Hi, I'm Dan Léon Krause, an award-winning Designer and Art Director with over 17 years of experience in digital, branding, and print design. I love bringing conceptual ideas to life and am passionate about exploring creative solutions for digital challenges. I've worked with big names like Xbox, Pepsi Max, Samsung, and Microsoft, creating memorable user experiences and designs. I enjoy getting hands-on with projects, working closely with design, user experience, and development teams to deliver seamless and effective results. Beyond the screen, I also exhibit my designs and illustrations in galleries, thriving on innovation and creativity in all I do.…

Dan Léon Krause

Hi, I'm Dan Léon Krause, an award-winning Designer and Art Director with over 17 years of experience in digital, branding, and print design. I love bringing conceptual ideas to life and am passionate about exploring creative solutions for digital challenges. I've worked with big names like Xbox, Pepsi Max, Samsung, and Microsoft, creating memorable user experiences and designs. I enjoy getting hands-on with projects, working closely with design, user experience, and development teams to deliver seamless and effective results. Beyond the screen, I also exhibit my designs and illustrations in galleries, thriving on innovation and creativity in all I do.…

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Hi, I’m Dan Léon Krause, an award-winning Designer and Art Director with over 17 years of experience in digital, branding, and print design. I love bringing conceptual ideas to life and am passionate about exploring creative solutions for digital challenges. I’ve worked with big names like Xbox, Pepsi Max, Samsung, and Microsoft, creating memorable user experiences and designs.

