Check my portfoliio website: ratajpiotr.com Hi, I’m Piotr Rataj, a multidisciplinary designer with nearly 20 years of experience across graphic design, publishing, UI/web development, and creative automation. I’ve delivered projects for corporate, hospitality, cultural, and media sectors across Europe and Southeast Asia, balancing design precision with technical efficiency to maintain visual and brand consistency across print, web, and interactive formats. Beyond traditional design, I leverage AI tools to boost productivity and speed up ideation, content generation, and prototyping. I’ve built custom automation scripts for InDesign and Illustrator, and I integrate AI into web development workflows for rapid content generation and improved UX. I also specialize in multilingual design, delivering Polish, English, and Thai content with localization that respects language nuances and brand voice.

Piotr Rataj

Check my portfoliio website: ratajpiotr.com Hi, I’m Piotr Rataj, a multidisciplinary designer with nearly 20 years of experience across graphic design, publishing, UI/web development, and creative automation. I’ve delivered projects for corporate, hospitality, cultural, and media sectors across Europe and Southeast Asia, balancing design precision with technical efficiency to maintain visual and brand consistency across print, web, and interactive formats. Beyond traditional design, I leverage AI tools to boost productivity and speed up ideation, content generation, and prototyping. I’ve built custom automation scripts for InDesign and Illustrator, and I integrate AI into web development workflows for rapid content generation and improved UX. I also specialize in multilingual design, delivering Polish, English, and Thai content with localization that respects language nuances and brand voice.

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Check my portfoliio website: ratajpiotr.com Hi, I’m Piotr Rataj, a multidisciplinary designer with nearly 20 years of experience across graphic design, publishing, UI/web development, and creative automation. I’ve delivered projects for corporate, hospitality, cultural, and media sectors across Europe and Southeast Asia, balancing design precision with technical efficiency to maintain visual and brand consistency across print, web, and interactive formats.

Beyond traditional design, I leverage AI tools to boost productivity and speed up ideation, content generation, and prototyping. I’ve built custom automation scripts for InDesign and Illustrator, and I integrate AI into web development workflows for rapid content generation and improved UX. I also specialize in multilingual design, delivering Polish, English, and Thai content with localization that respects language nuances and brand voice.

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Language

Polish
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder / Creative Director / Graphic & Web Designer at Level 6 Studio
March 1, 2017 - March 1, 2017
Founded and operated a design studio offering branding, web design, and promotional content for businesses and cultural organizations. Designed leaflets, posters, brochures, business cards, web content, and ads. Delivered WordPress and HTML/CSS websites for local businesses. Handled client acquisition, project management, creative direction, and quality assurance. Collaborated with freelancers and vendors to deliver final products.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Culture and Art Center
February 1, 2016 - February 1, 2016
Designed promotional visuals for events, exhibitions, and performances. Delivered content for print, web, and social media (Facebook banners, event signage). Developed visual identities for public cultural programming.
Graphic Designer (Print & Digital Ads) at Reporter Leszczyński
February 1, 2016 - February 1, 2016
Designed print and online ads for a regional weekly newspaper. Created infographics and visuals supporting news articles. Provided visual content for the web portal alongside print assets. Worked closely with editorial and advertising teams to meet weekly deadlines.
Senior Graphic Designer / Publication Designer / Magazine Lead at JAGART
February 1, 2016 - February 1, 2016
Designed printed marketing materials, institutional publications, and photo books. Led design and production of 'Super Speedway' magazine for 2+ years: full layout, ad integration, image selection, prepress, and printer coordination. Maintained visual consistency and high design standards for monthly editions. Managed all phases of production from concept to delivery.
Graphic Designer / Prepress Lead / Archive Coordinator at Panorama Leszczyńska
February 1, 2016 - February 1, 2016
Designed weekly newspaper layouts and handled all ad placements. Edited and retouched photography for publication. Prepared all final files for press, ensuring technical accuracy. Created digital versions of ads and banners for the newspaper’s web portal. Managed full archive of published editions and visual assets.
Senior Graphic Designer / UI Designer / Frontend Developer at Quidlab Co., Ltd.
February 1, 2016 - November 13, 2025
Designed and produced annual reports, brochures, brand materials, and pitch decks for clients such as Erawan Group, Polyplex Thailand, Ocean Glass, and Mandarin Oriental. Contributed to UI/UX and frontend development (HTML/CSS) of proprietary software for shareholder meetings and internal tools. Built and managed websites from concept through deployment, maintaining visual coherence with client branding. Developed and implemented automation workflows using custom scripts for Adobe InDesign and Illustrator to accelerate layout and production tasks. Applied AI tools (Midjourney, Firefly, ChatGPT) to streamline design ideation, content generation, and prototyping. Delivered multilingual design solutions in Polish, English, and Thai, adapting visual content for localization requirements. Maintained consistency across all formats (print, digital, web), and ensured alignment with brand guidelines under tight deadlines.
Freelance Projects & Early Experience at Poland
December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Designed logos, websites, brochures, and business cards for local clients. Assisted in layout and print production for small publications. Built early foundations in DTP, layout structure, and production.

