More than 15 years of diverse design experience in the areas of Art direction, magazine
publishing, logo/identity development, catalogues, display graphics, print ads, newsletters, illustrations and web design with a proven record of delivering creative and innovative design solutions.
A proven ability to carry projects from inception to the final phase. Intuitively adaptable to new technology and innovative processes while ensuring compliance with timescales and corporate standards. Experience developing creative briefs and style guides.
Able to work and manage a team with copywriters, photographers, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists. Team player also capable of working independently with minimal direction. Adaptable, organized, results and detail-oriented with excellent work ethic, strong time management and interpersonal skills.
Work Experience
June 2018- Present
Smartworkx EOOD Marketing agency which support German online shop for beauty products PINK Cosmetics
Art Director and Team leader
- Brand and Logo Identity Development
- Create a wide range of visual materials include logos, signage, publications, ads, event promotions, image creation, lables and presentations.
- Online stores UX design
- Web design, Social media ads, newsletters, direct mail pieces
- Work on multiple projects concurrently while meeting deadlines and following schedules
- Team selection
- Мanaging a remote team and working in a globally disperse organization
2009 – 2016
Harper’s Bazaar Bulgaria Fashion Magazine
Art Director
- Visual Content Management
- Planning, developing and implementing image strategy
- Managing Team of 4+ (Full-time Employees and Freelancers)
- Partner with designers, editors, writers, prepres professionals and others to develop holistic solutions. Problem solving with a focused attention to detail.
- Create designs, concepts, typographic and sample layouts
- Cover and Photo Shoots Organization and Direction (Photographers, Models and Stylists)
2006 – 2009
QM-media – AMICA, Details, QM magazines print/ online media
Graphic designer
- Deciding Fashion Pages and Photo Shoots along with the Editor-in-chief
- Generating Ideas for Features design
- Create a wide range of visual materials for print include logos, publications, ads
- Pre press
2003 – 2006
Fortes Advertising Agency
Graphic Designer
- Create a wide range of materials for print and promotional souvenirs for clients include Micosoft Bulgaria, Autodesk, Symantec
- Pre press
- Preparation of price offers for clients
- Design on Мagazine ProGRAFICA
2002 – 2003
BPS Advertising and Publishing House
Graphic Designer
- Create a wide range of visual materials include logos, vizit cards, signage, publications, ads,
- event promotions, image creation, lables, calendars, book covers, and presentations.
- Pre press and Communication with print houses
- Printing control and monitoring
1998 – 2001
22nd school Sofia
Teacher of Fine Arts
1996 – 1998
Bizone, Milan (Italy)
Artist
Education and Training
2018 – Course Web Fundamentals – Soft Uni
2015 – Art directors Boot camp – Harper’s Bazaar – Germany
1992 – 1997 – General Diploma – Master’s Degree Graphic Arts – National Academy of Arts – Sofia
1989 – 1992 – High School of Fine Arts “Tsanko Lavrenov” – Plovdiv
Personal Skills and Competence
MS Windows/ MAC OS; MS Office;
HTML5; CSS; Adobe InDesign;
Adobe Illustraror; Adobe Dreamweaver;
Adobe PhotoShop; Adobe Acrobat;
Adobe Creative Suite; QXpress; Corel Draw.
Languages
Bulgarian – Native
English – Excellent
Russian – Good