About me

I'm Sandro Pataridze, a multidisciplinary designer and art director from Georgia, currently based in Shanghai. I'm passionate about creating visual experiences driven by strong concepts, strategic thinking, and distinctive aesthetics.

I'm Sandro Pataridze, a multidisciplinary designer and art director from Georgia, currently based in Shanghai. I'm passionate about creating visual experiences driven by strong concepts, strategic thinking, and distinctive aesthetics.

My work spans branding, advertising, and visual communication, transforming ideas into meaningful stories that connect brands with people. I believe great design goes beyond aesthetics to communicate clearly and leave a lasting impression.

My work spans branding, advertising, and visual communication, transforming ideas into meaningful stories that connect brands with people. I believe great design goes beyond aesthetics to communicate clearly and leave a lasting impression.

As a Cannes Young Lions Georgia 2026 Gold Medalist in Print and an MA Art Design student at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, I explore the intersection of creativity, culture, and technology to create meaningful work.

As a Cannes Young Lions Georgia 2026 Gold Medalist in Print and an MA Art Design student at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, I explore the intersection of creativity, culture, and technology to create meaningful work.

Latest Experience

21-26

Aug 2025 – Aug 2026

Full-time

Brand Designer

Lost&Found

Developed brand identities, campaigns, and digital and print visuals across real estate, hospitality, wine, and B2B sectors, contributing to creative strategy and client growth.

Aug 2025 – Aug 2026

Part-Time

Creative Graphic Designer

Render Group

Created AI-enhanced architectural visuals, photomontages, and social media content, transforming technical 3D renders into polished commercial presentations.

Dec 2024 – Jul 2025

Part-time (Internship)

Graphic Designer

Wizzair

Created branded digital and print content for Wizz Air, supporting HR and marketing communications while helping grow its LinkedIn Careers page to 3,000+ followers.

2024

Part-time

Graphic Designer

Toolip Art Gallery

Designed exhibition posters, social media graphics, and print materials, strengthening the gallery’s visual identity and audience engagement.

2023 – 2024

Full-time · Georgia

Graphic Designer

Studio 13 – Furniture & Interiors

Developed visual strategy and produced social media content and print materials for a premium furniture brand. Strengthened its visual identity and customer communications, increasing visibility and engagement.

2021 – 2026

Remote / Georgia

Freelance Graphic Designer

Independent

Delivered print design, photo retouching, promotional banners, YouTube thumbnails, and brand assets across multiple industries. Built versatility and client management skills by working directly with clients.

Company Portfolio

Lost&Found

Wizz Air

Toolip Art Gallery

Studio13 · Furniture & Lighting

Bloom by Highrise

Leader Development

Danigi

Otium

Luxury Laundry and more

Deka Development

Gumbati Holding

Render Group

Nimbi

Haven Capital

Kedari Residence

Finbureau

ArtistsForGeorgia

Creative Barrel

Education

Budapest Metropolitan University

BA in Visual Communications

2022–2025

Graduated with an Excellent grade (5.0). Received the Red Diploma for outstanding academic performance and the Best Diploma Thesis Award.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Master of Design (MoDi) Candidate

Fall 2026 – Spring 2029 (expected)

Studying at the School of Design, with coursework in embodied intelligence and smart mobility design.

Awards

25-26

2026

Gold (Print Category)

Cannes Lions Georgia

Winner of the Cannes Young Lions Georgia 2026 Print competition

2025

Best Diploma Project 2025

METU

Budapest Metropolitan Univers Best Diploma Work of the Year award in 2025.