Cristian Polycarpou

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Senior creative services specialist with extensive experience delivering finished art, image retouching and production-ready artwork across packaging, print, point-of-sale, digital and campaign applications.

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Senior creative services specialist with extensive experience delivering finished art, image retouching and production-ready artwork across packaging, print, point-of-sale, digital and campaign applications. Proven studio leader responsible for end-to-end production quality, workflow improvements and coordination with printers and external partners to manage complex requirements.

  • Joined June 2026

Industry experience

  • Consumer Goods
  • Manufacturing
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Other
  • Retail

Projects · 4

Work experience· 16 roles

Cowen - Production Director, APAC · CowanMar 2022 – Jul 2026 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Led creative production from design concept through finished artwork, including retouching, motion and final delivery. Delivered packaging, print, point-of-sale, digital and animation projects for major brands across Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and the UK. Provided hands-on finished art, image compositing, retouching and technical production support on complex packaging and brand projects. Led Finished Artists and external partners, guiding client discussions around creative production, technical requirements and delivery. Developed production workflows and quality-control processes to improve consistency and reduce production risk.

Cowon - Production Director, APAC · CowanMar 2022 – Jul 2026 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Led creative production from design concept through finished artwork, retouching, motion and final delivery. Delivered packaging, print, point-of-sale, digital and animation projects for brands including Mars, Danone, Kimberly-Clark, Unilever, Mondelez, Sirena, Coopers, Endeavour/Pinnacle and Kenvue. Provided hands-on finished art, image compositing, retouching and technical production support across complex packaging and brand projects. Led Finished Artists and external production partners while guiding client discussions around creative production, technical requirements and delivery. Developed production workflows and quality-control processes to improve consistency and reduce production risk.

Production Director, APAC · CowanJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Lead the APAC Production team, managing projects from concept through to final delivery. Executed all Finished Art, print and motion graphics across the region. Collaborated with clients, their suppliers, and global stakeholders to deliver premium, production-ready outputs. Drove the exploration and implementation of AI tools to streamline studio workflows and improve efficiency.

Presfast - Studio Manager, Digital Manager & Prepress Manager · PresfastJan 2020 – Dec 2022 · 3 yrs
Studio Manager, Digital Manager & Prepress Manager · PresfastJan 2020 – Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Studio Manager · PresfastJan 2020 – Dec 2022 · 3 yrs
TAG - Studio Manager, Account Manager & Senior Finished Artist · TAGJan 2016 – Dec 2020 · 5 yrs
Studio Manager, Account Manager & Senior Finished Artist · TagJan 2016 – Dec 2020 · 5 yrs

Education

Four-year apprenticeship (graphic reproduction & prepress) · Southern Hemisphere repro house (name not provided)2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Certificate III Graphic Prepress and Reproduction2001 – 2004
Four-year apprenticeship (graphic reproduction & prepress)2030 – 2026

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