Art director with 12 years of creative agency experience. Skills based in design and strategy with creative philosophy.

Miks Bergmanis

Art director with 12 years of creative agency experience. Skills based in design and strategy with creative philosophy.

Available to hire

Art director with 12 years of creative agency experience.
Skills based in design and strategy with creative philosophy.

Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Latvian
Fluent
Russian
Advanced

Work Experience

Art Director at !MOOZ Creative Agency
February 29, 2024 - February 29, 2024
Managed Art department and ensured clear communication between designers and project managers. Translated client goals and strategies into clear, actionable steps. Stayed current with design trends and technologies and shared knowledge with the department. Educated other departments about creative processes; managed and directed freelance creatives; collaborated with strategists, creative directors and artists; presented outputs to clients; taught and mentored junior designers; directed photoshoots and video production.
Senior Designer at McCann Riga Advertising Agency
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022
Created advertising campaign visuals, identities and other visual communication materials, either in teams or individually. Directed and advised freelance creatives to achieve best results within a strategic framework. Presented creative output to clients; contributed to brand identity conceptualization and design; directed photoshoots.
Lead Designer at HULIGAN Digital agency
November 12, 2021 - November 12, 2021
Ideation and creation of digital advertising campaigns and identities, including directing other creative professionals and delivering design work aligned with client strategy. Presenting outputs to clients; directing video shoots and photoshoots; creating advanced digital campaigns; web design.
Senior Graphic Designer at VUCA Advertising Agency
November 12, 2021 - November 12, 2021
Ideation and creation of advertising campaigns and identities, working in teams or individually. Directing and advising freelance creatives across disciplines. Presenting outputs to clients; directing photoshoots; designing identities; photo retouching and manipulation; web design; implementing creative workflow practices to ensure quality results.
Graphic Designer at WKND Creative Agency
February 21, 2019 - February 21, 2019
Under direct supervision of Art Directors and Creative Directors, assisting with idea execution through design, storytelling and digital art; produced first advertising campaigns from start to finish. Responsibilities included layout design, advertising campaign design, web design, logo design, and photo retouching.
Graphic Designer at Grizzly Riga Advertising Agency
January 6, 2017 - January 6, 2017
First relevant work experience with a broad range of design tasks; collaborated with Project Managers to deliver digitally oriented projects; graphics design, web design, motion design, and layout design.

Education

Advertising and Public Relations at RISEBA University
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025
Graphic Design at Latvijas University
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025

Qualifications

3 Gold awards from Adwards International Advertising Festival
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025
2 Silver awards from Adwards International Advertising Festival
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025
1 Silver award from Kyiv International Advertising Festival
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services