I'm a passionate being of hybrid skills with a strong focus on branding, website design, and print design. My process is execution and innovation success excellence .
Professional Summary
My name is Nikos Stefanou. I’m a professional designer with 17 years of experience in various fields and environments. Skilled in the full Adobe suite, including applications such as XD, After Effects and Premiere Pro.
Specialising in the development and creative execution of campaigns for corporations, Branding, Packaging and Product Design. Also skilled in the creation and execution of graphics for web and design application projects across different platforms.
Dedicated to partnering and collaborating with team members in order to create optimal results on design projects and foster an environment of teamwork.
As a Creative Director in one of the most prominent agencies in Thessaloniki I led a team of 10 people of various skills and backgrounds to full integration.
This came out of respect for people’s identities and special skillsets. Detecting each person’s soft skills, uplifting both their soft and hard skills and giving them the space to be creative and productive is one of my greatest assets.
Skills
Strong analytic ability that proves invaluable in examining work from the client’s point of view.
Exemplary communications skills used to create and build relationships with clients, coworkers, and other industry professionals needed to successfully complete a project and remain on the same page.
Creative approach to projects, which allows for building on fundamental ideas, developing new and effective solutions, and exceeding the client’s expectations -Solid and growing knowledge of the latest graphic design and multimedia artist software and programs with a deep interest in staying ahead of the industry and using technology in new ways.
Work Experience
- Senior Art Director OWS Global
Sept 2019 – Present - Creative Director & Design for Vitamin Media
Dec 2018 – Sept 2019 - Localisation Designer for Wordbank Denver
Aug 2017 – Present - Creative Director for Oxygen2adv
Nov 2012 – Nov 2018 - Art Director for Oxygen2adv
Sep 2007 – Nov 2012 - Graphic Designer for Medialine Advertising
Jan 2006 – Sep 2007 - Junior Graphic Designer for Basis Total Communication
Sep 2005 – Jan 2006