I was born on 22 November 1972 in Sarajevo and am a Slovenian citizen. Since my arrival in Ljubljana in autumn 1992, I have cultivated a broad skill set in creative direction, design, interior design, pre-press, desktop publishing, press supervision, and account management. I am passionate about yoga, meditation, food, music, movies, reading, and the game of darts. I am also a father of two sons. My workflow expertise extends across both Apple Macintosh and Windows environments, allowing me to independently operate using software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Acrobat, and more. I bring strong time management skills and extensive experience managing restaurant logistics, cooking, and creative project leadership.

Dado Miroslav Banovšek

I was born on 22 November 1972 in Sarajevo and am a Slovenian citizen. Since my arrival in Ljubljana in autumn 1992, I have cultivated a broad skill set in creative direction, design, interior design, pre-press, desktop publishing, press supervision, and account management. I am passionate about yoga, meditation, food, music, movies, reading, and the game of darts. I am also a father of two sons. My workflow expertise extends across both Apple Macintosh and Windows environments, allowing me to independently operate using software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Acrobat, and more. I bring strong time management skills and extensive experience managing restaurant logistics, cooking, and creative project leadership.

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I was born on 22 November 1972 in Sarajevo and am a Slovenian citizen. Since my arrival in Ljubljana in autumn 1992, I have cultivated a broad skill set in creative direction, design, interior design, pre-press, desktop publishing, press supervision, and account management. I am passionate about yoga, meditation, food, music, movies, reading, and the game of darts. I am also a father of two sons.

My workflow expertise extends across both Apple Macintosh and Windows environments, allowing me to independently operate using software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Acrobat, and more. I bring strong time management skills and extensive experience managing restaurant logistics, cooking, and creative project leadership.

