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

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.
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.
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).

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