Design Manager — Athens, Greece

Concept
Over
Chaos

I craft thoughtful digital experiences that stand out — merging creative insight with design precision. Where imagination meets strategy to deliver impactful results.

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Noviverse
Viva.com
Papadopoulou
Brand StrategyCreative Direction UI/UX DesignDesign Systems Art DirectionAI-Augmented Workflows Motion DesignCampaign Design Team LeadershipProduct Design Brand StrategyCreative Direction UI/UX DesignDesign Systems Art DirectionAI-Augmented Workflows Motion DesignCampaign Design Team LeadershipProduct Design
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Brands I've Worked With
HyundaiNikePapadopoulou OPAPAmitaDixan NovibetViva.comYodeck LoumidisPapastratos

Portfolio

Showcasing creative and impactful solutions — explore the work to see the transformative power of strategic design.

Novibet — Noviverse

Complete design identity and UI for Noviverse, Novibet's loyalty & gamification ecosystem. A universe of in-app screens, mobile widgets, promo materials, hero pages, and campaign assets — combining vibrant graphics, 3D assets, immersive illustrations, and fully gamified UX.

Viva.com

A full visual system for Viva.com: landing pages for ISV Partners, restaurant & retail banners, checkout flow feature cards, and key benefit visuals (PCI DSS, Biometric Security, Tokenization). Gradients, shadows, and floating interfaces conveying fintech flexibility and technological superiority — all designed to guide users toward conversion.

Manos Panagiotopoulos

Manos Panagiotopoulos

Design Manager

Design Manager and Associate Creative Director with 15+ years of experience across agencies and in-house teams. I've led creative work for brands like Hyundai, Nike, Papadopoulou, OPAP, Amita, and Dixan — spanning digital campaigns, brand identity, and product design.

Currently at Yodeck, I lead the design team and have pioneered AI-augmented workflows that accelerate ideation and asset production. I believe in concept over chaos — building systems that let creativity scale without losing soul.

Based in Athens, Greece. Open to Design Manager and Creative Director opportunities.

Experience

Oct 2025 — Present

Design Manager

Yodeck

Lead the design team, overseeing end-to-end creative direction for product and marketing. Pioneered AI-augmented design workflows, leveraging generative AI tools to accelerate ideation and asset production. Built scalable design systems and brand guidelines that unify product UI and campaign visuals.

2023 — Sep 2025

Associate Creative Director

Novibet

Directed multi-channel creative campaigns across digital, social, and OOH. Managed a team of designers and motion artists, establishing brand consistency across 10+ markets.

2022 — 2023

Associate Creative Director

Viva Wallet

Shaped the visual identity and campaign strategy for one of Europe's fastest-growing fintech companies. Led rebranding initiatives and produced high-impact assets for product launches and partnerships.

2018 — 2022

Senior Art Director

McCann

Conceptualised and executed award-winning campaigns for top-tier clients across FMCG, telecom, and finance. Mentored junior creatives and collaborated closely with strategy and account teams on integrated briefs.

2017 — 2018

Art Director

Admine_

Developed creative concepts and visual narratives for digital-first campaigns.

2014 — 2016

Art Director

Ogilvy

Created compelling visual storytelling for global and local brands under the Ogilvy network.

2012 — 2014

Art Director

Androulidakis Group

Handled end-to-end art direction for print, packaging, and brand identity projects.

2009 — 2011

Junior Art Director

Art Power

Started career in a boutique agency, building foundational skills in layout, typography, and production.

Education

2006 — 2009

BA (Hons) Graphic Design

City Unity College

Awards

Early Career

Ermis Awards — multiple classifications and categories
Young Lions Award

Skills

Creative Direction
Brand Strategy
AI-Augmented Design
Design Systems
UI / UX
Team Leadership
Adobe Creative Suite
Figma / Sketch
Motion Design
Art Direction

Let's Work
Together

I'm currently open to Design Manager and Creative Director opportunities. Whether you have a project in mind or just want to connect — drop me a line.

manos.panagiotopoulos@gmail.com
Phone
(+30) 697 222 9373
Location
Athens, Greece