Costa Costi
About Costa Costi
Costa Costi is a Senior Art Director with extensive experience in the advertising industry, currently working at Grey Group in Doha, Qatar. He has held positions at notable agencies including Ogilvy, BBDO, and TBWA, and has a strong educational background in Advertising and Business Management.
Work at Grey Group
Costa Costi has been employed as a Senior Art Director at Grey Group since 2022. His role involves collaborating with various teams to develop and execute creative campaigns. He works closely with designers to create visual solutions and ensures quality control on final artworks. Additionally, he conducts meetings with clients to present campaign ideas and oversees production shoots, ensuring alignment with campaign objectives.
Previous Experience in Advertising
Prior to his current position, Costa Costi held several roles in prominent advertising agencies. He worked at Ogilvy as a Senior Art Director from 2017 to 2018 and as an Art Director from 2014 to 2016, both in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. His experience also includes working at BBDO as an Art Director from 2011 to 2014 in Riyadh, and at TBWA as a Junior Art Director for four months in Beirut, Lebanon, in 2011. He was also a Senior Art Director at AGA ADK Advertising & Marketing from 2019 to 2021 in Beirut.
Educational Background
Costa Costi studied at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK), where he earned a Master's degree in Advertising from 2004 to 2010. He furthered his education at the Lebanese American University, where he pursued a Diploma of Education in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from 2023 to 2024.
Client Engagement and Project Management
In his roles, Costa Costi has been involved in internal communication with client servicing, designers, copywriters, and creative directors. He ensures a clear understanding of campaign objectives and is responsible for handling major clients, including Doha Festival City Mall and Qatar Post. His responsibilities include overseeing production briefs and managing the execution of both still and video shoots.
Internship Experience
Costa Costi began his career with an internship at M&C SAATCHI MENA in 2010, where he gained foundational experience in the advertising industry. This two-month internship in Lebanon provided him with insights into the creative process and client interactions, setting the stage for his subsequent roles in various agencies.