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Mihai Chersin

@mihaichersin

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Mihai Chersin, branding expert with 20+ yrs crafting strategic, meaningful & impactful visual brands

Romania

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for remote freelance or contract roles focused on brand identity, UI/UX design, and visual communication. I enjoy collaborating with creative teams and impact-driven businesses that value strategic thinking, high-quality execution, and clear communication.

I’ve partnered with schools, beauty and wellness brands, tech startups, FMCG, and culture-led institutions, offering both freelance and agency-led creative services. My clients value clean execution, thoughtful design decisions, and my ability to connect visual work with real business goals.

Tools I use daily:

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Xd)

Figma, basic CAD tools

Photography tools and post-production software (Final Cut, Motion)

Certifications & Edge:

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Identity (Branding) – UNArte Bucharest

Certified Trainer (DTP & Adobe Suite) – Center for Professional Training in Culture

Award-winning photographer and visual storyteller with recognized exhibitions & contests

Let’s bring clarity, emotion, and consistency to your brand.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Brand Specialist & CEO

Current

BVR's Creative Lodge

Apr 2016 - Present (10 years 2 months)

I’m the founder of BVR’s Creative Lodge, a full-service branding studio based in Bucharest, where I lead identity design, packaging, photography, and visual communication projects for clients across diverse industries and countries. Maintained an overall 5.0/5.0 client satisfaction rating on Clutch, reflecting consistent excellence in project outcomes and service.

Branding Brand Strategy Label Design Packaging Design Photography Photo Editing Product Photography Logo Design OOH Print Design 2D Animation WordPress Web Design App Design

Photographer & Art Director

Olga Gudynn International School

Nov 2010 - Apr 2016 (5 years 5 months)

Managed design and production of marketing materials, newsletters, and event collateral. Led visual direction for “The Bridge” magazine and other publications. Acted as in-house photographer for events and campaigns, ensuring cohesive branding across print and digital, while reducing outsourcing costs and supporting content creation with high-quality visuals.

Communication Skills Photography Branding Video Editing Photo Editing Project Management Graphic Design

Design Certified Trainer

Center for Professional Training in Culture (CPPC)

Apr 2008 - Dec 2012 (4 years 8 months)

Conducted Adobe Creative Suite & CorelDRAW training as part of DTP specialization. Led a 2-day Illustrator course for 16 participants in Sibiu and delivered biannual intensive training for 4 years to day + evening groups (11 hours/day over 2 weeks, ~110 hours/session)

Training Photoshop Illustrator InDesign CorelDraw Quark Xpress

Graphic Designer & Photographer

Graphis Advertising

Oct 2006 - Jan 2009 (2 years 3 months)

Led design and production of signage, banners, exhibits, and branded visuals. Delivered CAD floor plans, custom displays, and expo consulting. Managed end-to-end project execution with focus on creative quality, accuracy, and on-time delivery across teams and suppliers.

Communication Skills Problem Solving Print Design Print Production Print Materials Banner Design 3D Design Graphic Design Photography Photo Editing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

UNArte Bucharest

Bachelor of Arts, Visual Communication Design

2006 - 2010

Grade: 9

Activities and societies: Visual arts workshops, print & digital portfolio development, design exhibitions

Graduated with a BA in Visual Communication Design, focusing on branding, typography, and layout. Developed design projects across print and digital formats and participated in university-led exhibitions and workshops.