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I’m a Production Designer and Art Director with 15+ years across film, theatre, and opera. I build visual worlds from concept to camera—combining spatial thinking, 3D visualization, and hands-on production knowledge. My approach is rooted in engineering logic and driven by narrative.
I lead art departments end-to-end: budgeting, team leadership, and practical, mechanical visual effects. I’m also experienced in theatre and opera set & costume design across Croatia and the region, where I integrate spatial storytelling with custom stage mechanics.
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Language
Croatian
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English
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Work Experience
Set Designer at Theatre Kerempuh
May 25, 2025 - September 19, 2025Set design for theatre performance Alan Ford directed by Mario Kova
Set Designer at Alan Ford
January 1, 2025 - PresentSet designer for Alan Ford production at Theatre Kerempuh, Zagreb.
Set Designer at Croatian National Theatre Split
September 5, 2024 - November 5, 2024Set design for Pagliacci opera directed by Mario Kova
Production Designer at Vertigo d.o.o.
May 10, 2024 - May 20, 2024Production design for Vindija cheese TV commercial
Set Designer at IPagliacci (Opera)
January 1, 2024 - PresentSet Designer for IPagliacci Opera at Croatian National Theatre Split.
Art Director at OHT Production d.o.o.
May 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023Art direction for TV project Marriage Market (Reality Show)
Set Designer at OHT Production d.o.o.
January 2, 2023 - February 1, 2023Set design for TV series Ride Out
Art Director Assistant at Antitalent Production d.o.o.
December 1, 2022 - May 10, 2023Art direction assistance for TV production Ride Out (TV Series)
Art Director at Drugi Plan d.o.o.
September 10, 2022 - September 30, 2022Art direction for RTL reality show Super Couple
Art Director at Light Film d.o.o.
June 23, 2022 - June 30, 2022Art direction for Krafton video game TV commercial (PBR)
Art Director at Light Film d.o.o.
June 23, 2022 - July 15, 2022Art direction for TV commercials: Gatorade/Pepsi Energy Drink
Assistant at Ride Out (TV Series), Antitalent Production
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Assistant on-set and production support for TV series.
Assistant Art Director at Ride Out (TV Series), Antitalent Production
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Assistant Art Director for Ride Out TV series.
Production Designer at Film/TV/Commercial
January 1, 2022 - PresentProduction Design & Art Direction for film/TV/commercial projects.
Art Director at Hotel Porto FinO (HBO)
January 1, 2022 - PresentArt Director for Hotel Porto FinO project (Hospitality/TV).
Art Director at Hotel Portofino (HBO), Drug i Plan d.o.o., Zagreb
January 1, 2022 - PresentLed art direction for TVCs and project visuals; oversaw set design and coordination of costume and prop teams to ensure cohesive visual storytelling.
Assistant – Ride Out at Antitalent Production
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Assistant on TV series; early career development.
Art Director at Hotel Portofino (HBO) / Drug i Plan d.o.o., Zagreb
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Art direction for TV production and related projects.
Set Designer at Croatian National Theatre in Split
October 30, 2021 - February 10, 2022Theatre performance U malu je uša ava directed by Mario Kova
Prop Master at MP Filmska produkcija d.o.o.
September 15, 2021 - October 22, 2021Spotify Netflix Series. Prop master
Production Designer at Vertigo media d.o.o.
August 10, 2021 - August 25, 2021Production design for TV commercial Faks Helizim Smart Clean, Saponija, Osijek
Art Director at OHT Production d.o.o.
July 15, 2021 - September 5, 2021Art direction for TV project Unbreakable reality show
Production Designer at Drugi Plan d.o.o.
May 12, 2021 - July 10, 2021MTV Challenge 37. Spies, Lies and Allies reality show production design
Prop Master at Netflix / Spotify Series, MP Filmska produkcija
January 1, 2021 - PresentProp Master for Netflix/Spotify series production in Zagreb.
Art Director at Marriage Market (Reality Show), OHT Production
January 1, 2021 - PresentArt Director for Marriage Market reality show, Zagreb.
Art Director at Netflix / Spotify Series, MP Filmska produkcija, Zagreb
January 1, 2021 - PresentDirected art direction for Netflix/Spotify series; collaborated with directors and production teams to deliver visual narrative across sets and props.
Art Director at MTV Challenge 37: Spies, Lies and Allies
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Art direction for reality TV production.
