With a solid educational foundation in fine art and design, I bring both strong conceptual thinking and refined execution to my work. I enjoy collaborating on projects that push creative boundaries. I’m on the lookout for roles where I can use my creative skills to work with purpose-driven teams, creating impactful brands or simply work that makes a real difference.

Soňa Flajžíková

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With a solid educational foundation in fine art and design, I bring both strong conceptual thinking and refined execution to my work. I enjoy collaborating on projects that push creative boundaries. I’m on the lookout for roles where I can use my creative skills to work with purpose-driven teams, creating impactful brands or simply work that makes a real difference.

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With a solid educational foundation in fine art and design, I bring both strong conceptual thinking and refined execution to my work. I enjoy collaborating on projects that push creative boundaries. I’m on the lookout for roles where I can use my creative skills to work with purpose-driven teams, creating impactful brands or simply work that makes a real difference.

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Language

English
Fluent
Slovak
Fluent
Czech
Fluent
Dutch
Beginner
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Creative at HLO Branding Agency
June 26, 2023 - August 31, 2025
I specialised in developing concepts and visual identities for a variety of brands, both in the Netherlands and internationally. I led brand transformation by blending creativity, strategic insight, and storytelling to deliver impactful brand experiences, specialised in B2B branding with a people-centred approach. I designed and executed brand visual identities with guidelines and assets across online and offline platforms, including graphics, illustrations, campaigns, storyboards and motion content. I created engaging client presentations and pitches. In addition I also mentored junior colleagues guided them through projects and helping them grow in their creative roles. I also lead a network of freelancers and external designers, bringing them in to support our projects as needed. My core skills: creative direction, storytelling, visual identity, branding, graphic design, storyboards, mentoring
Creative Designer at Modern Citizens
April 12, 2021 - June 1, 2023
I was part of this creative digital agency in Rotterdam for more than 2 years. I managed multiple projects, collaborating closely with our in-house art director as well as the design and motion team. I worked with multiple clients, created campaigns, digital assets for web and e-commerce use, key visuals, storyboards and illustrations.
Graphic Designer at Osprey London
January 2, 2017 - August 30, 2020
I began my career as a Junior Graphic Designer at lifestyle and fashion brand OL, working closely with the MD, Brand Communicator, and Senior Designer. I later became one of two in-house designers at the OL head office studio. I created on-brand promotional materials, logos, packaging and visual assets for both print and digital use (social media & web content), also designs and concepts for OL’s retail stores, window decals, illustrations, marketing campaigns, catalogues for new seasonal collections as well as product development, (linings, embroidery).
Freelance Creative / Designer at Sona Flajzikova
September 1, 2020 - Present
I have also collaborated with diverse cultural and creative initiatives (merch & visual communication for community & art centre Karnola), supported designers, artists, and restorers by designing exhibitions & publications, developed visual identity and creative concepts for a glass design brand Gustus Vitri, collaborated with digital learning platform Massolit (video lectures from top university professors for secondary schools), pursued my own artistic practice through screen-printing projects as a member of Rotterdam based Mesh Print Club, voluntary design activities for NGOs like Amnesty International CZ.

Education

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at Academy of Fine Arts & Design, (Bratislava, Slovakia)
September 7, 2009 - June 30, 2015
Graphics & other media
Exchange study program at Designskolen Kolding, Denmark
January 1, 2012 - June 1, 2012
A levels at Secondary School of Arts in Hodonin, Czechia
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services