
Gulya Gomez
Art Director | Brand Designer | Visual Communication Specialist | UX/UI | Building Creative Teams
Salary / Daily rate
Paris, France
Mobility: France
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
I'm an art director and visual storyteller with 8+ years of experience crafting bold, intelligent, and emotionally resonant design systems across branding, digital, event, and internal comms. From global agencies to Parisian startups, I've led creative from strategy to execution building brands from scratch, launching new identities, and scaling in-house teams. What sets me apart? My ability to decode complex briefs, align with business goals, and deliver beautifully effective work across mediums. I thrive at the crossroads of creative vision and strategic design and I get things done. Multilingual (FR/EN/RU), globally mobile open to relocation. Seeking my next challenge: a long-term contract or mission where I can lead impactful creative without downgrading my level. Let's build something extraordinary.
Work experience
Freelance Art Director / Creative Designer
Freelance
Sep 2024 - Present
2 years 2 months
Remote
– Built visual identities and branding systems for a diverse range of clients – Recent highlights: Nest, Bistro Sauvage — featured in design community circles – Expert in translating client vision into compelling design formats across media
Professional Jury for Master 2 in Graphic Design Creation
Sup de Pub
Jun 2025 - Jul 2025
2 months
Art Director
Tilak Healthcare
Jul 2019 - May 2024
4 years 11 months
Paris, France
– Spearheaded brand transformation and led full visual identity redesign across all touchpoints. – Built and led the Brand & Comms team from scratch; established creative processes using agile methods. – Directed art for photo/video shoots, events, digital campaigns, and product visuals. – Collaborated cross-functionally with UX/UI, marketing, and dev teams for seamless product-brand integration. – Increased international brand visibility and created scalable design systems for growth.
Art Director
Octagon
Mar 2018 - Jun 2019
1 year 4 months
Moscow, Russia
– Led visual design for FIFA World Cup 2018 sponsorship campaigns (Kia, Coca-Cola, Alfa-Bank, Qatar Airways). – Designed branded environments for VIP lounges, fan zones, and activations. – Partnered with Cirque du Soleil and Mastercard to deliver high-impact campaign visuals. – Created official logo for the 2019 KHL Championship in Kazakhstan.
Freelance Designer
Self-employed
Jul 2017 - Feb 2018
8 months
Remote
– Partnered with cultural institutions and startups to build distinctive brand identities and content. – Developed concept-driven visuals and adaptable branding systems that connect design, culture, and storytelling. – Collaborated with photographers, illustrators, and writers to craft cohesive creative narratives across print and digital.
Creative Designer
Comunica / Golin Moscow
Sep 2016 - Jun 2017
10 months
Moscow, Russia
– Designed social media strategies and brand content for Huawei, Yandex, and Nestlé. – Co-created internal communication and annual event branding with high engagement rates. – Developed influencer-focused visual campaigns to support digital marketing initiatives.
Packaging & Brand Designer
Getbrand
Mar 2016 - Aug 2016
6 months
Moscow, Russia
– Created key visuals and packaging design for Danone, Coca-Cola, and Hochland. – Developed on-shelf branding and marketing materials for high-visibility product launches.
Creative Designer
Key Link Agency
Jun 2015 - Mar 2016
10 months
Moscow, Russia
– Delivered high-end design work for Mercedes-Benz, Moët & Chandon, Givenchy. – Managed production and supplier coordination for luxury event branding.
Senior Designer
Sberbank
Sep 2013 - Jun 2015
1 year 10 months
Moscow, Russia
– Developed full visual identity systems for internal events and campaigns, aligning closely with Sberbank's brand guidelines. – Created infographics, magazine layouts, and presentation decks used across departments. – Led concept, design, and production of "300,000 Reasons to Be Proud", a non-material employee motivation program: directed photo shoot and editorial production, managed concept-to-execution rollout, receiving strong internal recognition.
Graphic Designer
Gavriloff brothers
Mar 2013 - Sep 2013
7 months
Moscow, Russia
Human Resources Specialist
ANCOR Energy Services
Apr 2011 - Mar 2013
2 years
– Support of the leasing department
Graphic Designer
Armada
Aug 2010 - Jan 2011
6 months
Moscow, Russia
Education
UXAcademy
Digital Product Design | Ui/Ux
2022 - 2022
4 months
U0026 School of Beautiful Letters
Lettering. Step 2
2020 - 2020
3 months
U0026 School of Beautiful Letters
Procreate Lettering
2020 - 2020
1 month
Carpe Diem by Dmitry Karpov
Personal Creative Coaching
2019 - 2019
2 months
British Higher School of Art and Design
Art Direction / Visual communications
2014 - 2016
2 years 1 month