Campaign’s Creative Faces to Watch 2026 – Julián Gonzi, Senior Art Director, C2 Communications
Campaign’s Creative Faces to Watch 2026 – Julián Gonzi, Senior Art Director, C2 Communications
Age: 28
Country: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Nominated by Pablo Maldonado, Executive Creative Director:
We live in times for our industry where the line dividing what we used to be from what we’re becoming is completely blurred. In this context, a few creatives like Julián seem to have the compass to take ideas into undiscovered, AI-powered territories.
Career highlights
A Dubai-based Creative blending ideas, design, and generative AI for B2B and B2C brands at C2 Comms. Photographer, NFT creator, and generative AI artist with a strong innovation-driven mindset.
Previously worked at VML Dubai, Razorfish US, MullenLowe Group, PVS Agency, 1098 Agency, and as an in-house designer at UDES University in Colombia. Has worked with global brands including smart, MG, Amazon, Samsung, Xbox, HSBC, Alfa Romeo, Dodge, Fiat, AB InBev, Hyundai, Ford, Kia, Majid Al Futtaim, and Aldar.
Recipient of awards at Cannes Lions, D&AD, Lynx, Athar, Clio, The One Show, LIA, NY Festivals, and El Dorado (Colombia).
Guiding principles
Innovation, human-first approach, purpose, impact, craft, versatility, and strategy — not necessarily in that order.
Side hustle
AI exploration, photography, stock investing, and biking.
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