I enjoy getting hands-on with projects, working closely with design, user experience, and development teams to deliver seamless and effective results. Beyond the screen, I also exhibit my designs and illustrations in galleries, thriving on innovation and creativity in all I do.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Polish
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director at AKQA
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Design Director at DLK Co
January 1, 2003 - June 29, 2025
Leading design direction, digital strategy, project and resource management, as well as providing creative digital and print design solutions to a diverse client base ranging from small businesses to large organizations. Clients include MTV Networks, Mentally Friendly, Emotive Content, Jason Dundas, Ninja Blocks, NRMA, Merivale Group, and others.
Art Director at AKQA
January 1, 2016 - January 31, 2020
Responsible for developing creative ideas and executions for clients and new business pitches. Created product, platform, and advertising innovations, working hands-on with cross-disciplinary teams to tell stories through visual executions for various clients.
Senior UX UI Designer at AKQA
December 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016
Contributed to UX and UI design efforts, supporting the creative and concept teams with high-quality user experience and interaction design.
Art Director & Senior Designer at AKQA
August 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Part of the concept team developing ideas and executions, responsible for visual storytelling and pushing client product boundaries.
Design Director at Emotive Content
February 1, 2015 - July 31, 2015
Oversaw and created the entire brand experience, from concept to logo evolution and supporting collateral. Managed and produced all digital content alongside the Creative Director for the content marketing agency.
Senior UI/UX Designer at forpeople
May 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015
Provided high-quality UI/UX design and art direction, creating product development through rapid prototyping and conceptual design.
Art Director at Razorfish
February 1, 2012 - February 28, 2015
Delivered high-level art direction, visual design, user interface, illustration, motion graphics and animation, user experience design, and project management. Created award-winning digital visuals and solutions for major clients such as Xbox, Pepsi Max, Mountain Dew, Smirnoff, Samsung, Microsoft, and others.
Senior Designer at Razorfish
October 1, 2009 - January 31, 2012
Senior design responsibilities contributing to digital agency projects with strong visual and interaction design input.
Designer at Razorfish
September 1, 2008 - September 30, 2009
Contributed design skills to multimedia and web projects with focus on creative solutions.
Graphic Designer at Merivale
June 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
Provided graphic, visual, video editing, motion design, and user interface design services.
Senior Designer at Mentally Friendly
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Worked on brand identity, graphic design, visual design, motion design, and user interface design.
Promotions Producer at MTV Networks
November 1, 2006 - February 28, 2007
Created storyboards, wrote scripts, video editing, motion design, and promotions production.
Designer at ksubi
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Designed and created handmade point-of-sale promotional installation pieces for boutique stores worldwide.
Designer at Frost*collective
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Developed brand visual identity concepts and executed graphic design projects for global clients. Managed printing, scanning, and provided design support.
Design Director at DLK Co
January 1, 2003 - June 2, 2024
Managing multiple roles including Design Director, Designer, Digital Strategy, Project Manager, and Human Resources Manager to deliver high-quality digital and print design solutions for diverse clients, ranging from small businesses to large organizations across multiple global locations. Clients have included MTV Networks (Australia), Mentally Friendly, Emotive Content, and others.
Art Director at AKQA
January 1, 2016 - January 31, 2020
Developed concepts and executions for various clients and new business pitches, focusing on product, platform, and advertising innovations. Worked hands-on with cross-disciplinary teams to tell stories through visual executions and push client products to new boundaries.
Senior UX UI Designer at AKQA
December 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016
Responsible for high-quality UX/UI design and art direction, producing innovative product development, user interface, and interaction design concepts.
Art Director & Senior Designer at AKQA
August 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Part of the concept team, developing ideas and executions for clients and new business pitches, focused on digital product innovation and visual storytelling.
Design Director at Emotive Content
February 1, 2015 - July 31, 2015
Oversaw and created the entire brand experience of the content marketing agency, developing the logo, brand identity, and collateral. Managed the production of all digital content and worked closely with the Creative Director and growing team.
Senior UI/UX Designer at ForPeople
May 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015
Provided high-quality UI/UX design and art direction, developing rapid prototypes and conceptual designs to bring ideas to life.
Art Director at Razorfish
February 1, 2012 - February 28, 2015
Produced high-level art direction, visual and user interface design, illustration, motion graphics, animation, and project management for web and multimedia projects. Delivered award-winning visuals for clients including Xbox, Pepsi Max, Smirnoff, Samsung, Microsoft, and others.
Senior Designer at Razorfish
October 1, 2009 - January 31, 2012
Delivered creative digital and web design projects across a range of clients and sectors.
Designer at Razorfish
September 1, 2008 - September 30, 2009
Supported design projects with visual design, branding, and digital solutions.
Graphic Designer at Merivale
June 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
Provided graphic design, visual design, video editing, motion design, and user interface design support.
Senior Designer at Mentally Friendly
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Delivered brand identity design, graphic design, visual design, motion design, and user interface design.
Promotions Producer at MTV Networks
November 1, 2006 - February 28, 2007
Produced promotions including storyboarding, script writing, video editing, and motion design.
Designer at ksubi
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Designed and created handmade point-of-sale promotional installation pieces for boutique stores worldwide.
Designer at Frost*collective
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Developed brand visual identity concepts and executed graphic design projects for global clients, including research, printing, scanning, and design support.
Design Director at DLK Co
January 1, 2003 - June 14, 2025
Managing roles including Design Director, Designer, Digital Strategy, Design Consultation, Project Manager, Resource Manager, Human Resources Manager, and Finance Manager to deliver quality creative digital and print designs and solutions for clients ranging from small to large businesses and organisations. Notable clients include MTV Networks, Mentally Friendly, Emotive Content, and the Merivale Group.
Art Director at AKQA
January 1, 2016 - January 31, 2020
Responsible for developing ideas and executions for clients and new business pitches, creating product, platform, and advertising innovations. Worked hands-on with cross-disciplinary teams, telling stories through visual executions for various clients.
Senior UX UI Designer at AKQA
December 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016
Provided senior level UI/UX design services, contributing to design development and execution.
Art Director & Senior Designer at AKQA
August 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Part of the concept team responsible for ideas and executions for clients, focusing on product and advertising innovation and storytelling through visual design.
Design Director at Emotive Content
February 1, 2015 - July 31, 2015
Oversaw and created the entire brand experience from concept to logo and brand collateral development. Produced and managed digital content with the creative team for this young and media-recognized agency.
Senior UI/UX Designer at forpeople
May 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015
Provided high-quality UI/UX design and art direction, developing innovative product development, user interface, and interaction design, including rapid prototypes and conceptual design.
Art Director at Razorfish
February 1, 2012 - February 28, 2015
Delivered high-quality art direction, visual design, UI design, illustration, motion graphics, animation, user experience design, and project management in web and multimedia industries. Produced award-winning visuals and solutions for major clients such as Xbox, Pepsi Max, Samsung, Microsoft, and others.
Senior Designer at Razorfish
October 1, 2009 - January 31, 2012
Provided visual design and art direction in web and multimedia with various responsibilities leading to art directorship.
Designer at Razorfish
September 1, 2008 - September 30, 2009
Performed design work contributing to digital campaigns and projects.
Graphic Designer at Merivale
June 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
Handled graphic design, visual design, video editing, motion design, and user interface design for the company.
Senior Designer at Mentally Friendly
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Worked as brand identity designer, graphic designer, visual designer, motion designer, and user interface designer on projects.
Promotions Producer at MTV Networks
November 1, 2006 - February 28, 2007
Worked as storyboard artist, scriptwriter, promotions producer, video editor, and motion designer.
Designer at ksubi
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Designed and created handmade point-of-sale promotional installation pieces displayed worldwide.
Designer at Frost*collective
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Developed brand visual identity concepts and executed graphic design projects for global clients with additional research and print management tasks.

Education

B. Design at UNSW
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
Diploma at TAFE NSW
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
B. Design at UNSW
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
Diploma at TAFE NSW
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
B. Design at UNSW
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
Diploma at TAFE NSW
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002

Qualifications

Member - Interaction Design Foundation
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Member
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Interaction Design Foundation Member
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Financial Services, Software & Internet

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