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Hi, I’m Nikola Andreev, a creative Art Director and Graphic Designer with over two decades of experience shaping branding and digital campaigns, print, outdoor and broadcast graphics,. I enjoy turning complex briefs into bold visuals for web , print, TV, and I thrive in fast-paced agency environments where every pixel matters.
Leading teams and collaborating across disciplines comes naturally to me. I mentor designers, oversee brand identities for major shows and campaigns, and continuously explore new tools and techniques to deliver engaging visuals on time and on brief.
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Language
Bulgarian
Fluent
English
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Russian
Advanced
Work Experience
Art director. Design lead. at Economedia JSC
January 12, 2021 - June 7, 2024Creative and execution of graphic design concepts including Kapital weekly covers design, events identity, marketing campaigns concept, print concept & design, mobile application & web solutions design, and presentational, educational & service graphics.
Owner & creative director. Freelancer. at SIGN studio
June 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020Creative and execution of graphic design concepts such as corporate identity, marketing campaigns concept, out of home design, BTL activities, branding & packaging, print & web design projects, mobile application design, and presentational, educational & service graphics.
Head of News Graphics, News, Current Affairs and Sports at bTV Media Group
October 1, 2014 - June 1, 2015Leading a team of graphic designers, developing a new contemporary look of broadcast graphics used in bTV News and Current Affairs programmes. Creating and directing daily news graphic needs, animations, and visual concepts, including real time augmented graphics powered by VIZRT.
Art director, Marketing department at bTV Media Group
September 1, 2007 - October 1, 2014Supervising, creating, and designing off-air promotional projects and larger campaigns, supporting the company brand ID, and managing productions to preserve brand image. Developed creative concepts including logos, outdoor, print, and merchandise for major show formats such as Survivor, Music Idol, Dancing Stars, and Bulgaria’s Got Talent.
Graphic designer, Marketing communications at bTV, Balkan News Corporation
September 1, 2006 - September 1, 2007Designed off-air self-promotional projects including print, outdoor, non-traditional media, stationery, merchandise, and web services. Created graphic concepts for major company show formats such as Survivor, Music Idol, and internal productions.
Graphic designer, bTV NEWS at bTV, Balkan News Corporation
September 1, 2002 - September 1, 2006Created designs for daily broadcasting of bTV News including cards, info graphics, templates, and photo editing. Edited and created graphic components of graphic sets and IDs for various publicity-oriented shows and provided creative support for non-publicity shows.
Free lancer
January 1, 2001 - March 1, 2002Created part-time projects as a graphic designer for different clients including traditional and some computer-generated media.
Employee at Art Mobili
January 1, 1997 - March 1, 2001Produced custom designed home and store furniture and accessories by wood.
Art director. Design lead. at Economedia JSC
January 12, 2021 - June 9, 2024Creative & execution of graphic design concepts such as Kapital weekly covers design, events identity, marketing campaigns concept, print concept & design, mobile application & web solutions design, and presentational, educational & service graphics.
Owner & creative director. Freelancer. at SIGN studio
June 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020Creative & execution of graphic design concepts such as corporate identity, marketing campaigns concept, out of home design, BTL activities, branding & packaging, print & web design projects, mobile application design, and presentational, educational & service graphics.
Head of News Graphics, News, Current Affairs and Sports at bTV Media Group
October 1, 2014 - June 1, 2015Led a team of graphic designers in developing a new contemporary look for broadcast graphics used in bTV News and Current Affairs programmes. Created and directed daily news graphic needs, animations, visual concepts, and augmented real-time graphics powered by VIZRT.
Art director, Marketing department at bTV Media Group
September 1, 2007 - October 1, 2014Supervised, created and designed off-air promotional projects as part of larger campaigns or co-working with creative partners. Developed and supported the company's brand identity. Managed productions to preserve brand integrity for major television show formats such as Survivor, Music Idol, Dancing Stars, and Bulgaria’s Got Talent.
Graphic designer, Marketing communications at bTV, Balkan News Corporation
September 1, 2006 - September 1, 2007Created designs for off-air self-promotional projects including print, outdoor, merchandise, web services, and graphic concepts for major show formats such as Survivor, Music Idol, bTV Reporters, and internal production projects.
Graphic designer, bTV NEWS at bTV, Balkan News Corporation
September 1, 2002 - September 1, 2006Designed broadcast graphics, infographics, templates, photo editing, and graphic components for publicity-oriented shows such as News, Morning show, In The End, Seismograph, bTV Reporters, The Business, and provided creative support for other shows including The Globe and Slavi’s Show.
