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Hello, I’m Maritina Kanatselou. I’m a Senior Visual Designer with over 18 years of experience spanning agency, corporate, and global institutions. I thrive on turning complex information into clear, engaging visuals and leading teams to maintain brand identity across digital and print touchpoints.
I enjoy shaping strategies that harmonize design with copywriting, sales, and project management. I’m comfortable in client-facing roles and embedded brand teams, and I actively adopt AI-assisted design tools to accelerate ideation and improve production workflows while exploring emerging technologies.
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Language
English
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Fluent
Dutch
Intermediate
German
Beginner
French
Beginner
Work Experience
Freelance Visual Designer & Creative Consultant at Self-employed
June 1, 2024 - PresentDelivering freelance visual design and creative consultancy for individuals and small businesses across brand identity, digital assets, and print materials. Pursuing structured personal projects in visual communication strategy and AI-assisted design workflows, actively preparing for the next senior engagement.
Senior Graphic Designer & Team Lead at QBD
June 1, 2024 - September 27, 2025Lead and coordinate creative design projects from concept to completion efficiently. Develop innovative visual concepts aligned with brand strategies. Manage and mentor a team of junior designers to enhance skills and productivity. Ensure all designs adhere to brand guidelines and quality standards. Oversee multiple projects concurrently, meeting deadlines and budget requirements.
Senior Graphic Designer & Team Lead at QBD
June 1, 2024 - September 27, 2025Lead and coordinate creative design projects from concept to completion; develop innovative visual concepts aligned with brand strategies and client objectives; manage and mentor a team of junior designers; ensure adherence to brand guidelines and quality standards; oversee multiple projects with deadlines and budgets.
Senior Graphic Designer & Team Lead at QBD Antwerp
June 1, 2024 - September 25, 2025Lead and coordinate creative design projects from concept to completion. Develop innovative visual concepts aligned with brand strategies and client objectives. Manage and mentor a team of junior designers to enhance their skills and productivity. Ensure all designs adhere to brand guidelines and quality standards consistently. Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budget requirements.
Senior Graphic Designer & Team Lead at QbD Group
November 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024Led a team of 4 across a dual remit: delivering visual communication materials for European clients — digital products, brand identities, web, presentations, event and print assets — while simultaneously managing the evolution of QbD's own house brand. Spearheaded the in-house brand recalibration: audited the visual identity, identified strategic gaps, and presented findings and recommendations directly to the CEO and heads of department — aligning design to copywriting, sales, and project management teams around a unified direction. Ensured brand consistency across all client and internal touchpoints; adapted and reproduced materials for multi-market European use. Introduced AI-assisted tools to accelerate concept development and improve production efficiency.
Senior Graphic Designer & Team Lead at QBD, Antwerp
November 1, 2022 - June 3, 2024Led and coordinated creative design projects from concept to completion efficiently. Developed innovative visual concepts aligned with brand strategies and client objectives. Managed and mentored a team of junior designers to enhance their skills and productivity. Ensured all designs adhered to brand guidelines and quality standards consistently. Oversaw multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budget requirements.
Visual Designer & Brand Manager at Galapagos
December 1, 2021 - September 27, 2025Conduct user research to inform visual design decisions. Manage multiple projects with tight deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively. Review and provide feedback on visual work from team members. Ensure consistency across all brand touchpoints and platforms. Develop prototypes and mockups for client presentations and internal reviews. Coordinate with vendors and external agencies for production and printing.
Visual Designer & Brand Manager at Galapagos
December 1, 2021 - September 27, 2025Conduct user research to inform visual design decisions; manage multiple projects with deadlines; ensure brand consistency across touchpoints; oversee prototyping and client/presentation visuals; coordinate with external agencies for production and printing.
Creative Marketing & Visual Designer at Galapagos, Mechelen
December 1, 2021 - September 25, 2025Conduct user research to inform visual design decisions. Manage multiple projects with tight deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively. Review and provide feedback on visual work from team members. Ensure consistency across all brand touchpoints and platforms. Develop prototypes and mocks for client presentations and internal reviews. Coordinate with vendors and external agencies for production and printing.
Visual Designer & Visual Brand Manager at Galapagos NV
February 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021Owned the visual identity across all internal corporate communications globally — ensuring brand consistency across regions, formats, and channels within a highly regulated environment. Created and adapted layouts and graphic assets for digital platforms, print, and international events; reviewed team output and developed high-stakes materials for senior leadership.
Visual Designer & Brand Manager at Galapagos, Mechelen
February 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021Conducted user research to inform visual design decisions. Managed multiple projects with tight deadlines and prioritized tasks effectively. Reviewed and provided feedback on visual work from team members. Ensured consistency across all brand touchpoints and platforms. Developed prototypes and mockups for client presentations and internal reviews. Coordinated with vendors and external agencies for production and printing.
Creative Marketing & Visual Design at Gold Air Group of Companies
January 1, 2020 - September 27, 2025Develop and implement creative marketing concepts and visual designs to support brand campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive brand messaging across channels. Design marketing collateral, presentations, digital assets and product visuals.
Creative Marketing & Visual Designer at Gold Air Group of Companies
January 1, 2020 - September 27, 2025Develop creative marketing and visual design concepts; manage multiple projects with tight deadlines; coordinate with vendors and internal teams.
