I am a desktop publisher, graphic designer and photographer with massive experience at various renowned advertising agencies. I am an expert in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom and Illustrator. I have a keen eye for detail in layout, framing, line spacing, kerning and I’m a typesetting and typographic expert. A digital craftsman, or a fusspot, as you like it. But easygoing collaborating. Photography is my passion. What started as a hobby has become an essential part of my work in the advertising studio. I shoot in both studio and outdoor environments. Being Photoshop native, I’m very experienced in editing and retouching photos, whether shot by me or by others. That makes me versatile. In my spare time I roam the city with my camera to capture scenes, and my abilities easily fit me into advertising agencies, design studios, or client-side studios.…

Bart van Dijk

I am a desktop publisher, graphic designer and photographer with massive experience at various renowned advertising agencies. I am an expert in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom and Illustrator. I have a keen eye for detail in layout, framing, line spacing, kerning and I’m a typesetting and typographic expert. A digital craftsman, or a fusspot, as you like it. But easygoing collaborating. Photography is my passion. What started as a hobby has become an essential part of my work in the advertising studio. I shoot in both studio and outdoor environments. Being Photoshop native, I’m very experienced in editing and retouching photos, whether shot by me or by others. That makes me versatile. In my spare time I roam the city with my camera to capture scenes, and my abilities easily fit me into advertising agencies, design studios, or client-side studios.…

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I am a desktop publisher, graphic designer and photographer with massive experience at various renowned advertising agencies. I am an expert in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom and Illustrator. I have a keen eye for detail in layout, framing, line spacing, kerning and I’m a typesetting and typographic expert. A digital craftsman, or a fusspot, as you like it. But easygoing collaborating.

