Jetex

Creative Direction

Photography

UI/UX

Jetex is a private aviation and flight support company based in Dubai. The company has 38 fixed-base operators (FBOs) and ground handling stations in over 50 locations around the world, including the Middle East, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Americas.

Year

2021 - 2024

Scope of work

Creative Direction, Website Design, UI/UX, Photography

Jetex
Jetex
Jetex

Story

As a sole Creative Designer and Photographer at Jetex, I was responsible for shaping the brand's visual identity across global campaigns, luxury collaborations, and digital platforms under the leadership of Oleg Kafarov, Vice President - Brand Marketing. My dual role combined creative direction and photography, ensuring that every campaign, activation, and digital touchpoint reflected Jetex's luxury ethos. I also co-led the redesign of the Jetex corporate website with Wael Mckee - Creative Manager, and led the UI/UX design for GTM, Jetex’s end-to-end flight operations platform, where I translated complex aviation processes into a seamless, intuitive user experience for both internal teams and partners.

Key Campaigns & Projects

2021

Dubai Airshow & FBO Positioning

  • Jetex was named the Official FBO of the Dubai Airshow 2021, and I developed creative assets and photography to showcase Jetex's premium experience.

  • My work reinforced the brand's leadership in global private aviation.

2022

“The Great Leap” Annual Brand Review

  • Designed and directed the creative identity for Jetex's annual review, blending editorial design.

  • Positioned Jetex as a thought leader shaping the future of aviation.

Guinness World Record Football Sphere

  • Produced campaign visuals and photography for the 10-meter fiberglass football sphere during the FIFA World Cup season.

  • The campaign created strong PR visibility and social media engagement.

Louis Vuitton Pop-up Collaboration

  • Lead designer for the world's first Louis Vuitton pop-up store inside a private jet terminal.

  • Captured campaign imagery merging luxury aviation with high fashion, amplifying Jetex's premium positioning.

2023

Wedding in the Sky

  • Served as lead photographer and creative designer for the first-ever mid-air wedding aboard a Boeing 747.

  • My storytelling visuals helped secure extensive global coverage.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Launch

  • Designed creative assets and photography for Jetex's sustainability campaign.

  • Simplified complex SAF concepts into elegant, client-facing communication.

World's First MetaFBO (Metaverse Launch)

  • Directed design and visual content for the MetaFBO, the world's first virtual private jet terminal.

  • Delivered immersive visuals positioning Jetex as an innovator in aviation and digital luxury.

Abu Dhabi Flagship Terminal Launch

  • Designed branding assets and produced photography for the launch of Jetex's flagship terminal at Al Bateen Executive Airport.

  • Work highlighted luxury design and Jetex's elevated passenger journey.

Digital Projects

Reimagining the Jetex Digital Experience

  • Co-led with Wael Mckee, the complete redesign of Jetex's global website, aligning digital presence with brand luxury standards through design direction and custom imagery.

Jetex GTM - UI/UX Design for End-to-End Flight Operations

  • Designed the full user interface and experience for GTM, Jetex's primary internal and partner platform for end-to-end flight operations. Focused on simplifying complex workflows, enhancing usability, and maintaining Jetex's luxury design ethos even in operational tools.

High-Impact HTML5 Banners – Powering Jetex’s Digital Advertising

  • Led the design and development of a full suite of interactive HTML5 display banners for Jetex’s global Google Ads campaigns. These dynamic, performance-driven creatives significantly boosted engagement and contributed to measurable revenue growth across key markets.

Brand & Luxury Projects

Jetex × Assouline – Luxury Coffee Table Book

  • Led the creative direction and visual storytelling for the official Jetex Assouline book, a bespoke luxury publication celebrating the brand’s journey, lifestyle, and design ethos. I curated photography, design layouts, and art direction to align with Assouline’s iconic style, producing a collector’s edition that positioned Jetex alongside the world’s most prestigious luxury brands.

