Senior instructor and visual communication professional with extensive experience in adult and vocational education, specializing in the development of learning material and teaching of Graphic Design, freehand drawing, DTP applications, composition, animation, and visual communication. Professional background spans publishing, advertising, and education, with delivered projects across branding/corporate identity, book design and illustration, posters/brochures, packaging/print-ready materials, animations, and web design.…

Tagaridis Spyros-Alexandros

Senior instructor and visual communication professional with extensive experience in adult and vocational education, specializing in the development of learning material and teaching of Graphic Design, freehand drawing, DTP applications, composition, animation, and visual communication. Professional background spans publishing, advertising, and education, with delivered projects across branding/corporate identity, book design and illustration, posters/brochures, packaging/print-ready materials, animations, and web design.…

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Senior instructor and visual communication professional with extensive experience in adult and vocational education, specializing in the development of learning material and teaching of Graphic Design, freehand drawing, DTP applications, composition, animation, and visual communication.

Professional background spans publishing, advertising, and education, with delivered projects across branding/corporate identity, book design and illustration, posters/brochures, packaging/print-ready materials, animations, and web design.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Italian
Beginner
Portuguese
Beginner
Indonesian
Beginner

Work Experience

Teaching of English for Kindergartens (EAN programme) — Graphic design & illustration at Ministry of Education / Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
October 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Created graphic design and illustration for two books (~150 illustrations and animations), including logos, mascots, posters, programmes, and web design.
Teaching of English (Graphic design & illustration deliverables) at Ministry of Education / Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (EAN programme)
October 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Teaching of English for kindergartens of Greece, combined with graphic design and illustration deliverables for 2 books (~150 illustrations and animations), including logo, mascot, posters, programmes, and web design.
English Teacher / Graphic Design and Illustration for Books at Ministry of Education / NKUA / Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
October 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Teaching of English for kindergarten and the 3rd grade in the public schools of Greece, plus online testing; Graphic Design and Illustration for 9 Books, ~500 illustrations and animations, Logo, mascots, posters, programmes, web design
Guest Lecturer (Illustration & Educational Material) at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
February 1, 2019 - December 31, 2025
Lectures on the role of illustration in the selection and creation of educational material for postgraduate students of English.
Teaching of English at an Early Age through Online Testing — Graphic design & illustration at Ministry of Education / Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
October 1, 2018 - October 1, 2019
Designed and illustrated educational material including graphics for ~500 sketches and animations used in online testing.
Teaching of English at an Early Age through Online Testing at Ministry of Education / Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
October 1, 2018 - October 31, 2019
Creation of graphic design and illustration material for ~500 sketches and animations as part of online testing delivery.
English Teacher / Graphic Design and Illustration for Books at Ministry of Education / NKUA / Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
October 1, 2018 - October 31, 2019
Teaching of English for kindergarten and the 3rd grade in the public schools of Greece, plus online testing; Graphic Design and Illustration for 9 Books, ~500 illustrations and animations, Logo, mascots, posters, programmes, web design
Teacher of Graphic Design and DTP Software at ΚΕΜΕ School for Adults
October 1, 2016 - June 30, 2023
Teaching of Graphic Design and DTP software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), including pre-press and packaging topics such as special printing techniques and die cutting.
Key Instructor of Graphic Design at This day Institute of Vocational Training AKMI – Thessaloniki
October 1, 2014 - Present
Instructor in the departments of Animation, Photography, Fashion, Information Technology. Teaches graphic design and related visual communication disciplines across adult/vocational training contexts.
Teacher of Visual Arts - Graphic Design - DTP Applications at Institute of Vocational Training AKMI Thessaloniki & KEΜΕ School for Adults
October 1, 2014 - Present
Teacher of Visual Arts - Graphic Design - DTP Applications
Continuous Freelance Projects (drawing, painting, graphic design, DTP)
January 1, 2012 - Present
Freelance work including private teaching and production of drawing/painting/graphic design and DTP applications.
Instructor — English (3rd Grade public schools) — Graphic design & illustration at Ministry of Education / National and Kapodistrian University of Athens / AUTh
May 1, 2011 - September 1, 2013
Teaching English for the 3rd Grade in public schools; created graphic design and illustration for 7 books.
Teacher of English (3rd Grade) – Visual Materials at Ministry of Education / National and Kapodistrian University of Athens / Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (public schools of Greece)
May 1, 2011 - September 30, 2013
Teaching of English for the 3rd Grade in public schools, with development of graphic design and illustration assets for 7 books.
English Teacher / Graphic Design and Illustration for Books at Ministry of Education / NKUA / Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
May 1, 2011 - September 30, 2013
Teaching of English for kindergarten and the 3rd grade in the public schools of Greece, plus online testing; Graphic Design and Illustration for 9 Books, ~500 illustrations and animations, Logo, mascots, posters, programmes, web design
