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I’m Ciprian Olaru, a graphic designer and art director based in Bucharest, Romania. Over the years I have shaped visual identities for TV channels, magazines, and digital gaming platforms, always balancing creativity with clear communication.
I enjoy leading teams, refining brand toolkit from concept to on-air or online assets, and continuously learning new tools like 3D design and motion graphics to deliver impactful visuals.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Graphic Designer and Motion Graphics Compositor at PragmaticPlay LTD.
September 1, 2017 - September 30, 2025Developed designs for marketing assets of launched games; collaborated on remote style; produced visuals for online casino game platforms for international markets.
Senior Graphic Designer at MARKETCOLOR_UK
March 1, 2016 - September 30, 2025Developed key visuals and comping for digital projects and advertising assets for financial corporates such as MFS; remote collaboration.
Senior Art Director and Team Manager at PRIMATV
September 1, 2015 - September 30, 2025Led the graphic department, developed visuals and campaigns; supervised a team of 6 (two arts, two motion graphics compositors, two 3D modelers, one copywriter and one DTP); coordinated with promo, brand, PR, production, web, sales and management; refreshed brand identity and on-air toolkit; produced content packages from identity to animation.
Senior Art Director at PROTV SA Channels
May 1, 2014 - September 30, 2025Developed key visuals and served as the philosophical engine for campaigns; led a 26-person team across VFX, copywriters, photographers, artists, and DTP; delivered channel identities and marketing campaigns for sub-brands ACASA, MTV and PROFM; oversaw production, post-production and on-air implementation; trained interns.
Senior Graphic Designer at NIGHTS.RO Magazine
January 1, 2005 - September 30, 2025Developed the brand, key visuals and magazine layouts; modeled ads and promotional visuals for music events organized by the promoter team.
Junior Graphic Designer and DSK Editor at MTV Romania
January 1, 2004 - September 30, 2025Developed brand consistency and identity packages for local shows; modeled layouts for musical campaigns; worked in live studio set production as DSK editor (graphic engine for live toolkit).
DSK Editor / Graphic Designer at MTV Romania
January 1, 2014 - September 30, 2025Involved in live studio set production; contributed as DSK editor for live toolkit; supported graphic operations for live shows.
Graphic Designer and Motion Graphics Composing at Pragmatic Play Ltd.
September 1, 2017 - September 30, 2025Developing designs for marketing assets of launched games and collaborating remotely. Creating visuals for video slots, table games, video poker, and mobile casino platforms for international markets.
Senior Graphic Designer at MarketColor UK
March 1, 2016 - September 30, 2025Developing key visuals and comping for digital campaigns and assets for financial corporates such as MFS, on a remote basis.
Senior Art Director and Team Manager at PRIMA TV
September 1, 2015 - September 30, 2025Leading the graphic department: creating visuals, supervising workflow, and coordinating with promo, brand, PR, production, web, sales, and management. Involved in brand refresh, on-air toolkit, content strategy, show packages, and social campaigns from concept to production and on-air implementation.
Senior Art Director at PROTV SA Channels
May 1, 2014 - September 30, 2025Developing key visuals and leading channel campaigns; part of a 26-person team including VFX, copywriters, photographers, and motion graphics staff; overseeing branding for sub-brands ACASA, MTV, and PROFM; overseeing production, post-production and on-air deployment; training interns in summers.
Senior Graphic Designer at NIGHTS.RO Magazine
January 1, 2005 - September 30, 2025Shaping brand visuals and magazine layouts; designing ads and promotional visuals for musical events organized by the promoter team.
Junior Graphic Designer and DSK Editor at MTV Romania
January 1, 2004 - September 30, 2025Maintaining brand consistency and identity packages for local shows; designing layouts for musical campaigns; contributing to live studio productions as DSK Editor (graphic engine for live toolkit).
Senior Graphic Designer at MTV Romania
January 1, 2014 - September 30, 2025Continuing brand identity work and involvement in live production and campaigns.
Graphic Designer and Motion Graphics Designer at Pragmatic Play Ltd.
September 30, 2017 - September 30, 2025Developed designs for marketing assets of launched games and supported remote studio workflows. Collaborated with game developers and marketing teams to create visuals for promos, banners, and tutorials. Pragmatic Play is a Malta-based online casino software provider offering video slots, table games, and mobile casino platforms for international markets.
Senior Graphic Designer at MarketColor_UK
March 31, 2016 - September 30, 2025Led key visuals and comping for multiple digital assets on a remote basis, supporting financial sector clients such as MFS. Collaborated with marketing and development teams to ensure brand consistency across campaigns.
Senior Art Director and Team Manager at PRIMATV
September 30, 2015 - September 30, 2025Led the graphic department, supervised workflow for channel campaigns, and coordinated a team of six including motion graphics artists, 3D modelers, a copywriter and a DTP specialist. Acted as liaison between graphics, promo, brand, PR, production, web, sales and management; refreshed brand on-air toolkit, idents, and social campaigns; developed packages from identity to animation.
Senior Art Director at PROTV SA Channels
May 31, 2014 - September 30, 2025Developed key visuals and acted as a driving creative force for channel campaigns; part of a 26-person team including VFX, copy, photography, and motion graphics staff; delivered channel identities and campaigns for sub-brands such as ACASA, MTV and PROFM, overseeing production, post-production and on-air implementation.
Senior Graphic Designer at NIGHTS.RO Magazine
December 31, 2005 - September 30, 2025Developed the brand visuals and layouts for the magazine; modeled ads and promotional visuals for musical events organized by the promoter team.
Junior Graphic Designer and DSK Editor at MTV Romania
December 31, 2004 - September 30, 2025Developed brand consistency and identity packages for local shows; modeled layouts for musical campaigns; contributed to live studio set production as DSK editor (graphic engine for live toolkit).
Junior Graphic Designer and DSK Editor at MTV Romania
December 31, 2014 - September 30, 2025Developed brand consistency and identity packages for local shows; modeled layouts for musical campaigns; contributed to live studio set production as DSK editor (graphic engine for live toolkit).
Education
Degree in fine graphics at George Apostu High School, Bacau
January 1, 1998 - September 30, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting at National University Of Arts Bucharest
January 1, 2003 - September 30, 2025Typography Master Certificate at Coursera / California Institute of the Arts
January 1, 2018 - September 30, 2025Degree in fine graphics at George Apostu High School, Bacau
January 1, 1998 - September 30, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts at National University of Arts, Bucharest
January 1, 2003 - September 30, 2025Typography Master Certificate at Coursera (California Institute of the Arts)
January 1, 2018 - September 30, 2025Degree in fine graphics at George Apostu High School, Bacau
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998Bachelor of Fine Arts at National University of Arts Bucharest
January 1, 2003 - September 30, 2025Typography master certificate at Coursera (online course from California Institute of the Arts)
January 1, 2018 - September 30, 2025Qualifications
Typography Master Certificate (Coursera – California Institute of the Arts)
January 1, 2018 - September 30, 2025Typography Master Certificate
January 1, 2018 - September 30, 2025Typography master certificate
January 1, 2018 - September 30, 2025Industry Experience
Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Gaming, Software & Internet
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