Hello / سلام
I’m Hussein
An Associate Creative (Art) Director driven by ideas that leave an impact on industries, brands, and most importantly people. Currently you'll find me making the weird and wonderful at FCB Toronto or part-time teaching the advertising program at Mohawk College.
An Associate Creative (art) Director driven by ideas that leave an impact on industries, brands, and most importantly people. Currently you'll find me making the weird and wonderful at FCB Toronto or part-time teaching the advertising program at Mohawk College.
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I've been fortunate enough to work on some of Canada's largest brands with my work being shown love at Cannes, Effies, D&AD, ADCC, among others. Recently I've had the honour of being named in Campaign Canada's 30 under 30 list.
I've been fortunate enough to work on some of Canada's largest brands with my work being shown love at Cannes, Effies, D&AD, ADCC, among others. Recently I've had the honour of being named in Campaign Canada's 30 under 30 list.
I've been fortunate enough to work on some of Canada's largest brands with my work being shown love at Cannes, Effies, D&AD, ADCC, among others. Recently I've had the honour of being named in Campaign Canada's 30 under 30 list.
Recognition
Cannes Lions: Gold x2
Effies: Grand Prix; Gold x1; Silver x1; Bronze x3
CMAs: Best of the Best; Gold x8; Silver x5; Bronze x8
Epica Awards: Silver x 1; Bronze x2
Atomic Awards: Gold x1; Silver x2
Shopper Innovation Awards: Silver x2
Media Innovation Awards: Silver x 2; Bronze x5
Strategy Awards: Silver x 2; Bronze x2
Marketing Awards: Bronze x1; Merit x1
ADCCs: Silver x1 Bronze x1
Applied Arts: Winner x3
Echo Awards: Silver x3; Bronze x2
Communication Arts: Winner x1
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Art Direction
In my Art Direction I'm constantly aiming to evoke an emotion from the audience. Tapping into them on an emotional level to breakthrough the crowd.
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Creative Direction
Leading, fostering and empowering creative teams is something I take great pleasure from. Being able to share my learnings with other creatives and learn from them are moments I cherish.
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Concepting
I believe a great idea can come from anyone. That's why for me, working together to land a great idea is a feel that can't be beat.
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Innovation
Innovation is an obsession. Leveraging technologies to tell stories in a new way or reimagining tried and true methods keeps me learning new skills.
Recognition
Recognition
Cannes Lions: Gold x2
Effies: Grand Prix; Gold x1; Silver x1; Bronze x3
CMAs: Best of the Best; Gold x8; Silver x5; Bronze x8
Epica Awards: Silver x 1; Bronze x2
Atomic Awards: Gold x1; Silver x2
Shopper Innovation Awards: Silver x2
Media Innovation Awards: Silver x 2; Bronze x5
Cannes Lions: Gold x2
Effies: Grand Prix; Gold x1; Silver x1; Bronze x3
CMAs: Best of the Best; Gold x8; Silver x5; Bronze x8
Epica Awards: Silver x 1; Bronze x2
Atomic Awards: Gold x1; Silver x2
Shopper Innovation Awards: Silver x2
Media Innovation Awards: Silver x 2; Bronze x5
Strategy Awards: Silver x 2; Bronze x2
Marketing Awards: Bronze x1; Merit x1
ADCCs: Silver x1 Bronze x1
Applied Arts: Winner x3
Echo Awards: Silver x3; Bronze x2
Communication Arts: Winner x1
Strategy Awards: Silver x 2; Bronze x2
Marketing Awards: Bronze x1; Merit x1
ADCCs: Silver x1 Bronze x1
Applied Arts: Winner x3
Echo Awards: Silver x3; Bronze x2
Communication Arts: Winner x1
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Art Direction
Through Art Direction I aim to evoke an emotion from the audience. Leveraging visuals to tap into them on an emotional level to breakthrough the crowd.
03
Leadership
Leading, fostering and empowering creative teams is something I take great pleasure from. Being able to share my learnings with other creatives and learn from them are moments I cherish.
02
Compassion
I believe a great idea can come from anyone. That's why for me, working together to land on ideas that push boundaries is a feel that can't be beat.
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Innovation
Innovation is an obsession. Leveraging the latest technologies to tell stories in a new way or reimagining tried and true methods keeps on me on my toes.