Art Director and Designer with 9+ years of experience shaping brand identities, campaigns, and visual systems from concept to launch. I lead creative direction with a strategy-first mindset, translating ideas into bold, intentional design that connects with real audiences. My work spans brand systems, editorial design, packaging, digital experiences, and campaign design — built for consistency, scale, and longevity. Experienced working remotely with cross-functional teams across regions, I value decisive thinking, strong visuals, and design that actually moves the needle. Drawn to building brands that value strong systems and long-term thinking over trends.

Djellza Berisha

Art Director and Designer with 9+ years of experience shaping brand identities, campaigns, and visual systems from concept to launch. I lead creative direction with a strategy-first mindset, translating ideas into bold, intentional design that connects with real audiences. My work spans brand systems, editorial design, packaging, digital experiences, and campaign design — built for consistency, scale, and longevity. Experienced working remotely with cross-functional teams across regions, I value decisive thinking, strong visuals, and design that actually moves the needle. Drawn to building brands that value strong systems and long-term thinking over trends.

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Art Director and Designer with 9+ years of experience shaping brand identities, campaigns, and visual systems from concept to launch.

I lead creative direction with a strategy-first mindset, translating ideas into bold, intentional design that connects with real audiences. My work spans brand systems, editorial design, packaging, digital experiences, and campaign design — built for consistency, scale, and longevity.

Experienced working remotely with cross-functional teams across regions, I value decisive thinking, strong visuals, and design that actually moves the needle. Drawn to building brands that value strong systems and long-term thinking over trends.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Designer & Creative Strategist at Freelance (Remote)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Provided a wide range of design services for over 30 clients across various industries such as retail, healthcare, technology, real estate, fashion, and entertainment. Delivered tailored design solutions, maintaining a 95% client satisfaction rate and securing repeat business.
Senior Art Director - Branding & Product Development at Baseline Skin Inc.
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Led the end-to-end branding and product development for a new skincare company, including research, business strategy, and competitive analysis. Developed and executed a cohesive branding system, including all brand assets, packaging prototypes, and guidelines. Developed and executed creative strategies for digital, print, and social media campaigns, leading to a 70% increase in online engagement on socials and 55% increase in web traffic.
Graphic Layout Artist at TC Transcontinental
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to produce print flyers, page layouts, and in-store signage for a leading North American packaging company. Ensured accuracy and quality during proofreading rounds, updated master templates, and trained several new team members in layout and design processes. Ensured zero errors in all client proofreading rounds.
Graphic Designer & Print Specialist at NetPrint
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Delivered custom print solutions and graphic design services, focusing on client satisfaction and high-quality output. Specialized in pre-press processes and print production.
Senior Art Director at Style Circle
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Directed creative strategy and visual design for Style Circle, leading a team of 7 to produce high-impact editorial content and branding assets. Coordinated with editorial teams to ensure design consistency across all publications.

Education

Bachelor of Design at Ryerson University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Project Management Professional Certification - Google
January 1, 2024 - June 9, 2026
UX Design Professional Certificate - Google
January 1, 2023 - June 9, 2026
Business Intelligence Professional Certification - Google
January 1, 2024 - June 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services