I'm Marija Ninkovic, a dynamic visual artist and set designer based in Belgrade, Serbia, with over 10 years of experience in photography, event organization, and creative direction. I help brands stand out by delivering captivating visual content, developing engaging storytelling through photography and multimedia, and enhancing brand visibility. I collaborate with directors and teams to design and realise immersive visuals, scout locations, lead pre-production, and oversee production timelines to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. My work spans fashion, theatre, editorial, and multidisciplinary projects, with a track record of successful shoots, exhibitions, and stage productions.

Marija Ninkovic

I'm Marija Ninkovic, a dynamic visual artist and set designer based in Belgrade, Serbia, with over 10 years of experience in photography, event organization, and creative direction. I help brands stand out by delivering captivating visual content, developing engaging storytelling through photography and multimedia, and enhancing brand visibility. I collaborate with directors and teams to design and realise immersive visuals, scout locations, lead pre-production, and oversee production timelines to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. My work spans fashion, theatre, editorial, and multidisciplinary projects, with a track record of successful shoots, exhibitions, and stage productions.

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I’m Marija Ninkovic, a dynamic visual artist and set designer based in Belgrade, Serbia, with over 10 years of experience in photography, event organization, and creative direction. I help brands stand out by delivering captivating visual content, developing engaging storytelling through photography and multimedia, and enhancing brand visibility.

I collaborate with directors and teams to design and realise immersive visuals, scout locations, lead pre-production, and oversee production timelines to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. My work spans fashion, theatre, editorial, and multidisciplinary projects, with a track record of successful shoots, exhibitions, and stage productions.

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Language

Serbian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Event & Photography Coordinator at Data Bricks
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Orchestrated and executed varied team-building events; coordinated logistics for seamless execution; facilitated workshops to boost communication; developed engaging ice-breakers to foster collaboration among teams.
Set Designer at Series Buried Secrets
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Conceptualized and realized scenography; contributed to visual identity and branding; collaborated with directors to develop pivotal creative visuals; supervised the set construction team and kept production on schedule; organized design meetings and coordinated with directors to ensure on-budget delivery.
Photographer / Lookbook Designer at FashionGlam RnR
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Shot lookbooks for modelling campaigns; scouted optimal interiors and exteriors; ensured alignment with project aesthetics and narratives; coordinated with magazines and production teams to meet deadlines; managed post-production to maintain consistency across brand imagery.
Photographer / Production Assistant at Brooklyn Theatre
August 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013
Organised studio shoots of dancers; communicated effectively with choreographers, set and lighting designers; managed shot lists and post-production tasks; contributed to the production of The Body in Motion exhibition.
Event Organizer / Photographer at Data Bricks
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Orchestrated various team-building events. Coordinated logistics for seamless execution. Facilitated workshops aimed at enhancing communications and teamwork. Engineered ice-breakers to foster collaboration and bonding.
Photographer / Visual Content Producer at FashionGlam RnR
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Photographed lookbooks and fashion editorials; directed and edited short videos for social media; scouted locations and selected interiors and exteriors; ensured alignment with project aesthetics and narratives. Coordinated with magazines and production teams to meet deadlines. Managed editing and post-production to maintain brand identity.
Photographer / Editorial Photographer at Neuro Blasto Magazine / Mexico
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
Spearheaded editorial photography and storytelling; tailored content to the target audience and international fashion trends; collaborated with team to devise engaging visual content strategies; evaluated reader feedback to enhance content quality and editorial direction.
Photographer at Brooklyn Theatre
August 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013
Organized studio shoots of dancers; produced visual assets for the exhibition The Body in Motion; collaborated with choreographers, set and lighting designers to maintain a cohesive visual identity. Contributed to theatre photography output for exhibitions.
Photographer / Video Producer at JDP (Jugoslovensko Dramsko Pozorište), Belgrade
December 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Created photography and video materials; produced promotional visuals used in PR and marketing campaigns for theatre festivals; collaborated with directors on character development and production design.
Theatre Photographer at Ana Curcin (Theatre)
April 1, 2015 - April 1, 2015
Directed and produced photography for theatre productions; coordinated with lighting and set teams to ensure alignment with director's vision; supported promotion and marketing materials.

Education

Master Degree in Photography and Multimedia at Faculty of Applied Arts, Belgrade
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor Degree in History of Art at Faculty of Philosophy, Belgrade
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Documentary Photography at International Center of Photography, New York
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Multimedia at International Center of Photography, New York
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
3D Modelling in Blender – Intensive Course at Intensive Blender Course, Serbia
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Master Degree at Faculty of Applied Arts, Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor Degree in History of Art at Faculty of Philosophy, Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Certificate at International Center of Photography, New York, USA
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Intensive Course: 3D Modelling in Blender at Blender, Serbia
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Documentary Photography
January 1, 2013 - November 25, 2025
Multimedia
January 1, 2013 - November 25, 2025
3D Modelling in Blender – Intensive Course
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Certificate, International Center of Photography
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Intensive Course: 3D Modelling in Blender
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other