I am a creative and strategic Brand designer Lead and Art director with a proven track record of building and evolving brand systems across fast-paced startups and global companies. I specialize in developing cohesive visual identities, robust design guidelines, and scalable systems that align product, marketing, and communication. With experience leading cross-functional design teams across Europe and Southeast Asia, I bring a hands-on, growth-minded approach to branding. I excel at translating strategy into tangible design solutions, driving brand consistency, efficiency, and impact across teams, products, and campaigns.

Denys Loveiko

I am a creative and strategic Brand designer Lead and Art director with a proven track record of building and evolving brand systems across fast-paced startups and global companies. I specialize in developing cohesive visual identities, robust design guidelines, and scalable systems that align product, marketing, and communication. With experience leading cross-functional design teams across Europe and Southeast Asia, I bring a hands-on, growth-minded approach to branding. I excel at translating strategy into tangible design solutions, driving brand consistency, efficiency, and impact across teams, products, and campaigns.

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I am a creative and strategic Brand designer Lead and Art director with a proven track record of building and evolving brand systems across fast-paced startups and global companies. I specialize in developing cohesive visual identities, robust design guidelines, and scalable systems that align product, marketing, and communication. With experience leading cross-functional design teams across Europe and Southeast Asia, I bring a hands-on, growth-minded approach to branding.

I excel at translating strategy into tangible design solutions, driving brand consistency, efficiency, and impact across teams, products, and campaigns.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Beginner
Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Marketing Design at Babbel
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Led a global brand identity refresh, enhancing recognition and consistency. Integrated AI into marketing strategies, resulting in innovative design solutions and improved workflows. Led the implementation of localization automation for 8 European markets. Developed a component-based design templates to optimize processes and stakeholder communication.
Brand & Design Director (Freelance) at Various Clients
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
In my role as a freelance Design Director, I created and maintained comprehensive design systems with reusable components for diverse industries. I collaborated closely with marketing teams to develop creative campaigns that strategically shaped brand perception. My work included designing print materials, digital documents, and event materials, ensuring a consistent brand identity.
Head of Marketing Design at Babbel
January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Led a global brand identity refresh, enhancing recognition and consistency. Integrated AI into marketing strategies, resulting in innovative design solutions and improved workflows. Led the implementation of localization automation for 8 European markets. Developed component-based design templates to optimize processes and stakeholder communication.
Brand & Design Director at Various Clients
January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Created and maintained comprehensive design systems with reusable components for diverse industries. Collaborated with marketing to develop creative campaigns that strategically shaped brand perception. Designed print materials, digital documents, and event materials while ensuring a consistent brand identity.
Creative Lead at IBM iX
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Co-founded a globally distributed team to develop cohesive brand experiences and innovative design solutions. I led the creation of IBM iX’s first Design System Pitch Deck, which facilitated strategic client discussions and showcased our design capabilities.
Creative Lead at IBM iX
July 1, 2019 - December 1, 2021
Co-founded a globally distributed team to develop cohesive brand experiences and innovative design solutions. Led the creation of IBM iX’s first Design System Pitch Deck, enabling strategic client discussions and showcasing design capabilities.
Creative Director Brand & Design at CrowdStaff
October 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018
Led a global brand identity refresh, enhancing recognition and consistency. Integrated AI into marketing strategies, resulting in innovative design solutions and improved workflows. Developed component-based design templates to optimize processes and stakeholder communication.
Creative Director Brand & Design at Crowd Staffing
September 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018
Led a global brand identity refresh, enhancing recognition and consistency. Integrated AI into marketing strategies, resulting in innovative design solutions and improved workflows. Developed component-based design templates to optimize processes and stakeholder communication.
Creative Lead Brand & Design at Mindvalley
August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Collaborated with C-level peers to reposition Mindvalley into a globally recognized brand with a cohesive, high-quality presence across all channels. Developed a unified brand strategy aligning stakeholders from multiple products and departments under one umbrella brand. Contributed to major milestones including Mindvalley app being pre-installed on demo devices in Apple Stores worldwide.
Creative Lead Brand & Design at Mindvalley
October 1, 2015 - August 1, 2017
Collaborated with C‑level peers to reposition Mindvalley into a globally recognized brand with a cohesive presence across channels. Unified brand strategy across products and departments; contributed to a mindvalley app pre-installed on demo devices in Apple Stores worldwide.
Senior Art-Director at Leo Burnett Kuala Lumpur
October 1, 2015 - October 1, 2015
Led design and art direction for winning pitches, securing flagship clients in the Food & Beverage and Telecommunications industries. Directed creative concepts and visuals to capture brand essence and resonate with target audiences. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to craft persuasive pitches supporting business growth.
Art-Director at Leo Burnett Ukraine
November 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014
Drove creative strategy and visual direction for Philip Morris across five Eastern European markets, delivering high-impact visuals aligned with regional market nuances and brand strategy. Contributed to creative strategy supporting business growth and consumer engagement.
Senior Art-Director at Leo Burnett KL
January 1, 2014 - October 1, 2015
Led design and art direction for major accounts in Southeast Asia; shaped market-specific visuals and campaigns to support growth and engagement.
Art Director at Leo Burnett Ukraine
October 1, 2011 - November 1, 2014
Drove creative strategy and visual direction for the largest client across five Eastern European markets; contributed to pitches and campaign execution.
Founder / Designer at Loveiko Studio
September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011
Founder and Creative Lead of a design studio delivering graphic, web, and interior solutions for clients nationwide. Won national design contest to become the official interior design partner for L'Oreal Paris Ukraine and led multi-disciplinary design projects.
Founder / Designer at Loveiko Studio
June 1, 2006 - September 1, 2011
Founded and led a design studio delivering graphic, web, and interior solutions nationwide; secured high-profile partnerships and drove brand innovation across branding, print, web, and interior projects.

Education

Master's Degree in Interior & Furniture Design at Kyiv National University of Technologies & Design
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor's Degree in Art & Design at Kyiv National University of Technologies & Design
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Master's Degree in Interior & Furniture Design at Kyiv National University of Technologies & Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor's Degree in Art & Design at Kyiv National University of Technologies & Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods, Other