Angel Danchev

Creative Director/Photographer

Cologne, Germany
Over the course of my career spanning six-plus years as an Creative Director and Commercial Photographer, I have honed my expertise in problem solving, marketing strategy, and commercial campaigns. With a foundation in Graphic Design complemented by a degree in the field, I have developed a comprehensive understanding of brand identity and adeptness in presenting to corporate entities and clients. My passion for visual storytelling, technical expertise, and unique artistic perspective for brand development effectively generated and implemented unique ideas and led creative teams.

Work Experience

Amok Productions

Creative Director/Photographer

• Prospected and converted new clients, expanding business avenues.
• Collaborated with clients to understand their vision and translate it into impactful creative
solutions.
• Managed projects from concept to completion, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordination of resources.
• Established marketing functions to pinpoint key strategies for successful customer acquisition and sales growth.
• Led production teams to create and execute successful advertising campaigns.
May 2019 - Bulgaria

RaceBox

Creative Director/Photographer

• Led production teams, executing campaigns proficiently in roles such as Art Director, Producer, Cinematographer, and Photographer.
• Created inspiring visual concepts for print and online media, leveraging the latest technologies and trends.
• Developed and executed brand strategies resulting in a 20% increase in client satisfaction.
March 2023 -

EXE Team

Creative Lead/Art Director

- Lead the production teams and successfully executed marketing and branding campaigns.
- Worked closely with SVP and GM to develop customer acquisition strategies to obtain maximum sales volume and profitability.
- Developed relationships with senior decision makers (incl. CEOs, CFOs or VPs) within potential clients.
- Prospected for potential new clients and turned them into increased avenues of business.
January 2022 - May 2022 Sofia, Bulgaria

Sugarverse

Creative Director

• Took part as Creative Lead with a group of 3D and 2D artists alongside with IT specialists and UI/ UX designers to create the whole brand identity and approach behind the project.
• Collaborated with Business Development, Marketing and Product Departments on the creation of competitive concept proposals.
February 2021 - January 2023 Bulgaria

LAB42 Films

Photographer

• Managed projects from concept to completion, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordination of resources.
• Directed and produced multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to client specifications.
2017 - 2019 Austria

Education

New Bulgarian University

Bachelor Degree in Graphic Design

September 2015 - April 2019 Sofia, Bulgaria

Skills

Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Capture One Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Graphic Design, Jira , Notion,