I am a graphic designer specializing in typography and branding, with extensive experience delivering print, digital, and brand systems. I’m results-oriented, organized, and committed to flawless execution, consistently meeting deadlines and budgets. I enjoy exploring visual expression through traditional and digital processes and relish tackling challenging projects that push both client goals and my personal growth. I thrive in collaborative settings, collaborating with teams to craft marketing campaigns, packaging, books, posters, and online visuals. I stay curious, continually updating my skills in the Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, and I’m eager to experiment with new ideas to elevate brands and storytelling.

Nikolay Kirov

I am a graphic designer specializing in typography and branding, with extensive experience delivering print, digital, and brand systems. I’m results-oriented, organized, and committed to flawless execution, consistently meeting deadlines and budgets. I enjoy exploring visual expression through traditional and digital processes and relish tackling challenging projects that push both client goals and my personal growth. I thrive in collaborative settings, collaborating with teams to craft marketing campaigns, packaging, books, posters, and online visuals. I stay curious, continually updating my skills in the Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, and I’m eager to experiment with new ideas to elevate brands and storytelling.

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I am a graphic designer specializing in typography and branding, with extensive experience delivering print, digital, and brand systems. I’m results-oriented, organized, and committed to flawless execution, consistently meeting deadlines and budgets. I enjoy exploring visual expression through traditional and digital processes and relish tackling challenging projects that push both client goals and my personal growth.

I thrive in collaborative settings, collaborating with teams to craft marketing campaigns, packaging, books, posters, and online visuals. I stay curious, continually updating my skills in the Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, and I’m eager to experiment with new ideas to elevate brands and storytelling.

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Language

Bulgarian
Fluent
English
Intermediate
Russian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer / Freelance Graphic Designer at NIMAX GLASOVE, MARKETING STAND, INC., NEWSPAPER, LADA MAGAZINE, COMMUNITAS FOUNDATION, RIVA, MILLENIUM, NEW BULGARIAN UNIVERSITY
January 1, 1993 - Present
Developing visual identities, presentations and various prints, typesetting and page layouts. Graphic and advertising design, development of corporate visual identity, presentations, promotions, book cover design and more. Logo design, cover and body design, layout of rubrics, header font design, illustrations selection. Cover and Book Design, Poster design, book design, advertising design, graphic design.
Senior Graphic Designer at COMMUNITAS FOUNDATION
January 1, 2010 - Present
Created visually appealing posters, designed book covers, developed advertising materials, produced diverse graphic design projects, collaborated with team to create marketing campaigns, managed multiple projects ensuring timely completion, maintained brand consistency across platforms, designed visuals for print, web, and social media campaigns.
Freelance Graphic Designer at NMK Design
January 1, 1994 - Present
Graphic and advertising design, corporate branding, presentations, promotional materials, book cover design; collaborated with clients to understand design requirements; developed brand identities; created print materials; coordinated with printers; presented ideas and incorporated feedback; edited photographs for digital media; produced promotional displays and packaging for retail; researched trends and applied typography, color, and layout to improve communication; managed multiple projects and adhered to deadlines.
Senior Graphic Designer at LADA MAGAZINE
October 1, 2010 - November 1, 2010
Designed and executed engaging magazine layouts, meeting client expectations and market trends.
Senior Graphic Designer at GLASOVE NEWSPAPER
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Executed logo designs alongside cover and body layouts for cohesive branding; selected illustrations and crafted header fonts to complement overall design objectives;constructed rubric layouts to facilitate understanding and usability; edited images, graphics, and text content to improve layout compositions; utilized software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign; liaised with external vendors such as printers and photographers, when necessary; provided guidance on technical issues related to layout design; reviewed production files prior to printing or publishing; produced projects for advertising and informational purposes.
Junior Graphic Designer at MARKETING ST, INC.
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992
Developing visual identities, presentations and various prints, typesetting and page layouts; designed engaging visual content for community outreach programs and events; reviewed design projects to ensure alignment with organizational goals; enhanced existing designs with new layouts, graphics and content; created compelling cover designs to attract target audiences; worked closely with editorial teams to ensure cohesive visual narratives; coordinated project schedules, ensuring timely delivery of all design elements; edited images, graphics, and text content to improve layout compositions; utilized software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign.

Education

Bachelor of Graphic Design at Academy of Fine Arts, Sofia, Bulgaria
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1991
Bachelor Of Arts at Academy of Fine Arts Sofia, Bulgaria
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026

Qualifications

Visual Elements of User Interface Design
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
Prototypes in Figma: Creating an Initial Low Fidelity Design
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026
Designing a Low Fidelity Prototype in Figma
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Retail