Free lancer
January 1, 2001 - March 1, 2002Created part-time projects for various clients, mainly traditional media and some computer-generated school projects, working as a graphic designer.
Employee at Art Mobili
January 1, 1997 - March 1, 2001Produced custom designed home and store furniture and accessories made of wood.
Art director. Design lead. at Economedia JSC
January 12, 2021 - June 19, 2024Responsible for creative and execution of graphic design concepts including Kapital weekly covers design, event identity, marketing campaigns concept, print concepts and design, mobile application and web solutions design, and presentational, educational & service graphics.
Owner & creative director. Freelancer. at SIGN studio
June 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020Led creative execution of graphic design concepts such as corporate identity, marketing campaigns, out of home design, BTL activities, branding & packaging, print & web projects, mobile application design, and service presentation graphics.
Head of News Graphics, News, Current Affairs and Sports at bTV Media Group
October 1, 2014 - June 1, 2015Led a team of graphic designers developing contemporary broadcast graphics for bTV News and Current Affairs programs. Created and directed daily news graphic needs, animations, and visual concepts, including augmented real-time graphics powered by VIZRT.
Art director, Marketing department at bTV Media Group
September 1, 2007 - October 1, 2014Supervised and designed off-air promotional projects and larger campaigns. Developed and supported the company's brand identity. Managed creative concepts including logo design, outdoor, print, and merchandise for major television shows. Oversaw production to preserve brand integrity and correct usage.
Graphic designer, Marketing communications at bTV, Balkan News Corporation
September 1, 2006 - September 1, 2007Created designs for off-air self-promotional projects such as print, outdoor, non-traditional media, stationary, merchandise, and web services. Designed graphic concepts for major show formats including Survivor, Music Idol, and internal production projects.
Graphic designer, bTV NEWS at bTV, Balkan News Corporation
September 1, 2002 - September 1, 2006Created designs for daily news broadcastings, including cards, infographics, templates, and photo editing. Edited and created graphic components for publicity-oriented shows. Provided creative support for various entertainment shows.
Free lancer
January 1, 2001 - March 1, 2002Created part-time projects for various clients, focusing on graphic design. Worked on many school projects, mostly traditional media and some computer-generated.
Employee at Art Mobili
January 1, 1997 - March 1, 2001Produced custom designed home and store furniture and accessories made of wood.
Art Director at Economedia JSC
September 30, 2025 - October 22, 2025Creative & execution of graphic design concepts such as events identity, marketing campaigns, print concept & design, mobile app & web solutions design, and presentation graphics.
Owner & Creative Director at SIGN Studio
December 31, 2020 - October 22, 2025Freelance graphic design studio; responsible for corporate identity concepts, branding, print & outdoor design, mobile app & web design, and project management.
Head of News Graphics, News, Current Affairs and Sports at BTV Media Group
June 1, 2015 - October 22, 2025Led a team of graphic designers; developed a contemporary look for news graphics and sports visuals.
Art Director, Marketing Department at BTV Media Group
October 1, 2014 - October 22, 2025Led a team of graphic designers; created off-air promotional campaigns; managed brand identity and daily graphic production.
Graphic Designer, Marketing Communications at BTV Balkan News Corporation
September 1, 2007 - October 22, 2025Created designs for promotional materials; print/outdoor/non-traditional media, packaging, and branding assets.
Graphic Designer at BTV News
September 1, 2006 - October 22, 2025Created designs for daily broadcasts; infographics, IDs and show graphics.
Art Director, Marketing Department at BTV News
March 2, 2002 - October 22, 2025Created design concepts for daily broadcasts; on-air promos and promotional graphics.
Freelancer / Designer at Art Mobili
March 2, 2001 - October 22, 2025Producing custom-designed home and store furniture and accessories in wood.
Art Director at Chromeye
October 1, 2025 - PresentCreative & execution of graphics for UK-based betting clients; CRM graphics; Social assets & HTML; Video design and versioning; Email and webpage graphics; Print, presentations, and BTL.
Owner & Creative Director at SIGN Studio
June 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020Creative & execution of graphic design concepts: corporate identity, marketing campaigns, out of home design, BTL activities, branding & packaging, print & web design projects, mobile application design, and educational/service graphics.
Head of News Graphics, News, Current Affairs & Sports at bTV Media Group
October 1, 2014 - June 1, 2015Leading a team of graphic designers, developing a contemporary look for broadcast graphics, and directing daily news graphics, animations and real-time graphics powered by Vizrt.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Various clients
January 1, 2001 - March 1, 2002Part-time graphic design projects for diverse clients and school projects; traditional media and some computer-generated work.
