Ali Abbas Jafri is a multi-disciplinary Creative Director & Designer working at the intersection of culture, motion & media -- shaping brands through impactful storytelling and thoughtful design. With experience building creative departments, launching award winning documentaries, and guiding branded media, he combines cultural insight and operational rigor to elevate brand presence, drive creative excellence, and bring results.

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Currently @ NBA Take-Two Media
The Working Assembly
Business Insider
Altice
Cheddar
Vice
Amazon-WF
MET
PBS
The Fred Rogers Company
MIT


Awards
AAJA Short Form (2023)
NYPC Annual Video (2023)
Shorty Awards Food Wars (Finalist 2023)
ASME Awards in Video (Nominated 2023)
SABEW Best in Business Warehouse Nation (2022)
Telly Awards World Wide Waste (2022)
Telly Awards Insider Docs (2022)
Telly Awards Decoded (2022)
OIAF Super Catball Ultra (2017)

Currently in the shadows of NYC :  

  

Cheddar News Snapchat Discover



At Cheddar News, I helped shape our Snapchat Discover presence by developing a bold, accessible visual language and leading a team of designers and illustrators. I built a streamlined production pipeline that cut turnaround time in half, enabling us to publish up to 24 pieces daily—featuring custom animations, games, and original content. {Case Study Coming Soon}