Hi, I’m Küllike Pihlap, a graphic designer and marketing specialist with over 10 years of experience leading brand identity development, event management, and multi-channel campaigns. I help brands stand out through research-backed design, thoughtful visual systems, and strategic marketing. I value collaboration, curiosity, and delivering clean, effective solutions that ignite growth.

Küllike Pihlap

Hi, I’m Küllike Pihlap, a graphic designer and marketing specialist with over 10 years of experience leading brand identity development, event management, and multi-channel campaigns. I help brands stand out through research-backed design, thoughtful visual systems, and strategic marketing. I value collaboration, curiosity, and delivering clean, effective solutions that ignite growth.

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Hi, I’m Küllike Pihlap, a graphic designer and marketing specialist with over 10 years of experience leading brand identity development, event management, and multi-channel campaigns.

I help brands stand out through research-backed design, thoughtful visual systems, and strategic marketing. I value collaboration, curiosity, and delivering clean, effective solutions that ignite growth.

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Language

Estonian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Russian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Marketing Specialist / Designer at Mulgi Rahatarkus
September 30, 2024 - September 19, 2025
Organized educational events on investing and financial literacy (pro bono); three events with up to 200 participants; attendance increased by 20% at each subsequent event; designed promotional materials and managed marketing activities.
Graphic Designer & Advertising Specialist at TF Bank AB (Publ.) Estonian Branch
January 31, 2023 - September 19, 2025
Produced advertising materials including TV commercials, videos, Google Display Ads, Facebook Ads, online banners and branded merchandise; designed digital ad campaigns increasing website traffic and conversions; created the bank’s most-viewed educational YouTube video.
Sales Manager at KILO OÜ
June 30, 2017 - September 19, 2025
Managed the entire sales process using CRM; built the company’s sales contact database from scratch with 3,000+ contacts; closed the company’s first major sale within the first month.
Graphic Designer at Kala Ruudus
July 31, 2015 - September 19, 2025
Developed concepts and produced designs for print and digital; prepared materials for production; liaised with print houses and web developers; worked with clients such as Tallinn Zoo, Estonian Human Rights Institute, and LTH Baas.
Art Exhibition Organizer at Freelance Artist
January 31, 2014 - September 19, 2025
Secured project funding (KULKA), created artworks, and organized art exhibitions.
Metadata Entry Specialist at Arvo Pärt Centre Foundation
August 31, 2012 - September 19, 2025
Read and described German- and English-language documents; entered metadata into the information system.
Graphic Designer / Entrepreneur at KP Design
April 1, 2011 - Present
Lead and manage 8,000+ design and marketing projects for clients including Port Artur Shopping Centre and Tallinn University; specialized in producing brand books backed by in-depth research and strategic insight; oversaw end-to-end design processes and visual identity development.
Book Layout Designer at Tallinn University Press
February 28, 2011 - September 19, 2025
Managed the entire book layout process using InDesign from manuscript to print, including technical preparation and coordination with printing houses.

Education

BA in Graphic Design at Estonian Academy of Arts
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Diploma in Graphic Design at London College of Communication
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Vocational Degree in Printing / Prepress at Tallinn Polytechnic School
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Sales Diploma at Cardone University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Cambridge First Certificate in English at Cambridge English
December 1, 2005 - September 19, 2025

Qualifications

Cambridge First Certificate in English
December 1, 2005 - September 19, 2025
Sales Diploma
January 1, 2020 - September 19, 2025
Diploma in Graphic Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Financial Services, Retail