Graphic Designer, Marketing communications at bTV , Balkan News Corporation
September 1, 2006 - September 1, 2007Creating designs for off-air self-promotional projects – print, outdoor, non-traditional media, stationary, merchandise; designing concepts for major show formats including Survivor, Music Idol, bTV Reporters, bTV Documents and internal projects.
Graphic Designer, bTV NEWS at bTV , Balkan News Corporation
September 1, 2002 - September 1, 2006Creating designs for everyday newscasts: cards, info graphics, templates; photo editing; graphic sets and IDs for publicity shows; supporting various programs.
Freelancer at Self-employed
January 1, 2001 - March 1, 2002Part-time graphic design projects for various clients and school projects; traditional media and some computer-generated work.
Art Director at Chromeye Digital Agency
October 1, 2025 - PresentCreative & execution of graphics for UK-based betting clients (Livescore Bet, Betfair, Paddy Power, and more); CRM graphics; social statistics and HTML; video design and versioning; email and webpage graphics; print, presentations, and BTL.
Art Director at Economedia JSC
January 12, 2021 - September 30, 2025Creative & execution of graphic design concepts such as events identity, marketing campaigns concepts, print concepts & design, mobile application & web solutions design, presentational, educational & service graphics.
Owner & Creative Director at SIGN Graphic Design Studio
June 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020Creative & execution of graphic design concepts: corporate identity, marketing campaigns, out of home design, BTL activities, branding & packaging, print & web design projects, mobile application design, presentational, educational & service graphics.
Art Director (Freelancer) at bTV Media Group Television
October 1, 2014 - June 1, 2015Leading a team of graphic designers, developing a new contemporary look of broadcast graphics, used in bTV News and Current Affairs; creating and directing all daily news graphics, animations and visual concepts; input on daily basis into augmented real time graphics powered by VizRT.
Head of News Graphics, News, Current Affairs and Sports at bTV Media Group Television
September 1, 2007 - October 1, 2014Supervising, creating and designing on-air promotional projects; supporting brand ID; supervising brand image; developing creative concepts including logos, outdoor, print and merchandise for major show formats; ensuring correct brand usage.
Art Director, Marketing Department at bTV (Balkan News Corporation Television)
September 1, 2006 - September 1, 2007Creating designs for on-air self-promotional projects—print, outdoor, non-traditional media, stationary, merchandise; designing graphic concepts for major shows such as Survivor, Music Idol, bTV Reporters, bTV Documents and internal productions.
Graphic Designer, Marketing Communications at bTV (Balkan News Corporation Television)
September 1, 2002 - September 1, 2006Creating designs for everyday broadcasting of bTV News, cards, info graphics, templates, and photo editing; designing graphic components of graphic sets and IDs for major programs; providing creative support for publicity-oriented and internal productions.
Graphic Designer at Freelance / Graphic Design
January 1, 2001 - March 1, 2002Part-time projects for different clients; traditional media and early computer-generated work.
Education
Bachelor degree at New Bulgarian University
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005Middle education level at A School for Animation, Photography and Film Art
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1994High Education at 7-th High School St. Sedmochislenitzi
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1994Bachelor degree at New Bulgarian University
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005Middle education level at A School for Animation, Photography and Film Art
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1994High Education at 7-th High School St. Sedmochislenitzi
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1994Bachelor at New Bulgarian University
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005Middle education level at A School for Animation, Photography and Film Art
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1994High Education at 7-th High School St. Sedmochislenitzi
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1994High School Diploma at 7th High School
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1994Art Education at A School for Animation, Photography and Film Art
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design at New Bulgarian University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005Bachelor degree in Visual Arts, Graphic Design at New Bulgarian University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005Middle education level at A School for Animation, Photography and Film Art
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994High School Diploma at 7-th High School St. Sedmochislenitzi
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1994Bachelor's degree (Forthcoming) at New Bulgarian University
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005Middle education level at A School for Animation, Photography and Film Art
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1994High school diploma at 7-th High School St. Sedmochislenitzi
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1994Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design at New Bulgarian University
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026Diploma in Animation and Film Art at A School for Animation, Photography and Film Art
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026Qualifications
Managing people and Time management courses
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2025Managing people and Time management courses
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2025Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026Adobe Illustrator Expert
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026Adobe InDesign Expert
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026Adobe After Effects – Advanced
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026Figma – Advanced
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Other, Software & Internet
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