Cosmin Cret

As the sole Product Designer at Market Genie, I lead the end-to-end design of a B2B SaaS analytics platform that helps automotive service businesses transform operational data into actionable business insights. Working at the intersection of customer needs, business strategy, and technology, I shape the product from discovery through delivery, collaborating closely with Product, Engineering, and s

As the primary Product Designer for Jarvis, Left Lane Auto's flagship B2B SaaS platform, I designed complex workflows that helped automotive service businesses manage operations, customer relationships, marketing, business intelligence, and AI-powered call analysis within a single product.

Working closely with Product, Engineering, and business stakeholders, I transformed operational complexity

As a founding team member at ShoutOut, I helped transform an idea into a market-ready product by shaping its product vision, visual identity, and user experience from day one. Joining at the earliest stage gave me the opportunity to define not only what the product looked like, but also how Design contributed to the company's growth.

I established and led the design function while remaining deep

As Head of Design, I joined Upkey to transform the product experience, helping evolve the platform into a more intuitive, engaging, and scalable solution for Gen Z students and early-career professionals.

Partnering closely with the CEO, Product Managers, Engineering, and Marketing, I led the redesign of the core platform, key user journeys, and marketing experiences. In a fast-paced Series A en

I joined Yonder as part of a strategic initiative to transition a critical enterprise product from a US-based team to a newly established product organization in Romania. My role was to lead the local design effort, ensuring a smooth knowledge transfer while building the foundation for a sustainable and self-sufficient design practice.

Working closely with Product Owners, Engineering, and busine

As an Associate Lecturer in the Department of Cinematography and Media, I taught undergraduate and master's courses in Video Editing for Cinematography and Transmedia, combining academic instruction with over two decades of professional experience in design and digital media.

Beyond teaching, I developed course materials, mentored students through practical projects, and supervised film productio

I was part of the founding team that launched PressOne, helping shape the company's brand, visual identity, and digital presence from day one. As the sole designer, I established the visual language across the organization, designing the brand identity, websites, digital products, and both print and digital publications that supported PressOne's mission of delivering high-quality, long-form journa

As an independent Design Consultant, I partnered with startups, small businesses, nonprofits, and international organizations to create impactful digital and brand experiences across a wide range of industries.

My work spanned branding, graphic design, UI/UX design, website design, WordPress development, multimedia production, and marketing communications. Working directly with clients from disc

As Creative Director, I led the creative direction and visual communication for an international nonprofit organization, ensuring a consistent and engaging brand presence across digital, print, and live experiences.

Working closely with organizational leadership and cross-functional teams, I developed branding, websites, marketing campaigns, presentations, print materials, social media content,

As a Graphic Designer, I was responsible for creating a wide range of print publications and visual communication materials, including books, magazines, brochures, educational resources, and promotional collateral. Working in a collaborative publishing environment, I focused on transforming content into clear, engaging, and professionally crafted designs.

This role gave me a strong foundation in

As Co-Founder and Brand Designer at Brandstorm, I partnered with businesses and organizations to build memorable brands that aligned strategy with visual identity. From early-stage startups to established companies, I helped clients define who they were, how they communicated, and how they connected with their audiences.

My work included brand strategy, logo design, visual identity systems, mark

Faculty of Political, Administrative and Communication Sciences, Babeș-Bolyai University

As an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Journalism, I taught courses in Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing, helping students develop the visual communication and production skills essential for print and digital media.

Alongside teaching, I prepared course materials, guided practical assignments,

Master's degree in Interactive Multimedia from Babeș-Bolyai University.

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from the University of Art and Design in Cluj-Napoca.