Hi, I’m Szymon Hornowski, a multi-disciplinary designer with over a decade of experience spanning interior and industrial design, architecture, and graphic design. I help brands grow through thoughtful concept-to-production workflows, leading teams and delivering high-impact retail and showroom experiences. In my collaborations, I focus on practical, production-ready solutions and clear communication with clients and suppliers, delivering results that balance aesthetics and functionality. When I’m not designing, I enjoy ski-alpinism and bouldering.

Szymon Hornowski

Hi, I’m Szymon Hornowski, a multi-disciplinary designer with over a decade of experience spanning interior and industrial design, architecture, and graphic design. I help brands grow through thoughtful concept-to-production workflows, leading teams and delivering high-impact retail and showroom experiences. In my collaborations, I focus on practical, production-ready solutions and clear communication with clients and suppliers, delivering results that balance aesthetics and functionality. When I’m not designing, I enjoy ski-alpinism and bouldering.

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Hi, I’m Szymon Hornowski, a multi-disciplinary designer with over a decade of experience spanning interior and industrial design, architecture, and graphic design. I help brands grow through thoughtful concept-to-production workflows, leading teams and delivering high-impact retail and showroom experiences.

In my collaborations, I focus on practical, production-ready solutions and clear communication with clients and suppliers, delivering results that balance aesthetics and functionality. When I’m not designing, I enjoy ski-alpinism and bouldering.

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Language

Polish
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior designer at Oakcent Polska
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2026
Strategic Brand Expansion: Provided comprehensive design support that contributed to year-over-year revenue growth of ~20%. Showroom Innovation: Conceptualized and executed high-end showroom concepts and new wooden floor patterns to redefine the brand's premium positioning. Efficiency: Optimized the transition from concept to production, reducing prototype development time by 15%.
Owner & Principal Designer at Hornowski Design
January 1, 2015 - Present
Full-scale design solutions across industrial, interior and retail projects for private and corporate clients. Managed 50+ projects from initial brand creation and prototyping to final production implementation. Built a reputation for design excellence with a 40% rate of recurring client collaborations.
C at Posideo
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Led a multidisciplinary design team, increasing the department’s project output capacity by 30%. Developed and executed innovative POS concepts for global blue-chip brands, significantly enhancing retail visibility. Award-winning concepts that boosted consumer engagement for key clients.
Senior designer at Mia
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Department foundation: Built the Mia design team from the ground up, establishing standardized creative processes and quality benchmarks. Global retail standards: Developed and executed complex shop concepts for world-leading retail brands, ensuring adherence to international brand guidelines. Project scaling: Managed the roll-out of new retail concepts across multiple international markets.
Designer at Berkano
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Creative direction: Led a design team in the development of high-impact POS and exhibition stand concepts for major market players. Operational growth: Streamlined the design-to-stand execution process, improving project delivery speed by 20%.

Education

Bachelor's degree in English Teaching at Fine Arts University in Krakow
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Master of Arts in Interior Design at Jagiellonian University
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other