Prop Master at Netflix / Spotify Series (MPF Film Production), Zagreb
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Prop master for Netflix/Spotify series and related production design support.
Production Designer at Euron Film & TV d.o.o./ Nova TV
December 13, 2020 - January 10, 2021Designing TV studio Zdravlje na kvadrat and TV studio Informer
Production Designer at Nova TV
June 1, 2020 - August 10, 2020The Farm. Season 2020. TV Reality Show
Production Designer at Headline production d.o.o, Nova TV
March 6, 2020 - April 21, 2020Designing TV studio Informer and TV studio Zdravlje na kvadrat
Production Designer at Headline production d.o.o., Croatian Radio and Television
March 6, 2020 - April 21, 2020Designing TV studio Zdravlje na kvadrat and TV studio Informer
Set Designer at Croatian National Theatre in Osijek
January 7, 2020 - November 23, 2020Theatre performance Barun Trenk directed by Mario Kova
Production Designer at The Farm (Reality Show), Nova TV, Zagreb
January 1, 2020 - PresentCreated overall visual design for reality show productions; managed set construction, props, and wardrobe coordination.
Production Designer at Otvoreni Radio Station
October 1, 2019 - December 5, 2019Designing Otvoreni Radio Station Acoustic studio
Set Designer at Croatian National Theatre Split
September 23, 2019 - November 22, 2019Theatre performance Lepurica (Pigmalion) directed by Mario Kova
Art Director at ARD TV, Filmpool fiction GmbH, Aproduction Croatia d.o.o.
April 15, 2019 - July 15, 2019TV film Verlibet in Kroatian directed by Bruno Grass
Production Designer at Leptir produkcija d.o.o.
March 17, 2019 - March 20, 2019McDonald's Maestro 2 TV commercial
Set Designer at Croatian National Theatre Rijeka (Italian Drama)
January 1, 2019 - PresentSet design for Italian Drama productions.
Set Designer at Italian Drama, HNK Rijeka
January 1, 2019 - PresentSet / Costume Designer for Italian Drama at HNK Rijeka.
Set Designer at Leptir produkcija d.o.o.
June 24, 2018 - June 30, 2018McDonald's TV Commercial
Set Designer at Dubrava Children Theatre
April 1, 2018 - May 28, 2018Zaba-E nov anik TV Commercial Set designer; Costume designer
Set Designer at Dubrava Children Theatre
April 1, 2018 - May 28, 2018Theatre performance 20 000 milja pod morem (J. Vern) directed by Mario Kova
Labud, Permetal TV Commercial at Leptir produkcija d.o.o.
February 25, 2018 - March 7, 2018Production designer for TV commercial Labud, Permetal
Owner at DP Design, Zagreb
January 1, 2018 - PresentOn-going design studio owner providing set, costume and production design services.
Owner at DPD Design
January 1, 2018 - PresentOwner of DPD Design, Zagreb.
Set Designer at Croatian National Theatre Mostar
January 1, 2018 - PresentSet Designer (Set & Costume) for Theatre Mostar.
Set & Costume Designer at Croatian National Theatre Mostar
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Set and costume design for theatre productions.
Production Designer at Leptir Produkcija d.o.o.
December 5, 2017 - December 12, 2017McDonald's TV Commercial (additional run)
Production Designer & Art Director at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2025Led art departments across film, TV, and commercial productions—from initial concept through on-set execution. Worked with clients including Nova TV, RTL, HRT, HBO, and MTV. Delivered high-end campaigns for McDonald’s and Gatorade with a focus on practical, mechanic-driven visual effects. Responsible for budgeting, team leadership, and production planning on each project, ensuring practical execution aligned with narrative and visual goals.
Production Designer & Art Director (Freelance)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2025Led art departments across film, TV, and commercial productions—from initial concept through on-set execution. Clients include Nova TV, RTL, HRT, HBO, and MTV. Delivered high-end campaigns for McDonald’s and Gatorade, with a focus on practical and mechanical visual effects. Responsible for budgeting, team leadership, and production planning on every project. Ensured efficient translation of narrative goals into buildable, camera-ready environments and effects.
Producer, Set Designer, Costume Designer at Zagreb City Theatre Trešnja and Nu:Write Theatre Festival Cooproduction
March 1, 2016 - March 1, 2021Co-production for theatre performance A je to directed by Mario Kova
Production Designer at Adriatic Film (TV Commercials)
January 1, 2016 - PresentProduction design for TV commercials.
