Marc A. D'Souza

Graphic Communications Leader

Dubai, AE.

About

Creative leader with over four years at IKEA, driving in‑store visual communication strategies across retail markets. Recognized for balancing brand identity with commercial effectiveness, delivering high‑impact campaigns, and fostering collaborative, high‑performing teams.

Work

IKEA

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Graphic Communications Leader

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Summary

Leading creative communication strategies across IKEA's retail and in‑store environments, responsible for visual brand identity, activation campaigns, and communication touchpoints that support both customer experience and commercial outcomes.

Highlights

Led launch area activation for 'Home for every match' at IKEA Oman, implementing impactful area activation concepts.

Earned a perfect score (46/46) in Store Concept Review for IKEA Festival Plaza, Jebel Ali.

Received strong internal recognition and recommendations for leadership, design execution, multitasking under pressure, and team motivation.

Quoted internally for driving structured creativity and aligning visual solutions with brand identity and business objectives.

Education

National American University

Rapid City, South Dakota, United States of America
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Bachelor of Science Computer Information Systems / Computer Science

Skills

Graphic Design & Visual Communication

Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Typography, Layout.

Brand & Campaign Development

Brand Identity, Visual Identity, Marketing Communications, Digital Campaigns, Campaign Execution.

Print & In‑Store Production

Print Production Process, Catalog Layout, Collateral, Pre‑press, Signage.

Creative Leadership & Project Management

Creative Direction, Team Leadership, Creative Project Management, Multitasking, Process Streamlining.