Maria Shtchirovskaia

Art Director

Russia

Work Experience

Dreambrand

Founder, Art Director

As an Art Director, I have successfully balanced my work at various studios while also pursuing personal projects. In 2017, I founded Dreambrand Studio, where I foster collaboration among specialists with diverse skill sets for a
wide range of projects. My role as a founder encompasses the following key responsibilities:

• Conceptualizing and designing projects for international companies from inception to delivery.
• Developing brand styles and visual identities that resonate with the target audience.
• Creating comprehensive brand books and user manuals to ensure consistent brand representation.
• Designing digital products, websites, user interfaces, and social media guides.
• Contributing to the development of communication strategies and advertising campaigns.
• Communicating effectively with clients, handling briefs, and building strong relationships.
• Driving team growth through client acquisition, overseeing hiring, and providing art direction and feedback.

AIC

Art Director

Created the solutions that help businesses build the right tone and format of communication with their consumers at any points of interaction, from how the brand looks to how it communicates with its audience in each specific point, what values it carries and what it tells about itself.

• Crafted brand identities and positioning, predominantly within IT, Fintech, and Banking sectors.
• Produced Digital and Brand guides, as well as comprehensive Brand books.
• Collaborated with teams in brainstorming creative concepts.
• Formulated effective communication strategies.
• Provided art direction for a team of designers.

Ogilvy

Art Director

Took on the responsibilities of both a creative and a supervisor, worked with the senior copywriter and organize the team to carry creative thinking, produced creative works that meet Ogilvy's standards.

• Comprehend communication strategies and collaborate for innovative ideas.
• Produce design drafts for teams and clients across various communication channels.
• Act as the primary driver of visual execution and assume responsibility for quality control.
• Demonstrate proficiency in mainstream design software.
• Accountable for creative and effective recognition in local and international awards competitions.

SL-Studio

Art Director

Moscow, Russia

G2 Worldwide

Designer

Moscow, Russia

Education

Institute Of Modern Arts

Magister

Russia

Fachhochschule Dortmund

Bachelor

Germany