RESUME

A highly motivated Senior Graphic Designer & Art Director with over 22 years of experience across branding, web design, publishing, 3D modeling, and filmmaking. A visionary creative professional with a proven track record in leading high-impact projects, rebranding businesses, and crafting compelling digital experiences. Adept at managing fast-paced creative teams, delivering strategic design solutions, and driving measurable business results.

n: Mr Balazs Mariczky | m: 0409087194 | e: balazs.mariczky@gmail.com | w: www.balazsm.com

Areas of expertise

Brand creation and development
Printing & pre-press – Publications, Packaging, POS
Design – Marketing collaterals, advertisements, publishing
3D design – Artist’s impressions, packaging, modelling
Digital design – WEB and APP design / development
Photography – Model, product, event and real estate
Filming – Commercial, short film, Company video and product

Professional experience

22 years of graphic design experience – 10 in Europe, 12 years in Australia
9 years of business development & Project management
Team leading & art direction experience
Proficiency in ADOBE CC: InDesign, Illustrator, Premier Pro and Photoshop
10 years of professional photography experience
5 years of extensive filming experience
Work experience with council, large & not-for-profit organizations

Education

2020 RMIT – Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media Interactive
2020 RMIT – Diploma of Graphic Design (moved to advanced diploma)
2017 PERDOO – OKR (Intel) goal management training
2003 RUANDER – ADOBE Photoshop certificate
2003 RUANDER – ADOBE Indesign certificate
1997 POGANY F. – ECDL (European Computer Driving License)

Software knowledge

ADOBE Creative Cloud (CC)
3D Software (Blender, Lightwave, Modo)
Animation software
Unity – game development platform
WordPress
Microsoft Office
Both Windows and macOS environment

Volunteer work

2019 Arpad Aged Care Vice President
2017 Arpad Aged Care Comittee member
2016 Cancer Council
2015 Folklor Dance Group – Gyongyosbokreta
2014 AMPE Hungarian Teachers Association of Australia
2012 Foundation for Africa
2011 Hungarian Reformed Church, Fitzroy North

Contact details

n: Mr Balazs Mariczky
m: 0409087194
e: balazs.mariczky@gmail.com
w: www.balazsm.com
a: Melbourne, Australia

Right to Work

Permanent unrestricted work rights in Australia.
Certified by certsy.com.

Portfolio

Professional Experience

Senior visual designer @VHS Virtually Human Studios

February 26

Virtually Human Studio is a leader in developing immersive entertainment experiences that leverage blockchain technology.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Designed multiple campaign landing pages, achieving high conversion rates (35% – 48.5%)
Developed all visual assets for a campaign that increased the company’s primary product’s social media awareness by 1500%
Enhanced VHS’s online presence through website redesign, social media assets, digital banners, EDMs, and performance marketing videos
Led the creation of visuals for the Budweiser x Ledger Nano campaign, including promotional product packaging

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Developed branding strategies and on-brand creative concepts for market-focused campaigns
Collaborated with senior stakeholders to align visual strategies with business goals
Designed and implemented efficient, customized user experiences based on research data
Delivered outstanding campaign visuals on time and within budget
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends to keep the company’s visual approach competitive

Senior designer @ GBCA

January 12

Global Business College of Australia (GBCA) is a dynamic, cosmopolitan, and nationally recognized training organization

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Liaised with international owners – through EIA managers, to rebrand Edvantage Institute Australia. The project included the development of new logos, branding elements, social media concepts, marketing materials, websites, and building signages;
Consistently delivered innovative design solutions in a fast-paced environment with minimal budget and numerous revisions;
Overhauled previously non-uniform and outdated forms and manuals to streamlined and user-friendly documents, resulted in 50% less admission administrative work;
Created social media campaigns for the EIA Bachelor of marketing – higher education product;
Increased GBCA’s overall business presence by designed new websites, user interfaces, rich media, and video content;

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Translate marketing objectives into clear creative strategies;
Develop branding, design on-brand ideas and concepts, produce market-focused creative;
Design (typography, color, layout) pre-and post-product of printed and digital assets;
Liaise with Marketing to ensure delivery of projects are on track to meet deadlines and that content produced is in line with the overall strategy;
Plan, direct and implement video shoots and LIVE video streaming events;
Operate and maintain digital film-making equipment, cameras, and post-production equipment;
Deliver high-quality videos on time and within budget for Youtube and social media;
Work closely with multidisciplinary internal and external teams;
Work with in house and third-party designers;
Develop websites for all business lines;
Take a strategic view on the gaps and opportunities to increase conversion and enhance UI/UX;

Art Director / Motion designer
Victorian Institute of Technology

July 12

Victorian Institute of Technology VIT is an accredited higher education provider, offering HigherEducation, VET Courses & ELICOS

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Liaised directly with the owners to rebrand Rhodes College, including new logos, digital images, social media concepts, marketing materials, websites, and interior design;
Developed a new training material layout that increased overall quality of education and improved student satisfaction above 90%
Created design standards for marketing collateral, presentations, advertisements, newsletters, brochures, and websites, currently being used by headquarters and all training facilities;

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with stakeholders across the business to take briefs and communicate on progress;
Print and signage order, delivery, and organisation;
Design, build, and deliver HTML email campaigns (eDMs);
Work with off-Style guides to maintain brand consistency across all media;
Design creative assets for advertising, web, and events;
Develop branding, on-brand ideas, and concepts;
Contribute to concept development/idea generation/brainstorm new campaigns;
Ensure visual communication and brand standards are met;
Create best-practice marketing collateral in line with VIT’s marketing objectives;

Art director
Clear Bridge Group

November 17

Clear Bridge Group owns several brands that service both the commercial and consumer markets of the events & printing industry

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Created the ExpoSupplies brand that has more than 2000+ custom made products listed;
Planned, directed, and implemented product videos with 2.1K+ views;
Photography of entire product range (2000+ products);
Rebuilt the company’s website that led to a 27% increase in site traffic and a 30% increase in session lengths;
Enhanced customer satisfaction by created easy-to-use, highly intuitive product templates based on customer feedback;
A key member of the team, responsible for the company’s 2018 product catalog from concept to completion, including photography, design, and print;
Successfully led the inhouse design team, fulfilling all marketing, printing, and design requests;

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide design solutions that engage prospective customers and lead to conversions;
Create and execute brand development strategies and activities;
Produce market-focused creative with a strategic approach to a creative brief with storyboarding ideas across both print and digital channels;
Manage and oversee video pre-production, planning, and on-site production activities;
Operate and maintain digital film-making equipment, cameras, and post-production equipment;
Deliver high-quality product videos on time and within budget;
Hire, mentor, and manage the in house design team;
Collaborate closely with the sales & marketing teams and assist in brainstorming and developing content ideas across all channels;
Develop and implement a website for product sales;
Own and drive the a/b and multivariate testing;
Monitor, assess, and report on website performance working alongside the analytics team;

Director
MyCeleb Design Studio

June 15

Established in 2009, MyCeleb GDS a Melbourne based graphic design studio

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Successfully completed client projects worth up to $550,000 including rebranding of the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Center MSAC, creation of the Flow Rider brand;
Provided proposal layout and design for million-dollar corporate contracts under extremely tight deadlines;
Established trusting relationships with designers, vendors, team members and operational staff;
Successfully completed hundreds of client projects with a very high approval rate;
Established in-house development team and workflow;

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Liaising with services and external consultants and contractors, and meeting with clients;
Oversee profitability, deliverables, timelines, and budgets;
Create detailed briefs and pre-production files for stylists and photographers;
Present to the client from initial ideas through to production and execution;
Direct and implement photo and video shoots;
Mentor, collaborate and oversee designers working on conceptual jobs and integrated campaigns;
Manage the design execution of marketing initiatives with the team;
Ensure the timely and reliable delivery of all projects within schedule and budget considerations;
Identifying opportunities to improve current workflow systems;
Communicate and collaborate closely with Developers and provide feedback during development sprints;

Senior designer
As seen on TV Hungary

August 8

As seen on TV Hungary – was a toy and game developer – and a publishing company. It was the preferred licensee of Disney and Cartoon Network for the East Europe region.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Key member of the team responsible for the production of the company’s 2008 product catalogue;
Developed Cartoon Network branded games, Winx magazine, Narnia books;
Optimized company’s marketing collateral with a new modern design, resulting in increased business volume;

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the CEO with the implementation of Driven’s goals and vision;
Contribute to concept development/idea generation/brainstorm new campaigns;
Develop and interpret design strategies;
Develop brand guidelines of Disney and CN with the designers in the team;
Product photography;
Packaging design;
Publish kids’ magazines, and books;

Graphic Designer
Motorpresse Stuttgart

October 18

Motor Presse Stuttgart publishes over 100 magazines across the globe, exploring topics such as motoring, lifestyle, and sport & leisure.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Designed Men`s Health Magazine, GEO Magazine, and Auto Magazine layouts;
Executed innovative design ideas for magazine or brochure layouts and print media;

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design of magazine layouts and advertisements;
Manage workflow whilst working collaboratively with copywriters, editors, and the art director;
Present completed ideas to key stakeholders for endorsement within strict deadlines and under extensive pressure;

Junior Graphic Designer
DTP Graphic Design Studio

January 3

DTP – Graphic Design Studio – was an award-winning Graphic Design, Logo, and Branding Agency and my first industry-related workplace

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Working with the marketing team, I have created many advertisements and exhibition materials for Pfizer and MSD medical companies;
I have managed product development, brand development and 3D product mock-ups;

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

I was delivering and creating designs that meet briefs and deadlines for a variety of marketing/digital products;