Hi, I'm Joanna Jarco, a passionate graphic designer, art director, and illustrator with over 27 years of experience. I specialize in creating visual identity and communication systems, brand books, key visuals, and packaging. I love working on creative concepts and enjoy collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life, all while keeping things punctual and precise. I have advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, motion design tools, and am always excited to explore innovative opportunities like Open AI. When I'm not designing, you'll find me indulging in my interests like culture, art, ecology, folk traditions, and spending time with dogs and cats. Let's create something amazing together!…

Joanna Jarco

Hi, I'm Joanna Jarco, a passionate graphic designer, art director, and illustrator with over 27 years of experience. I specialize in creating visual identity and communication systems, brand books, key visuals, and packaging. I love working on creative concepts and enjoy collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life, all while keeping things punctual and precise. I have advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, motion design tools, and am always excited to explore innovative opportunities like Open AI. When I'm not designing, you'll find me indulging in my interests like culture, art, ecology, folk traditions, and spending time with dogs and cats. Let's create something amazing together!…

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Hi, I’m Joanna Jarco, a passionate graphic designer, art director, and illustrator with over 27 years of experience. I specialize in creating visual identity and communication systems, brand books, key visuals, and packaging. I love working on creative concepts and enjoy collaborating with teams to bring ideas to life, all while keeping things punctual and precise.

I have advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, motion design tools, and am always excited to explore innovative opportunities like Open AI. When I’m not designing, you’ll find me indulging in my interests like culture, art, ecology, folk traditions, and spending time with dogs and cats. Let’s create something amazing together!

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
French
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Creative Graphic Designer at UNICEF Poland
January 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for creative graphic design, including branding, visual identity, and promotional materials. Managed design processes and ensured effective communication through visual solutions.
Art Director / Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Freelancer
January 1, 2007 - Present
Provided art direction, graphic design, and illustration services for diverse clients including BioBazar, Marine Harvest, Seiko Optical Polska, and more. Delivered branding, packaging, motion design, promotional and editorial materials with high quality and creative vision.
Art Director at Rapp Collins, Warszawa
December 31, 2007 - July 18, 2025
Led art direction and creative concepts in advertising campaigns, ensuring alignment of brand communication and visual impact.
Art Director at DDB, Warszawa
December 31, 2007 - July 18, 2025
Directed visual design and campaign development, collaborating with teams to produce compelling advertising materials.
Creative Graphic Designer at UNICEF Poland
January 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for creative graphic design work including branding, visual identity, communication systems, promotional materials, and motion design to support UNICEF Poland's mission. Ensured high-quality creative concepts and visual communication across various media.
Art Director / Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Freelancer
January 1, 2007 - Present
Worked independently with a diverse client portfolio including BioBazar, Marine Harvest, Seiko Optical Polska, and numerous cultural and nonprofit organizations. Created branding, packaging, editorial design, and promotional materials. Delivered visual identities, key visuals, and supervised design and production processes.
Art Director at Rapp Collins, Warszawa
December 31, 2007 - July 18, 2025
Led art direction efforts in the advertising agency, developing creative concepts, branding, and visual communications for clients. Collaborated with teams and managed design projects to ensure timely and effective delivery.
Art Director at DDB, Warszawa
December 31, 2007 - July 18, 2025
Directed art and design projects, focusing on advertising campaigns and branding strategies. Provided leadership and creative direction to design teams working on client projects.
Creative Graphic Designer at UNICEF Poland
January 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for designing creative graphic materials to support UNICEF Poland's mission, ensuring visual communication aligns with brand identity and campaign goals.
Art Director, Graphic Designer, Illustrator at Freelancer
January 1, 2007 - Present
Worked independently on projects involving graphic design, art direction, and illustration for a variety of clients including BioBazar, Marine Harvest, Seiko Optical Polska, and others. Projects covered branding, packaging, promotional materials, and editorial design.
Art Director at Rapp Collins, Warszawa
December 31, 2007 - July 18, 2025
Led creative design projects as an art director at Rapp Collins, focusing on advertising-related visual concepts and communications.
Art Director at DDB, Warszawa
December 31, 2007 - July 18, 2025
Managed art direction duties encompassing visual identity and advertising materials, contributing to campaign development and execution.

Education

Specialization in Ceramics at Faculty of Painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1995
Faculty of Painting at Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1995
Digital Designer Course at Design Practice
October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
Faculty of Painting at Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1995

Qualifications

Digital Designer Course (Design Practice)
October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
Member of Polish Graphic Design Association
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025
Digital Designer Course (Design Practice)
October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
Member of Polish Graphic Design Association
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025
Digital Designer Course
October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
Member of Polish Graphic Design Association
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025

Industry Experience

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

Skills

Experience Level