Education

Electrical Technician at Technical Secondary School
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002

Qualifications

AI for Business Professionals – HP LIFE
January 11, 2025 - November 13, 2025
Data Ethics, AI & Responsible Innovation – University of Edinburgh
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025
Data Analytics Basics – IBM
January 9, 2025 - January 9, 2025
Machine Learning with Python – IBM
January 11, 2025 - November 13, 2025
Introduction to Cloud Computing – IBM
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025
Website Development – UEHS Warsaw
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025
Organisation & Management Theory – UEHS Warsaw
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025
Team Management Training – Wroclaw Business University
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025
Modern Newspaper Design Workshop – Adobe Poland
January 11, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Digital Marketing Strategy The University of Edinburgh
December 1, 2025 - December 30, 2025
Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Certificate
March 1, 2026 - March 30, 2026
Google UX Design Certificate
April 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026
Project Management Fundamentals
April 1, 2026 - April 29, 2026
User Interface Design - University of Minnesota
June 1, 2026 - June 10, 2026
Communicating Across Cultures for Team Success
May 31, 2026 - June 2, 2026
Learn Accessible Web Design
May 25, 2026 - June 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Other
    Publication Design & Print Production

    Check my online portfolio: ratajpiotr.com The work included photo editing, infographic design, advertisements, and digital advert banners, ensuring a consistent and professional visual style across each issue.

    I prepared every edition for print, managing prepress processes and working directly with the printing press to ensure accurate color reproduction, proper alignment, and on-time delivery under strict weekly deadlines. I oversaw editorial graphics, print advertisements, and digital advert banners, balancing journalistic clarity with commercial requirements.

    I also managed the newspaper’s archive of articles and photography and contributed to a digitalization project by converting older issues into accessible PDF files, preserving the publication’s history. In parallel, I co-created award-winning press covers and helped develop visual identities that strengthened the newspaper’s reputation through close collaboration with journalists, editors, and printing specialists.

    Creative Design & Prepress Management

    The work included photo editing, infographic design, advertisements, and digital advert banners, ensuring a consistent and professional visual style across each issue.

    I prepared every edition for print, managing prepress processes and working directly with the printing press to ensure accurate color reproduction, proper alignment, and on-time delivery under strict weekly deadlines. I oversaw editorial graphics, print advertisements, and digital advert banners, balancing journalistic clarity with commercial requirements.

    I also managed the newspaper’s archive of articles and photography and contributed to a digitalization project by converting older issues into accessible PDF files, preserving the publication’s history. In parallel, I co-created award-winning press covers and helped develop visual identities that strengthened the newspaper’s reputation through close collaboration with journalists, editors, and printing specialists.

    Editorial & End-to-End Design Production

    esigned and produced Super Speedway magazine, taking full ownership from the very beginning — from conceptualization through to finished print. The project encompassed logo design, full magazine layout, advert design, photo selection and editing, and coordination with journalists.

    Created the visual identity of the magazine by selecting fonts, color palette, photographic style, and designing the logo to match the magazine’s energetic, dynamic theme. Designed every page, including editorial spreads, adverts, infographics, and retouching of images to ensure visual coherence and high quality.

    Oversaw all aspects of DTP (desktop publishing) and print-preparation, including liaising with the printing press to ensure correct color management, paper selection, layout margins, and proofs. Managed communications with journalists and content contributors so that editorial content, images, and adverts integrated smoothly into the final print version. Check my portfolio website: ratajpiotr.com

    Annual Report for The Erawan Group Public Company Limited
    Designed the Annual Reports for The Erawan Group Public Company Limited, a leading hospitality company in Thailand. The reports highlights the group’s portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts. The design focuses on a clean, modern aesthetic to reflect the brand’s prestige and financial stability. Both the Thai and English versions were designed, ensuring consistent branding and visual appeal across both languages. Created visually engaging infographics to present key financial and operational data, including maps showcasing the hotel and resort portfolio. Managed the design and layout for both the Thai and English versions of the report, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural sensitivity. Successfully integrated high-quality photography of The Erawan Group’s properties to showcase their luxury and appeal.
    Annual Reports

    I design comprehensive annual reports for international companies, combining clear information hierarchy, precise typography, and strong brand consistency.

    My work covers the full process-from concept development to layout design, infographics, and final delivery-creating reports optimized both for high-quality print production and professional digital presentation. Check my portfolio website: ratajpiotr.com

    Web, UX/UI Design & Frontend Development

    I design and develop client websites that combine clear information architecture, user-focused layouts, and reliable frontend performance. My work covers the full process—from visual concept and layout design to responsive frontend implementation—delivering websites optimized for usability, accessibility, and clarity of communication.
    Check my portfolio website: ratajpiotr.com