Maarja Pabunen

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent
Estonian
Advanced

Work Experience

Creative Director / Lead Designer at Vox & Vision Media Productions
December 1, 2024 - Present
Leading visual content creation for luxury branding; driving 3D fashion design, and overseeing video/photo shoots, post-production, and digital design.
Creative Director at Alvatar Encoded
November 1, 2022 - Present
Art concept development, 3D character design, 3D modeling, and supporting production workflows for theatre and events.
Art Director / Visual Designer at Freelance
December 31, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Developing artistic concepts for theatre, film and events; set design, costume design, storyboarding for sets and scenes; 2D/3D technical drawings for production.
Creative Director / Lead Designer at Vox & Vision Media Productions
December 1, 2024 - Present
Visual content creation for sustainable luxury brands; 3D fashion design; leading product development; video- and photo-shoot direction; overseeing post-production and digital design.
Creative Director / 3D Artist at Avatar Encoded
November 1, 2022 - Present
Leading art direction and 3D character design; developing artistic concepts for theatre productions and events; managing small teams; coordinating concept development to finalized designs.
Art Director / Visual Designer at Estonia Scenography
December 31, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Visual storytelling and design for theatre productions, film and live events; set and costume design; creative project management; concept sketches and storyboard artwork; creating stage models.
Art Director / Visual Designer for theatre, film and events at Freelance (Estonian Scenography)
December 31, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Developed visual concepts for theatre productions, including set and costume design. Created concept sketches for costumes, stage, and props; produced technical drawings for performance spaces, costumes, and props in 2D and 3D; built physical miniatures and stage models; participated in stage rehearsals to ensure visuals aligned with direction and production needs. Managed creative projects and collaborated across teams.
Art Director / 3D Artist at Alavatar Encoded
November 1, 2022 - Present
Concept development for theatre productions with emphasis on 3D character design, modeling, texturing, and rendering. Responsible for visual storytelling and creating assets for stage and screen in remote collaboration settings.
Creative Director / Lead Designer at Vox & Vision Media Productions
December 1, 2024 - Present
Lead visual content creation for sustainable luxury brands. Oversaw 3D fashion design, concept development, production workflows, and coordination of video/photo shoots, post-production, and digital design.
Creative Director / Lead Designer at Vox & Vision Media Productions
December 1, 2024 - Present
Visual content creation for sustainable luxury brands. 3D digital fashion design. Leading the production process through concept development, video- and photo shoots, post-production and digital design.
Art Director / Visual Designer for theatre, film and events at Freelance (Estonian Scenography)
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Set and costume design for theatre, film and events; Creative project management
Creative Director / 3D Artist at Alavatar Encoded
November 1, 2022 - Present
Responsible for artistic concept development, 3D character design, 3D modelling, texturing and rendering for theatre, film and events. Led creative direction on projects remotely.
Art Director / Visual Designer at Estonian Scenography
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Freelance work in set and costume design for theatre, film and events, with creative project management and production coordination. Developed visual concepts, produced concept sketches for costumes, stage and props, and created 2D/3D drawings for performance spaces.
Creative Director / Lead Designer at Vox & Vision Media Productions
December 1, 2024 - Present
Leading production from concept development through video- and photo shoots, post-production and digital design for sustainable luxury brands; 3D digital fashion design and end-to-end production oversight.
Creative Director / Lead Designer at Vox & Vision Media Productions
December 1, 2024 - Present
Visual content creation for sustainable luxury brands; 3D digital fashion design; leading the production process from concept development through video- and photo-shoots, post-production and digital design.
Art Director / Visual Designer at Estonia Scenography
January 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Developing artistic concepts for theatre productions; set and costume design; visual storytelling; storyboard development; production management.
Art Director / Visual Designer for theatre, film and events at Theatre Productions (Freelance)
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Art direction and visual design for theatre, film and events; conceptual development; set and costume design; storyboarding; creation of technical drawings for performance spaces, costumes and props; building physical miniature stage models; participated in stage rehearsals to ensure visuals were realized.
Founder / Creative Director at Vox & Vision Media Productions
December 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025
Leading visual content creation for web and social media; digital design in 2D, 3D, motion and CGI; leading the production process through concept development, video- and photo shoots, post-production and digital design.
Art Director / Visual Designer at Estonian Scenography
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Developing artistic concepts for theatre productions, including set and costume design; creating technical drawings for performances, stage props, and participating in stage rehearsals to ensure visuals were accurately realized.
Creative Director / Lead Designer at Vox & Vision Media Productions
December 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025
Leading the production process through concept development, video- and photo shoots, post-production and digital design for theatre, film, and events.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Theatre Design (Cum Laude) at Estonian Academy of Arts
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Commercial Scenography - Exchange program at École Boulle
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017
Master in Social Sciences - Creative Business Management at Tallinn University
January 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Theatre Design (Graduate Cum Laude) at Estonian Academy of Arts
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Commercial Scenography (International Exchange Study) at École Boulle
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017
Master in Social Sciences - Creative Business Management at University of Tartu
January 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Theatre Design at Estonian Academy of Arts
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Commercial Scenography (International Exchange Studies) at École Boulle
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017
Master in Creative Business Management at University of Tartu
January 1, 2020 - October 8, 2025
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Theatre Design (Graduate Cum Laude) at Estonian Academy of Arts
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Diploma / Certificate at École Boulle
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017
Master in Creative Business Management at Tallinn University
January 1, 2020 - October 8, 2025
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Theatre Design (Graduate Cum Laude) at Estonian Academy of Arts
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Commercial Scenography (International Exchange Studies, Bachelor) at École Boulle
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017
Master in Social Sciences - Creative Business Management at University of Tartu
January 1, 2020 - October 8, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Visual Theatre Design at Estonian Academy of Arts
January 1, 2015 - June 1, 2019
Commercial Scenography (Bachelor) / Exchange at École Boulle
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017
Master in Creative Business Management at University of Tartu
January 1, 2020 - October 8, 2025
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Theatre Design (Graduated Cum Laude) at Estonian Academy of Arts
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Exchange Studies (Commercial Scenography) at École Boulle
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017
Master in Social Sciences - Business Management in Art and Culture at University of Tartu
January 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Visual Theatre Design at Estonian Academy of Arts
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Exchange program at École Boulle
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017
Master in Social Sciences - Business Management in Art and Culture at Tallinn University
January 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Theatre Design (Graduate Cum Laude)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Commercial Scenography (International Exchange Study)
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other