Yannis Bartzis

Hey! I'm Yannis, a Greek Graphic Designer and Art Director based in Madrid, specializing in branding and visual identity. I've worked for national and international companies such as Citroën, Mondelēz International, Greenpeace, and FrieslandCampina on branding, editorial design, and animation projects, managing creative processes from conceptualisation to final production.

I have a creative profile with a strategic vision, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to different clients, sectors, and teams. Currently, I'm looking to continue developing my career as a Graphic Designer and/or Art Director in Madrid or remote.

Designer & Art Director at Self-employed (2005-01 – Present)

Leading branding projects and creative direction for clients in hospitality and tourism sectors.

• Leading branding projects: concept, naming, and design, for clients in the hospitality and tourism sectors.
• Creation of visual identity systems including logos, colour palettes, typography, and brand guidelines.
• Design of content for campaigns across social media.
• Writing of brand-aligned copy for various marketing assets.

Art Director at Magnet Athens (2018-10 – 2021-01)

Concept and visual direction for social media campaigns and TV commercials.

• Concept and visual direction for social media campaigns and TV commercials in collaboration with copywriters and the strategy team.
• Management of junior Designers & Art Directors across projects.
• Design of packaging for product lines.

Senior Graphic Designer at UnitedGrey (2014-04 – 2018-08)

Creative brainstorming, branding materials design, and production file preparation for various brands.

• Contribution to internal creative brainstorming and concept development for various brands (fashion, real estate, hospitality sectors).
• Creation of various branding materials including logos and stationery.
• Design of books and corporate brochures.
• Preparation of final artwork and production files for printing.
• Editing of internal videos for project presentations.

Senior Graphic Designer at MM Publications (2012-02 – 2015-11)

Design of ELT books, catalogues, brochures, and promotional materials.

• Design of ELT (English Language Teaching) books in collaboration with the editorial team and illustrators.
• Design of catalogues, brochures, and promotional materials.
• Photo editing.

Co-founder / Art Director at Myrmigi Design House (2007-09 – 2011-07)

Visual and creative direction for animations and TV commercials with motion graphics design.

• Visual and creative direction for short animations and TV commercials.
• Design of motion graphics and identities for broadcast and print media.
• Work on client presentations and team coordination.

Graphic Designer at Mougiakakos Graphic Arts (2005-07 – 2008-07)

Logo design, visual identities, and print production materials for small to mid-sized businesses.

• Design of logos and visual identities for small to mid-sized businesses.
• Creation of brochures, catalogues, and marketing collateral for print production.
• Handling of pre-press preparation including font embedding, image linking, and layout validation to prevent production errors.

Graphic Designer at Mousegraphics (2004-05 – 2004-11)

Packaging design and visual identity concepts for various brands.

• Creation of packaging design for confectionery products and fashion brands.
• Design of visual identity concepts including logo design and brand applications.
• Design of supporting collateral such as business cards, letterheads and flyers.

Digital design workshop in Digital Design – Vakalo College (2018-01 – 2019-01)

Bachelor of Arts in Art/Design – Middlesex University (1998-01 – 2002-01)