Luxury Automotive Collaborations

  • Aston Martin DB5 Junior & Ferrari Testa Rossa J: Designed bespoke liveries and custom detailing for two iconic mini cars - the Aston Martin DB5 Junior and the Ferrari Testa Rossa J. These exclusive creations merged classic automotive heritage with Jetex's luxury design language, transforming the vehicles into Jetex-branded collectibles. The projects reinforced Jetex's positioning at the intersection of private aviation, automotive culture, and lifestyle.

Results & Impact

Reinforced Jetex's reputation as a global premium aviation brand via cohesive visual identity and high-level activations.

  • Elevated user perception and strengthened brand equity through refined creative direction across campaigns, terminals, and digital platforms.

  • Improved operational usability in GTM without compromising on aesthetics or brand consistency.

  • Generated media traction and social engagement through standout experiential campaigns (e.g. “Wedding in the Sky,” SAF launch).

  • Extended brand visibility into adjacent luxury domains (automotive, publishing) to reflect Jetex's lifestyle positioning.

Jetex is where luxury aviation and creative discipline intersect. Over my time, I shaped the brand's visual backbone, led high-impact campaigns, directed photography and experiential activations, and partnered on digital systems that underlie Jetex's operations.

My time at Jetex was a masterclass in balancing luxury branding with complex operational systems - ensuring that every campaign, platform, and visual touchpoint reflected a seamless and elevated brand experience.

Jetex Guinness World Record Football Sphere
Jetex Guinness World Record Football Sphere
Jetex Guinness World Record Football Sphere
Jetex × Assouline – Luxury Coffee Table Book
Jetex × Assouline – Luxury Coffee Table Book
Jetex × Assouline – Luxury Coffee Table Book
Jetex Wedding in the Sky
Jetex Wedding in the Sky
Jetex Wedding in the Sky
Jetex - DIFC Hoarding
Jetex - DIFC Hoarding
Jetex - DIFC Hoarding
Jetex - DIFC
Jetex - DIFC
Jetex - DIFC
Jetex Pets
Jetex Pets
Jetex Pets
Jetex Ferrari Testa Rossa J
Jetex Ferrari Testa Rossa J
Jetex Ferrari Testa Rossa J
Jetex SAF Shell
Jetex SAF Shell
Jetex SAF Shell
Jetex Abu Dhabi
Jetex Abu Dhabi
Jetex Abu Dhabi
Oleg kafarov

Oleg kafarov

Vice President, Jetex

Shahbaz is a seasoned creative leader with impeccable attention to detail and in-depth knowledge of many design disciplines as well as the latest technology. His exceptional talent and dedication were instrumental to conceptualizing, launching and scaling brands across different markets. Shahbaz approaches work with a holistic understanding of the task that lays before him, taking into consideration every element of customer experience as well as commercial targets. He has a unique and rare ability to translate ideas and dreams into a magnificent series of experiences in terms of design that exceed expectations.

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Oleg kafarov

Oleg kafarov

Vice President, Jetex

Shahbaz is a seasoned creative leader with impeccable attention to detail and in-depth knowledge of many design disciplines as well as the latest technology. His exceptional talent and dedication were instrumental to conceptualizing, launching and scaling brands across different markets. Shahbaz approaches work with a holistic understanding of the task that lays before him, taking into consideration every element of customer experience as well as commercial targets. He has a unique and rare ability to translate ideas and dreams into a magnificent series of experiences in terms of design that exceed expectations.

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Oleg kafarov

Oleg kafarov

Vice President, Jetex

Shahbaz is a seasoned creative leader with impeccable attention to detail and in-depth knowledge of many design disciplines as well as the latest technology. His exceptional talent and dedication were instrumental to conceptualizing, launching and scaling brands across different markets. Shahbaz approaches work with a holistic understanding of the task that lays before him, taking into consideration every element of customer experience as well as commercial targets. He has a unique and rare ability to translate ideas and dreams into a magnificent series of experiences in terms of design that exceed expectations.

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