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I am a seasoned fine artist with over a decade of training and expertise in color theory, composition, and visual expression. My journey into graphic design began while organizing fine art exhibitions in Southampton, where I discovered a passion for the interplay between art and visual communication. Since my last exhibition, I have devoted my focus exclusively to graphic design, concepting and developing brand identities for local enterprises. I bring creative ideas to life through thoughtful design solutions and a collaborative, client-focused approach.…I am a seasoned fine artist with over a decade of training and expertise in color theory, composition, and visual expression. My journey into graphic design began while organizing fine art exhibitions in Southampton, where I discovered a passion for the interplay between art and visual communication. Since my last exhibition, I have devoted my focus exclusively to graphic design, concepting and developing brand identities for local enterprises. I bring creative ideas to life through thoughtful design solutions and a collaborative, client-focused approach.

Dragos Olar

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Creative Director, +2

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I am a seasoned fine artist with over a decade of training and expertise in color theory, composition, and visual expression. My journey into graphic design began while organizing fine art exhibitions in Southampton, where I discovered a passion for the interplay between art and visual communication. Since my last exhibition, I have devoted my focus exclusively to graphic design, concepting and developing brand identities for local enterprises. I bring creative ideas to life through thoughtful design solutions and a collaborative, client-focused approach.…I am a seasoned fine artist with over a decade of training and expertise in color theory, composition, and visual expression. My journey into graphic design began while organizing fine art exhibitions in Southampton, where I discovered a passion for the interplay between art and visual communication. Since my last exhibition, I have devoted my focus exclusively to graphic design, concepting and developing brand identities for local enterprises. I bring creative ideas to life through thoughtful design solutions and a collaborative, client-focused approach.

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I am a seasoned fine artist with over a decade of training and expertise in color theory, composition, and visual expression. My journey into graphic design began while organizing fine art exhibitions in Southampton, where I discovered a passion for the interplay between art and visual communication.

Since my last exhibition, I have devoted my focus exclusively to graphic design, concepting and developing brand identities for local enterprises. I bring creative ideas to life through thoughtful design solutions and a collaborative, client-focused approach.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Freelancing Graphic Designer at DOV Studio, Bournemouth

May 1, 2015 - Present

Freelance designer building brand identities for a diverse client base, including restaurants, music groups, an accounting firm, a radio station, a carpentry business, a security training company, a commercial printer, and various startups. Delivered printed advertising, large-format banners, websites, social media content, product photography, and both digital and traditional illustrations; established long-term client relationships and a reputation for high-quality work, even with pricing concerns.

Creative Director at Body Jewellery LTD, Poole

August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022

Led branding and packaging design for six brands (WBJ, Tish Lyon, TiCouture, TiAu, WBJ Tattoo, BDAftercare). Produced packaging materials (boxes, sterilisation pouches, spray bottles), photography of micro jewellery, models and events; created banners, flyers, thank you cards, and festive greetings; illustrated piercing types; trained five colleagues in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and photography; established NAS asset database for the creative team; developed promotional stickers and t-shirts.

Graphic Designer at Mailboxes ETC - Winchester

May 1, 2017 - August 1, 2021

Principal in-house designer responsible for a broad client base. Managed print workflows across three machines daily, designed layout, and coordinated printing of books, leaflets, brochures, wide-format posters, banners, menus, and presentation slides. Created over a dozen new brands and built strong client relationships.

Fine Artist / Art Curator at DOV Studio - Southampton

January 1, 2012 - May 1, 2015

Founded DOV Studio to explore painting, drawing, and mixed media (glass and acrylic with scratch holograms). Organized and promoted pop-up exhibitions and galleries across Hampshire, culminating in a major final exhibition featuring 17 artists from five countries; led multi-platform promotion (local TV, radio, newspapers).