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Hi, I’m Jānis Zariņš, a seasoned freelance designer based in Ādaži, Latvia. With over a decade of experience working with diverse companies and on various projects, I bring creativity and precision to all my design endeavors. I have a strong background in graphic design, product development, and user experience, drawing on my education and hands-on experience in multiple creative environments.
I am passionate about learning new skills and technologies, and I enjoy working on both digital and printed materials, from animated banners to packaging design. I also have experience managing projects that involve print production and digital marketing campaigns, always aiming to deliver high-quality, effective design solutions on time.
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Language
Latvian
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English
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Russian
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Work Experience
Designer at SIA All Media Latvia
August 1, 2018 - February 28, 2021Designed and created layouts for promotional materials for TV shows and programs, primarily for the TV3 Group. Produced animated banners and collaborated daily with 2–5 project managers to meet strict deadlines.
Designer at SIA All Media Latvia
August 1, 2018 - February 28, 2021Designed and created layouts for promotional materials for TV shows and programs mainly catering to TV3 Group. Responsibilities included animated banner design and daily collaboration with 2 to 5 project managers under strict deadlines.
Designer at SIA All Media Latvia
August 1, 2018 - February 28, 2021Design and layout of promotional materials for TV shows and programs primarily for TV3 Group, including animated banners. Worked under strict deadlines while collaborating daily with 2–5 project managers.
Various roles including product design and promotional materials creator at SIA Graffoteca
June 1, 2017 - June 7, 2024Developed own products and business, managed funding projects through LIAA and LAD, conducted market research, managed online store and social media campaigns, and established partnerships. Oversaw outsourced manufacturing and shipping.
Product Designer and Business Developer at SIA Graffoteca
June 1, 2017 - June 18, 2024Developed own products and business including product design, promotional material creation, market research, online store and ad campaigns management, as well as establishing partnerships with stores and manufacturers. Manufacturing and shipping were outsourced.
Product Designer and Business Developer at SIA Graffoteca
June 1, 2017 - June 20, 2024Developed own products and business, managed funding projects, product design, market research, online store development, social media and advertising campaigns management, and partnership establishment. Outsourced product manufacturing and shipping.
Freelance designer
June 1, 2015 - June 7, 2024Working on various design projects independently since June 2015.
Freelance designer at Self-employed
June 1, 2015 - June 18, 2024Handled various projects as a freelance designer, applying creative design skills across different media and formats.
Freelance designer at Self-employed
June 1, 2015 - June 20, 2024Various design projects, covering graphic, product design and promotional materials.
Designer at SIA Madara Cosmetics
July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2015Handled all graphic design tasks across packaging, print, POS materials, photo retouching, window display decoration, and advertising materials in multiple languages including Korean. Collaborated with team members and external partners, supervised print and packaging production.
Designer at SIA Madara Cosmetics
July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2015Carried out all graphic design work for an international eco cosmetics company. Worked in a team of up to 50 people including 5 designers. Responsibilities included packaging design development, creation of print and POS materials, participation in photoshoots, photo retouching, window display decoration, and supervision of print and packaging production. Created advertising materials in multiple languages including Korean.
Designer at SIA Madara Cosmetics
July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2015Handled all graphic design work including packaging design, print and POS materials, photoshoot participation, photo retouching, window display decoration, print and packaging supervision, and creation of multi-language advertising materials including Korean. Mid-level designer in a team of up to 50 people.
Designer at SIA Base Baltic
August 1, 2007 - July 31, 2008Designed advertising materials for national aviocarrier Air Baltic and dairy manufacturer Rīgas Piena kombināts. Collaborated daily with a small team.
Designer at SIA Base Baltic
August 1, 2007 - July 31, 2008Served as a designer for national aviocarrier Air Baltic and dairy products manufacturer Rīgas Piena kombināts. Collaborated daily with a small team of up to 10 people.
Designer at SIA Base Baltic
August 1, 2007 - July 31, 2008Worked for national aviocarrier Air Baltic and dairy manufacturer Rīgas Piena kombināts. Collaborated daily with a team of up to 10 people.
Assistant to the Chief Artist at AS Diena
September 1, 2005 - August 31, 2007Designed and laid out advertising spaces and print/POS materials, checked ads, and worked with a large marketing and advertising team under strict deadlines.
Assistant to the Chief Artist at AS Diena
September 1, 2005 - August 31, 2007Assisted the Chief Artist in designing and laying out advertising spaces and various print and POS materials. Checked ads submitted for publication and collaborated daily with a marketing and advertising team of 40–50 people. Adhered to strict and precise deadlines.
Assistant to the Chief Artist at AS Diena
September 1, 2005 - August 31, 2007Designed and laid out advertising spaces and print/POS materials, checked submitted ads, collaborated daily with a marketing and advertising team of 40–50 people under strict deadlines.
Adhesive film applicator and stand assembler at SIA Mākslas fabrika nr.7
September 1, 2004 - April 30, 2005Worked on adhesive film application, stand assembly, composite materials, and sculptural objects for Latvian Bank museum project with a 2M lats budget.
Adhesive Film Application and Stand Assembly at SIA Mākslas fabrika nr.7
September 1, 2004 - April 30, 2005Worked on adhesive film application, stand assembly, and handled composite materials and sculptural objects for the Latvian Bank museum project "Naudas pasaule". The project had a budget of 2M lats.
Adhesive Film Application and Stand Assembly Specialist at SIA Mākslas fabrika nr.7
September 1, 2004 - April 30, 2005Applied adhesive films, assembled stands, and worked with composite materials and sculptural objects for the Latvian Bank museum project "Naudas pasaule." Managed a project budget of 2M lats.
Education
Bachelor's degree at Liepājas Universitāte
September 1, 2005 - February 28, 2010Advertising design artist-decorator at Riga school of art and crafts
September 1, 2001 - July 31, 2005Bachelor's degree at Liepājas Universitāte
September 1, 2005 - February 28, 2010Advertising design artist-decorator at Riga school of art and crafts
September 1, 2001 - July 31, 2005Bachelor's degree at Liepājas Universitāte
September 1, 2005 - February 28, 2010Advertising design artist-decorator at Riga school of art and crafts
September 1, 2001 - July 31, 2005Qualifications
Creative Photography
July 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024Google Ads kursi
October 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019Portrait retouching course
March 1, 2011 - April 30, 2011English language course
January 1, 2010 - January 31, 2011Various courses, seminars, and specific consultations on paper printing characteristics
August 1, 2007 - December 31, 2015Macromedia Flash course
April 1, 2007 - June 30, 20073D Studio Max course
April 1, 2006 - July 31, 2006Creative Photography
July 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024Google Ads kursi
October 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019Portrait retouching course
March 1, 2011 - April 30, 2011English language course
January 1, 2010 - January 31, 2011Various courses, seminars, and specific consultations on paper printing characteristics
August 1, 2007 - December 31, 2015Macromedia Flash course
April 1, 2007 - June 30, 20073D Studio Max course
April 1, 2006 - July 31, 2006Creative Photography
July 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024Google Ads kursi
October 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019Portrait retouching course
March 1, 2011 - April 30, 2011English language course
January 1, 2010 - January 31, 2011Macromedia Flash course
April 1, 2007 - June 30, 20073D Studio Max course
April 1, 2006 - July 31, 2006Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services
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