Art Director, Graphic Designer, Entrepreneur
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Work
Experience
2023
Founder, CCO
Bläckfisk Media, LLC
Elite graphic design & communications
studio comprised solely of senior
graphic designers + design directors. World’s top creatives that have dedicated themselves to providing outstanding design services to the people they serve
2019 - 2022
Owner
Group Project Design, LLC
Help clients deliver visually compelling graphic design materials; build brand identities; create successful visual communications strategies for both print and web.
2012 - 2020
Partner & Art Director
Group Project Design, LLC
A core team of Boston based graphic designers and we collaborate with an extensive network of advisors, programmers, artists, and illustrators.
2013 - 2018
In-house Graphic Designer
Boyes-Watson Architects
Refresh old identity, redesign website, create effective visual communication strategy
2012 - 2019
Design Consultant
Mayor's Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events
Build strategies, designs and advertising guidelines for events and ventures - Boston Ahts Festival, Waterfront Performing Arts Series, Caliente: A Celebration of Latin MusicBuild strategies, designs and advertising guidelines for events and ventures - Boston Ahts Festival, Waterfront Performing Arts Series, Caliente: A Celebration of Latin Music
2009 - 2019
Senior Graphic Designer
Vakon Publishing Company
Develop concepts and designs for books, book jackets and book covers - the Bulgarian editions of Michael Palin’s New Europe and Sahara, Colin Thubron’s Shadow of the Silk Road and To a Mountain in Tibet, David Leigh and Luke Harding’s Wikileaks. Graphic design for The Explorer Magazine
2012
Graphic Designer
Conventures, Inc
Design for e-vites, e-blasts, brochures, signage, indentity and stationery suites for St. Francis House, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, New England Energy Efficiency Conference & Expo, Adopt-a-Student Foundation, NACD, Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, CEOs for Cities
2011
Graphic Design Intern
Conventures, Inc
Production of Keynote presentations, Save the Dates and Event Invitations
2008 - 2010
Graphic Designer
bTV Media Group (News Corp)
Create broadcast graphics for the News & Current Events Department. Production of marketing collateral for the Marketing Communications Department. Develop concepts for both TV and print
2006
Infographics design intern
Capital Weekly(Economedia)
Developed infographics and design for print
Education
2010 - 2012
New England School of Art & Design, Suffolk University | Master of Arts in Graphic Design
Founding Member of Graduate Association of Graphic Artists
Successful completion of Graduate Thesis Project
2003 - 2008
American University in Bulgaria | Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communications | Bachelor of Arts in European Studies
News Anchor at Radio Aura, Founding Member of Graduate Association of Graphic Artists
Winner of Real Estate Club Logo Competition, 2nd Prize Winner of Better Community Club Logo Competition
Skills
& Expertise
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Marketing Communications
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Concept Development
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Digital Photography & Retouch
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Branding
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Print collateral (business cards, brochures, posters, environmental design & signage, invitations, etc)
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Book Cover Design & Layout
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Excellent Collaboration