Elia Xhillari
@eliaxhillari
I lead government communications, cultural initiatives, and brand strategy across public and creative sectors.
AlbaniaWhat I'm looking for
I'm currently shaping creative direction, brand strategy, campaigns, and visual communication at PIK Agency while advising Albania's Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport on institutional communication, cultural initiatives, visual identity, and public engagement.
I've supported ministerial communication and branding initiatives across the Ministry of Economy, Culture & Innovation, and coordinated environmental-awareness campaigns with the British Embassy and Ministry of Tourism & Environment.
My work spans strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, cultural diplomacy, public affairs, project management, and brand development. I also bring experience in digital campaigns at Ogilvy, smart-technology business development at 2Smart Systems, and credit-risk monitoring and IFRS 9 analysis at Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania.
With a Computer Science background, I combine creative and technical work across UI/UX, React, APIs, C#, SQL, Python, and visual design tools. I've also worked as a freelance designer and brand consultant, an assistant lecturer, and an OSCE Youth Diplomatic Debate winner.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Art Director
PIK Agency
Feb 2026 - Present (6 months)
Lead creative direction, brand strategy, campaign development and visual communication projects.
Advisor to the Minister
Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport
Sep 2025 - Present (11 months)
Strategic advisor for institutional communication, cultural initiatives, reports, visual identity and public engagement.
Advisor to the Minister
Ministry of Economy, Culture & Innovation
May 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year 4 months)
Art Advisor, Designer and Cultural Projects Coordinator supporting communication and branding initiatives.
Credit Risk Quality Monitoring & Control Specialist
Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania
Dec 2023 - Apr 2024 (4 months)
Credit portfolio monitoring, IFRS 9 analysis and risk quality control.
Technology Sales Engineer
2Smart Systems
Jun 2023 - Nov 2023 (5 months)
Business development, CRM management and smart technology solutions.
Digital campaigns, client communication and content strategy.
Jewelry Designer & General Creative
I&A International
Aug 2022 - Apr 2023 (8 months)
Product design, UI/UX and brand identity development.
Project Manager & Account Coordinator
British Embassy & Ministry of Tourism & Environment
May 2022 - Oct 2022 (5 months)
Coordination of environmental awareness campaigns and stakeholder communication.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
POLIS University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Development, focusing on software development and computer science fundamentals.
Lycée Français
French Baccalaureate, General Studies
Completed the French Baccalaureate and earned the DELF B2 certification in French language proficiency.
INNES Institution
International Academic Program, Government and Parliamentary Communication
Participated in an international academic program focused on government and parliamentary communication.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
AlbaniaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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