With over 15 years of experience as an Art Director, I specialize in creating impactful designs and innovative concepts that inspire and engage. I blend analog and digital media to create cohesive brand experiences, collaborating closely with stakeholders to deliver creative solutions.…

Daria Startseva

With over 15 years of experience as an Art Director, I specialize in creating impactful designs and innovative concepts that inspire and engage. I blend analog and digital media to create cohesive brand experiences, collaborating closely with stakeholders to deliver creative solutions.…

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With over 15 years of experience as an Art Director, I specialize in creating impactful designs and innovative concepts that inspire and engage. I blend analog and digital media to create cohesive brand experiences, collaborating closely with stakeholders to deliver creative solutions.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

UX/UI Designer at emineo AG
December 31, 2024 - July 23, 2025
Concept creation, interaction design, wireframes, low- & high-fidelity prototyping; storytelling, user interviews, user testing, personas, user journeys; style guide development, design system contributions, illustrations, animations; corporate design, UX workshops & UX study participation.
UX/UI Designer at emineo AG
January 1, 2021 - November 24, 2025
Responsible for concept creation, interaction design, wireframes, and prototyping. Participated in storytelling, user interviews, and user testing to enhance the user experience.
Art Director at Falstaff Verlags-Gesellschaft m.b.H.
December 31, 2020 - July 23, 2025
Led the graphics team, designed and conceptualized print magazines and special editions in multiple languages; created print marketing materials, pre-press, project management with printing houses, quality control.
Art Director at Falstaff Verlags-Gesellschaft m.b.H.
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Led the graphics team in designing multiple language print magazines and marketing materials. Managed project timelines and quality control with printing houses.
Art Director at aheadmedia GmbH
December 31, 2018 - July 23, 2025
Led the graphics team, designed and conceptualized print magazines and special editions in multiple languages; created print marketing materials, pre-press, project management with printing houses, quality control.
Art Director at aheadmedia GmbH
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Managed graphics team and conceptualized print magazines and special editions in multiple languages, including project management with printing houses.
Freelancer & Art Director at Various Clients
December 31, 2014 - July 23, 2025
Designed and conceptualized marketing materials & magazines, illustrations, brand development, image editing, pre-press, project management with printing houses, quality control.
Freelancer & Art Director
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Designed marketing materials and magazines for various clients, focusing on brand development and quality control.
Graphic Designer & Jr. Art Director at Young & Rubicam Vienna GmbH
December 31, 2010 - July 23, 2025
Idea development, brand development from branding and corporate identity to print media, classic advertising campaigns, and online; digital illustration, participation and leadership in photo shoots, pre-press.
Graphic Designer & Jr. Art Director at Young & Rubicam Vienna GmbH
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Involved in idea development and brand creation for high-profile clients across various media.

Education

Magistra Artium at University of Applied Arts Vienna
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2005
at University of Art & Design Helsinki (UIAH) - Erasmus Program
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
User Experience Designer Master at Talent Garden Vienna
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Magistra Artium at University of Applied Arts Vienna
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2005
User Experience Designer Master at Talent Garden Vienna
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

The Art and Science of Workshop Facilitation
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
UXLx: User Experience
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Design Thinking Workshop Basic & Advanced
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Strength Training Beginner & Advanced
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
The Art and Science of Workshop Facilitation
January 1, 2022 - November 24, 2025
User Experience - UXLx
January 1, 2022 - November 24, 2025
Design Thinking Workshop Basic & Advanced
January 1, 2022 - November 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Education

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