I'm Deyan Panayotov, a Creative Director and Senior Graphic Designer with 23+ years of experience across publishing, branding, editorial, and digital media. I thrive at building visual systems, launching magazines, and scaling creative operations. I blend a strong artistic vision with structured workflows, hands-on leadership, and production efficiency, and I excel in international environments and tight editorial timelines.…

Deyan Panayotov

I'm Deyan Panayotov, a Creative Director and Senior Graphic Designer with 23+ years of experience across publishing, branding, editorial, and digital media. I thrive at building visual systems, launching magazines, and scaling creative operations. I blend a strong artistic vision with structured workflows, hands-on leadership, and production efficiency, and I excel in international environments and tight editorial timelines.…

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I’m Deyan Panayotov, a Creative Director and Senior Graphic Designer with 23+ years of experience across publishing, branding, editorial, and digital media.

I thrive at building visual systems, launching magazines, and scaling creative operations. I blend a strong artistic vision with structured workflows, hands-on leadership, and production efficiency, and I excel in international environments and tight editorial timelines.

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Language

Bulgarian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at HiEnd Publishing
March 1, 2018 - Present
Led the complete visual redesign of the publishing house's media portfolio; Founded and built an in-house photo & video studio from the ground up; Defined brand systems, visual guidelines, and editorial standards; Directed cross-disciplinary teams and editorial design standards; Led layout production and coordinated editorial workflows.
Art Director at Global Citizen Magazine (Dubai) - Reach Media
September 1, 2010 - March 1, 2012
Created the magazine's visual identity from its first issue; Managed international production workflow (Sofia - Dubai).
Art Director at Very Normal People Magazine (Dubai)
September 1, 2009 - September 1, 2010
Built the visual identity from launch; Managed international editorial production.
Art Director at EGO Magazine
January 1, 2008 - September 1, 2009
Defined visual style and editorial layouts; Led design production and team coordination.
Art Director at Intro Magazine
October 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
Developed and maintained magazine visual identity; Led layout production and editorial coordination.
Art Director at HiCom Magazine
October 1, 2002 - October 1, 2005
Established visual style and editorial design standards; Led layout production and creative execution.
UX / UI Designer at PROSPECTO Group
November 1, 2017 - March 1, 2018
Redesigned and refined the company website; Contributed to UX/UI concepts for user registration and cashback systems; Worked closely with product and development teams.
Art Director at AMICA Magazine
November 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017
Defined and maintained the magazine's visual identity; Directed editorial layouts, photography, and illustration; Ensured visual consistency across print and digital editions.
Head of Photography Department at Remix Global
September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2016
Managed the photography department and creative output; Developed brand visuals for print, digital, banners, and social media; Implemented automation solutions improving production efficiency.
Art Director at Men's Health Magazine - Sanoma Bliasak (Bulgaria)
March 1, 2012 - September 1, 2014
Launched the Bulgarian edition of Men’s Health; Completed editorial training at Rodale Inc., New York; Established full visual identity.
Art Director at Men’s Health Magazine – Sanoma Bliasak (Bulgaria)
March 1, 2012 - September 1, 2014
Launched the Bulgarian edition of Men’s Health; Completed editorial training at Rodale Inc., New York; Established full visual identity.
Art Director at Global Citizen Magazine (Dubai) – Reach Media
September 1, 2010 - March 1, 2012
Created the magazine’s visual identity from its first issue; Managed international production workflow (Sofia–Dubai).
Art Director at Reach Media (Global Citizen Magazine)
September 1, 2010 - March 1, 2012
Created the magazine’s visual identity from its first issue; Managed international production workflow (Sofia–Dubai).
Art Director at Very Normal People Magazine
September 1, 2009 - September 1, 2010
Built the visual identity from launch; Managed international editorial production.

Education

High School at SP Vassil Drumev
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993
High School Diploma at SP "Vassil Drumev"
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993
High School Diploma at SP "Vassil Drumev"
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1993

Qualifications

Editorial Training - Rodale Inc., New York
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Editorial Training
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet

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