I'm Lana Vuckovic, a senior graphic designer and design manager with over seven years of experience creating clear, impactful visuals across print, digital, and web. I thrive in fast-paced environments and bring a sharp eye for detail and a strategic mindset to every project. As a team leader, I've mentored designers to push creative boundaries while maintaining efficiency and quality. I enjoy collaborating with copywriters, developers and stakeholders to deliver on-brand experiences that are accessible and inclusive.

Lana Vuckovic

I'm Lana Vuckovic, a senior graphic designer and design manager with over seven years of experience creating clear, impactful visuals across print, digital, and web. I thrive in fast-paced environments and bring a sharp eye for detail and a strategic mindset to every project. As a team leader, I've mentored designers to push creative boundaries while maintaining efficiency and quality. I enjoy collaborating with copywriters, developers and stakeholders to deliver on-brand experiences that are accessible and inclusive.

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I’m Lana Vuckovic, a senior graphic designer and design manager with over seven years of experience creating clear, impactful visuals across print, digital, and web. I thrive in fast-paced environments and bring a sharp eye for detail and a strategic mindset to every project.

As a team leader, I’ve mentored designers to push creative boundaries while maintaining efficiency and quality. I enjoy collaborating with copywriters, developers and stakeholders to deliver on-brand experiences that are accessible and inclusive.

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Language

Croatian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Head of Corporate Design at Ocean Alliance (OACM)
October 1, 2025 - Present
Lead designer for Ocean Alliance Corporate design, responsible for designing marketing assets, brochures and business proposals for the Corporate sector. Working alongside UI/UX designer, Head of Government design, copywriters and social media managers.
Design Manager/Senior Graphic Designer at Campus Services Marketing, University of Birmingham
March 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Lead graphic and web designer in Campus Services Marketing team; line managed a team of 2 graphic designers; oversaw projects from initiation to delivery, monitored milestones and deadlines, and provided constructive feedback. Delivered over 1,000 projects in 2025. Set design direction for marketing campaigns; collaborated with copywriters, social media and digital managers; liaised with print team to ensure delivery and sustainable materials; ensured accessibility following WCAG; contributed to rebranding collateral across divisions and delivered UI design for multiple partner sites.
Graphic Designer at Campus Services Marketing, University of Birmingham
November 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024
Produced designs for Campus departments (Food and Beverage, Nurseries, Hotel, Student Accommodation, Safety and Security, Venues and Events). Collaborated with copywriters and digital marketing; delivered high-quality print and digital artwork (posters, signage, menus, brochures, magazines, banners, newsletters, web/email banners, social media and windows displays). Managed multiple projects, interpreted briefs, and designed maps for World Blind Games ensuring accessibility. Delivered over 300 projects in a year.
IT Manager/Team Leader at Umbrella Group
April 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022
Managed all company IT systems; remote and on-site troubleshooting; network management; cloud document control and organisation; implemented document control systems; printer maintenance; audits; trained new staff.
Senior IT Administrator at Umbrella Group
April 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021
Configuration and installation of IT systems; internal IT support; liaison with charities, external referral agencies and Birmingham City Council; designing company brochures and leaflets; creating leases, contracts and invoices.
Graphic Designer at Zeltu LTD
October 1, 2018 - April 1, 2020
Created product packaging for Zeltu First Edition, Zeltu X and Zeltu GO; ensured brand guidelines were followed and projects delivered to a high standard; designed promotional material such as banners, billboards, booklets, labels, stickers and promotional display stands for Vape Expo in Kuwait.
Graphic Designer/E-commerce Manager at The Shirt Store
March 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Photographed and retouched product images; managed online sales (Amazon and eBay); processed orders and returns; created newsletters, posters and online promotions; liaised with suppliers.
Graphic Designer/Freelancer at Remote – Various clients
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2019
IS Media (UI redesign for website), Pollak dentistry (UI for website), Vuckovic law (WordPress site) and other clients - creating labels, marketing materials, visual identities and packaging.

Education

MSc Multimedia at University of Zagreb, Faculty of Graphic Arts
October 1, 2016 - October 1, 2019
BSc Computer Science at University of Applied Sciences Zagreb
September 1, 2013 - September 1, 2016

Qualifications

Microsoft UX Design Professional Specialisation
December 2, 2025 - February 21, 2025
Managing Difficult Conversations
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Performance Management
July 9, 2025 - July 16, 2025

Industry Experience

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