Hi, I'm Dimitris Evagelou, a creative professional with over 20 years of experience in developing and executing visionary design projects. I specialize in crafting targeted and creative visual content that communicates clear and impactful messages for clients across various industries. My expertise spans marketing strategies, promotional content, project lifecycle management, and collaboration with vendors and peers. I am passionate about blending brand coherence with fresh, original ideas, and I am skilled at leading teams to produce outstanding creative work. With a strong background in design software and an ability to evolve concepts into engaging campaigns, I am confident in delivering top-notch design services and elevating any brand I work with.

Dimitris Evagelou

Hi, I'm Dimitris Evagelou, a creative professional with over 20 years of experience in developing and executing visionary design projects. I specialize in crafting targeted and creative visual content that communicates clear and impactful messages for clients across various industries. My expertise spans marketing strategies, promotional content, project lifecycle management, and collaboration with vendors and peers. I am passionate about blending brand coherence with fresh, original ideas, and I am skilled at leading teams to produce outstanding creative work. With a strong background in design software and an ability to evolve concepts into engaging campaigns, I am confident in delivering top-notch design services and elevating any brand I work with.

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Hi, I’m Dimitris Evagelou, a creative professional with over 20 years of experience in developing and executing visionary design projects. I specialize in crafting targeted and creative visual content that communicates clear and impactful messages for clients across various industries. My expertise spans marketing strategies, promotional content, project lifecycle management, and collaboration with vendors and peers.

I am passionate about blending brand coherence with fresh, original ideas, and I am skilled at leading teams to produce outstanding creative work. With a strong background in design software and an ability to evolve concepts into engaging campaigns, I am confident in delivering top-notch design services and elevating any brand I work with.

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Work Experience

Design Lead at Webjar
January 1, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Oversees all creative output produced by the agency and ensures high-quality creative standards for clients. Manages the entire creative team including copywriters, designers, animators, and external partners. Acts as a manager, mentor, educator, and inspiring thought leader. Handles training, task assignment, guiding teams through issues and creative adjustments. Meets clients directly to present creative content and cultivates long-term relationships. Ensures internal processes are followed and contributes to company organizational efforts and new business projects.
Creative Art Director at ENA athletics
January 1, 2024 - Present
At ENA (part of LAMDA DEVELOPMENT), shapes the brand’s visual identity and ensures consistency across all platforms. Collaborates closely with product designers to integrate appealing aesthetics and leads marketing efforts through compelling visuals and campaigns. Guides a small creative team, aligns design strategies with business goals, and stays ahead of trends to keep the brand relevant and engaging. Focuses on cross-functional collaboration and customer-focused design to enhance brand impact and storytelling.
Creative Services Lead at Upfield
January 1, 2023 - July 14, 2025
Designed and produced marketing communications across a wide variety of clients and disciplines. Reviewed and assisted in developing service proposals. Met with management teams to determine needs, facilitated creative project kickoffs, led brainstorming sessions, supervised and motivated creative teams. Benchmarked budgets, oversaw daily tasks, troubleshot process issues, ensured brand standards, recommended workflow improvements, and presented drafts to clients and stakeholders.
Lead Designer - Snr Art Director at DDB Athens
January 1, 2022 - July 14, 2025
Designed and produced marketing communications across various clients and disciplines. Collaborated with creative and client services teams to develop creative solutions translated across multiple channels. Responsible for budgeting and delivery alongside Creative Director. Stayed current on industry trends and mentored staff. Recommended creative communications for marketing proposals and led teams toward creative solutions. Maintained quality checks and fostered a collaborative creative culture.
Senior Art Director at Ogilvy Greece
December 31, 2020 - July 14, 2025
Provided leadership and coaching for a team of designers. Produced creative thought leadership for high-quality broadcast, print, digital, and experiential designs. Worked hands-on with designs for various platforms including digital projects based on creative briefs. Developed and launched brands. Collaborated with Account Managers and ensured projects adhered to budgets, briefs, and timelines. Suggested best practices and maintained quality control over all art production. Guided and motivated teams in brainstorming and creative workflows. Managed and motivated a team of six designers.
Agency Owner - Head of Creative at Design Is Good
December 31, 2016 - July 14, 2025
Managed projects from initial idea to final completion. Liaised with clients to understand business and project needs. Handled hands-on Corporate ID, Branding, Web Design, Packaging, Advertising design. Proofed and reviewed designs, coordinated with external agencies and marketers. Illustrated concepts, prepared finished art with software and equipment, and communicated with clients regarding layout and design. Created wide range of graphics and layouts for product illustrations, logos, and websites.
Digital Art Director - Head of Creative at Customedialabs
December 31, 2016 - July 14, 2025
Led and managed design execution within time and budget across the creative team. Created accurate costings and delivery programs. Mentored team members. Recommended creative communications for marketing proposals. Led teams in finding creative solutions and ensured quality across all design pieces. Fostered a creative culture with regular idea generation and collaborative work. Managed and motivated a talented team of 16 designers.
Graphic & Interior Designer at DOTO Ltd. (Nimlok)
December 31, 2005 - July 14, 2025
Generated 2D and 3D concepts and presentations. Designed marketing materials including social media advertising, banner ads, print ads, email marketing, video, catalogs, and trade shows. Mentored design team members. Attended client meetings and collaborated in client and sales revision processes. Coordinated with operations and project management to generate pricing options. Created custom system solutions and rendered new and existing designs with strong graphic concepts.
Graphic Designer - Desktop Publishing at Georgiadis Print S.A.
December 31, 2003 - July 14, 2025
Designed packaging, corporate ID, books, magazines, and marketing print materials. Prepared reports, brochures, cards, and other documents for printing and digital publication. Created computer files of text, graphics, and page layouts.
Web Designer at Allweb Solutions S.A.
December 31, 2002 - July 14, 2025
Conceptualized creative ideas with clients. Tested and improved website designs. Established design guidelines, standards, and best practices. Maintained website appearance, ensuring branding consistency. Created visual imagery for websites and worked with content management systems. Communicated design ideas using user flows, site maps, and wireframes. Incorporated functionalities and features. Prepared design plans and presented website structures.

Education

Bachelor Of Design at Staffordshire University (UK)
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000
IEK Deegree (Graphic Design) at IEK OMEGA (Athens, GR)
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997
Freehand Drawing & Architectural Design at Michalis Vamvakaris School (Volos, GR)
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996

Qualifications

1st International Reggae Poster Contest Finalist
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
ECDM North Conference Speaker
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
ERMIS Awards Jury Member
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
DIGITIZED Conference Speaker
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
EBGE Jury Member
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet