About Konstantin Dzhibilov

With over two decades of experience in the creative industry, I have cultivated a versatile skill set in art direction, graphic design, digital media, and photography. My journey has taken me through a diverse range of sectors, from nonprofit organizations to corporate environments and freelance projects.

Professional Experience

As the Creative Director at WellLife Network in New York, I led the comprehensive redesign of the organization's brand identity. This included spearheading numerous advertising campaigns, creating impactful marketing materials, and producing compelling digital content. My role required close collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring innovative outcomes while maintaining high standards of quality and cost-efficiency. This work resulted in a significant boost in brand recognition and engagement.

In addition to my work at WellLife Network, I have provided extensive contract and freelance creative services to renowned clients such as Blue Note Records, EMI Classic Records, London Records, Virgin Classic Records, Capitol Records, Leibowitz Design, The Knot, The New York Times, and The Direct Marketing Association. My responsibilities have included art direction and design for marketing materials, album-release CD packaging, and advertising, all while ensuring brand consistency and visual identity.

My career also includes pivotal roles such as Art Director at Bank of America through Robert Half Consultancy and FEGS. At The New York Times, I worked as an Art Director in the Marketing Department, where I collaborated with various teams to create engaging graphic content, significantly contributing to the newspaper’s marketing and advertising efforts.

Skills and Achievements

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and strategic thinking. I have developed and executed effective marketing strategies, managed comprehensive project lifecycles, and fostered positive relationships with stakeholders. My expertise spans managing in-house and external production processes, providing art direction for multimedia projects, and organizing large-scale events.

Notable achievements include leading rebranding efforts that enhanced organizational presence in the market, delivering high-quality design solutions to prestigious clients, and consistently managing large-scale projects with high standards and cost-effectiveness. My work has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Communicator Awards, Hermes Creative Awards, and Davey Awards.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, Queens College, CUNY, New York, NY
Graphic Design for Advertising, School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
Web Design and Construction, Parsons School of Design, New York, NY

Technical Skills

Creative Strategy Development
Branding and Identity
Marketing Campaigns
Team Leadership
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Graphic Design
Digital Marketing
Digital Print Production
Budget Management
Project Planning and Execution
Adobe Creative Cloud
QuarkXPress
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Figma, Canva
Mac OSX/Windows
iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Drupal/WordPress CMS
AI Tools/Open AI
Typography
Color Theory