Lead Graphic Designer & QA specialist with 10+ years of experience. Expert in brand auditing, style guides, and multi-channel design. I combine creative vision with a structured, detail-oriented approach to ensure brand consistency across all platforms.

Andrei Bran

Lead Graphic Designer & QA specialist with 10+ years of experience. Expert in brand auditing, style guides, and multi-channel design. I combine creative vision with a structured, detail-oriented approach to ensure brand consistency across all platforms.

Available to hire

Lead Graphic Designer & QA specialist with 10+ years of experience. Expert in brand auditing, style guides, and multi-channel design. I combine creative vision with a structured, detail-oriented approach to ensure brand consistency across all platforms.

See more

Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Solutions Consultant at Operative - SinteMedia SRL
August 1, 2022 - November 1, 2024
Acted as a strategic bridge between web-based software solutions and the needs of global broadcasting networks. Led discovery reviews, configured production and prototype environments, authored AI/technical documentation, and supported data migration using Data Loaders with JSON/API/AWS S3 expertise. Managed Smoke/Sanity, UAT, and Bug Bashing in an Agile setting, collaborating with Product and Engineering to resolve blockers.
Training Consultant at Operative - SinteMedia SRL
November 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Delivered training sessions on new software releases, created training materials, structured Jira release documentation, produced internal/client video tutorials, and assisted in writing/updating technical documentation (AWS/Swagger/Postman APIs).
Jr. QA Engineer at Operative - SinteMedia SRL
October 1, 2025 - Present
Execute manual test cases, log and track defects in Jira with clear reproduction steps, perform SQL data verification, and test APIs using Postman/Swagger within an Agile framework; collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet acceptance criteria.
E-Media Specialist
November 1, 2017 - October 1, 2021
Spearheaded the visual identity and creative direction for a prominent sports club, managing digital assets, print/environmental design, merchandise development, technical broadcasting support, and international event coordination.
Founder & Administrator at Brain Creative Studios S.R.L
May 1, 2019 - Present
Founder and administrator of a freelance full-service advertising agency delivering branding, design, and commercial photography for high-profile clients; established portfolio and led business operations.
Production Manager at SC Chester Time SRL / 1948 Club Sportiv S.A. (Brain Creative Studios scope)
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Led the full manufacturing lifecycle for a furniture production facility; planned and scaled operations, identified bottlenecks, invested in equipment, and ensured quality control; managed end-to-end logistics and invoicing.
QA Engineer at Sintec Media SRL (Operative)
October 1, 2025 - Present
Execute manual test cases for software applications to identify functional defects and ensure high-quality software delivery. Log and track bugs in Jira with clear reproduction steps; collaborate with developers to resolve blockers. Verify data with SQL and test APIs using Postman/Swagger within an Agile framework. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze product requirements and acceptance criteria.
Training Consultant at Sintec Media SRL (Operative)
November 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Deliver training sessions to clients regarding new software releases and updates. External Training: conducted client presentations and training for smooth adoption of new releases. Internal Training: trained internal teams; created and maintained training materials and documentation. Created Jira release structures for release documentation and client demos; delivered release presentations (internal/client-facing) and video tutorials. Pre-release bug-bashing; assisted in writing/updating technical documentation (AWS / Swagger / Postman APIs / Internal Tools) and AI training documentation for Operative products.
Solutions Consultant at Operative (Sintec Media SRL)
August 1, 2022 - November 1, 2024
Led discovery and consultancy to map client workflows to web-based software solutions; specialized in replacing legacy systems with Operative’s content management platforms for US media clients. Managed end-to-end system configuration and implementation; provided data migration support using Data Loaders; leveraged JSON, APIs (Swagger), and AWS S3 for integration. Orchestrated Smoke/Sanity testing, UAT, and Bug Bash within Agile; conducted software demos and workshops; supported Go-Live and post-implementation.
Production Manager at SC Chester Time SRL
September 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Orchestrated the manufacturing lifecycle for a furniture production facility; partnered with Factory Director on strategic goals and capacity planning. Identified bottlenecks, invested in equipment to scale production, and managed daily operations across Carpentry, Tailoring, Sewing, Upholstery, Assembly, and Packaging. Enforced quality control; managed end-to-end logistics, invoicing, and transport cost control.
Lead Graphic Designer & Visual Production Specialist at U Craiova 1948 Club Sportiv S.A.
October 1, 2017 - September 1, 2021
Led visual identity and creative direction; managed a portfolio of digital assets, banners, posters, and merchandise; oversaw large-scale print production and live event branding. Contributed to broadcasting workflows and sports photography; served as UEFA liaison for international events; combined design with technical production expertise.
Founder & Administrator at Brain Creative Studios S.R.L.
May 1, 2019 - Present
Founder and administrator of a freelance full-service advertising agency delivering branding, design, and commercial photography for high-profile clients.

Education

Master's Degree (ABD) at University of Craiova - Facultatea de automatica, calculatoare si electronica
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering at University of Craiova
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Master’s Degree (ABD), Information Systems for E-Business at University of Craiova - Facultatea de automatica, calculatoare si electronica
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering at University of Craiova - Facultatea de inginerie electrica
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Manufacturing