Tadej

Oblak

Creative Visual Designer

Visual creative with 10+ years of experience in design, illustration, brand development, and content creation. Skilled in storytelling through visuals, both digital and physical, with a passion for innovation and impactful design. Currently combining my creative skills with hands-on brand management and social media content creation in the catering industry.

tadej.oblak92@gmail.com | +31 6 25 27 76 21 | Spuistraat 234 K, 1012 VV Amsterdam

Skills

Software

Education

Bachelor of Visual Communication and Design

University of Ljubljana — 2012 to 2015

2023 – Present

Chef & Brand Manager

De Amsterdamsche Cateraar – Amsterdam

Leading kitchen operations while also developing and managing the brand’s visual identity and online presence.

  • Designed and built the official website (UX, layout, visuals, copywriting, subscription forms, etc).

  • Created and managed content for Instagram and TikTok (Reels, stories, photos).

  • Ran paid campaigns using Meta Business Manager and optimised for performance.

  • Designed promotional assets using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.

Mar 2019 – Present

Founder & Visual Designer

Studio Tadej – Amsterdam

Creative studio specialising in design, illustration, and custom visual work.

  • Projects include branding, packaging, websites, murals, and custom art.

  • Provides framing advice, print production, and digital campaigns.

  • Collaborated with brands such as Ray-Ban, Glenfiddich, Swatch, and YouTube.

Jan 2023 – May 2023

Visual Artist

YouTube (YouTube Works Awards) – Amsterdam

  • Concepted and designed visuals for the YouTube Works Awards at NXT Museum.

  • Painted 4 large canvases as trophies for category winners (Rituals, Bol.com, Marktplaats, and Koninklijke Landmacht).

  • Worked closely with motion designers to shape the show’s overall creative direction.

Nov 2022 – Mar 2023

Freelance Illustrator

Radio m2o – Milan, Italy

  • Lead illustrator for national OOH campaign across Italian train stations.

  • Delivered 5 iconic portraits and a painted work for DJ Albertino.

Sep 2021 – Mar 2022

Creative Art Director

Glenfiddich x Sofitel The Grand – Amsterdam

Redesigned the bar interior of The Flying Dutchman into a Glenfiddich art space.

  • Painted full interior walls in neo-pop style.

  • Designed custom carpet, jacket, and event materials.

  • Integrated 3D-printed and ceramic crown sculptures into decor.

Apr 2020 – Mar 2021

Freelance Illustrator

Ray-Ban – Milan & China

  • Created global and regional illustration campaigns.

  • "Time to" campaign: 6 illustrations shared across all Ray-Ban global platforms.

  • “You’re On” campaign for Asia: 8 illustrations used for packaging, stores, WeChat stickers, and merch.

  • Designed event logo for D11 / Tmall in China.

  • Contributed designs for exclusive tote bags, boxes, and face masks.

Nov 2020 – Mar 2021

Creative Designer

Glenfiddich – Amsterdam

  • Represented NL in the global launch of Grande Couronne 26YO.

  • Created custom artwork, painted invites, and limited-edition art prints.

  • Contributed to the visual storytelling of Glenfiddich’s brand experience.

Winner Award

Swatch x You Competition

Issued by Swatch Ltd. · Nov 2021

Selected to represent the Netherlands at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Contact

tadej.oblak92@gmail.com
+31 6 25 27 76 21
Spuistraat 234 K, 1012 VV
Amsterdam