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Language

Bosnian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Owner, Concept Designer, Interior Designer, Manager at Restaurant Dagar, Ljubljana
January 1, 2020 - Present
Owner and manager of Restaurant Dagar, responsible for concept design, interior design, and overall management including restaurant logistics from 2020 through 2024.
Art Director, Designer, Desktop Publishing, Pre Press, Press Supervision, Account Management at F2 d.o.o. (Futura Group), Ljubljana
December 31, 2019 - August 23, 2025
Led art direction and design projects for clients including Porsche Slovenija, Dana Mirna, Droga Kolinska (1001 Cvet), Žito (1001 Cvet Teas, Krex, Šumi, Toast), Zavod Za Zaposlovanje RS, Gen-I, S.T. Hammer, Sončni Vrt, Sunny Studio, and fashion designer Ud Urša Drofenik.
Designer, Desktop Publishing, Pre Press, Press Supervision, Account Management at Futro d.o.o., Ljubljana
December 31, 2008 - August 23, 2025
Worked under mentorship of Slavimir Stojanović focusing on design, desktop publishing, pre-press, press supervision, and account management for clients such as Krka (Fitoval), multiple magazines, Droga Kolinska, Akrapovič, Elektronček, Studio Moderna, Danone Slovenia, Sunny Studio, Argentino Restaurant, E4B USA, Lisca, MK Pil Plus, Tom Kovac, and others.
Desktop Publishing Specialist at Kisik d.o.o., Ljubljana
December 31, 2004 - August 23, 2025
Primarily desktop publishing for agency Imelda Ogilvy and key clients like Abanka, Autocommerce, Telekom, and Insurance Company Triglav, covering print ads, leaflets, posters, billboards, and annual reports.
Pre Press Specialist at Grafični Studio K, Ljubljana
December 31, 2003 - August 23, 2025
Performed pre-press work for various advertising agencies including Imelda Ogilvy, S-Team Ideas Group, Luna, Formitas, Studio Marketing, and others before leaving to pursue direct advertising agency experience.
Desktop Publishing, Pre Press at Epromak d.o.o., Ljubljana
December 31, 2002 - August 23, 2025
Handled desktop publishing and pre-press for clients including Revoz d.d., Droga d.d., IMP Klima, SIB Banka, DARS, Sava Kranj d.d., JDC d.o.o., Servier Pharma Slovenija, VIP, and Loterija Galerija.
Pre Press Specialist at Intermarketing d.o.o., Ljubljana
December 31, 1999 - August 23, 2025
Responsible for pre-press services for advertising agencies such as Imelda, Saatchi & Saatchi, Luna, Formitas, Studio Marketing, and others.
Desktop Publishing, Pre Press at Ilumina d.o.o., Ljubljana
June 30, 1999 - August 23, 2025
Focused on desktop publishing and pre-press for Amagram magazine for the Amway company during a six-month contract in 1999.
Co-owner, Designer, Desktop Publishing, Press Supervision, Account Management at Chameleon d.o.o., Sarajevo
December 31, 1998 - August 23, 2025
Co-owned and managed design, desktop publishing, press supervision, and account management. Clients included Energopetrol Sarajevo and Friola Oil billboards. Project was cancelled leading to return to Ljubljana.
Pre Press Specialist at Vidée d.o.o., Ljubljana
December 31, 1997 - August 23, 2025
Performed pre-press activities for advertising agencies including Saatchi & Saatchi, Luna, Formitas, Studio Marketing, and others, also for Brewery Union for print ads and POS materials.
Designer at Week Marketing d.o.o., Futura Group Sarajevo
December 31, 1996 - August 23, 2025
Worked as a designer under mentorship of Ekrem Dupanović and Vlastimir Mijović on magazines Business and Futura for Futura Group Sarajevo until company relocation.
Owner, Concept Design, Interior Design, Management at Restaurant Dagar, Ljubljana
January 1, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Owned and managed Restaurant Dagar in Ljubljana from 2020 to 2024. Responsible for overall restaurant management, including concept and interior design. Oversaw daily operations, ensuring quality service and creative ambiance.
Art Director, Designer, Desktop Publishing, Pre Press, Press Supervision, Account Management at F2 d.o.o. (Futura Group), Ljubljana
December 31, 2019 - August 27, 2025
From 2008 to 2019, served as Art Director responsible for design, desktop publishing, pre-press, press supervision, and managing client accounts. Worked with automotive, food, and service industry clients such as Porsche Slovenia, Droga Kolinska, Žito, and Gen-I. Delivered packaging, print advertisements, TV commercials, brochures, leaflets, visual identities, and web pages.
Designer, Desktop Publishing, Pre Press, Press Supervision, Account Management at Futro d.o.o., Ljubljana
December 31, 2008 - August 27, 2025
Worked under mentorship of Slavimir Stojanović from 2004 to 2008. Tasks included design, desktop publishing, pre-press, press supervision, and account management for magazines and corporate clients such as Krka, Droga Kolinska, Akrapovič, Danone Slovenia, and others. Delivered visual identities, packaging, magazines, brochures, and web pages.
Desktop Publishing at Kisik d.o.o., Ljubljana
December 31, 2004 - August 27, 2025
From 2003 to 2004, responsible for desktop publishing mostly for agency Imelda Ogilvy with clients including Abanka, Autocommerce, Telekom, and Insurance company Triglav. Delivered print ads, leaflets, posters, billboards, and annual reports.
Pre Press Specialist at Grafični Studio K, Ljubljana
December 31, 2003 - August 27, 2025
Worked in pre-press for various advertising agencies including Imelda Ogilvy, S-Team Ideas Group, Luna, Formitas, Studio Marketing, and others. Employment ended by choice to gain experience in advertising agencies.
Desktop Publishing, Pre Press at Epromak d.o.o., Ljubljana
December 31, 2002 - August 27, 2025
