The Design AnnualSpecial Issue · Senior Brand & Visual DesignerVol. 08 · 2026
Nina
Kowalski
Strategy-led identity with a love of type.your.email@example.com - +00 00000 00000
At a Glance
Based inCity, Country
Behancebehance.net/yourname
Toolkit
Disciplines
Brand identity, Art direction, Packaging, Editorial, Motion
Brand identity, Art direction, Packaging, Editorial, Motion
Digital
UI design, Design systems, Social campaigns, Prototyping
UI design, Design systems, Social campaigns, Prototyping
Software
Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects
Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects
Craft
Typography, Illustration, Colour, Layout
Typography, Illustration, Colour, Layout
Certificates
Google UX Design Certificate (2021)
Adobe Certified Professional - Visual Design (2019)
Creative Statement
Multidisciplinary designer with 8+ years creating brand identities, campaigns and digital experiences for startups and global brands. Brings strategic thinking, strong craft and clear collaboration from first sketch to final asset.
“Fourteen rebrands, thirty markets, one consistent idea: make it memorable.”
Studio Life
Senior Brand Designer
Northstar Creative Studio · Mar 2021–Present
- Led 14 rebrands, including a fintech identity rolled out across 30 markets.
- Built design systems and brand guidelines used by in-house teams of 200+.
Visual Designer
Pixel & Pine Agency · Jan 2018–Feb 2021
- Designed packaging for an organic food range now stocked in 1,200 stores.
- Created social and web campaigns that lifted engagement by 3×.
Junior Graphic Designer
Inkwell Print House · Jun 2016–Dec 2017
- Laid out magazines, posters and catalogues for 40+ clients.
Selected Work
Fintech Global Rebrand
Identity · Design system · 2023
New logo, type, motion language and guidelines rolled out in 30 markets.
Organic Food Packaging Range
Packaging · 2020
24-product range that raised shelf sales by 41% in 6 months.
Education
BFA, Graphic Design
Sample College of Art & Design · 2012 - 2016