Hi, I'm Sophio Chkhenkeli, an Art Director and Brand Designer passionate about creating meaningful brand identities and layouts with a strong focus on typography and visual storytelling. I love sharing my knowledge as a mentor and helping students and newcomers grow their skills in design. Over the years, I've worked with startups, agencies, and educational institutions, developing brand strategies and visual standards, especially in the typography and blockchain startup space. I believe in blending creativity with practical solutions to deliver impactful design experiences.…

Sophio Chkhenkeli

Hi, I'm Sophio Chkhenkeli, an Art Director and Brand Designer passionate about creating meaningful brand identities and layouts with a strong focus on typography and visual storytelling. I love sharing my knowledge as a mentor and helping students and newcomers grow their skills in design. Over the years, I've worked with startups, agencies, and educational institutions, developing brand strategies and visual standards, especially in the typography and blockchain startup space. I believe in blending creativity with practical solutions to deliver impactful design experiences.…

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Hi, I’m Sophio Chkhenkeli, an Art Director and Brand Designer passionate about creating meaningful brand identities and layouts with a strong focus on typography and visual storytelling. I love sharing my knowledge as a mentor and helping students and newcomers grow their skills in design.

Over the years, I’ve worked with startups, agencies, and educational institutions, developing brand strategies and visual standards, especially in the typography and blockchain startup space. I believe in blending creativity with practical solutions to deliver impactful design experiences.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Layout & Typography Mentor at Caucasus University
February 1, 2024 - June 8, 2024
Layout and typography are two core fields essential to becoming a good designer. Through the design process, I help students develop a variety of layouts that will guide them in their future projects.
Founder and Art director at Sophioc - Georgian Typography Brand Store
January 1, 2023 - June 8, 2024
Georgian typography is centuries-old, beautiful, and full of variations for spot-on expression. I want to share its magic, the way I see it, with the rest of the world.
Brand Design Mentor at Academy of Digital Industries
October 1, 2022 - June 8, 2024
I’m passionate about sharing my knowledge and experience with newcomers and learn a lot during this process.
Art Director & Brand Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2019 - June 8, 2024
I specialize in creating brand identity designs, and design layouts, focusing on typography, logotypes, brand styles and posters.
Head of Design at Key Difference Media - Blockchain Marketing Company
April 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
I was working on developing brand identity designs for blockchain startups, managed design team and setting visual standarts.
Art Director - Internship at Jung von Matt Havel (Berlin) Creative agency
April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
I was involved in developing creative ideas, concepts and art direction for brands with advertising professionals.
Brand Designer (Contract) at Startups: The connect, Saviour App, The Link
July 1, 2020 - October 31, 2020
I lead the design processes in the team. I've created 3 brand identity designs with web layouts and other visual communication materials.
Brand Designer at Startups: Powershare & CryptoZ
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Co-founded two start-ups as design lead. I've been working on generating creative ideas, brand strategy & identity design.
Graphic Designer at JSC Bank of Georgia
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Creative problem solving, teamwork and generating innovative ideas. Creating design content for digital and print materials.
Graphic Designer at Pharmaceutical Co. “Aversi-Pharma” Ltd
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Product packaging, labeling, poster designs.
Visual Designer at Georgian State Pantomime Theatre
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Creating different layouts for print medium.
Graphic Designer at Advertising Co. “Amarcord Group”
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Responsible to prepare print files, communication with printing houses.
Layout & Typography Mentor at Caucasus University
February 1, 2024 - June 19, 2024
Layout and typography are two core fields essential to becoming a good designer. Through the design process, I help students develop a variety of layouts that will guide them in their future projects.
Founder and Art director at Sophioc - Georgian Typography Brand Store
January 1, 2023 - June 19, 2024
Georgian typography is centuries-old, beautiful, and full of variations for spot-on expression. I want to share its magic, the way I see it, with the rest of the world.
Brand Design Mentor at Academy of Digital Industries
October 1, 2022 - June 19, 2024
I’m passionate about sharing my knowledge and experience with newcomers and learn a lot during this process.
Art Director & Brand Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - June 19, 2024
I specialize in creating brand identity designs, and design layouts, focusing on typography, logotypes, brand styles and posters.
Head of Design at Key Difference Media - Blockchain Marketing Company
April 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
I was working on developing brand identity designs for blockchain startups, managed design team and setting visual standards.
Art Director - Internship at Jung von Matt Havel (Berlin) Creative agency
April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
I was involved in developing creative ideas, concepts and art direction for brands with advertising professionals.
Brand Designer (Contract) at Startups: The connect, Saviour App, The Link
July 1, 2020 - October 31, 2020
I lead the design processes in the team. I've created 3 brand identity designs with web layouts and other visual communication materials.
Brand Designer at Startups: Powershare & CryptoZ
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Co-founded two start-ups as design lead. I've been working on generating creative ideas, brand strategy & identity design.
Graphic Designer at JSC Bank of Georgia
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Creative problem solving, teamwork and generating innovative ideas. Creating design content for digital and print materials.
Graphic Designer at Pharmaceutical Co. “Aversi-Pharma” Ltd
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Product packaging, labeling, poster designs.
Visual Designer at Georgian State Pantomime Theatre
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Creating different layouts for print medium.
Graphic Designer at Advertising Co. “Amarcord Group”
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Responsible to prepare print files, communication with printing houses.

Education

Bachelor of Media art at Tbilisi State Academy of Fine Arts
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011
Bachelor of Media art at Tbilisi State Academy of Fine Arts
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011

Qualifications

Art Direction Portfolio Programm
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Art Direction Portfolio Programm
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet

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Experience Level