I am an independent Brand Designer & Creative Specialist with 20+ years of experience shaping visual identities and packaging for FMCG, beauty, food, and medical brands. I love turning concepts into cohesive brand systems, leading design teams, and delivering on-time results while maintaining meticulous quality. I'm a reliable team player who communicates clearly with R&D, marketing, regulatory, pre-press, and printers. I’m fluent in Polish and English, with Spanish at a beginner level. Outside of work I enjoy world cuisine, snowboarding, and long-distance hiking.…

Rafał Zagalski

I am an independent Brand Designer & Creative Specialist with 20+ years of experience shaping visual identities and packaging for FMCG, beauty, food, and medical brands. I love turning concepts into cohesive brand systems, leading design teams, and delivering on-time results while maintaining meticulous quality. I'm a reliable team player who communicates clearly with R&D, marketing, regulatory, pre-press, and printers. I’m fluent in Polish and English, with Spanish at a beginner level. Outside of work I enjoy world cuisine, snowboarding, and long-distance hiking.…

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I am an independent Brand Designer & Creative Specialist with 20+ years of experience shaping visual identities and packaging for FMCG, beauty, food, and medical brands. I love turning concepts into cohesive brand systems, leading design teams, and delivering on-time results while maintaining meticulous quality.

I’m a reliable team player who communicates clearly with R&D, marketing, regulatory, pre-press, and printers. I’m fluent in Polish and English, with Spanish at a beginner level. Outside of work I enjoy world cuisine, snowboarding, and long-distance hiking.

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Language

Polish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Brand Designer & Creative Specialist at Pharea Lab B.V. (Part of Pelion Group)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Brand identity, visual concepts and creative direction across multiple projects; led design team; ensured quality execution from concept to final print; developed logos, key visuals and brand manuals; oversaw FMCG packaging design for food, beauty, medical & hygiene; managed print trials and final production; ensured on-time delivery and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Marketing and Regulatory teams.
Brand Designer at Dr Irena Eris S.A.
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Designed brand visuals and packaging for Dr Irena Eris S.A.; ensured adherence to brand standards and regulatory requirements; collaborated with R&D, Marketing and Pre-Press to deliver print-ready assets and brand manuals; contributed to cross-functional brand development and timely project delivery.
Head of Design at XL Energy Marketing
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Led the design function for XL Energy Marketing; developed packaging and brand visuals for XL Energy Drink; established design processes, supervised the design team, and ensured brand consistency across marketing materials and packaging.
Brand Designer at Brands & Wizards
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Created brand identities and packaging concepts aligned with client strategies; translated brands into visual systems and marketing collateral; collaborated with cross-functional teams and external vendors to deliver high-quality design.
Co-founder & Head of Design at Można Mlaska
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Co-founded street food brand Można Mlaska; led branding, packaging and marketing materials; defined visual identity and brand guidelines to support business growth.
Co-founder & Head Chef at Można Mlaska
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2013
Co-founded street food brand Można Mlaska; responsible for branding and menu design; contributed to brand storytelling and customer experience through visuals.
Head of Design / Brand Designer for Lirene at Dr Irena Eris S.A.
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Led design for the Lirene brand; brand identity and packaging visuals; collaborated with R&D, Marketing, and Regulatory teams; oversaw pre-press and production.
Co-founder & Head of Design at Brands & Wizards
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Co-founded design studio; led brand design projects for clients; guided visual identity development and packaging design.
Head of Graphics / Graphic Designer for XL Energy Drink at XL Energy Marketing
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Led graphics and branding for XL Energy Drink; developed packaging, visual identity, and brand assets.
Co-founder & Head Chef / Co-founder & Head of Design at Można Mlaskać / street food brand
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2013
Co-founded street food brand; led brand visuals and menu design; managed design execution.
Co-founder & Head of Design at Red Branch Polska
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2013
Co-founded Red Branch Polska; led design and branding initiatives; created brand identity and packaging concepts.

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Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services

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