Teacher of Visual Arts / Graphic Design / DTP Software at Intergraphics School – Thessaloniki
October 1, 2010 - July 31, 2012
Taught visual arts topics (composition, color theory), graphic design basics (visual communication, core principles), and DTP software using Adobe/Corel tools.
Teacher of Visual Arts / Graphic Design at Intergraphics School - Thessaloniki
October 1, 2010 - July 31, 2012
Teacher of Visual Arts (composition, drawing, color theory) - Graphic Design (basic principles, visual communication, semiology, marketing) - DTP Applications (Adobe, Quark, Corel)
Duties of Graphics Designer — Web Designer — Computer and Network Support at D.A.R. Magazine & Garpola Gallery – Thessaloniki
February 1, 2008 - August 1, 2008
Graphic design and web design duties plus computer and network support responsibilities.
Graphic Designer / Web Designer / IT Support at D.A.R. Magazine & Garpola Gallery – Thessaloniki
February 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008
Graphics design and web design duties, plus computer and network support as required by the roles.
Graphics Designer / Web Designer at D.A.R. Magazine, Garpola Gallery
February 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008
Graphics Designer – Web Designer – Computer and Network Support
Duties of Graphics Designer — Second Art Director — Head of Digital Montage at 2020 Advertising Company & Pallis Press – Dafni, Athens
July 1, 2004 - September 1, 2005
Graphic design and art direction responsibilities including digital montage leadership.
Graphics Designer / Second Art Director / Head of Digital Montage at 2020 Advertising Company & Pallis Press – Dafni, Athens
July 1, 2004 - September 30, 2005
Led and produced digital montage/creative graphics work; served as second art director and head of digital montage.
Graphics Designer / Second Art Director / Head of Digital Montage at 2020 Advertising Company – Dafni, Athens
March 1, 2004 - September 30, 2005
Duties of Graphics Designer – Second Art Director – Head of Digital Montage
Department of Home Delivery and Technical Support (after-sale service) — Sales at Expert Stores – Branch of Trikala
July 1, 2000 - September 1, 2002
Sales role within home delivery and technical support (after-sale service) department.
Department of Home Delivery and Technical Support (after-sale service) – Sales at Expert Stores – Branch of Trikala
July 1, 2000 - August 31, 2002
Sales role combined with home delivery and after-sale technical support responsibilities.
Sales at Expert Stores – Branch of Trikala
July 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Department of Home Delivery and Technical Support (after-sale service) - Sales
Continuous Freelance Projects — Private Teaching
January 1, 1998 - Present
Freelance work and private teaching in drawing, painting, graphic design, and DTP programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design at Technological Institute of Athens, School of Graphic Art and Art Studies, Department of Graphic Design
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2006
Diploma in Applied Arts at Department of Applied Arts, Multidisciplinary Highschool of Trikala
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998
Private Drawing Workshop Training at Kotsiras’ Private Drawing Workshop
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998
Public Painting Workshop at Culture Center of Trikala
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1990
Ceramics Department at Établissement communal d’enseignement superieur des arts plastiques Le 75, Brussels, Belgium
February 1, 2000 - September 1, 2000
Sculpture at Institut Seni Indonesia, Yogyakarta
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
One-year Program for Pedagogical Education at School of Pedagogical and Technological Education, Thessaloniki
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Seminar: Art of Narration and Storyweaving at Antti Thanou Storytelling Seminar
February 1, 2005 - June 30, 2005
Fotou’s Private Drawing Workshop at Fotou’s Private Drawing Workshop, Athens
February 1, 2000 - September 30, 2000
Art/Narration Seminar at Le 75, Brussels (Ceramics Department)
February 1, 2002 - June 30, 2002
Seni Murni, Patung (Sculpture) at Institut Seni Indonesia, Yogyakarta
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Pedagogical Education Program at School of Pedagogical and Technological Education, Thessaloniki
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Seminar: Art of Narration and Storyweaving at Anthi Thanou
February 1, 2005 - June 30, 2005
Institute for Adult Education (AKMI Thessaloniki) Training at AKMI Thessaloniki & KEΜΕ School for Adults
October 1, 2014 - February 17, 2026
Bachelor in Graphic Design at School of Graphic Arts and Art Studies, Technological Institute of Athens
January 1, 1998 - September 30, 2006
Degree of Pedagogical Education at School of Pedagogical and Technological Education, Thessaloniki
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Sculpture (Fine Arts) course at Institut Seni Indonesia, Yogyakarta (Seni Murni, Patung)
January 1, 2008 - January 31, 2009
Bachelor in Graphic Design at School of Graphic Arts and Art Studies, Technological Institut of Athens
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2006
One-year degree of Pedagogical Education at School of Pedagogical and Technological Education, Thessaloniki
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Seminar (Sculpture / Fine Arts) at Institut Seni Indonesia, Yogyakarta (Seni Murni, Patung)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Certificate of Proficiency in English
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
DELF (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française) – 1er Degré
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Certificate of Proficiency in English (University of Cambridge)
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2026
D.E.L.F. 1er Degré (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française)
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2026
Certificate of Proficiency in English (University of Cambridge)
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2026
Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française (D.E.L.F.) 1er Degré
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Government, Retail

Skills

Experience Level