25 years in 10 minutes
Greetings, stranger!
While my full portfolio remains a work in progress, here’s a brief glimpse into my creations. I've picked four examples from each category, with at least one fresh addition for good measure. This should take no more than 10 minutes of your valuable time.
Who am I?
It’s complex.
In a word, I am—Maker.
To be brief—Artist, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Animator.
To be clear—I’ve held roles as Creative Director, Art Director, and Director, primarily in advertising and visual communication.
To be honest—I haven’t fully defined myself. I’m fluid. Beyond the titles, I’ve delved into programming, AI, 3D, generative art, fine art, music, short film, photography, automation, strategy, content creation, UI/UX, electronics, writing, game engines, and more. My drive to explore new realms of creative expression knows no bounds.
In a word, I am—Maker.
To be brief—Artist, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Animator.
To be clear—I’ve held roles as Creative Director, Art Director, and Director, primarily in advertising and visual communication.
To be honest—I haven’t fully defined myself. I’m fluid. Beyond the titles, I’ve delved into programming, AI, 3D, generative art, fine art, music, short film, photography, automation, strategy, content creation, UI/UX, electronics, writing, game engines, and more. My drive to explore new realms of creative expression knows no bounds.
Logo and Brand Identity
Logo design stands as one of the purest expressions of graphic design—and among the most profoundly responsible. I’ve crafted nearly 100 logos and marks, earning awards and recognition at industry events, with my work featured in prestigious international publications like LogoLounge and Tres Logos.
2004
2021
2020
Art / Social Commentary
Personal Project: "Stand with Ukraine" – A visceral reaction to the 2022 Russian invasion, this collection fuses the grit of street art with sharp social commentary. Textured black-and-white illustrations juxtapose innocence and violence, revealing the stark realities of war through haunting symbols. Distilling months of rage and anguish, these works serve as a rallying cry to bear witness and resist oppression. Full Project >>>
2022
2022
2022
2022
Posters
Posters—one of my favorite forms of graphic design—provide an unmatched freedom of expression, unlike conventional advertising graphics. As a former aspiring film director, my passion for the film industry runs deep. While I haven’t directed a full feature film (yet :), I’m eager to make my mark within the intricate niche of the broader film production process. A successful movie poster is a harmonious blend of design, storytelling, and marketing; when crafted with care, it becomes a powerful tool to spark interest and shape audience expectations.
2024
2023
2009
2009
Motion
Moving images are my lifelong passion—Direction, Animation, Motion Graphics, 3D, Stop Motion, Kinetic Typography, you name it. Each showreel below is unique; for a richer insight into my work, I invite you to explore both.
Print Advertising
Print advertising remains a powerful medium, engaging audiences with its tactile, lasting impact. The interplay of color, composition, and layout is crucial, guiding the viewer’s eye and evoking emotions that reinforce brand messages. Through thoughtful design, print ads transform simple visuals into compelling, memorable narratives.
2014
201
CV
With a broad skill set spanning multimedia graphics, video production, and a deep passion for animation and design, I bring a dynamic force of creativity. Armed with vast software expertise and an insatiable drive to push boundaries, I craft original ideas and high-quality work that captivate.
SKILLS
Core Competencies
- Art Direction & Graphic Design: Adept at crafting visually striking designs, with a proven ability to deliver cohesive visual solutions that align with client goals. As Art Director I favor a hands-on approach, developing key concepts and visuals myself, then brief my creative team on how to adapt them across various implementations and media, rather than merely overseeing or directing processes.
- Animation & Direction: Proficient across platforms for dynamic visual storytelling, actively involved in editing, animating, and shaping the entire production process from concept to final cut.
- Illustration: Recognized for a unique collage technique, yet versatile across styles and mediums.
- Creative Direction: Experienced in ideation, presentation, and seamless project management with diverse creative teams.
- Animation & Direction: Proficient across platforms for dynamic visual storytelling, actively involved in editing, animating, and shaping the entire production process from concept to final cut.
- Illustration: Recognized for a unique collage technique, yet versatile across styles and mediums.
- Creative Direction: Experienced in ideation, presentation, and seamless project management with diverse creative teams.
Tool Proficiency
- Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, InDesign, and more.
- 3D: Blender, Unity.
- AI: Image-based primarily with Midjourney, ComfyUI; text and code with tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and local Ollama models. Experienced in automating workflows by integrating models with Python.
- Numerous others.
- 3D: Blender, Unity.
