CHRISTAKIS LEONTIOU
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
07769 745 703
chris_leontiou@hotmail.com
www.chrisleontiou.com
chris-leontiou
As a key creative driver in my current role I have help to shape and expand the Tails.com brand world. Working in a small, collaborative and fast-paced team I have learned to be adaptable and agile. I have worked on multiple creative campaigns from initial concepts to delivery, leading on the creative direction. I have experience working on both print and digital touhpoints, ranging from direct mail, inserts and package design to CRM journeys, UI/UX design and presentation design, all while maintaining brand standards and delivering high-quality creative.
Junior Designer | Tails.com | September 2021 - Present
Create major campaigns with impactful and memorable creative concepts to support marketing initiatives. Take full ownership of creative projects, guiding them from concept to completion. Ensure all creative output is consistent with the Tails.com brand guidelines, supporting the team in rolling out refreshed branding and seeking opportunities for continuous improvement in design quality. Present research findings to justify design choices to stakeholders. Effectively collaborate with external relationships. Maintain open communication with the Creative Manager and stakeholders. Proactively manage expectations, resolve issues early, and demonstrate exceptional time management to deliver high-quality work across multiple projects.
Graphic Designer | Keep You Posted Digital | September 2020 - July 2021
Collaborating with the team’s Social Media Manager to complete weekly & monthly content calendars for multiple clients such as Crossip Drinks, PressPad and Living Beauty. Creative & photography direction for clients like Living Beauty and Candalia. Responsible for the in-house visual identity re-brand and social content. Key part of a successful crowdfunding campaign which raised £15K.
Design Intern | Sander Gee Studio | November 2019 - April 2020
Work on visual identity projects from the initial conceptual phase to delivering the final identity to the client. Create social media graphics for clients such as Crab Salad & Elite Athletes. Assisting the creative director on photo shoots, giving input on and creating directions for photo shoots and designs. Website creation and edits through Squarespace.
Marketing & Design Intern | Purple Robot | May 2019 - August 2019
Update and maintain websites through Wordpress. Create social media content, email marketing in Mail Chimp, and exclusive content for clients such as Quattro Plant JG Speedfit Kawasaki British Super Bike Racing Team. Creating printed materials such as A-board ads and childrens activity booklet. Helped to organise & set up events like the VIP tent at one of the biggest British Super Bike races on the calendar.
University of Lincoln | 2.1 in BA(Hons) Media Production | Sep 2015 - Apr 2018
UX Design Institute | Professional Diploma in UX Design | Mar 2024 - Present
Google Digital Garage | The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing | Jun 2020
Adobe Creative Suite
Illustrator | Photoshop | InDesign | After Effects
Figma
Digital Design
Package Design
Layout Design
Presenting to Key Stakeholders
Concepting
UX/UI Design
Artworking (Digital & Print)
Managing Freelancers