Deyan Panayotov

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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.

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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.

  • 23 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 14 roles

Creative Director · HiEnd PublishingMar 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 9 mos

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.

UX / UI Designer · PROSPECTO GroupNov 2017 – Mar 2018 · 5 mos

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 · AMICA MagazineNov 2016 – Jun 2017 · 8 mos

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 · Remix GlobalSep 2014 – Sep 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Art Director · Men’s Health Magazine – Sanoma Bliasak (Bulgaria)Mar 2012 – Sep 2014 · 2 yrs 7 mos
Art Director · Men's Health Magazine - Sanoma Bliasak (Bulgaria)Mar 2012 – Sep 2014 · 2 yrs 7 mos
Art Director · Reach Media (Global Citizen Magazine)Sep 2010 – Mar 2012 · 1 yr 7 mos
Art Director · Global Citizen Magazine (Dubai) – Reach MediaSep 2010 – Mar 2012 · 1 yr 7 mos

Education

High School · SP Vassil Drumev1989 – 1993
High School Diploma · SP "Vassil Drumev"1989 – 1993
High School Diploma · SP "Vassil Drumev"1989 – 1993

Certifications and awards

Editorial Training - Rodale Inc., New York2030 – 2026
Editorial Training2030 – 2026

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