Art Director at Web RAM Multimedia
December 1, 2016 - September 27, 2025Art direction for campaigns and multimedia projects. Lead visual concept development, art direction for shoots, and coordination with production teams in London.
Lead Motion Graphics & DTP Designer, Creative Lead at Webra Multimedia, London
October 1, 2016 - January 31, 2020Led motion graphics and desktop publishing for client projects, contributing creative direction and ensuring high‑quality visual output across multimedia assets.
Creative Marketing & Visual Designer, Creative Lead at Goldair Group of Companies
October 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020Led creative marketing visuals across campaigns and internal brand; oversaw creative execution for marketing collaterals, presentations, and corporate communications; collaborated with marketing and sales to align visuals with business goals.
Creative Marketing & Visual Designs at Goldair Group of Companies, Athens, Greece
October 1, 2016 - January 31, 2020Contributed to creative marketing and visual design projects within the company.
Lead Motion Graphics & DTP Graphics Designer at Webra Multimedia, London
May 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Led motion graphics and desktop publishing graphics design projects.
Art Direction & Studio Photography at Zakret, Athens
May 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Art direction and studio photography work supporting brand visuals and campaigns.
Lead Motion Graphics & DTP Designer, Creative Lead at Webra Multimedia
May 1, 2015 - December 1, 2016Directed motion graphics production and desktop publishing for client projects; ensured high-quality design outputs and timely delivery in a London-based team.
Art Director at Web RAM Multimedia
April 1, 2015 - September 27, 2025Art direction and studio production photography.
Art Direction & Studio Product Photography at Webram Multimedia
April 1, 2015 - September 25, 2025Directed visual concepts for campaigns; provided art direction for photography shoots; managed post-production and retouching; coordinated with clients to meet creative goals; maintained branding standards across assets.
Post-Production Digital Creative Leader at Kay n Gee, Athens
February 1, 2014 - April 30, 2015Led post-production and digital creative initiatives, shaping final visuals for campaigns and media.
Art Direction & Studio Photography at Zakret
February 1, 2014 - April 1, 2015Art direction for campaigns and in-studio photography; built photo assets for marketing materials.
Art Direction & Studio Product Photography at Zakret, Athens, Greece
February 1, 2014 - April 30, 2015Managed art direction and studio product photography.
Art Director at Kay Ng Ee 3D Animation / 3D Graphics Design
January 31, 2014 - September 27, 2025Art direction for 3D animation and graphics design projects. Oversaw creative direction and visual storytelling across 3D assets.
Post-Production Art Director at Zakret
January 1, 2014 - September 27, 2025Post-production art direction.
Post-Production Art Direction at Zakret
January 1, 2014 - September 25, 2025Directed post-production workflows for video projects; collaborated with editors and directors; created color grading and visual effects; delivered final assets on schedule.
3D Animator / 3D Graphic Designer at Kayngee
November 1, 2012 - September 27, 2025Freelance designer focusing on 3D animation and 3D graphic design.
3D Animation / 3D Graphics Design at KayNGee 3D Animation / 3D Graphics Design
November 1, 2012 - September 25, 2025Freelance 3D animation and graphics design for clients across entertainment and advertising.
3D Animation & Graphic Design (Freelance) at Athens
March 1, 2012 - January 31, 2014Freelance 3D animation and graphic design work for various clients and projects.
Post-Production Digital Creative Leader at Kay n Gee
March 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014Led post-production and digital creative projects; oversaw workflows for editing and final deliverables in Athens.
Post-Production Art Direction at Kay N Gee
March 1, 2012 - January 31, 2014Handled post-production art direction tasks.
3D Animation & Graphic Design (Freelance) at Athens
July 1, 2005 - November 30, 2012Freelance 3D animation and graphic design work for various clients.
3D Animation & Graphic Design (Freelance) at Freelance — Athens
July 1, 2005 - November 1, 2012Provided 3D animation and graphic design services for clients in Greece; built 3D assets and visuals for marketing campaigns.
3D Animation / 3D Graphics Design at Freelance, Athens
July 1, 2005 - November 30, 2012Provided freelance services in 3D animation and 3D graphics design.
Creative Marketing & Visual Designer, Creative Lead at Goldair Group of Companies, Athens
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2020Creative Marketing & Visual Designer, Creative Lead for Goldair Group of Companies, overseeing brand visuals, marketing collateral, and multimedia content across markets.
Education
Bachelor's Degree at University of West London (Ex TVU), London, UK
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Higher National Degree & Foundation at University of Wales Lampeter - Wales (UK), Intergraphics, Athens, AKTO, Athens
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design at University of Westminster (formerly TVU)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007Foundation in Graphic Design at University of Wales Lampeter
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005BA (Hons) Graphic Design at University of West London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007Higher National Diploma & Foundation at University of Wales Lampeter
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at University of Westminster
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007B.A. Digital Animation Specialist (Honours Upper Second - Distinction) at University of West London (ex TVU), UK
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026Higher National Degree & Foundation — 3D Visual Design at University of Wales Lampeter · Intergraphics & AKTO, Athens
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026B.A. Digital Animation Specialist at University of West London (ex TVU), UK
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026Higher National Degree & Foundation — 3D Visual Design at University of Wales Lampeter · Intergraphics & AKTO, Athens
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026Qualifications
Honours Upper Second (Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025Higher National Diploma & Foundation
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Life Sciences, Software & Internet, Education, Healthcare, Manufacturing
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