Campaign’s Creative Faces to Watch 2026 – Waleed Mansoor, Senior Graphic Designer, Middle East Communication Network
Campaign’s Creative Faces to Watch 2026 – Waleed Mansoor, Senior Graphic Designer, Middle East Communication Network
Age: 25
Country: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Nominated by Lizzie Dewhurst, Chief Communication Officer:
Waleed represents the next generation of creative leaders — multidisciplinary, tech-aware and deeply human. Since joining MCN, he has played a pivotal role in elevating our visual identity and raising the standard of everything we produce. He brings innovation into every room, constantly exploring new tools, formats and ways of thinking. What sets him apart is his balance of ambition and humility: he leads collaboratively, takes ownership, inspires those around him to aim higher and is already mentoring junior talent. Under 30, yet already operating at a level far beyond his years, Waleed is absolutely one to watch.
Career highlights
Waleed Mansoor is a multidisciplinary Senior Graphic Designer who combines strategic thinking with technical craft. A graduate of the Dubai Institute of Design & Innovation, he has led brand and content development across hospitality, retail and lifestyle clients before joining MCN in 2023. Since then, he has played a pivotal role in shaping and elevating the MCN brand, helping scale the communications department through bold visual systems, motion, and digital storytelling. Proactive and solutions-driven, Waleed consistently pushes creative boundaries while mentoring junior talent and introducing innovative tools and processes that future-proof the team’s output.
Guiding principles
Waleed believes in authenticity, reliability and leading by example. He approaches every project with curiosity and integrity, balancing innovation with empathy. A collaborative team player, he thrives on building ideas collectively, inspiring others through creativity, and delivering work that is both purposeful and future-focused.
Side hustle
Beyond his role, Waleed is constantly experimenting. He explores 3D printing, product design and material craftsmanship — from developing a lighting brand to learning leatherwork. Driven by curiosity, he self-teaches emerging tools and technologies, blending digital innovation with hands-on making to expand his creative universe.
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