Hi, I’m Nina Tsilidou, an award-winning Creative Designer and Art Director with 9+ years of experience in branding, campaigns, and multimedia design. I craft bold visuals and symbolic narratives that connect emotion and strategy, collaborating with global and local brands to build cohesive storytelling across digital, print, OOH, and experiential spaces. I love leading concept ideation and storytelling for campaigns, and I’m passionate about delivering visuals that empower NGOs, cultural initiatives, and communities.

Nina Tsilidou

Hi, I’m Nina Tsilidou, an award-winning Creative Designer and Art Director with 9+ years of experience in branding, campaigns, and multimedia design. I craft bold visuals and symbolic narratives that connect emotion and strategy, collaborating with global and local brands to build cohesive storytelling across digital, print, OOH, and experiential spaces. I love leading concept ideation and storytelling for campaigns, and I’m passionate about delivering visuals that empower NGOs, cultural initiatives, and communities.

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Hi, I’m Nina Tsilidou, an award-winning Creative Designer and Art Director with 9+ years of experience in branding, campaigns, and multimedia design. I craft bold visuals and symbolic narratives that connect emotion and strategy, collaborating with global and local brands to build cohesive storytelling across digital, print, OOH, and experiential spaces. I love leading concept ideation and storytelling for campaigns, and I’m passionate about delivering visuals that empower NGOs, cultural initiatives, and communities.

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Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Multimedia Designer at Innovation Leo Burnett
January 1, 2021 - June 8, 2024
Conceptualized and executed multimedia content for advertising campaigns across digital, outdoor, print, and TV platforms. Collaborated with international brands such as VISA, LAVAZZA, VW, AUDI, and SKODA, ensuring brand consistency while contributing innovative visual strategies. Led the development of brand identities, animations, and illustrations, overseeing the visual aspects of creative projects. Followed strict global brand guidelines to maintain consistency and expanded skills in advertising strategy and content conceptualization.
Freelance Multimedia Designer & Creative Director at Freelance
January 1, 2014 - June 8, 2024
Designed logos, album covers, posters, packaging, and illustrations for various clients. Directed photoshoots, leading creative and art direction to bring concepts to life. Strengthened expertise in creative direction, project leadership, and independent work.
Visual Merchandiser Assistant Manager at Pull & Bear
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019
Managed store aesthetics and layout based on consumer behavior and sales strategies. Developed skills in coordination, management, and interior store layout design to boost product visibility and sales. Responsible for overseeing staff well-being, workflow organization, and training. Gained insights into strategic product placement and managing team dynamics.
Photographer at Daltons
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Captured professional photography for the salon’s social media platforms and created engaging content to elevate brand presence online.
Senior Multimedia Designer at Innovation Leo Burnett
January 1, 2021 - June 20, 2024
Conceptualized and executed multimedia content for advertising campaigns across digital, outdoor, print, and TV platforms. Collaborated with international brands such as VISA, LAVAZZA, VW, AUDI, SKODA to maintain brand consistency and introduce innovative visual strategies. Developed brand identities, animations, and illustrations, leading the visual aspects of creative projects while adhering to strict global brand guidelines. Expanded skills in advertising through strategy formulation and content conceptualization.
Freelance Multimedia Designer & Creative Director at Self-employed
January 1, 2014 - June 20, 2024
Designed logos, album covers, posters, packaging, and illustrations for various clients. Directed photoshoots, managing creative and art direction to bring concepts to life. Strengthened expertise in creative direction, project leadership, and independent work.
Visual Merchandiser Assistant Manager at Pull & Bear
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019
Managed store aesthetics and layout using consumer behavior and sales strategies. Developed coordination, management, and interior store layout design skills to improve product visibility and sales. Oversaw staff well-being, workflow organization, and training, gaining insights into strategic product placement and team dynamics.
Photographer at Daltons
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Captured professional photography for the salon’s social media platforms and created engaging content to elevate brand presence online.
Senior Multimedia Designer / Innovation Leader at Leo Burnett
January 1, 2021 - Present
Led multimedia design and creative direction across digital, print, OOH, and TV for major brands; developed 360° campaigns for Visa, KFC, Taco Bell, Kiabi, Medochemie, Unicars; designed campaign visuals, motion graphics, and branded assets; produced editorial photo shoot concepts and symbolic storytelling; designed brand assets for NGOs and cultural initiatives.
Multimedia Designer & Creative Director / Freelance at Relevant Artists
January 1, 2021 - Present
Led full brand identity work including logos, event materials, packaging, and creative direction for photo shoots and store visuals; designed branding for Pages stationery; produced visual assets for music artists, cultural events, NGOs; created book covers, posters, and event materials for authors and festivals.
Visual Merchandiser Assistant Manager at Pull & Bear
January 1, 2014 - Present
Led aesthetics and layouts to increase product visibility and sales; trained and managed staff, strengthening leadership and organizational skills.
Visual Merchandiser Assistant Manager at Pull & Bear
January 1, 2019 - September 15, 2025
Directed store aesthetics and layouts to increase product visibility and sales. Trained and managed staff, strengthening leadership and organizational skills.
Creative Designer | Art Director | Story Teller at Nicosia, Cyprus
January 1, 2014 - September 15, 2025
Creative design, art direction and storytelling for branding projects.
Senior Multimedia Designer / Innovation Lead at Freelance / Self-employed
January 1, 2021 - Present
Led multimedia design and innovation across brand identities, campaigns, and visual storytelling for artists, NGOs, and cultural initiatives. Produced editorial shoots, branding, and campaign visuals including work for a Greek police department unit combatting racism and gender-based violence.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at European University Cyprus
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Graphic Design at International School of Design, Russia
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Bachelor of Arts at European University Cyprus
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Graphic Design Course at International School of Design, Russia
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
BA in Graphic Design at European University Cyprus
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Graphic Design at International School of Design, Russia
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
BA in Graphic Design at European University Cyprus
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
Graphic Design at International School of Design, Russia
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Arts and Culture Strategy – University of Pennsylvania
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Storytelling - LIONS Nano MBA
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Advertising and Society – Duke University
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Modern Art & Ideas – MoMA
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Procreate Digital Illustration – Domestika
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Art Direction for Creative Visual Branding – Domestika
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Advanced After Effects - Domestika
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Coaching for Creatives: Mindset and Manifestation Techniques
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
The Language of Design: Form and Meaning
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Arts and Culture Strategy – University of Pennsylvania
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Storytelling - LIONS Nano MBA
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Advertising and Society – Duke University
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Modern Art & Ideas – MoMA
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Procreate Digital Illustration – Domestika
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Art Direction for Creative Visual Branding – Domestika
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Advanced After Effects - Domestika
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Coaching for Creatives: Mindset and Manifestation Techniques
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
The Language of Design: Form and Meaning
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Arts and Culture Strategy
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Storytelling – Lions Nano MBA
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Art Direction for Creative Visual Branding – Domestika
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Creative Strategy for Advertising – Domestika
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Advanced After Effects – Domestika
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Modern Art & Ideas – MoMA
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Arts and Culture Strategy
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Storytelling
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Nano MBA
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Art Direction for Creative Branding
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Creative Strategy for Advertising
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Advanced Effects
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Art & Ideas
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Education, Software & Internet