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I am Igor Toshevski, an experienced art director, concept artist, and storyboard artist with a passion for visual storytelling. With a Master’s degree in sculpture from the faculty of Fine Arts in Skopje and a background from the Academy of Fine Art in Helsinki, I specialize in production design and art direction for film, TV, and advertising projects. I enjoy collaborating on creative projects that demand a strong visual presence and conceptual clarity.
I am fluent in English, Serbian, and Macedonian, and proficient in digital tools like Adobe Photoshop, Sketchbook Pro, SketchUp 3D, Blender, and InDesign. Over the years, I have contributed my skills to a diverse range of projects from feature films and TV series to commercials and animation, consistently bringing innovative ideas and professional execution to each endeavor.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Serbian
Fluent
Macedonian
Fluent
Work Experience
Art Director at Skopje Film Studio
December 31, 2022 - August 29, 2025Led art direction for the feature film "Mimi" (2022) and TV series projects including "Insider" (2017). Delivered creative and visual leadership, overseeing production design elements to ensure artistic consistency.
Art Director at Skopje Film Studio
December 31, 2018 - August 29, 2025Served as art director for the film "The Lover" (2018), managing the visual concept and design execution to support the director's vision and enhance narrative storytelling.
Production Designer at Small Moves
December 31, 2015 - August 29, 2025Designed production visuals and environment concepts for the feature film "Lazar" (2015) and "Mirage" (2004), contributing to the artistic tone and mood of the projects.
Storyboard Artist / Concept Artist at Various Film & TV Studios
January 1, 1999 - PresentProvided storyboards and concept designs for multiple international films, TV series, and animation projects including "DJ Ahmet" (2025), "Der Palast" series, "M" (2021), and others, helping shape visual narratives and production planning.
Creative Director / Art Director / Copywriter at New Moment Ideas Co., Macedonia
December 31, 2016 - August 29, 2025Managed creative direction, art direction, and copywriting for advertising and animation projects between 2013 and 2016. Developed innovative campaigns and visual content across various media channels.
Art Director at Skopje Film Studio
December 31, 2022 - August 29, 2025Led art direction for the film Mimi, overseeing the visual style and design elements to ensure cohesive storytelling.
Art Director at Skopje Film Studio
December 31, 2018 - August 29, 2025Directed the artistic vision and production design for the film The Lover, managing creative teams and design processes.
Art Director at Sloboda Film
December 31, 2017 - August 29, 2025Provided art direction for the TV series Insider, coordinating storyboard creation and concept design to support narrative development.
Production Designer at Small Moves
December 31, 2015 - August 29, 2025Designed production elements and visual aesthetics for the film Lazar, ensuring alignment with director’s vision.
Production Designer at Manufaktura
December 31, 2011 - August 29, 2025Oversaw production design for This is not an American Movie, creating environments and visual concepts.
Art Director at Skopje Film Studio
December 31, 2010 - August 29, 2025Directed art for Some Other Stories, contributing to the Macedonian story film's visual narrative.
Production Designer at L.A.R.A
December 31, 2008 - August 29, 2025Managed production design for the film Time of the Comet, developing set concepts and visual themes.
Art Director at 4 1⁄2 Film
December 31, 2007 - August 29, 2025Led art direction for Mirush, crafting the film's visual identity and supervising design teams.
Art Director at Sektor Film
December 31, 2007 - August 29, 2025Directed art for the film Upside Down, overseeing creative design and visual production aspects.
Production Designer at Small Moves
December 31, 2004 - August 29, 2025Designed production elements and sets for the film Mirage, ensuring visual coherence and narrative support.
Art Director at MRTV
December 31, 1995 - August 29, 2025Art direction for mini TV series Capitalism for Beginners, managing design and artistic elements.
Storyboard Artist at Cinema Futura
January 1, 2025 - PresentProduced storyboards for the film DJ Ahmet, providing visual pre-production support.
Storyboard Artist at Constantine TV
December 31, 2024 - August 29, 2025Created storyboards and concept designs for Der Palast 2 and Der Palast, contributing to TV series visual development.
Storyboard Artist at Sloboda Films
December 31, 2021 - August 29, 2025Developed storyboards for Sisters, supporting production planning and artistic direction.
Concept Artist / Storyboard Artist at Focus Pocus
December 31, 2021 - August 29, 2025Created concept art and storyboards for the film M, contributing to visual storytelling and design.
Storyboard Artist at Cinema Futura
December 31, 2020 - August 29, 2025Produced storyboards for Sticker, providing visual narrative support.
Storyboard Artist at Skopje Film Studio
December 31, 2020 - August 29, 2025Developed storyboards for Only Human and Kobra, supporting TV and film production.
Storyboard Artist at A&E Networks
December 31, 2014 - August 29, 2025Created storyboards for Houdini TV series, supporting pre-visualization and production.
Storyboard Artist at Skopje Film Studio
December 31, 2013 - August 29, 2025Produced storyboards for Piano Room, contributing to short film production.
