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I’m a Principal Designer & Art Director with 20+ years of experience translating complex crypto/Web3 concepts and hard-to-grasp entertainment ideas into instantly human stories people connect with. I’ve been a long-term visual steward—from startup incubation through major milestones like Mainnet launches and Token Generation Events (TGEs)—while staying hands-on with the canvas instead of relying on corporate middle layers.

I also build and direct human-guided AI creative pipelines, using generative outputs like a sophisticated paintbrush to accelerate production without losing conceptual depth or brand integrity. Across global campaigns, physical event experiences, NFTs, and product brand systems, I’ve helped teams scale visual consistency, trust, and audience growth—from 10K to 170K followers in X/Twitter—while maintaining elite standards shaped by fine art and top-tier entertainment craft.

  • 22 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Financial Services
  • Gaming
  • Government
  • Software & Internet
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Professional Services
  • Energy & Utilities

Work experience· 11 roles

Lead Designer | AI, Blockchain, Web 3 · Arc ium, Switzerland (Remote)Feb 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

Authored Arcium’s full brand identity and flexible visual system as part of the Elusive to Arc ium rebrand, guiding it seamlessly from concept through Mainnet launch and TGEs. Built and scaled a crypto-native brand framework from early stage to corporate maturity while maintaining strict visual consistency across public marketing and communications. Directed global physical event experiences across four cities (Miami, New York, Abu Dhabi, Seoul), managing booth design, large-scale spatial screen animations, and branded merch/e-commerce ecosystems. Integrated generative AI tools with hand-finished digital painting to accelerate production velocity without diluting creative command or aesthetic rigor, translating technical crypto and privacy-focused technology into accessible visual storytelling that builds user trust. Collaborated directly with cross-functional leadership across marketing, growth, and engineering to keep creative output perfectly aligned with product timelines, engin

Senior Brand & Marketing Designer | Web 3, Crypto, Blockchain, Fintech · Gelato Network, Switzerland (Remote)May 2023 – Jan 2024 · 9 mos

Chose to lean into an unusually hard-to-take brand name instead of hiding from risk, turning liability into the brand’s single strongest visual asset. Produced high-visibility design deliverables that shaped early-stage brand strategy within a compressed timeline. Designed daily communication content that drove a 7.5x increase in social audience growth, moving the community from 8K to 60K active followers.

Senior UI Key Art Designer | Global Entertainment · Netflix, Global (Remote)Dec 2022 – Apr 2023 · 5 mos

Delivered global storefront key art for titles reaching audiences worldwide, including Alice in Borderland and Machos Alfa season 1. Converted draw production stills and on-set photography into pixel-perfect digital assets scaled for TV, mobile, tablet, and web. Operated inside Netflix’s strict multi-channel technical grid, balancing localized branding with platform-specific dimensions for global deployment. Partnered directly with international content teams to maintain brand alignment while adapting layouts for diverse regional markets.

Lead Brand & Marketing Designer | Web 3, DeFi, Crypto, Blockchain, Fintech · SwissBorg, Switzerland (Remote)Jan 2020 – Dec 2022 · 3 yrs
Associate Creative Director | Digital Tech & Government Campaigns · Manda te Communications, Singapore (On-site)May 2019 – Jan 2020 · 9 mos
Senior Graphic Designer & Art Director | Finance, Energy, FMCG (Freelance) · Freelance (Remote)Jul 2017 – Apr 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos
Creative Director | Real Estate, Government, Pharma & Technology · RBW Advertising, Singapore & Malaysia (Hybrid)Feb 2013 – May 2018 · 5 yrs 4 mos
Digital Creative Director | Neo Interactive, Europe (Integrated Campaign Development) · Neo Interactive, EuropeMar 2012 – Dec 2012 · 10 mos

Education

Master's in Arts / Visual Culture · University of Pécs, Hungary2030 – 2026
Postgraduate Degree in Multimedia Development · BMIK, Hungary2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Character Design & Visual Entertainment2022 – 2026
Entertainment Design: Digital Painting2015 – 2026
Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies2014 – 2026
Crash Course on Creativity2013 – 2026

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