Art Director and Visual Designer with experience in campaign development, set design, and brand storytelling within the fashion and hospitality sectors. Skilled in leading cross-functional creative teams, curating visual assets for digital and print, and delivering cohesive concepts aligned with brand vision. Strong background in color, materials, and spatial aesthetics, with a proven record in commercial interiors, exhibitions, and TV production environments.

Mara Kallinikou

Art Director and Visual Designer with experience in campaign development, set design, and brand storytelling within the fashion and hospitality sectors. Skilled in leading cross-functional creative teams, curating visual assets for digital and print, and delivering cohesive concepts aligned with brand vision. Strong background in color, materials, and spatial aesthetics, with a proven record in commercial interiors, exhibitions, and TV production environments.

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Art Director and Visual Designer with experience in campaign development, set design, and brand storytelling within the fashion and hospitality sectors. Skilled in leading cross-functional creative teams, curating visual assets for digital and print, and delivering cohesive concepts aligned with brand vision. Strong background in color, materials, and spatial aesthetics, with a proven record in commercial interiors, exhibitions, and TV production environments.

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Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Art Tutor at madame shoushou | fashion brand
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Provided artistic instruction and guidance to students, fostering creative development and technical skills in painting. Assisted in curriculum planning and hands-on workshops, encouraging experimentation and conceptual thinking within architectural and visual arts contexts.
Creative Director at Gini Group
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Led conceptualization and execution of seasonal concepts and photoshoots; managed graphic materials, mockups for website/e-shop, branding and corporate gifts; directed social media content and e-commerce operations; collaborated with partners to support brand projects.
TV Art Director | Creative & Visual Design | Brand Marketing at Green Pixel Productions
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Innovative designer focusing on corporate branding and visual communication. Designed and implemented presentations, oversaw photoshoots, created seasonal campaigns and digital assets; led a small marketing team to support campaigns and in-store displays; developed mockups for websites; styled seasonal lookbooks and newsletters.
Art Educator
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Developing understanding of art history and creative expression; teaching painting; curriculum planning and workshops in architecture and visual arts contexts.
Art Tutor | Interior & Set Designer | Project Management at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - November 3, 2025
Self-employed artist and educator providing art education, interior and set design, and project management. Develops art-history understanding, fosters creative expression, designs and implements transformations for restaurant spaces (featured on Eφιάλτης στην Κουζίνα), and serves as set designer for AlphaTV shows and trailers.

Education

Bachelor at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Fine and Applied Arts Painting Department
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Master in Spatial Design (Research in Architecture, Architectural design - Space - Culture) at NTUA School of Architecture
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Art and Politics; Political Discourse Analysis at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Political Sciences
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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