Producer / Set / Costume Designer at Trešanj Theatre & Nu:Write Festival
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021Production, set and costume design for theatre productions and festival projects.
Set & Costume Designer at Dubrovnik Children's Theatre
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018Set and costume design for children's theatre productions.
Producer / Set / Costume Designer at Trešanja Theatre & Nu:Write Festival
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021Producer, Set Designer and Costume Designer for theatre festival.
Set Designer at Dubrovnik Children's Theatre
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018Set & Costume Designer for Dubrovnik Children's Theatre.
Production Designer Assistant at Adriatic Film (TV Commercials)
January 1, 2016 - PresentAssisted production designers on TVC projects, supporting creative and logistical tasks.
Producer / Set / Costume Designer at Trešnja Theatre & Nu:Write Festival
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021Producer, set and costume design for theatre festival productions.
Set & Costume Designer at National Theatres & Festivals (CNT Split, CNT Osijek, HNK Mostar)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2024Designed sets and costumes for theatre and opera productions across Croatia and the region. Collaborated with CNT Split, CNT Osijek, and HNK Mostar on work ranging from contemporary theatre to grand opera. Known for integrating spatial narrative and custom mechanical stage effects into each production, aligning scenic design, costume needs, and stage mechanics for strong storytelling and functional execution.
Set & Costume Designer at National Theatres & Festivals (Croatia & Region)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2024Designed sets and costumes for theatre and opera productions across Croatia and the region. Collaborated with CNT Split, CNT Osijek, and HNK Mostar on projects ranging from contemporary theatre to grand opera. Known for integrating spatial narrative and custom mechanical stage effects into each production.
Set & Costume Designer at National Theatres & Festivals
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2024Designed sets and costumes for theatre and opera productions across Croatia and the region. Collaborated with CNT Split, CNT Osijek, and HNK Mostar on productions ranging from contemporary theatre to grand opera. Known for integrating spatial narrative and custom mechanical stage effects into each production.
Owner at Ribarnica (Jewellery Brand)
January 1, 2015 - PresentOwner of jewellery brand Ribarnica, Zagreb.
Set Decorator at Film & Commercial Projects
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Handled set dressing for film and commercial shoots; collaborated with art department to ensure visual consistency.
Set Designer at Croatian National Theatre Osijek
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020Set design for Croatian National Theatre Osijek productions.
Art Department Assistant & Junior Designer at Various Productions (Zagreb)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2016Assisted senior art departments on large-scale film and theatre productions in Zagreb. Built technical foundations in set decoration, scenographic drafting, and studio workflow across major TV and theatre productions.
Art Department Assistant & Junior Designer at Various Productions
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2016Assisted senior art departments on large-scale TV and theatre/film productions in Zagreb. Built technical foundations in set decoration, scenographic drafting, and studio workflow for major productions. Supported the art department pipeline from preparation through on-set execution.
Set Designer Assistant at Croatian National Theatre Zagreb / Gavella / Kerem puh
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011Assistant on set design for multiple theatre projects.
Set Designer Assistant at Croatian National Theatre Zagreb / Gavella / Kerempuh
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011Assistant Set Designer for national theatres.
Assistant Set Designer at Croatian National Theatre Zagreb / Gavella / Kerem puh
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011Supported senior designers on set design and production tasks.
Set Designer at Croatian National Theatre Zagreb / Gavella / Kerem puh
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011Designed stage sets for multiple productions across major Croatian theatres.
Education
Costume Design Graduate Course at Faculty of Textile Technology
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011Fashion and Textile Design Undergraduate Course at Faculty of Textile Technology
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009BA in Fashion and Textile Design at Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026Main Costume Design at Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026Bachelor in Fashion and Textile Design at Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026Main Costume Design at Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026Bachelor's in Fashion and Textile Design at Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026Main Costume Design at Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026Bachelor in Fashion and Textile Design at Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb
January 11, 2030 - May 21, 2026Main Costume Design at Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb
January 11, 2030 - May 21, 2026Master’s Degree in Costume Design at Faculty of Textile Technology
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2026Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion and Textile Design at Faculty of Textile Technology
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2026Master’s Degree in Costume Design at Faculty of Textile Technology
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2026Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion and Textile Design at Faculty of Textile Technology
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2026Qualifications
BA in Fashion and Textile Design
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026Specialization in Costume Design
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026Member
January 1, 2012 - August 11, 2026Member, Croatian Association of Artists of Applied Arts
January 1, 2012 - August 11, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
Skills
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