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I’m Blagovesta Patocka, a Bulgarian-born Art Director & Multimedia Designer specializing in motion graphics, graphic design, branding, and visual storytelling. I collaborate remotely with conscious brands worldwide, turning ideas into polished visuals across video, packaging, UI/UX, and branding. Over the years I’ve worked with pharma, cosmetics, fashion, media, and tech brands, delivering creative direction, illustrations, and product design. Fun fact: Blagovesta means Good News. I’m committed to excellence, continuous learning, and creative collaboration.…I’m Blagovesta Patocka, a Bulgarian-born Art Director & Multimedia Designer specializing in motion graphics, graphic design, branding, and visual storytelling. I collaborate remotely with conscious brands worldwide, turning ideas into polished visuals across video, packaging, UI/UX, and branding. Over the years I’ve worked with pharma, cosmetics, fashion, media, and tech brands, delivering creative direction, illustrations, and product design. Fun fact: Blagovesta means Good News. I’m committed to excellence, continuous learning, and creative collaboration.

Blagovesta Patocka

Art Director, Motion Graphic Designer, Illustrator, +3

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I’m Blagovesta Patocka, a Bulgarian-born Art Director & Multimedia Designer specializing in motion graphics, graphic design, branding, and visual storytelling. I collaborate remotely with conscious brands worldwide, turning ideas into polished visuals across video, packaging, UI/UX, and branding. Over the years I’ve worked with pharma, cosmetics, fashion, media, and tech brands, delivering creative direction, illustrations, and product design. Fun fact: Blagovesta means Good News. I’m committed to excellence, continuous learning, and creative collaboration.…I’m Blagovesta Patocka, a Bulgarian-born Art Director & Multimedia Designer specializing in motion graphics, graphic design, branding, and visual storytelling. I collaborate remotely with conscious brands worldwide, turning ideas into polished visuals across video, packaging, UI/UX, and branding. Over the years I’ve worked with pharma, cosmetics, fashion, media, and tech brands, delivering creative direction, illustrations, and product design. Fun fact: Blagovesta means Good News. I’m committed to excellence, continuous learning, and creative collaboration.

Available to hire

I’m Blagovesta Patocka, a Bulgarian-born Art Director & Multimedia Designer specializing in motion graphics, graphic design, branding, and visual storytelling. I collaborate remotely with conscious brands worldwide, turning ideas into polished visuals across video, packaging, UI/UX, and branding.

Over the years I’ve worked with pharma, cosmetics, fashion, media, and tech brands, delivering creative direction, illustrations, and product design. Fun fact: Blagovesta means Good News. I’m committed to excellence, continuous learning, and creative collaboration.

Skills

Branding

Freelance Gig

Freehand Digital Illustration

Flyer

GIF

Experience Level

Branding

Expert

Freelance Gig

Expert

Freehand Digital Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Advertising Illustration

Expert

Adobe InDesign

Expert

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

Motion Graphic

Expert

Charcoal Illustration

Expert

Collage Illustration

Expert

Adobe Lightroom

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Email Design

Expert

Pen and Ink Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Stop Motion Animation

Intermediate

Medical Illustration

Intermediate

Magazine

Intermediate

Catalogue

Intermediate

Watercolour Illustration

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Narrative Illustration

Intermediate

Gouache Illustration

Intermediate

Childrens Book Illustration

Intermediate

Cartoon

Intermediate

Card Deck

Beginner

Surface Pattern Design

Beginner

T-shirt Design

Beginner

Technical Illustration

Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

Bulgarian

Fluent

Russian

Intermediate

German

Intermediate

Work Experience

Art Director & Multimedia Designer at Blagovesta Patocka

September 1, 2017 - June 19, 2024

Combining deep understanding and knowledge of visual communication design & art. Bringing unique, new designs & ideas to life. Working remotely with conscious brands & companies worldwide including ZN, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Diageo, Council of Europe, Medicines for Europe, Baukjen, Isabella Oliver, Ocean Bottle, Fox Media, National Geographic, and more. Services include art direction & design supervision, graphic design & branding, motion graphics & video editing, product packaging and original illustration creation.

Motion & Graphic Design Intern at VidaCaixa

May 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017

Innovation Project for promoting saving bank accounts to generation Y & Z, creating Mi Tribu prototype - UI, UX design, graphic design, motion graphics & video editing.

Motion & Graphic Design Intern at Admira Digital Networks

September 1, 2015 - May 31, 2017

Re-designing Admira’s SaaS software with UI, UX, and icon design; creating video tutorials and product reviews, corporate manuals & presentations. Advertising, video editing & motion graphics for digital marketing clients like Mango, Desigual, Puig, F.C.Barcelona, Optica2000.

