Tomas Groozdas
Head of Art
Vilnius, LithuaniaWork Experience
42DM
Head of Art
Establishing and managing the design team of communication, web, and UI/UX designers as well as guiding them on their journey to become top experts. Building and fine-tuning workframe, evaluation and growth programme for designers.
Getting my hands dirty on design systems, branding, and UX solutions together with my team.
Getting my hands dirty on design systems, branding, and UX solutions together with my team.
2020
-
New Jersey, United States
Elicite
Creative Advisor
Developing a concept of a new way of discovering, understanding, and enjoying wine together with an established fine wine merchant in the UK.
Working on brand positioning, marketing, and content strategies as well as creating a brand identity.
Working on brand positioning, marketing, and content strategies as well as creating a brand identity.
2017
- 2017
London, United Kingdom
Havas Digital
Creative Director
Guiding and educating creative teams and young talents, supervising on art direction.
Implementing working processes and techniques for creative department. Joined Havas Digital agency with fully functioning creative unit of 3 local teams to form one of the biggest digital creative agencies in ADV Holding.
Worked on digital campaign strategies, concepts and executions by leading internal or outsource creative teams. Presenting winning ideas for business owners, marketing and brand managers. Directly communicated with clients on key issues.
Successfully implemented digital campaigns for such global and local clients as MTS (telecom), Huawei, KFC, Unilever (Dove, Domestos), Beeline (telecom), Borjomi, LG. Pitching and winning clients as Unilever (Axe, Rexona, Kalina), Bonduelle, Miratorg and others.
Implementing working processes and techniques for creative department. Joined Havas Digital agency with fully functioning creative unit of 3 local teams to form one of the biggest digital creative agencies in ADV Holding.
Worked on digital campaign strategies, concepts and executions by leading internal or outsource creative teams. Presenting winning ideas for business owners, marketing and brand managers. Directly communicated with clients on key issues.
Successfully implemented digital campaigns for such global and local clients as MTS (telecom), Huawei, KFC, Unilever (Dove, Domestos), Beeline (telecom), Borjomi, LG. Pitching and winning clients as Unilever (Axe, Rexona, Kalina), Bonduelle, Miratorg and others.
2014
- 2016
Moscow, Russian Federation
AdPro / Isobar
Creative Director
Responsible for establishing creative department for the company. Hiring, motivating and educating creative individuals as well as creative teams.
Worked on key client’s strategy and creative communication concepts based on consumer insights in digital media. Presenting winning ideas for business owners, marketing and brand managers. Directly communicated with clients on key issues.
Pitching new clients. Successfully implemented digital campaigns for such international brands as Shell, Avon, Danone, Activia, Nivea, TUC cracker (Kraft Foods), BNP Paribas bank, Hyundai as well as local businesses such as Sushiya (biggest asian food chain in Ukraine), life:) (telecom brand), Amour/Bonjour (Konti confectionary), FIDO bank and others.
Worked on key client’s strategy and creative communication concepts based on consumer insights in digital media. Presenting winning ideas for business owners, marketing and brand managers. Directly communicated with clients on key issues.
Pitching new clients. Successfully implemented digital campaigns for such international brands as Shell, Avon, Danone, Activia, Nivea, TUC cracker (Kraft Foods), BNP Paribas bank, Hyundai as well as local businesses such as Sushiya (biggest asian food chain in Ukraine), life:) (telecom brand), Amour/Bonjour (Konti confectionary), FIDO bank and others.
September 2011
- January 2013
Kiev, Ukraine
Leo Burnett Vilnius
Creative Director
March 2010
- September 2011
Vilnius, Lithuania
Club Gravity
Art Director
2001
- 2003
Vilnius, Lithuania
Education
VGTU
Master in Architecture
1996
- 2002
Vilnius, Lithuania
Languages
English (Fluent),
Russian (Fluent),
Lithuanian (Native),
Awards
Milk Agency | 'Ezys' Mobile Operator
'ADrenalinas' festival | Bronze / Interactive
2008
Leo Burnett Vilnius | 'Ezys' Mobile Operator
'ADrenalinas' festival | GrandPrix / Campaign
2006
Leo Burnett Vilnius | 'Ezys' Mobile Operator
'ADrenalinas' festival | Gold / Campaign
2006
Leo Burnett Vilnius | 'Ezys' Mobile Operator
'ADrenalinas' festival | Gold / Unconventional
2006
Leo Burnett Vilnius | 'Ezys' Mobile Operator
'ADrenalinas' festival | Bronze / Print ad
2006
Leo Burnett Vilnius | 'Ezys' Mobile Operator
'Password' festival | GrandPrix / Campaign
2005
Leo Burnett Vilnius | 'Ezys' Mobile Operator
'ADrenalinas' festival | Gold / Campaign
2005
Leo Burnett Vilnius | 'Ezys' Mobile Operator
'ADrenalinas' festival | Gold / Interactive
2005
Leo Burnett Vilnius | 'Belvilis' Hotel
'ADrenalinas' festival | Silver / Art Direction
2005
Leo Burnett Vilnius | 'Ezys' Mobile Operator
Golden Hammer | Silver / Campaign
2005
Leo Burnett Vilnius | 'Ezys' Mobile Operator
Golden Hammer | Silver / Interactive
2005
Leo Burnett Vilnius | 'Ezys' Mobile Operator
'ADrenalinas' festival | Silver / TV ad
2005
Leo Burnett Vilnius | 'Ezys' Mobile Operator
'ADrenalinas' festival | Bronze / Print ad
2005