Maritina Kanatselou

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Fluent
Dutch
Advanced
German
Intermediate
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer & Team Lead at QBD, Antwerp
November 1, 2022 - June 3, 2024
Led and coordinated creative design projects from concept to completion efficiently. Developed innovative visual concepts aligned with brand strategies and client objectives. Managed and mentored a team of junior designers to enhance their skills and productivity. Ensured all designs adhered to brand guidelines and quality standards consistently. Oversaw multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budget requirements.
Visual Designer & Brand Manager at Galapagos, Mechelen
February 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Conducted user research to inform visual design decisions. Managed multiple projects with tight deadlines and prioritized tasks effectively. Reviewed and provided feedback on visual work from team members. Ensured consistency across all brand touchpoints and platforms. Developed prototypes and mockups for client presentations and internal reviews. Coordinated with vendors and external agencies for production and printing.
Creative Marketing & Visual Designs at Goldair Group of Companies, Athens, Greece
October 1, 2016 - January 31, 2020
Contributed to creative marketing and visual design projects within the company.
Lead Motion Graphics & DTP Graphics Designer at Webra Multimedia, London
May 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Led motion graphics and desktop publishing graphics design projects.
Art Direction & Studio Product Photography at Zakret, Athens, Greece
February 1, 2014 - April 30, 2015
Managed art direction and studio product photography.
Post-Production Art Direction at Kay N Gee
March 1, 2012 - January 31, 2014
Handled post-production art direction tasks.
3D Animation / 3D Graphics Design at Freelance, Athens
July 1, 2005 - November 30, 2012
Provided freelance services in 3D animation and 3D graphics design.
Senior Graphic Designer & Team Lead at QBD Antwerp
June 1, 2024 - September 25, 2025
Lead and coordinate creative design projects from concept to completion. Develop innovative visual concepts aligned with brand strategies and client objectives. Manage and mentor a team of junior designers to enhance their skills and productivity. Ensure all designs adhere to brand guidelines and quality standards consistently. Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budget requirements.
Creative Marketing & Visual Designer at Galapagos, Mechelen
December 1, 2021 - September 25, 2025
Conduct user research to inform visual design decisions. Manage multiple projects with tight deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively. Review and provide feedback on visual work from team members. Ensure consistency across all brand touchpoints and platforms. Develop prototypes and mocks for client presentations and internal reviews. Coordinate with vendors and external agencies for production and printing.
Art Direction & Studio Product Photography at Webram Multimedia
April 1, 2015 - September 25, 2025
Directed visual concepts for campaigns; provided art direction for photography shoots; managed post-production and retouching; coordinated with clients to meet creative goals; maintained branding standards across assets.
Post-Production Art Direction at Zakret
January 1, 2014 - September 25, 2025
Directed post-production workflows for video projects; collaborated with editors and directors; created color grading and visual effects; delivered final assets on schedule.
3D Animation / 3D Graphics Design at KayNGee 3D Animation / 3D Graphics Design
November 1, 2012 - September 25, 2025
Freelance 3D animation and graphics design for clients across entertainment and advertising.
3D Animator / 3D Graphic Designer at Kayngee
November 1, 2012 - September 27, 2025
Freelance designer focusing on 3D animation and 3D graphic design.
Post-Production Art Director at Zakret
January 1, 2014 - September 27, 2025
Post-production art direction.
Art Director at Web RAM Multimedia
April 1, 2015 - September 27, 2025
Art direction and studio production photography.
Creative Marketing & Visual Designer at Gold Air Group of Companies
January 1, 2020 - September 27, 2025
Develop creative marketing and visual design concepts; manage multiple projects with tight deadlines; coordinate with vendors and internal teams.
Visual Designer & Brand Manager at Galapagos
December 1, 2021 - September 27, 2025
Conduct user research to inform visual design decisions; manage multiple projects with deadlines; ensure brand consistency across touchpoints; oversee prototyping and client/presentation visuals; coordinate with external agencies for production and printing.
Senior Graphic Designer & Team Lead at QBD
June 1, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Lead and coordinate creative design projects from concept to completion; develop innovative visual concepts aligned with brand strategies and client objectives; manage and mentor a team of junior designers; ensure adherence to brand guidelines and quality standards; oversee multiple projects with deadlines and budgets.
Senior Graphic Designer & Team Lead at QBD
June 1, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Lead and coordinate creative design projects from concept to completion efficiently. Develop innovative visual concepts aligned with brand strategies. Manage and mentor a team of junior designers to enhance skills and productivity. Ensure all designs adhere to brand guidelines and quality standards. Oversee multiple projects concurrently, meeting deadlines and budget requirements.
Visual Designer & Brand Manager at Galapagos
December 1, 2021 - September 27, 2025
Conduct user research to inform visual design decisions. Manage multiple projects with tight deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively. Review and provide feedback on visual work from team members. Ensure consistency across all brand touchpoints and platforms. Develop prototypes and mockups for client presentations and internal reviews. Coordinate with vendors and external agencies for production and printing.
Creative Marketing & Visual Design at Gold Air Group of Companies
January 1, 2020 - September 27, 2025
Develop and implement creative marketing concepts and visual designs to support brand campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive brand messaging across channels. Design marketing collateral, presentations, digital assets and product visuals.
Art Director at Web RAM Multimedia
December 1, 2016 - September 27, 2025
Art direction for campaigns and multimedia projects. Lead visual concept development, art direction for shoots, and coordination with production teams in London.
Art Director at Kay Ng Ee 3D Animation / 3D Graphics Design
January 31, 2014 - September 27, 2025
Art direction for 3D animation and graphics design projects. Oversaw creative direction and visual storytelling across 3D assets.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at University of West London (Ex TVU), London, UK
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Higher National Degree & Foundation at University of Wales Lampeter - Wales (UK), Intergraphics, Athens, AKTO, Athens
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design at University of Westminster (formerly TVU)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Foundation in Graphic Design at University of Wales Lampeter
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
BA (Hons) Graphic Design at University of West London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Higher National Diploma & Foundation at University of Wales Lampeter
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at University of Westminster
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Honours Upper Second (Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Higher National Diploma & Foundation
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Life Sciences, Software & Internet, Education