Storyboard Artist at Tandem / Uncharted Territory
December 31, 2004 - August 29, 2025Provided storyboard artwork for Curse of the Ring, supporting film visual planning.
Storyboard Artist at TNT / DeAngelis
December 31, 2002 - August 29, 2025Developed storyboards for the mini TV series Julius Caesar, supporting production visualization.
Storyboard Artist at Hallmark
December 31, 2001 - August 29, 2025Created storyboards for TV film King of Texas, supporting visual storytelling.
Storyboard Artist at Consortium
December 31, 2001 - August 29, 2025Storyboard creation for the film Dust, supporting production planning.
Storyboard Artist at TNT / Stillking
December 31, 2001 - August 29, 2025Developed storyboards for Mists of Avalon mini-TV series, supporting production pre-visualization.
Assistant Art Director at Sweet Pea / Warner Bros.
December 31, 2000 - August 29, 2025Supported art direction for Dungeons & Dragons film production.
Storyboard Artist at 20th Century Fox
December 31, 1999 - August 29, 2025Created storyboards for the film Ravenous to support visual development.
Creative Director & Animations at Prizma BIRN (Macedonia)
December 31, 2016 - August 29, 2025Led creative direction and produced animations for the project Skopje 2014 Uncovered.
Art Director / Copywriter at New Moment Ideas Co. (Macedonia)
December 31, 2016 - August 29, 2025Directed art and wrote copy for various projects enhancing brand communications.
Art Director at Skopje Film Studio
January 1, 2010 - PresentResponsible for art direction on several films including Mimi (2022), The Lover (2018), and Some Other Stories (2010). Developed visual style, supervised artistic elements, and collaborated across production teams to ensure cohesive and compelling storytelling.
Production Designer at Various Studios
December 31, 2015 - August 29, 2025Worked as production designer for films such as Lazar (2015), Time of the Comet (2008), Mirage (2004), and This is not an American Movie (2011). Oversaw design aspects of sets, locations, and aesthetics aligned with directors' and producers' vision.
Storyboard Artist / Concept Artist at Sloboda Film, Cinema Futura, Constantine TV, Focus Pocus
January 1, 2001 - PresentCreated storyboards and concept designs for TV series and films including Insider (2017), M (2021), DJ Ahmet (2025), Der Palast (2021, 2024), Sisters (2021), Sticker (2020), and others. Visualized scripts and sequences to guide direction and production teams.
Art Director / Copywriter at New Moment Ideas Co.
December 31, 2016 - August 29, 2025Directed creative teams and developed advertising campaigns with animations, focusing on creative concept development and copywriting for various clients between 2013 and 2016.
Storyboard Artist at Various Clients
January 1, 1995 - PresentProduced storyboards and animatics for advertising agencies including Ogilvy Netherlands, Wunderman Thompson Netherlands, McCann Erickson Germany, and Ray Austria. Supported advertising campaigns with visual storytelling and pre-visualization.
Art Director at Skopje Film Studio
January 1, 2017 - PresentServed as art director on feature films Mimi (2022) and The Lover (2018), as well as the TV series Insider (2017). Responsible for overseeing the visual style, production design coordination, and conceptual art direction to bring the director’s vision to life.
Production Designer at Small Moves
December 31, 2015 - August 29, 2025Designed and led production design for the feature film Lazar (2015) and Mirage (2004), creating immersive sets and visual environments to enhance storytelling and narrative impact.
Production Designer / Art Director at Various Film Studios
December 31, 2022 - August 29, 2025Held roles in production design and art direction on multiple independent and commercial films and TV series, including This is not an American Movie (2011), Some Other Stories (2010), and others, managing visual development, design consistency, and artwork for production.
Storyboard Artist / Concept Artist / Animator at Various Studios and Networks
January 1, 1999 - PresentCreated storyboards and concept designs for numerous international productions, TV series, and advertising clients including DJ Ahmet (2025), Der Palast (2021, 2024), Houdini (2014), and others, effectively translating scripts and concepts into visual sequences and animations.
Creative Director / Art Director / Copywriter at New Moment Ideas Co., Macedonia
December 31, 2016 - August 29, 2025Directed creative strategy, art direction, and copywriting for advertising campaigns and animation projects from 2013 to 2016, collaborating with clients and teams to develop compelling visuals and messaging.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Academy of Fine Art, Helsinki
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025Master’s degree: Sculpture at Faculty of Fine Arts, Skopje
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025Bachelor's Degree at Academy of Fine Art, Helsinki
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025Master’s degree: sculpture at Faculty of Fine Arts, Skopje
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025Master's degree in Sculpture at Faculty of Fine Arts, Skopje
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025Graduated at Academy of Fine Art, Helsinki
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025Master’s degree: Sculpture at Faculty of Fine Arts, Skopje
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025Graduated at Academy of Fine Art, Helsinki
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025Qualifications
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