- AI: Image-based primarily with Midjourney, ComfyUI; text and code with tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and local Ollama models. Experienced in automating workflows by integrating models with Python.
- Numerous others.
Language Skills
- Programming: Fundamentals in Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS/JS.
- Languages: English, Latvian, Russian (conversational).
- Languages: English, Latvian, Russian (conversational).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance (Riga, Latvia)
Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Animator
April 2023 – Present
Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Animator
April 2023 – Present
Frank & Stein (Riga, Latvia)
Art Director, Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Animator
September 2018 – April 2023
Art Director, Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Animator
September 2018 – April 2023
Not Perfect (Riga, Latvia)
Head of Art
Summer 2018
Head of Art
Summer 2018
!Mooz (Riga, Latvia)
Creative Director, Art Director
November 2013 – November 2018
Creative Director, Art Director
November 2013 – November 2018
LatinWorks/Third Ear (Austin, TX, USA)
Art Director
Summer 2014
Art Director
Summer 2014
SIA Apsits & Freelance (Riga, Latvia)
Art Director, Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Animator, Entrepreneur
2003 – 2018
Art Director, Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Animator, Entrepreneur
2003 – 2018
Fabrica (Treviso, Italy)
Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Animator
2001 – 2002
Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Animator
2001 – 2002
Brand Sellers DDB (Riga, Latvia)
Art Director
2000 – 2001
Art Director
2000 – 2001
Young & Rubicam Garage 4x4 (Riga, Latvia)
Graphic Designer
1999 – 2000
Graphic Designer
1999 – 2000
Varner Hakon Invest & DMB (Riga, Latvia)
Graphic Designer
1997 – 1999
Graphic Designer
1997 – 1999
EDUCATION
Academic Institutions:
- Fabrica – Benetton Research and Communication Centre, Italy (2000–2002)
- Riga School of Crafts – Graphic and Advertising Design, Latvia (1993–1997)
- Riga School of Crafts – Graphic and Advertising Design, Latvia (1993–1997)
Additional Studies & International Workshops:
- Workshops led by Andrés Serrano, Do by KesselsKramer, Massimo Vignelli, April Greiman, Mike Mills, Andrej Zdravic, Lawrence Weiner, Peter Rea, Maira Kalman, Opos, Boris Mikhailov, Nick Gordon & Peter Reaburn, among others.
- Ongoing extensive self-directed learning.
- Ongoing extensive self-directed learning.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS & RECOGNITION
Awards:
Honored with local and international accolades for packaging, graphic design, brand identity, commercials, and short films.
Honored with local and international accolades for packaging, graphic design, brand identity, commercials, and short films.
Solo Exhibitions:
Showcased in Latvia, Portugal, and Italy.
Showcased in Latvia, Portugal, and Italy.
Group Exhibitions:
Featured in Latvia, Japan, China, Italy, France, Paris, and the UK.
Featured in Latvia, Japan, China, Italy, France, Paris, and the UK.
Jury Member:
Served on juries for various short film, advertising, and graphic design festivals in Latvia and one in New York.
Served on juries for various short film, advertising, and graphic design festivals in Latvia and one in New York.
Publications, DVD Collections & Festivals:
Contributions to Shots magazine and DVD, Creative Review, Luerzer’s Archive, IDN, Colors, Black Book, ADCE, LogoLounge, Tres Logos, Wonderland, and more. Animated shorts screened at over 60 international film festivals and included in DVD compilations. Works featured in the Latvian Design Yearbooks of 2010, 2005, and 2004. Published in the book MAP Design: Contemporary Latvian Graphic Design 2008
Contributions to Shots magazine and DVD, Creative Review, Luerzer’s Archive, IDN, Colors, Black Book, ADCE, LogoLounge, Tres Logos, Wonderland, and more. Animated shorts screened at over 60 international film festivals and included in DVD compilations. Works featured in the Latvian Design Yearbooks of 2010, 2005, and 2004. Published in the book MAP Design: Contemporary Latvian Graphic Design 2008
CLIENTS
Collaborated with prominent Latvian banks, telecommunications companies, public authorities, and leading advertising agencies, as well as renowned local and international brands including Diesel (IT), KesselsKramer (NL), Fabrica (IT), Benetton (IT), Brand Sellers DDB Riga, McCANN Riga, and Leo Burnett Latvia.
Thank you for your time, and don’t be a stranger!
If any of my skills can contribute to your ventures, please let me know.
Reality is overrated—unleash your imagination!
If any of my skills can contribute to your ventures, please let me know.
Reality is overrated—unleash your imagination!
Gints