I am a curious visual designer with a lifelong love for images, music, art and science. Born in Athens and later living in Porto, I developed a strong eye for composition and storytelling through graphic design. While studying Marketing & Communication, I discovered graphic design and started working in design studios to fund my studies. I have a deep passion for social impact in my work and dream of teaching others and taking part in research programs around the world. For me, arts, design, visual arts and sciences are not just a job but a way of living.…

Rannia Makrigianni

I am a curious visual designer with a lifelong love for images, music, art and science. Born in Athens and later living in Porto, I developed a strong eye for composition and storytelling through graphic design. While studying Marketing & Communication, I discovered graphic design and started working in design studios to fund my studies. I have a deep passion for social impact in my work and dream of teaching others and taking part in research programs around the world. For me, arts, design, visual arts and sciences are not just a job but a way of living.…

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I am a curious visual designer with a lifelong love for images, music, art and science. Born in Athens and later living in Porto, I developed a strong eye for composition and storytelling through graphic design.

While studying Marketing & Communication, I discovered graphic design and started working in design studios to fund my studies. I have a deep passion for social impact in my work and dream of teaching others and taking part in research programs around the world. For me, arts, design, visual arts and sciences are not just a job but a way of living.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Intermediate
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic designer & Illustrator at Linear Creative Content Company
April 1, 2021 - April 27, 2023
Design for social media, illustration, and printed material.
Freelance Graphic designer at Kleidarithmos Publications
January 1, 2019 - April 27, 2023
Design for book covers, illustration for children’s books, social media, and printed material.
Creative designer at Mulolab Creatives (Xara Marantidou)
September 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019
Design for educational programs for museums and organizations, illustration.
Freelance Creative designer & Illustrator at Rannia M.
January 1, 2013 - April 27, 2023
Design for the communication of "Action Platform for the Rights in Mental Health" (2016), branding for real estate office in Portugal (2017), various publishing houses, and branding for The Flow Partners (2020).
Graphic designer at Feelgood Entertainment S.A.
May 1, 2014 - September 30, 2015
Creative work for cinema and music fields including cinema posters and CD artwork, distributed on internet, cinemas, and newspapers reaching a large audience.
Graphic Designer at Creative Concepts S.A
December 1, 2013 - May 31, 2014
Designed product designs, prints on paper and plastic products and bags mainly for children and teenagers. Developed cooperation skills and multitasking abilities.
Junior Graphic Designer at Happy Artists Creative studio
December 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Handled projects independently and within a team. Communicated with clients, trusted skills, and worked creatively in the market across various projects including web, print, festivals, websites, packaging, and visual identity.
Graphic designer at Nikias research centre of art
September 1, 2011 - October 31, 2011
Informed about arts and national painters and closely observed art conservation methods.
Promoter at Various advertising companies
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011
Interacted daily with diverse people improving communication skills, patience, and handling various behaviors and personalities.
Tutor at IEK DElta
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Taught Illustrator, Photoshop, Color theory, and Major Project.
Graphic designer & Illustrator at Linear Creative Content Company
April 1, 2021 - June 5, 2024
Design for social media, illustration, and printed material.
Graphic design Tutor at IEK Delta
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
Tutoring theoretical and practical classes, lesson design and planning, preparing materials and presentations for each class.
Freelancer Graphic designer & Illustrator at Klidarithmos publ.
January 1, 2019 - June 5, 2024
Design for book covers, illustration for children’s books, social media materials, and printed materials.
Creative designer at Mulolab Creatives (Xara Marantidou)
September 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019
Design for educational programs for museums and organizations, illustration.
Graphic designer at Feelgood Entertainment S.A.
May 1, 2014 - September 30, 2015
Created cinema posters, CD artwork, and other creative materials for cinema and music industries displayed across internet, cinemas, and newspapers.
Graphic Designer at Creative Concepts S.A
December 1, 2013 - May 31, 2014
Responsible for design of products including paper and plastic products and bags for children and teenagers; developed skills in collaboration and multitasking.
Junior Graphic Designer at Happy Artists Creative studio
December 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Handled projects independently and within a team, liaised with clients, developed creative skills, and worked on various projects including festivals, websites, packaging, newspapers, and visual identity.
Graphic designer at Nikias research centre of art
September 1, 2011 - October 31, 2011
Gained knowledge of arts and national painters and observed art conservation techniques.
Promoter at Various advertising companies
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011
Interacted daily with diverse people, improving communication skills, patience and ability to handle different personalities.
Junior Graphic Designer at Happy Artists Creative studio
December 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Took on projects both within the team and independently. Gained experience communicating with clients, developed creative thinking in a market context. Worked on projects across web and print media, including visual communication for festivals, websites, packaging, newspaper, and visual identity.
Graphic Designer at Creative Concepts S.A
December 1, 2013 - May 31, 2014
Designed products, prints for paper and plastic mainly targeted at children and teenagers. Developed skills in multitasking and collaboration within a medium-sized company environment.
Graphic Designer at Feelgood Entertainment S.A.
May 1, 2014 - September 30, 2015
Created creative designs for the cinema and music industries, including cinema posters and CD artwork. Work was widely distributed across internet, cinemas, and newspapers, reaching large audiences.
Creative Designer at Mulolab Creatives (Xara Marantidou)
September 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019
Designed educational programs for museums and organizations, did illustration, concept and game design.
Graphic Designer at Nikias research centre of art
September 1, 2011 - October 31, 2011
Gained insight into arts and national painters, closely observing art conservation methods.
Promoter at Various advertising companies
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011
Interacted daily with diverse people, improving communication skills, patience, and ability to handle different personalities.
Junior Graphic Designer at Happy Artists Creative Studio
December 1, 2013 - December 1, 2013
Worked on projects within the team and independently; learned client communication, and contributed to web and print design, festival visuals (Athens Video Art Festival, European Music Day), websites, packaging, newspaper visuals, and visual identity across multiple domains.
Graphic Designer at Creative Concepts S.A.
December 1, 2013 - December 1, 2013
Handled visual communication for a range of projects, including web and print, websites, packaging, and branding; contributed to visual identity and festivals.
Freelance Creative Designer & Illustrator at Rannia M.
September 30, 2015 - September 30, 2015
Freelance design and illustration for various clients; cinema posters, album art, publications and branding.
Creative Designer at Mulolab Creatives
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Branding and communications work; campaigns for museums, real estate branding in Portugal (2017), and educational program visuals; illustration.
Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Linear Creative Content Company
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Design for social media, illustration and printed material.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Kleidarithmos Publications
January 1, 2019 - October 29, 2025
Design for book covers, illustration for children’s books, social media and printed material.
Tutor at Intergraphics
January 1, 2023 - October 29, 2025
Illustrator and Photoshop tutor.
Tutor at IEK Delta
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Illustrator, Photoshop, color theory, major project guidance.
Graphic Designer at Nikias Research Centre of Art
October 31, 2011 - October 31, 2011
Graphic design work exploring art conservation and contemporary art themes.

