I combine seriousness with creativity to bring ideas to life in a calm and professional way. I’ve spent over a decade as an art director, turning bold concepts into compelling visuals for top brands. I love exploring new approaches, quickly adapting to briefs, and adding a touch of magic to every project to help brands stand out.

Cristina Choleva

I combine seriousness with creativity to bring ideas to life in a calm and professional way. I’ve spent over a decade as an art director, turning bold concepts into compelling visuals for top brands. I love exploring new approaches, quickly adapting to briefs, and adding a touch of magic to every project to help brands stand out.

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I combine seriousness with creativity to bring ideas to life in a calm and professional way. I’ve spent over a decade as an art director, turning bold concepts into compelling visuals for top brands.

I love exploring new approaches, quickly adapting to briefs, and adding a touch of magic to every project to help brands stand out.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Art Director at Saatchi & Saatchi
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Led creative direction and concept development for major campaigns, partnering with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-impact branding and digital activations for clients including Mercedes, Unibet, Provident, IQOS, Magnum, and Dăruiește Viață. Drove visual storytelling, art direction, and design systems across multi-channel executions, ensuring brand consistency and measurable results.
Art Director at Kubis Interactive
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Shaped creative direction and visual design for digital campaigns, collaborating with clients such as Unicredit, Dove, Pepsi, IQOS, and Pilsner Urquell. Built concept-driven campaigns and mentored junior designers.
Art Director at Screen Native
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Led art direction for integrated campaigns across digital and print, transforming client briefs into compelling visual narratives for brands including Unicredit, L’Oréal, and District 40. Coordinated design teams and asset production.
Graphic Designer at Freelancer
January 1, 2014 - Present
Provided graphic design services for diverse clients, delivering branding, print, and digital design solutions for BandBook, J’ai Bistrot București, Partizan, SkinClinic, and other projects.

Education

Master’s Degree in History of Arts and Culture Management at Bucharest National University, Faculty of History
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor’s Degree in History of Arts at Bucharest National University, Faculty of History
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre and Cinema at Bucharest National University, Faculty of History
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Other