Vanja Gavric
About me
28, from Belgrade, Serbia.
Self-taught graphic designer and video editor, helping brands connect with their audience through carefully crafted content. Proven track record with converting video ads and color-popping designs in DTC marketing. Fluent in YouTube video editing and creating crypto-related content.
Driven by continual growth and learning both in and outside work.
Currently tackling the challenges of sewing, acrobatics and petting every cat in the world. If not found online, probably somewhere in Belgrade, volunteering at the cat shelter Ceslaja.
Work Experience
2021 - CURRENT
Freelance/Contractor @ Various clients
Video and static ads for Facebook (Meta), IG, Google PMax and YouTube. Amazon listing images and A+ images. Logos and branding. Podcast, course and e-learning editor.
August 2024 - Current (Contract)
Video Editor & Graphic Designer @ First Byte Media
Crypto iGaming YouTube channel video editor (long-form & reels). Thumbnail designer. Social media posts designer. SM banner designer. Email newsletter designer.
JUNE 2023 - OCTOBER 2023 (Contract)
Video Editor & Graphic Designer @ BGNS Studios (ex Blue Gravity Studios)
Video Editor and 2D Animator for the studio’s Game Dev YouTube Channel. Thumbnail Designer. Video game trailer editor. Assisted the social media team with post creation and planning.
August 2022 - JUNE 2023 (Contract)
Creative Director @ V.H. Media Enterprise
Video Editor & Director of digital advertisement campaigns. Editing short-form content (TikTok Ads, FB Ads, Reels). Static ad design (Meta, IG, Google PMax). Email newsletter design. Campaign analysis and market research with the team's media buyers. Guiding photo/video shoots for brands.
SEPTEMBER 2021 - JULY 2022 (CONTRACT)
Video Editor & Graphic Designer @ Hyperscale
Crypto YouTube channel editor. Thumbnail & channel branding designer (logo, branding, banners). Social media ads (TikTok, YouTube, Facebook) video editor for e-commerce. Course & webinar video editor.
SEPTEMBER 2019 - SEPTEMBER 2021 (On-site Full-time)
Video Editor & Graphic Designer @ Poslovna Savrsenost
Stationary design, social media, and advertisement design for the company and its other brands (Obuke i Kursevi, FLY Media, TOP Conference). Templates and presentation design. Photo retoucher. Lead video editor. Studio assistant as a photographer and videographer. Mentor to graphic design interns and video editors.
DECEMBER 2018 - AUGUST 2019 (ON-SITE INTERNSHIP)
Graphic Designer/Video Editor @ FLY Media
Stationary design and file preparation for printing. Social media and website post creation. Static ad designer for FB and Google Ads. Studio photographer and retoucher. Lecturer on photo retouching in Photoshop and Lightroom on an Intro to Photography course. Video Editing Trainee.
OCTOBER 2018 - JAN 2019 (FREELANCE)
Photographer @ Happy Ever After Clothing Store
Fashion photographer and photo retoucher.
Skills & Expertise
Work software:
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, Audition
Organisation & Task Management:
Google Suite, Notion, Asana, Trello
Languages:
Serbian (Native)
English (Fluent)
Learning Experience
2018-2019
Graphic Design/Video Editing Intern @ FLY Media Studio
(lots of learning through YouTube & courses in between)
2018
Graphic Design 101 Course @ Obuke i kursevi
Graphic Design: InDesign Course @ Obuke i kursevi
2016 - PAUSED
University of Belgrade, Art History Major, Bachelor's Degree Grade 2/4
2011-2015
High School Gimnazija Lazarevac
Linguistic/Social Studies, 4.9/5 score