Visual Design Intern / Production Trainee at Groupalia Compra Colectiva S.L.

August 1, 2014 - August 31, 2015

Using Salesforce and Adobe Creative Cloud for creation of digital ads, banners, eCommerce campaigns and digital marketing promotional materials.

Motion & Graphic Designer at Orange S.A.

May 1, 2017 - February 28, 2018

Worked on ‘Future of banking’ Innovation Project delivering Orange Next Generation including Elle, a.i., Orange Forward and Orange 1.0. Responsible for graphic design, motion graphics and video editing.

Motion & Graphic Designer at Challenge Based Innovation, CERN

September 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016

Collaborated with scientists, physicists and engineers to develop Air Box, a product reducing food waste using Aerogel isolating material developed by NASA. Created graphic design, motion graphics, product design and video editing materials.

Motion & Graphic Designer at Orange S.A.

May 1, 2017 - February 28, 2018

Worked on the “Future of banking” Innovation Project delivering Orange Next Generation - Elle, a.i., Orange Forward and Orange 1.0. Responsible for graphic design, motion graphics, and video editing.

Motion & Graphic Designer at Challenge Based Innovation, CERN

September 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016

Collaborated with scientists, physicists, and engineers to develop a product that reduces food waste - Air Box, created using Aerogel isolating material developed by NASA. Tasks included graphic design, motion graphics, product design, and video editing.

Motion & Graphic Design Intern at VidaCaixa

May 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017

Innovation project focused on promoting saving bank accounts to generations Y and Z by creating the Mi Tribu prototype. Responsibilities included UI/UX design, graphic design, motion graphics, and video editing.

Motion & Graphic Design Intern at Admira Digital Networks

September 1, 2015 - May 31, 2017

Redesigned Admira's SaaS software with UI, UX and icon design; created video tutorials and product reviews, corporate manuals and presentations. Provided advertising, video editing, and motion graphics services for digital marketing clients like Mango, Desigual, Puig, and F.C.Barcelona.

Visual Design Intern / Production Trainee at Groupalia Compra Colectiva S.L.

August 1, 2014 - August 31, 2015

Used Salesforce and Adobe Creative Cloud applications to create ads, banners, eCommerce campaigns, and digital marketing promotional materials.

Art Director & Multimedia Designer at Blagovesta Patocka (Self-employed)

September 1, 2017 - Present

Art Director & Multimedia Designer delivering visual communication design, motion graphics, branding, and video editing. Working remotely with conscious brands worldwide and bringing unique design ideas to life for clients including ZN, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Diageo, Council of Europe, Medicines for Europe, Baukjen, Isabella Oliver, Ocean Bottle, Fox Media, National Geographic, Navygrey, Webtopia, MotoGP, Smeg, Coca-Cola, Noho, Accountability.Fish, ZeroGrey, Mango, Kooomo, VidaCaixa, The Cosmetic Republic, and more.

Motion & Graphic Designer at Challenge Based Innovation (CERN)

September 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Collaborated with scientists, physicists and engineers to develop a product that reduces food waste – Air Box, created using Aerogel isolating material developed by NASA. Tasks included graphic design, motion graphics, product design and video editing.

Education

Bachelor at IED

September 15, 2012 - July 31, 2016

Master at IED

January 7, 2017 - August 31, 2017

Visual Communication Design course at NABA & Domus Academies

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Technical Degree at National High School of Applied Arts "St. Luke" - Fine Art & Graphic Design

January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2012

Technical Degree in Graphic Design at National High School of Applied Arts "St. Luke" - Fine Art & Graphic Design

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012

Visual Communication Design course at NABA & Domus Academies

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011

Bachelor Degree in Visual Communication: Graphic Design & Advertising at IED - Instituto Europeo di Design

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

Master Degree in Visual Communication: Graphic Design & Media Branding at IED - Instituto Europeo di Design

January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026

Award winner at IED scholarship contest at IED

January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026

Award winner at IED Madrid and IED Barcelona scholarship contests at IED

January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026

Award winner at NABA & DA design contest at NABA & Domus Academies

January 1, 2011 - March 16, 2026

Award winner at the National Fine Art sketch competition at National High School of Applied Arts "St. Luke"

January 1, 2007 - March 16, 2026

Qualifications

Visual Designer

July 7, 2011 - July 21, 2011

Visual Designer Course organized by NABA and Domus Academies Milan

IED Scholarship Contest Award

January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026

IED Madrid & IED Barcelona Scholarship Contests Award

January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026

NABA & Domus Academies Design Contest Award

January 1, 2011 - March 16, 2026

National Fine Art Sketch Competition Award

January 1, 2007 - March 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics, Consumer Goods, Telecommunications, Financial Services, Professional Services, Retail