Education

MA Communication design at ESAD Matosinhos
October 17, 2014 - April 29, 2018
MA Communication Design at ESAD Matosinhos, Porto, Portugal
October 1, 2015 - May 31, 2018
HND (Higher National Diploma) in Graphic Design at City Unity College, Athens
September 1, 2009 - June 30, 2012
Bachelor in Marketing & Communication (Communication Direction) at Athens University of Economics & Business
September 1, 2006 - May 31, 2011
High School Degree at 1st High School, Galatsi (Athens)
September 1, 2003 - June 30, 2006
MA Communication Design at ESAD Matosinhos, Porto, Portugal
October 1, 2015 - May 31, 2018
HND (Higher National Diploma) in Graphic Design at City Unity College, Athens
September 1, 2009 - June 30, 2012
Bachelor in Marketing & Communication (Communication Direction) at Athens University of Economics & Business
September 1, 2006 - May 31, 2011
High School Degree at 1st High School, Galatsi (Athens)
September 1, 2003 - June 30, 2006
MA Communication Design at ESAD Matosinhos, Porto, Portugal
October 1, 2015 - May 31, 2018
HND (Higher National Diploma) in Graphic Design at City Unity College, Athens
September 1, 2009 - June 30, 2012
Bachelor in Marketing & Communication (Communication Direction) at Athens University of Economics & Business
September 1, 2006 - May 31, 2011
High School Degree at 1st High School, Galatsi (Athens)
September 1, 2003 - June 30, 2006
HND in Graphic Design at City Unity College, Athens
September 1, 2009 - June 1, 2012
MA in Communication Design at ESAD Matosinhos, Porto, Portugal
October 1, 2015 - May 1, 2018
Bachelor in Marketing & Communication (Communication Direction) at Athens University of Economics & Business
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2006
High School Degree at 1st High School, Galatsi (Athens)
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025

Qualifications

Distinction in National Contest of Poster Design
January 1, 2011 - October 29, 2025
Chevrolet national Young Creative Contest – 1st prize (Video)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Chevrolet national Young Creative Contest – 3rd prize (Photography)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Chevrolet national Young Creative Contest – 3rd prize (Illustration)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Personal photo-exhibition 'Make it happen'
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Trust in Play Trainee, European School for Urban Game Design
October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Real Estate & Construction, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services