Chris Szymanski
// CREATIVE DIRECTOR
// CREATIVE STRATEGIST
// PRODUCTION SPECIALIST
01 ABOUT
Hi there!
I'm a highly experienced creative director and leader owing to an 18-year career working on TV, Advertising, Film and Gaming projects for international studios and clients such as Sky Sports, Volkswagen, Mazda, Unilever brands and Supercell.
I have high-level live-Action, 2D and CGI production and post-production knowledge with a proven track record of creative strategies that successfully bridge data and creativity.
I'm passionate about growing and empowering talent to reach their full potential with an interest in how we can use AI tools as part of the creative process.
I have excellent communication and presentation skills, highly adept in client and stakeholder management.
Chris Szymanski
03 Experience
2022 - PRESENT
CREADITS
Remote, Global
HEAD OF CREATIVE OPERATIONS, EMEA
Leading the EMEA Creative Operations team responsible for creative, strategy, production and delivery of Live-action, 2D and CGI UA and launch trailer creatives for some of the world’s leading mobile game companies.
Responsible for production management and coordination with multiple global design and production studios.
Senior point of contact for clients, leading business development and review meetings.
2018-PRESENT
REBEL CREATIVE & EVENTS
Palma, Spain
FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Creator of one Spain's largest food and music festivals "Battle of the Burger Spain". In 2019, in only its second year, the 2 day event was attended by more than 5,500 "Bugermaniacs" in Mallorca. The event sold out within 3 weeks due to an extensive creative promotion campaign.
2015-2017
HOTELES GLOBALES
Palma, Spain
HEAD OF CREATIVE & CONTENT MANAGER
Responsible for all design, video and written content for one of Balearics largest hotel chains.
2011-2012
CUT&RUN
Hong Kong
FILM EDITOR
In-house film editor for one of the world's leading and award-winning editing houses for the launch of their first Asian office in Hong Kong.
Edited TV commercials and music videos for international brands such as Volkswagen, Honda, Coca-Cola, and China Mobile.
2006-2008
PITLANE PRODUCTIONS
London, UK
PRODUCER/EDITOR
Producer and Editor role for multiple motorsport studio and location productions for leading UK broadcaster Sky Sports.
2004-2005
ANNA VALLEY AV
London, UK
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
Installing and operating different audio visual equipment in London's biggest TV studios.
2017-2022
HOTELBEDS
Palma, Spain
HEAD OF CREATIVE & CONTENT
Leading both the Creative and Content teams for the world's largest B2B travel organisation. Responsible for all of the group's multiple brand design, video and written output.
Oversaw the group's complete re-brand in 2018 as well as multiple product launches and industry events.
Developed all the content and creative for a multi-channel digital acquisition programme that resulted in acquiring, onboarding and producing revenue from 20,000 new travel agents in one year.
2018-PRESENT
MANSKI CREATIVE
Palma, Spain
FOUNDER
Boutique Creative Agency providing design, video, content and digital marketing services to local and international businesses.
2012-2014
PIXELBOX ASIA
Hong Kong & Shanghai, China
HEAD OF PRODUCTION / EDITOR
Leading the production team and creative studio for one of Asia's premier design and film production agency's from their Hong Kong and Shanghai offices.
Responsible for the initial pitching, budgeting, production and execution, and delivery of all projects and the main point of contact for clients.
Working on award-winning projects for clients all across Asia and the South Pacific for some of the world's biggest brands like Volkswagen, Mercedes and Unilever.
2008-2011
PIXELPOST
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
CREATIVE DIRECTOR / CHIEF EDITOR
Pixelpost is one of leading multi-service post-production houses in Malaysia. My role was leading the creative team to provide solutions for motion graphic, animation and film projects for brands such as Coca Cola and Proton.
2005-2006
ETV
London, UK
STUDIO OP
Studio Operator for multiple satellite live TV broadcasts.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"Having worked with Chris for many years, plus having seen him grow and adapt to new roles and challenges I would thoroughly recommend him for relevant roles. He has proved himself as a person who can deal with almost any situation with a cool head and calm hand and get the job done. Chris is always a good driver of initiative in a team, plus able to convert talk to action. A great asset."
Chris Thorp, Managing Director | Pixelbox Asia
04 CONTACT
C/Alfons el Magananim 4, 11-2, Palma 07004, Islas Baleares
+34 626069694