Adam Ahsan — Dapilosity X: Freelance Motion Graphics Director & Art Director, Nairobi

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Adam Ahsan — Dapilosity X

UNVEILING THE MYSTERIES OF THE

Dapilosity X

I'm a devoted creative soul with a deep love for art, music, and design. I've been kickin' design's @$$ for over 9 years crafting visually compelling content across creative and advertising agencies, and as a freelancer. I specialize in bringing ideas to life through motion graphics, video editing, and audio post-production — building work that is precise, intentional, and built to perform across digital and broadcast platforms.

In my adventures, I've developed a distinctive visual style rooted in a multidisciplinary approach — moving fluidly between motion graphics, sound design, and digital design to deliver cohesive, end-to-end creative solutions. I don't just execute; I think in frames, sound, and narrative.

Proficient across the full Adobe Creative Suite: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Audition, Illustrator, and Figma. I work at the intersection of technology and artistry, leveraging AI-assisted design to push the boundaries of what's possible.

Education

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF
AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Majored in Design, Animation &
Human Computer Interface

Interests

Music Production
Culinary Art
Photography
Films
VFX & CGI
Video Games
Art Tech
Artificial Intelligence

Contacts

Email
Phone
Location
Nairobi, Kenya

REFERRALS available on request

Other Skills

  • Brand Identity Development
  • Creative Concept Development
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Client Pitch & Presentation
  • Platform-optimised Content Strategy
  • AI-assisted Creative Production

Skill Proficiency

Ae
After Effects90%
XD
Adobe XD80%
Fg
Figma72%
Pr
Premiere Pro82%
Au
Audition74%
Ai
Illustrator65%
Lr
Lightroom63%
Ps
Photoshop62%
Ff
Adobe Firefly76%
Af
Affinity Studio60%

Adventures

CREATIVES GARAGE
Sept 2017 – Dec 2021
Lead Motion Graphics Designer

Grew from Post-Production Editor to Lead Motion Graphics Artist over five years at one of Nairobi's most influential multidisciplinary arts organisations. Shaped the visual tone for projects and mentored within a boundary-pushing creative environment.

Clients: Facebook, The Junction Mall, British Council, Embassy Of Sweden, Google

DIGITRIBE — EABL × OGILVY
Jan 2022 – Feb 2025
Multimedia Creative Designer

Three years embedded within the creative team servicing East African Breweries Limited. Delivered motion graphics, video editing, sound design, and static design across the full content pipeline including the Tanqueray Secret Garden launch and ke.thebar.com platform.

Clients: Tusker Malt/Lite/Cider/Draught, Tanqueray, Kenya Cane & The Bar.com

THE PARTNERSHIP AFRICA
Feb 2025 – July 2025
Senior Art Director

Led creative direction of motion-led campaigns and brand activations at Publicis Group's network. Directed Tusker Ndimu's Taste the Twist, Airtel's Smarta with Data, and GA Insurance's Easter campaign — winner of a Marketing Society of Kenya Award.

Clients: Airtel Africa, EABL, KCB, I&M Bank, Treatos, GA Insurance, Isuzu & GEM Forest

REMOTE & CONSULTANCY

INDEPENDENT CREATIVE
Since 2016
Dapilosity X*

8+ years of freelance practice running alongside agency work — video editing, motion graphics, and graphic design, delivering end-to-end creative solutions for clients from SMEs to mid-sized brands.

Clients: Betika.com, UNESCO & JKUAT Tech Expo, DTB Bank, Muthoni Gathecha, Nyakundi Isaboke, Ayrosh, Big Pin

EPR GLOBAL (US)
Jan 2023 – Jan 2025
Art Director

Visual leadership for an organization equipping women of African descent to lead with purpose. Shaped visual identity for the Emergence Conference and Leadership Summit across 8+ countries, with 500+ women trained.

Programs: Emergence Conference, Leadership Summit

DENTSU CREATIVE (KE)
Oct 2025 – May 2026
Motion Graphics Director

Drove creative execution of motion graphics across major regional campaigns. Directed Tusker's Base to Billboards, KCB's Revvisha (WRC), NCBA's IWD campaign, and the Spiro EV launch featuring Davido.

