I'm a versatile Romanian creative professional with a career spanning agency networks such as Ogilvy, JWT, BATES, Saatchi & Saatchi, Publicis, and many independent studios. I specialize in creative direction, art direction, and graphic design, delivering campaigns and immersive experiences across print, digital, and installations. As a freelancer and co-owner, I bring strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and a collaborative approach to bring brands to life—from concept to execution—through exhibitions, design, and visual storytelling.

Veniamin Micu

I'm a versatile Romanian creative professional with a career spanning agency networks such as Ogilvy, JWT, BATES, Saatchi & Saatchi, Publicis, and many independent studios. I specialize in creative direction, art direction, and graphic design, delivering campaigns and immersive experiences across print, digital, and installations. As a freelancer and co-owner, I bring strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and a collaborative approach to bring brands to life—from concept to execution—through exhibitions, design, and visual storytelling.

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I’m a versatile Romanian creative professional with a career spanning agency networks such as Ogilvy, JWT, BATES, Saatchi & Saatchi, Publicis, and many independent studios. I specialize in creative direction, art direction, and graphic design, delivering campaigns and immersive experiences across print, digital, and installations.

As a freelancer and co-owner, I bring strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and a collaborative approach to bring brands to life—from concept to execution—through exhibitions, design, and visual storytelling.

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Language

English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at Publicis Dialog
June 19, 2019 - Present
Managing / supervising agency's projects
Creative Director at Ogilvy Romania
March 22, 2000 - September 17, 2002
Led creative campaigns and brand storytelling for diverse clients; oversaw concept development, art direction, and cross-functional team collaboration within a full-service agency environment.
Creative Director at BBDO Proximity
June 17, 2009 - October 7, 2012
Directed integrated campaigns and production pipelines; concept development, creative leadership, and client-facing strategy across channels.
Freelancer at Open Studio
December 19, 1993 - Present
Led creative vision and design execution for studio projects and freelance clients; collaboration with writers, photographers, and developers to deliver cohesive campaigns.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Arts
September 1, 1989 - June 30, 1994
Design and Graphic Design
Network Creative Training at OGILVY Network
January 1, 2002 - June 2, 2026
Network Creative Training at JWT Network Creative Training
January 1, 1996 - June 2, 2026
Network Creative Training at BATES Network Creative Training
January 1, 1995 - June 2, 2026
Network Creative Training at BATES Network Creative Training
January 1, 1994 - June 2, 2026
Diploma in Fine Arts at National Academy of Arts, Bucharest
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988
Diploma, Fine Arts High School at Fine Arts High School, Bucharest
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988
Diploma, Fine Arts Secondary School at Fine Arts Secondary School, Bucharest
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1984

Qualifications

1st Prize, Artists Council Award
November 29, 2002 - June 2, 2026
2nd Prize, Photography
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026
Best Concept, Laser Installation
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026
1st Prize (Language Campaigns)
November 30, 0002 - June 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet