Abid Mohammed

DESIGNING, WRITING, DIGITAL MARKETING

Key Highlights
  • Expertise in Designing, Copywriting and Digital Marketing
  • 3 International Awards for Design
  • Certificates from Google and META for Digital Marketing
  • Exposure to working with International companies and clients
  • Sound technical knowledge
About Me

An accomplished designer turned writer and digital marketer, I bring a unique blend of creative talent and strategic expertise. With international awards in graphic design, I have a proven track record of delivering visually stunning and impactful work across print, web, and digital platforms.

As the Managing Editor of BBC GoodFood, India’s leading authority on food, as well as Citypulse in Dubai and other prominent magazines, I have (almost) mastered the art of storytelling. I create engaging content that resonates with audiences and elevates brands, while also writing compelling copy for advertising, brochures, and social media.

My self-taught journey into digital marketing enhances my skill set, allowing me to seamlessly integrate design, writing, and marketing strategies for exceptional results.

This unique combination of abilities positions me as a versatile asset in any creative or marketing team, ready to drive impactful outcomes.

Work Experience
2023 – 2024
Prism Marketing (Dubai) | 2023 – 2024
Advertising, Events, Digital Marketing

● Provided strategic creative inputs for advertising and online projects.

● Maintained high-quality standards and met project deadlines.
● Fostered strong relationships with clients and partners, ensuring client satisfaction.
● Led a multi-disciplinary team, including creative, copy, client servicing, and production.

As the head of the department, I drove visual storytelling and brand identity, leading innovative projects with strategic execution. Known for achieving creative excellence, I inspired teams to deliver compelling designs that aligned with business goals. With expertise in managing cross-functional collaborations, I consistently transformed concepts into impactful visual experiences.

As a Business Development Manager, I spearheaded growth initiatives and strategic partnerships, identifying new market opportunities to drive revenue. Renowned for my ability to exceed targets, I fostered key client relationships and led cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions, ensuring sustainable business success and consistently transforming ambitious goals into tangible results.

2019 – 2020

Director, Creative/ Client Servicing
Core4 Media
Advertising, Digital/Online

  • Creative inputs for advertising and online projects.
  • Liaising with various partners, for quality control.
  • Maintaining quality and deadline of jobs related to designing, events and digital media.
  • Managing all digital properties of the company and its clients.
  • Managing the team (Creative, Copy, Client Servicing, Production)

Clients include Entice Jewellers, Prabhat Group, Vecare, 4Life India

2015 – Present

Consultant
Guru Media Network
Publishing, Online/Digital, Events

  • Providing creative inputs (offline and online), maintaining quality and deadline of jobs related to publishing, designing, events and digital media.
  • Managing all digital properties of company and its clients.
    Deeply involved with the many aspects of online business, specifically Ecommerce platforms, websites, Social media marketing, APP development and new developments.
    Clients include Skylark Hotel (Dubai), Zoya’s (Dubai), Imex Shipping (Dubai), Sassy Miss Mia (Australia), Feelings Magazine, Food+,
2015- 2019

Creative Director & Managing Editor (BBC GoodFood India)
Trikaya Media group
Publishing, Digital/Online, Events

  • Creative inputs for publishing, events and online projects.
  • Liaising with BBC UK, the international partners, for quality control.
  • Maintaining quality and deadline of jobs related to publishing, designing, events and digital media.
  • Managing all digital properties of the company and its clients.

Clients include BBC GoodFood India, FoodFood Awards

2014 – 2015

Creative Director
Pioneer Book Company
Publishing, Online

  • Providing creative inputs (offline and online), maintaining quality and deadline of jobs related to publishing, designing.

Magazines included Meri Saheli, New Woman, Haute Brides & Honeymoons, HomeMaker, various coffee table books

2011 – 2014

Creative Director / Managing Editor (Feelings Magazine)
Guru Media & Entertainment
Publishing, Online, Events

  • Providing creative inputs (offline and online), maintaining quality and deadline of jobs related to publishing, designing, events, and digital media.
  • Deeply involved with the many aspects of online business, specifically Ecommerce platforms, websites, Social media marketing, APP development, and new developments.
2009 – 2011

Asst. Art Director
MW COM
Publishing / Events

  • MansWorld, Rolling Stone, Yuva
  • Designing the magazine.
  • Designing Event marketing collateral
  • Looking after pre and post-press production, Quality control.
2008 – 2010

Art Director / Managing Editor (Citypulse)
ASJ Media, Dubai
Publishing, IT, Events

  • Planning CityPulse magazine.
  • Designing and looking after pre and post-press production, Quality control.
  • Collaterals for all IT and event requirements.
  • Managed a team of 10.
2007 – 2008

Senior Graphic Designer
Hindustan Times Cafe, Mumbai
Publishing industry, Leading newspaper in Mumbai

  • Designing the daily Café supplement
1999 – 2007

Art Director

Dubai / Bahrain

  • Various AD agencies, publishing and event companies
1992 – 1998

Visualiser / Art Director

  • Various AD agencies, Mumbai
Education
  • The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing from Google (Year 2018)
  • App Installs from Facebook (Year 2019)
  • Market Your Mobile Game On Facebook (Year 2019)
  • Diploma in Applied Arts, Institute of Applied Arts, Mumbai – 1992
  • SSC Vidhyanidhi High School, Juhu, Mumbai – 1988
Skills
  • Designing
  • Writing
  • Web (UI/UX)
  • Video Editing
Awards
  • IAA- GCC (Dubai) Gold
  • IAA GCC (Dubai) Silver
  • IAA GCC (Dubai) Bronze
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