I am Renate, an audiovisual artist and graphic designer with over a decade of experience in visual communication, film and digital photography, videography and multimedia design. I have crafted visual identities for international events, government institutions, and global campaigns, with a focus on cross-cultural storytelling. Currently based in Washington, D.C.. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, SketchUp, Procreate, and AI tools like MidJourney and Adobe Firefly, with a hands-on approach to documentary filmmaking, photography and branding.

Renate

I am Renate, an audiovisual artist and graphic designer with over a decade of experience in visual communication, film and digital photography, videography and multimedia design. I have crafted visual identities for international events, government institutions, and global campaigns, with a focus on cross-cultural storytelling. Currently based in Washington, D.C.. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, SketchUp, Procreate, and AI tools like MidJourney and Adobe Firefly, with a hands-on approach to documentary filmmaking, photography and branding.

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I am Renate, an audiovisual artist and graphic designer with over a decade of experience in visual communication, film and digital photography, videography and multimedia design. I have crafted visual identities for international events, government institutions, and global campaigns, with a focus on cross-cultural storytelling.

Currently based in Washington, D.C… I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, SketchUp, Procreate, and AI tools like MidJourney and Adobe Firefly, with a hands-on approach to documentary filmmaking, photography and branding.

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Language

Latvian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Contractual Audiovisual Artist at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Design visual communication materials, edit and animate video content; Develop MFA Latvia’s visual identity, including various logo design and branding; Create photo and video content for international campaigns and diplomatic communication; Projects include Latvia UNSC 2026–2027 branding, Presidency of Latvia Council of Europe 2023 identity, NATO Riga Foreign Ministerial 2021 branding and city branding, COVID‑19 crisis communication, #WeAreNATO, #LV20NATO, #LV20ES branding, and Stand with Ukraine campaigns
Owner at Self-employed / LLC
January 1, 2015 - Present
Provide services in graphic design, photography, videography, editing, and visual art; Produce documentary films for Latvian companies and municipalities; Deliver photography and videography for events, festivals, and international campaigns
Graphic Designer at Riga Stradins University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Multimedia and digital communication projects during studies

Education

Master’s Degree at Latvian Academy of Culture
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor’s Degree at Riga Stradins University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

ECDL Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026
ECDL Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper Presidency of Latvia Council of Europe

    Visual identity package developed for the Presidency of Latvia to the Council of Europe, including logo design, comprehensive brand guidelines, banners, and a range of promotional accessories. The project focused on creating a clear, recognizable visual system suitable for official communication, adaptable across print, digital, and event-based formats.
    https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Marketing - I Love Coffee

    I have worked with the I Love Coffee brand for over six years, developing a cohesive range of marketing materials across multiple platforms. My work includes creating visual concepts and producing assets for web promotion, digital advertising, print media, in-store displays, and large-format banners. I am responsible for designing materials for monthly promotional campaigns, with a focus on maintaining strong brand consistency while adapting the visual language to different formats and environments. The goal is clear communication and high visual impact across both digital and physical spaces.

    paper Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia - Audiovisual Artist

    Contractual Audiovisual Artist (2020–2025)
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia
    ▪ Design visual communication materials, edit and animate video content
    ▪ Develop MFA Latvia’s visual identity, including various logo design and branding
    ▪ Create photo and video content for international campaigns and diplomatic
    communication
    ▪ Projects include Latvia UNSC 2026–2027 branding, Presidency of Latvia Council of
    Europe 2023 identity, NATO Riga Foreign Ministerial 2021 visual identity and city
    branding, COVID‑19 crisis communication, #WeAreNATO, #LV20NATO, #LV20ES visual
    identity, and Stand with Ukraine campaigns

    paper NATO Riga

    NATO Military Committee Conference in Riga.
    Venue graphic design: backdrop and roll-up banner design and layout, various digital graphics.