Matt Danko
Creative Monster
Berlin, Germany
+49 1520 250 6904
danko.mobi
Originally trained as a Medical Illustrator, Danko has since branched from this discipline and built up his skillset beyond most conventional creative role criteria. A senior creative leader, Danko relocated from Toronto to Berlin in 2014 after concluding a Teaching position at George Brown College.
Danko is a synesthete and autodidact who strives to constructively integrate clear visual design thinking into development cycles, experimenting with ideas and iterating often. His design process is both analog and digital, combining traditional and modern methods, mediums, tools, materials and stimuli to experiment, explore ideas and scale solutions for intelligent audiences. He also operates DANKOMADE, a sustainable furniture studio.
After nine years working on international corporate identities, branding, product design, mobile games, app UI & UX and art direction, Danko is now actively seeking a challenging full-time senior creative role in Berlin or beyond.
Danko is a synesthete and autodidact who strives to constructively integrate clear visual design thinking into development cycles, experimenting with ideas and iterating often. His design process is both analog and digital, combining traditional and modern methods, mediums, tools, materials and stimuli to experiment, explore ideas and scale solutions for intelligent audiences. He also operates DANKOMADE, a sustainable furniture studio.
After nine years working on international corporate identities, branding, product design, mobile games, app UI & UX and art direction, Danko is now actively seeking a challenging full-time senior creative role in Berlin or beyond.
Work Experience
Car2Go
Art Director
Three-month NDA contract for global brand transition strategy, preparation, application, visual and experiential design.
Brand ambassador, leader and mentor of an international team of creatives, including graphic designers, marketing specialists, web and app designers, developers and social media marketers. Collaborative creative authority for brand, identity, visual systems, MarCom, advertising, social media, experiential, digital, print, user experiences, events and other complex design solutions. Executive, stakeholder, agency and competitor relations.
Brand ambassador, leader and mentor of an international team of creatives, including graphic designers, marketing specialists, web and app designers, developers and social media marketers. Collaborative creative authority for brand, identity, visual systems, MarCom, advertising, social media, experiential, digital, print, user experiences, events and other complex design solutions. Executive, stakeholder, agency and competitor relations.
October 2018
- January 2019
Stuttgart, Germany
Danko Creative
Visual Designer and Art DIrector
Freelance art direction, visual design, UI & UX design, identity development, brand management, graphic design, industrial design, web design, illustration and photography.
April 2017
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Berlin, Germany
DANKOMADE
Interior / Furniture Designer and Fabricator
Independently founded, operated and designed, DANKOMADE is a sustainable side-hustle-turned-business. I hand-craft sustainable furniture, decor, signage and installations from upcycled industrial materials salvaged in Berlin.
April 2017
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Berlin, Germany
Studio49
Head of Design
Senior Visual Designer / Team Lead in an agile mobile games startup studio environment. Responsible for brand and identity management, strategy, mobile game UI & UX design, web design, MarCom management and typography. Visit http://danko.mobi/neverdalepark to view more.
April 2016
- April 2017
Berlin, Germany
GameDuell GmbH
Visual Interaction Designer
UX / UI d esign, visual design and game branding, corporate identity, MarCom, web design, illustration and art for mobile games.
Global launch, website and marketing of Grand Gin Rummy and Belote.
Global launch, website and marketing of Grand Gin Rummy and Belote.
November 2014
- April 2016
Berlin, Germany
George Brown College
Design Instructor
Instructor for the Technical Communication Certificate Program, introducing students to design basics, typography, business practices, how to structure content for print, web and other media publications.
September 2013
- January 2014
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Corp
Brand and Communications Manager
Creative lead and project manager of all international corporate visuals, promotions, communications, branding, identity, IP & copyright, editorial and graphic design. Head of a creative team of ten individuals, involved with
marketing strategy, PR, sales and business development. Responsible for account management, stakeholder and media relations, social media, web/mobile design, UI and UX, SEO, print / digital collateral, trade shows and events.
marketing strategy, PR, sales and business development. Responsible for account management, stakeholder and media relations, social media, web/mobile design, UI and UX, SEO, print / digital collateral, trade shows and events.
February 2010
- February 2013
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Ontario Energy Board
Communications Designer
Creative direction and redesign of the OEB internal intranet resource database, public and industry websites.
Graphic design, UX & UI design, information architecture, MarCom and content management.
Graphic design, UX & UI design, information architecture, MarCom and content management.
November 2009
- February 2010
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Education
Sheridan College
Bachelor of Applied Arts
Graduated with honours; winner of the National Co-op Essay contest. Minor in psychology.
September 2004
- May 2008
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Languages
English (Native),
French (Beginner),
German (Beginner),
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite,
Agile Management,
Art Direction,
Brand Design,
Brand Strategy,
Branding,
Creative Direction,
Creative Direction,
Creative Team Management,
Decor,
Design,
Furniture,
Identity Design,
Illustration,
Industrial Design,
Intellectual Property,
Interactive Design,
Photography,
Strategy,
UI,
DIGITAL PORTFOLIO
http://danko.mobi
ANALOG PORTFOLIO
http://dankomade.com