Mussavor Sheikh

Results-driven Art Director and Visual Media Producer with 5+ years of experience leading creative output for international art institutions, cultural collections, and global hospitality brands. Expert in publication design, documentary filmmaking, and brand visual strategy — with a proven track record of delivering 9 internationally distributed art publications, 30+ documentary interviews, and archival projects spanning two continents. Currently based in Doha with valid, transferable Qatari residency.

Art Director | Graphic Designer | Photographer | Filmmaker at ARAK Collection (2023-12 – Present)

• Conceived and executed art catalogues, monographs, and curated publications for international exhibitions and cultural projects.
• Partnered with curators and authors to translate complex artistic narratives into cohesive book layouts and visual identities.
• Directed full-cycle photography and videography for gallery exhibitions, artist interviews, and cross-border cultural research trips.
• Designed and managed all social media content and digital campaigns tied to publication launches and institutional announcements.
• Produced scroll-based motion graphics and digital press assets distributed across regional and international media channels.

Communication & Marketing Director (Brand & Visual Strategy) at Aurora Hotels International (2024-01 – Present)

• Architected and launched full brand identity systems across 3 hospitality sub-brands: Aurora One, Aurora Suites, and Infinite by Aurora.
• Produced investor-focused video content, animations, and digital decks to support funding rounds and brand growth initiatives.
• Directed cross-platform content strategies on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube, aligning creative output with investor and consumer audiences.

Graphic Designer at Management Solutions International (MSI) (2023-01 – 2023-11)

• Delivered print and digital design solutions for corporate clients, including branding, marketing collateral, and social media campaigns.
• Managed simultaneous project workloads under tight deadlines while maintaining brand consistency across all deliverables.
• Conducted ongoing market and design trend research to keep client outputs contemporary and competitive.

Associate Graphic Designer at Scots & Mark (2022-01 – 2022-12)

• Produced visual concepts, branding systems, and marketing materials for print and digital media clients.
• Executed model and product photography shoots aligned with current industry trends.
• Translated client briefs into polished design solutions across branding, editorial, and campaign formats.

Documentary Videographer at VCUarts Qatar (Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts)

Freelance & Commissioned Project

Documentary Videographer at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies

Freelance & Commissioned Project

Event Photographer & Videographer at Alhosh Gallery

Freelance & Commissioned Project

• Covered exhibition openings and cultural talks, including: Book Conversation event (Feb 2026) and "Inshallah It Loads" talk (Apr 2026).

Bachelor of Computer Applications in Computer Applications – SDM College of Business Management (2021)

Professional Training in Graphic Design – Zee Institution of Creative Art

Professional Training in 3D Design – D23 Design Lounge

Professional Training in Graphic Design – Frame Box