
Kriss Jekabson
Creative
Salary / Daily rate
Riga, Latvia
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Skills
Languages
Work experience
Creative Director / Art Director / Creative Strategist
Studija
Jan 2024 - Present
2 years 10 months
Riga, Latvia
Directed the visual identity and creative strategy for a boutique ballet and massage studio, blending elegance, wellness, and movement into cohesive branding. Designed and produced promotional materials, web, UI/UX, photo/video content, design materials, audio podcasts, copywriting, AI / artificial intelligence, and social media campaigns to elevate brand presence and attract a niche clientele. Oversaw art direction for studio visuals, from set design and photography to digital touchpoints, ensuring consistency and emotional resonance. Interior design a ballet studio space from the ground up. Collaborated with instructors and therapists to translate the studio’s philosophy into engaging, aesthetically aligned experiences. Led creative projects that strengthened the studio’s identity, positioning it as a refined space for self-expression and holistic well-being. Produce indoors and outdoors live streaming sessions.
Producer / Director / Field / Studio
Tet
Jan 2013 - Present
13 years 10 months
Riga, Latvia
Lead end-to-end video production for TV brand campaigns, documentaries, social media content, and internal communications, from concept development to final delivery. Collaborate with creative teams, marketers, TV presenters, and external vendors to produce high-quality visual storytelling aligned with Tet’s brand identity. Manage pre-production planning, scripting, scheduling, budgeting, and on-set direction. Do camera operating, post-production, including editing, motion graphics, and sound design, ensuring timely delivery and consistent quality. Implement data-driven strategies to optimize video content performance across digital TV platforms. Work in a Live TV studio as a studio camera operator or studio editor switcher.
Generalist / Creative Lead / Startup Project / Colorist
Nailflix
Jan 2021 - Jan 2023
2 years 1 month
Wiesbaden, Germany
Led the creative direction and brand identity for Nailflix, a content-driven startup at the intersection of beauty and digital media. Wore multiple hats across concept development, leading a team, video production, design, copywriting, sound design, voice over, and marketing to build and launch the platform from the ground up. Produced original content, including tutorials, promos, and branded visuals, tailored to a niche beauty-savvy audience. Developed content strategy and user engagement tactics to grow brand presence across digital and social channels. Collaborated with developers, influencers, and early users to refine UX/UI and deliver a cohesive, on-brand experience. Work in a TV Live studio as a live streamer camera operator or editor. Work as a main / lead colorist for video projects.
Corporate Allrounder / Video / Strategy / Live Studio
AOE
Jan 2018 - Jan 2020
2 years 1 month
Wiesbaden, Germany
Spearheaded corporate video projects from ideation to execution, aligning creative content with AOE’s brand and strategic goals. Developed content strategies that integrated video, photo, audio, copywriting, digital storytelling, and marketing insights to boost audience engagement. Produced and edited a range of multimedia content, including brand films, explainers, and case studies for tech and enterprise clients. Work on AOE's internal and external vendors on projects. Collaborated cross-functionally with CEO, culture, design, development, and marketing teams to ensure cohesive messaging and visual consistency. Balanced hands-on production with strategic planning, helping shape AOE’s visual communication and content direction. Produce live streaming sessions and work on live streaming in studio as a camera operator and editor.
Filmmaker / VFX / Editor / Director
Eyeforce
Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
2 years 1 month
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Created visually striking films from concept to final cut, blending storytelling with technical precision for commercial and branded content. Designed and executed advanced VFX sequences, compositing, motion graphics, copywriting, sound design, voice over to enhance narrative and visual impact. Edited short- and long-form content with a focus on pacing, emotion, and brand alignment, ensuring high production standards. Collaborated closely with directors, DPs, and post-production teams to maintain creative cohesion and meet tight deadlines. Contributed to creative development, pitching ideas and visual treatments that align with Eyeforce’s cinematic and adventurous aesthetic.
Education
Harvard University
Certificate, Predictions X
2020 - 2021
1 year 1 month
RISEBA University of Applied Sciences
Audiovisual media art
2012 - 2014
2 years 1 month