reviewed on 09/01/2025

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Sonja

VML Germany

Reviewed on 08/10/2024

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Education

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
    Helwan University Cairo
    2006
    Very good with Honour degree, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Scenography and Decor

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