Photography is my passion. What started as a hobby has become an essential part of my work in the advertising studio. I shoot in both studio and outdoor environments. Being Photoshop native, I’m very experienced in editing and retouching photos, whether shot by me or by others. That makes me versatile. In my spare time I roam the city with my camera to capture scenes, and my abilities easily fit me into advertising agencies, design studios, or client-side studios.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Graphic designer | Creative Desktop Publisher | Photographer at Self-employed / Freelance
December 31, 2019 - September 9, 2025
Freelance graphic designer, creative desktop publisher and photographer delivering design, layout, retouching and photography services to clients across advertising and corporate sectors, with work for FCB Amsterdam, Jam3/Mediamonks, NOISE, JWT Amsterdam, RTL and more.
Graphic Design, Creative DTP, Photography at XXS
December 31, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Graphic design, creative DTP and photography work for HEMA, Hoogvliet, Volvo and Caveman, including in-store materials; freelance for XXS until 12/2019, thereafter on contract basis.
Graphic Designer | Photographer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance graphic design, desktop publishing and photography services for a broad client base in advertising and corporate sectors.
Creative Desktop Publisher | Photographer at Selmore
December 31, 2015 - September 9, 2025
Creative desktop publishing and photography for a range of brands as part of Selmore's creative output.
Creative and Production Desktop Publisher | Assistant Art-Director | Deputy Studiomanagement at PPGH_JWT (UBACHSWISBRUN|JWT)
December 31, 2008 - September 9, 2025
Creative and production desktop publishing, assisting art-direction and deputy studio management for multiple campaigns.
Creative Desktop Publisher | Webdesigner at WUNDERMAN (Y&R)
December 31, 2004 - September 9, 2025
Creative desktop publishing and webdesign for a diverse client roster.
Creative Desktop Publisher | Graphic and Multimedia designer at DE ZETBAZEN | VGM STUDIO AMSTERDAM
December 31, 2001 - September 9, 2025
Creative desktop publishing and graphic/multimedia design for various agencies and clients.
Desktop Publisher, Graphic Handyman at KOMPASS NEDERLAND
December 31, 1994 - September 9, 2025
Desktop publishing and graphic support for business publications.
Graphic Designer | Creative Desktop Publisher | Photographer at Freelance
December 31, 2019 - September 9, 2025
Freelance graphic designer, creative desktop publisher and photographer. I have collaborated with leading agencies and brands (including FCB Amsterdam, Jam3/Mediamonks, JWT Amsterdam, TBWA|Neboko, DDB Tribal) to deliver print, digital, and in-store materials. My work combines typography precision, layout craft, and photography - studio and on-location shoots - with meticulous retouching in Photoshop. Available for project-based work and long-term collaborations.
Graphic Designer | Creative Desktop Publisher | Photographer at Freelance
January 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance graphic designer, desktop publisher and photographer continuing across various clients and projects, maintaining high standards in layout, typography, and image edit/retouch workflow.
Graphic Design, Creative DTP, Photography at XXS
December 31, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Responsible for all in-store materials of XXS including work for HEMA before their departure as XXS client; involved in print and digital design, photo production and in-store graphics.
Creative Desktop Publisher | Photographer at SELMORE
December 31, 2015 - September 9, 2025
Created desktop publishing materials and photography for various brands; contributed to campaigns across ABN AMRO, Bavaria, Škoda and other clients.
Creative and Production Desktop Publisher | Assistant Art-Director | Deputy Studiomanagement at PPGH_JWT (UBACHSWISBRUN|JWT)
December 31, 2008 - September 9, 2025
Managed production and creative publishing, assisted art-directing, and studio management; served many clients including ABN AMRO, NS, Essent, BMW|Mini, Shell, TPG|TNT Post, Vodafone, Nationaal Ballet, Knorr.
Creative Desktop Publisher | Webdesigner at WUNDERMAN (Y&R)
December 31, 2004 - September 9, 2025
Creative desktop publisher and web designer; worked with clients such as Xerox, ANWB, SonyEricsson, Ford|Jaguar|Landrover, Canon, Philips.
Creative Desktop Publisher | Graphic and Multimedia designer at DE ZETBAZEN | VGM STUDIO AMSTERDAM
December 31, 2001 - September 9, 2025
Creative and production desktop publishing; contributed to a range of projects and worked for Van Ginneken en Mostaard on an outplacement basis for numerous clients.
Desktop Publisher, Graphic Handyman at KOMPASS NEDERLAND
December 31, 1994 - September 9, 2025
Desktop publishing and graphic handyman work for Kompass Nederland; international B2B yearbooks.
Graphic Designer, Creative Desktop Publisher, Photographer at Freelance
December 31, 2019 - September 9, 2025
Freelance work for a.o. clients: FCB Amsterdam, Jam3/Mediamonks, NOISE, JWT Amsterdam, Dawn, 180 Kingsday, Alfred, TBWA|Neboko, Selmore, DDB Tribal, Eigen Fabrikaat, XXS, Grey Possible, Booking.com, De Persgroep, Etcetera, Ralph Booms, Super Heroes, Beyen Meyer, Publisher Bas Lubberhuizen, Roorda, Quince, Pool Worldwide, Achtung!, Indie, De Creatieve Directie, Unga, Goud Überconnected, Scotch & Soda, Natwerk, Talpa, Growing Minds, RTL, CCCP, NewAms Filmcompany, Joe Public, APS-Group, NEMO, Dept, Natuur & Milieu, Walibi Holland, No Panic!, Sunshine & Sausages, Mediabrands and others.
Graphic Designer, Creative Desktop Publisher, Photographer at Freelance
January 1, 2021 - Present
Continued freelance work with a broad client base across advertising and design studios.
Graphic Designer, Creative DTP, Photography at XXS
December 31, 2021 - September 9, 2025
FREELANCE UNTIL 12/2019, AFTERWARDS ON A CONTRACT BASIS. Especially responsible for all instore materials of HEMA, until its departure as XXS client; additional work for Hoogvliet, Volvo, Caveman.
Creative Desktop Publisher | Photographer at SELMORE
December 31, 2015 - September 9, 2025
Worked with clients such as ABN AMRO, Bavaria, Škoda, de Bijenkorf, Conimex, Fair Trade Original, Aldi, De Friesland.
Creative and Production Desktop Publisher | Assistant Art-Director | Deputy studiomanagement at PPGH_JWT (UBACHSWISBRUN|JWT)
December 31, 2008 - September 9, 2025
Clients included ABN AMRO, NS, Essent, BMW|Mini, Shell, TPG|TNT Post, Vodafone, Nationaal Ballet, Knorr.
Creative Desktop Publisher | Web Designer at WUNDERMAN (Y&R)
December 31, 2004 - September 9, 2025
Clients included Xerox, ANWB, SonyEricsson, Ford|Jaguar|Landrover, Canon, Philips.
Creative Desktop Publisher | Graphic and Multimedia designer at DE ZETBAZEN | VGM STUDIO AMSTERDAM
December 31, 2001 - September 9, 2025
Worked for Van Ginneken en Mostaard on an outplacement basis for Postbank, ING, ABN-AMRO, among others.
Desktop Publisher, Graphic and Multimedia designer at KOMPASS NEDERLAND
December 31, 1994 - September 9, 2025
Desktop Publisher, graphic handyman.

Education

Propedeuse at Universiteit van Amsterdam, Faculteit der Wijsbegeerte
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1991
Propedeuse at Karthuizer Sociale Academie, Faculteit Sociaal Cultureel Werk
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1987
HAVO at HAVO
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1984
Propedeuse in Social and Political Philosophy at University of Amsterdam, Faculty of Philosophy
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1989
Propedeuse in Polytechnic Social Cultural Work at Karthuizer Sociale Academie
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1987
HAVO at HAVO
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994
Various graphic courses at Various
January 1, 1991 - September 9, 2025
Philosophy (Propedeuse) at University of Amsterdam, Faculty of Philosophy
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1991
Polytechnic Social Cultural Work (Propedeuse achieved) at Karthuizer Sociale Academie
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1987
HAVO at HAVO
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1987
Various graphic courses at Self-directed / Lynda.com courses
January 1, 1991 - September 9, 2025
Various graphic courses at Self-study / Lynda.com courses
January 1, 1991 - September 9, 2025
Propedeuse at University of Amsterdam, Faculty of Philosophy
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1989
Propedeuse Social Cultural Work at Karthuizer Sociale Academie
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1987
HAVO at HAVO
January 1, 1984 - September 9, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Financial Services, Professional Services, Government, Software & Internet, Other

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