Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Core Skills & Competencies
Software
Timeline
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Zofia Ziakova

Art Director | Photographer | Brand Designer
Copenhagen

Summary

Multidisciplinary Art Director with a strong foundation in branding, photography, and creative strategy. I bring 8+ years of experience across freelance, agency, and entrepreneurial roles, helping brands develop bold, cohesive identities through concept-driven design and photography and illustration-led storytelling. My approach combines sharp visual intuition, attention to detail, and collaborative leadership to deliver impactful creative solutions across digital and print.


I help brands look like they mean it.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Design & Photography Studio Founder | ZZ Creative

Freelance (Flexible)
09.2015 - Current
  • Company overview: zofiziak.com
  • Clients incl. Maersk, McKinsey, Royal Bank of Canada, CineWine, Mesh Community
  • Delivered full-service brand identity design, creative direction, and visual storytelling across digital and print.
  • Led art direction and photography for campaigns, social media, and editorial content.
  • Consulted on brand strategy, created custom illustration work, and managed WordPress-based web builds.

Art Director | Evoke Agency

Co-founder
01.2019 - 2023
  • Company Overview: evokeagency.dk
  • Co-founded a boutique creative studio delivering branding, art direction, and campaign work.
  • Designed brand identity systems and managed projects for clients in fashion, wellness, and culture.
  • Oversaw the studio’s creative direction and guided freelance collaborators.

Social Media Manager & Photographer

Mesh Community | Matrikel1, Part-time
01.2020 - 2025
  • Directed and produced photography for brand content including interiors, events, and portraits.
  • Managed social media content and calendar; collaborated with internal teams and stakeholders.
  • Maintained brand coherence and developed custom visual assets for online engagement.
  • Successfully built a loyal following by consistently sharing valuable content that resonated with the target audience.
  • Streamlined content creation processes in Figma and Canva, improving efficiency while maintaining quality standards.

Creative Lead & Photographer

Honey Studio
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Collaborated on campaign work for clients such as Fields, Esprit Copenhagen, Omega.
  • Took ownership of design and content production for social media and ad campaigns.
  • Worked closely with the Creative Director on visual development and client presentation.
  • Internship

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Teesside University
Prague
04.2001 -

HND - Graphic Design

Prague College
06-2016

AP - Production Technology

Copenhagen School of Design And Technology
06-2019

Skills

    Project management

    Sketching

    Creative concept development

    Art direction

    Visual Storytelling

    Brand Systems

    Photography-Driven Branding

Websites

Core Skills & Competencies

  • Art Direction & Visual Strategy – Leading cohesive visual narratives across campaigns, photoshoots, and brand systems.
  • Brand Identity Development – Creating meaningful brand foundations through typography, color, layout, and concept.
  • Creative Concepting & Storytelling – Translating strategic goals into emotionally resonant design directions.
  • Photography & Content Creation – Shooting and directing visuals for social, print, and editorial campaigns.
  • Creative Direction & Team Collaboration – Leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with clients and creatives.
  • Aesthetic Sensibility & Visual Consistency – Ensuring high-impact design rooted in visual clarity and brand purpose.

Software

Adobe Creative Cloud

AI Tools

Figma

Notion

Photoshop

Lightroom

Timeline

Social Media Manager & Photographer

Mesh Community | Matrikel1, Part-time
01.2020 - 2025

Creative Lead & Photographer

Honey Studio
09.2019 - 12.2019

Art Director | Evoke Agency

Co-founder
01.2019 - 2023

Design & Photography Studio Founder | ZZ Creative

Freelance (Flexible)
09.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Teesside University
04.2001 -

HND - Graphic Design

Prague College

AP - Production Technology

Copenhagen School of Design And Technology
Zofia ZiakovaArt Director | Photographer | Brand Designer