I’m Dan Koder, a multidisciplinary graphic and visual designer with 8+ years of experience across branding, illustration, product design, and digital media. I create production-ready artwork and marketing materials for international clients, adapting visuals across different formats, products, and brand identities while keeping everything consistent and on-brand. My background spans roles as a graphic designer/illustrator, product owner/designer/illustrator, and freelancer—working on merch and consumer products, product development from concept to launch, museum and cultural communications, and educational illustration for children. I’m also hands-on with Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, and I incorporate AI-assisted creative workflows to explore and develop visuals efficiently.…

Dan Koder

I’m Dan Koder, a multidisciplinary graphic and visual designer with 8+ years of experience across branding, illustration, product design, and digital media. I create production-ready artwork and marketing materials for international clients, adapting visuals across different formats, products, and brand identities while keeping everything consistent and on-brand. My background spans roles as a graphic designer/illustrator, product owner/designer/illustrator, and freelancer—working on merch and consumer products, product development from concept to launch, museum and cultural communications, and educational illustration for children. I’m also hands-on with Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, and I incorporate AI-assisted creative workflows to explore and develop visuals efficiently.…

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I’m Dan Koder, a multidisciplinary graphic and visual designer with 8+ years of experience across branding, illustration, product design, and digital media. I create production-ready artwork and marketing materials for international clients, adapting visuals across different formats, products, and brand identities while keeping everything consistent and on-brand.

My background spans roles as a graphic designer/illustrator, product owner/designer/illustrator, and freelancer—working on merch and consumer products, product development from concept to launch, museum and cultural communications, and educational illustration for children. I’m also hands-on with Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, and I incorporate AI-assisted creative workflows to explore and develop visuals efficiently.

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Language

English
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate
Slovene
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer & Visual Designer at Vizia Creative
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Produced graphic design and illustration for merchandise, apparel, and consumer products. Created production-ready artwork and marketing materials for international clients. Adapted visual identities across different products, brands, and formats.
Product Owner / Designer / Illustrator at Alma Trade
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Led product development from concept to launch, coordinating design, marketing, and production. Managed multiple projects, teams, and stakeholders to ensure delivery across the full workflow.
Graphic Designer at Slovene Theatre Museum
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Designed visual identities, exhibition, and promotional materials. Created print and digital assets for cultural events and museum communications.
Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Speech bubbles
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Created illustration and graphic design for a speech-therapy app for preschool children. Developed character designs and educational visual content and collaborated with product and development teams.
Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Unbound
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Created illustration and visual design for games and entertainment projects. Produced digital and print assets for international clients and adapted to different visual styles and brand requirements.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Delivered logos, visual identities, and promotional materials across print and digital formats. Performed photo editing and video work, working with clients across multiple industries and visual styles.

Education

at Academy of Fine Arts and Design, Ljubljana (Academy of Fine Arts and Design, LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Industry Experience

Gaming, Education, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Retail
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