Art Director and Full-Stack Designer with a diverse background in creative strategy, digital development, and educational leadership. Providing a blend of artistic vision and technical proficiency to deliver impactful design solutions across multiple industries and international contexts.
Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
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Summary
Providing strategic art direction and comprehensive full-stack design services for a creative studio, driving innovative solutions for diverse clients.
Highlights
Led the creative vision and execution for multiple client projects, ensuring brand consistency and delivering impactful design solutions across platforms.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate art direction with technical implementation, resulting in enhanced client satisfaction and project success.
Pioneered innovative design methodologies and tools, enhancing the studio's creative output and competitive edge in the market.
Provided an assitance to numerous start-up brands, leading them into choosing brand name, tone of voice and physical and digital presence.
Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
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Summary
Led diverse creative and full-stack design projects for clients across Europe and abroad, delivering high-impact solutions from concept to completion.
Highlights
Managed a portfolio diverse client projects across Bulgaria, Albania, Netherlands, and the UK, demabding creative solutions for thei cultural and artistic practices.
Developed and implemented comprehensive design strategies for web, print, and branding initiatives, enhancing client visibility and presence.
Cultivated strong client relationships through effective communication and project management, resulting in repeat business and positive referrals.
Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
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Summary
Designed an off-course academic program in Graphic Arrts & Printing while mentoring students at The National Art Academy.
Highlights
Introduced a new printing technique in the faculty of Graphic Arts.
Created an educational programme, backboning it on History of German Literature from XXth century.
Mentored and advised students on how to combine reading, visual narration and the technical processing of an image into a manual printed Artwork.
Organized an exhibition in an external gallery, showcasing the students' prints , accompanied by newly curated and edited book on the topic of German Literature from XXth century.
Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
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Summary
Managed print production, print education and executed web and graphic design projects for an independent publishing house, ensuring high-quality output and brand consistency.
Highlights
Oversaw the full lifecycle of print production, from pre-press to finishing, ensuring adherence to quality standards and project timelines.
Implemented efficient workflows for digital and print assets.
Collaborated closely with authors, editors, and teams to translate content into visually compelling and effective design and print solutions.
Resident Digital Creative Director & Full-Stack Designer
Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
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Summary
Directed digital creative initiatives and executed full-stack design to elevate the online presence and audience engagement for a leading Institute of Contemporary Art.
Highlights
Spearheaded the digital transformation of the Institute, conceptualizing and implementing innovative web platforms and interactive experiences that increased online reach by 40%.
Managed end-to-end design and development cycles for 10+ key digital projects, ensuring strict alignment with artistic vision and institutional objectives.
Collaborated effectively with artists and curators to translate complex artistic concepts into engaging digital formats, enhancing accessibility and understanding for diverse audiences.
Optimized user experience and visual aesthetics across all digital touchpoints, significantly improving public engagement and website traffic by 35%.
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Certification Program
Front End Development
Courses
HTML5 & CSS3 Fundamentals
Responsive Web Design
Modern Web Frameworks
JavaScript Programming
UI/UX Principles for Web
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Bachelor of Arts
Communication Design
Grade: Cum Laude
Courses
Graphic Design Principles
Branding & Identity Systems
Typography and Layout
Digital Media Production
Design Research & Methodology
Printing and Pre-Production Methods
Graphic Design, Web Design, UI/UX Design, Art Direction, Branding & Identity, Typography, Print Production, Visual Communication, Creative Strategy, Concept Development.
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Responsive Design, Webflow, Content Management Systems (CMS).
Client Relationship Management, Project Coordination, Workflow Optimization, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Collaboration, Agile Methodologies.
Curriculum Development, Mentorship, Public Speaking, Program Coordination, Academic Instruction, Design Theory.
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Summary
Delivered a critical and reflective talk on challenges in design, drawing parallels with Brecht's work to advocate for transparency in creative processes instead of building a romantic, delusional image of the Design industry.
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Authored and presented a self-initiated talk and TTATE Book Presentation, examining the pivotal role of Designers as contemporary communicators and how much they relate to the message they are meant to share.
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Explored the evolving role of designers and the growth opportunities within the local creative industry.