Clients: Standard Chartered, Rubis, Smirnoff, Sofi, KCB, NCBA, Tusker, DTB, Spiro & M-Kopa

View on LinkedIn for an in-depth view of my adventures

Conquest badges

Award-Winning Dapilosity X
  • Audio Craft Gold — The Pitcher Awards, Nigeria | Pan-African Award for Audio Spots | ke.thebar.com digital campaign, the only Gold winner in the category at the event's debut regional edition
  • Marketing Society of Kenya Brand Communication Campaign of the Year Silver — GA Insurance Easter Campaign | Recognized for creative and strategic excellence in advertising
  • Shortlisted — Loeries Awards | GA Insurance Easter Campaign
Revolutionizing the User Experience Frontier

Led UX and digital communications for ke.thebar.com — collaborating with developers to redesign navigation, improving ease of ordering and site traffic. Led a full mobile redesign for Kalabars.com, resulting in measurable increases in content views and traffic.

Creative Direction & Innovation
  • Tusker Malt Polo — Developed a groundbreaking visual identity for Tusker Malt's partnership with the Nairobi Polo Club.
  • Sondeka Awards — Led creative direction for Creatives Garage's annual awards, producing digital assets and visual theming that significantly increased event awareness.
Optimization & Performance

Adopted AI tool CREATIVE X to optimise social media ad creative — reducing CPM by 50% through platform-specific content specifications, consistent branding, and copy optimisation.

Showcase fiesta

Art Direction  ·  Advertising
Concept Development  ·  Branding

01
ke.thebar.com · Award-winning Work 🏆
The Bar — Animated Audio Ad
2024Art DirectionMotion Graphics

Breathing life into a recorded audio ad by crafting a captivating animation for the awareness campaign across digital platforms.

The Bar — Animated Audio Ad
02
Tusker · Dentsu Creative
Base to Billboardz
2026Art DirectionSound DesignMotion Graphics

A campaign that significantly elevated brand salience — taking grassroots talent from the base straight to the billboards.

Base to Billboardz
03
GA Insurance · Award-winning Work 🏆
GA Insurance Easter Campaign
2025Motion Graphics

Collaborated on design process and launch comms, animating the designs for a more immersive and engaging experience.

GA Insurance Easter Campaign
04
DTB · First Tier-One Bank in Kenya 🏆
DTB Wearables — Tap to Pay
2026Motion GraphicsArt Direction

Launch motion for DTB's NFC-powered rings and bands — positioning Kenya's first Tier One bank wearable-payment line as effortless, secure, and unmistakably local.

DTB Wearables — Tap to Pay
05
Rubis Energy Kenya × Castrol
Rubis × Castrol — WRC Safari Rally
2026Motion Graphics

Motion support for Rubis Energy Kenya and Castrol's backing of CRS Racing's Jasmeet and Ravi Chana — championing Kenyan talent ahead of one of motorsport's toughest events on the calendar.

Rubis × Castrol — WRC Safari Rally
06
Betika.com
Betika — Must Win Jackpot
2026Video EditingMotion Graphics

Fast-paced edit and motion treatment built to manufacture urgency and drive jackpot entries at scale.

Betika — Must Win Jackpot
07
Spiro × Davido
Spiro EV — Regional Launch ft. Davido
2026Concept DevelopmentMotion System

Concept and motion system for Spiro's regional activation with Afrobeats star Davido — introducing Africa's largest EV mobility brand's new electric motorcycle line across East Africa.

Spiro EV — Regional Launch ft. Davido
08
EABL × Diageo
EABL — Always-On Social Content
2022–2025Motion GraphicsPost-ProductionArt Direction

Ongoing thumb-stopping content across EABL and Diageo's portfolio — blending evergreen assets with campaign moments to keep the brand present in the feed year-round.

EABL — Always-On Social Content
09
KCB Bank
KCB — Mufasa, Grow Your Money
2025Motion Graphics

Motion graphics for KCB's "Mufasa: Grow Your Money" product launch — translating a savings message into bold, ownable brand motion.

KCB — Mufasa, Grow Your Money

This is a curated selection — see every project in the full portfolio deck.

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Brands I've Worked With
KCB BankEABLTuskerTanqueraySmirnoffDiageoAirtel AfricaNCBAStandard CharteredI&M BankSpiro EVGA InsuranceIsuzuFacebookBritish CouncilUNESCOBetikaM-KopaDTB BankRubisTreatosJunction MallSondekaCreatives GarageThe BarGondwanaGotheFolklorerM GallerySmart AppsAfricaliaBallpointBelgiumKCB BankEABLTuskerTanqueraySmirnoffDiageoAirtel AfricaNCBAStandard CharteredI&M BankSpiro EVGA InsuranceIsuzuFacebookBritish CouncilUNESCOBetikaM-KopaDTB BankRubisTreatosJunction MallSondekaCreatives GarageThe BarGondwanaGotheFolklorerM GallerySmart AppsAfricaliaBallpointBelgium

Open For Projects

Goodbye
Location
Nairobi, Kenya

I'm currently taking on new projects — let's talk about yours

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