From 1999 to 2002 involved in desktop publishing and pre-press for clients including Revoz d.d., Droga d.d., Imp Klima d.o.o., SIB Banka, DARS, Sava Kranj, Servier Pharma Slovenia, and others, producing brochures, print advertising, catalogs, POS materials, and magazines.
Pre Press at Intermarketing d.o.o., Ljubljana
December 31, 1999 - August 27, 2025
Pre-press work for advertising agencies such as Imelda, Saatchi & Saatchi, Luna, Formitas, Studio Marketing and others throughout 1999.
Desktop Publishing, Pre Press at Ilumina d.o.o., Ljubljana
June 30, 1999 - August 27, 2025
Worked for 6 months in 1999 focusing on desktop publishing and pre-press, including work on the Amagram magazine for Amway company.
Co-Owner, Designer, Desktop Publishing, Press Supervision, Account Management at Chameleon d.o.o., Sarajevo
December 31, 1998 - August 27, 2025
Co-owned and worked as designer in Sarajevo from 1997 to 1998. Responsibilities included desktop publishing, press supervision, and account management for advertising projects such as Energopetrol Sarajevo and Friola Oil billboards. After project cancellation, returned to Ljubljana.
Pre Press at Vide d.o.o., Ljubljana
December 31, 1997 - August 27, 2025
From 1996 to 1997 worked in pre-press for advertising agencies including Saatchi & Saatchi, Luna, Formitas, and others. Also worked on projects for Brewery Union.
Designer under mentorship at Week Marketing d.o.o., Futura Group, Sarajevo
December 31, 1996 - August 27, 2025
From 1995 to 1996 worked as designer under mentorship of Ekrem Dupanović and Vlastimir Mijović, delivering business magazines for Futura Group Sarajevo. Employment ended due to relocation of company.
Owner, Concept Design, Interior Design, Management at Restaurant Dagar, Ljubljana
January 1, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Responsible for restaurant management including concept design and interior design from 2020 to 2024. Oversaw the full operational and creative direction of the establishment.
Art Director, Designer, Desktop Publishing, Pre Press, Press Supervision, Account Management at F2 d.o.o. (Futura Group), Ljubljana
December 31, 2019 - August 27, 2025
Led art direction and design efforts for clients such as Porsche Slovenia, Dana Mirna, Droga Kolinska, Žito, Zavod za Zaposlovanje of Slovenia, Gen-I, S.T. Hammer, Sončni Vrt, Sunny Studio, and fashion designer Urša Drofenik. Responsibilities included desktop publishing, pre-press, press supervision, and account management.
Designer, Desktop Publishing, Pre Press, Press Supervision, Account Management at Futro d.o.o., Ljubljana
January 1, 2008 - August 27, 2025
Worked under mentorship of Slavimir Stojanović. Key projects included visual identities and magazine work for clients like Krka, Ambient Magazine, Trend Magazine, Akrapovič, Danone Slovenia, Lisca, and more. Duties spanned design, pre-press, press supervision, and account management.
Desktop Publishing at Kisik d.o.o., Ljubljana
January 1, 2004 - August 27, 2025
Provided desktop publishing services primarily for the agency Imelda Ogilvy. Produced print ads, leaflets, posters, billboards, and annual reports for clients including Abanka, Autocommerce, Telekom, and Insurance Company Triglav.
Pre Press Operator at Grafični Studio K, Ljubljana
January 1, 2003 - August 27, 2025
Handled pre-press work for multiple advertising agencies such as Imelda Ogilvy, S-Team Ideas Group, Luna, Formitas, Studio Marketing, and others before transitioning to agency work.
Desktop Publishing, Pre Press at Epromak d.o.o., Ljubljana
January 1, 2002 - August 27, 2025
Supported clients like Revoz d.d., Droga d.d., IMP Klima, SIB Banka, DARS, Sava Kranj, and Servier Pharma Slovenia with brochures, print ads, packaging, POS materials, technical catalogues, price lists, magazines, and annual reports.
Pre Press Operator at Intermarketing d.o.o., Ljubljana
June 30, 1999 - August 27, 2025
Executed pre-press work for advertising agencies including Imelda, Saatchi & Saatchi, Luna, Formitas, and Studio Marketing.
Desktop Publishing, Pre Press at Ilumina d.o.o., Ljubljana
June 30, 1999 - August 27, 2025
Produced desktop publishing and pre-press work for Amagram magazine for Amway company.
Co-owner, Designer, Desktop Publishing, Press Supervision, Account Management at Chameleon d.o.o., Sarajevo
December 31, 1998 - August 27, 2025
Co-owned and designed print ads and packaging for clients like Energopetrol Sarajevo and Friola Oil. Managed press supervision and account responsibilities until project cancellation.
Pre Press Operator at Vide d.o.o., Ljubljana
January 1, 1997 - August 27, 2025
Performed pre-press work for advertising agencies including Saatchi & Saatchi and Studio Marketing and for Brewery Union’s print ads and POS materials. Left to relocate to Sarajevo.
Designer at Week Marketing d.o.o. (Futura Group), Sarajevo
January 1, 1996 - August 27, 2025
Worked under mentorship of Ekrem Dupanović and Vlastimir Mijović designing business magazines for Futura Group Sarajevo.

Education

Economics Secondary School Diploma at School of Economics Sarajevo
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1990
School of Economics at Sarajevo
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1990
School of Economics at School of Economics Sarajevo
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1990

Qualifications

Driver's License B Category (Car)
January 11, 2030 - August 23, 2025
B Category Driver's Licence
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
Driver's Licence B Category (Car)
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Real Estate & Construction, Transportation & Logistics