Design Lead — Athens, Greece

Less noise.
More signal.

I lead design teams and design the products they ship — user flows, interfaces and the systems that hold them together, across fintech, betting and retail. Fifteen years of turning complex problems into experiences people understand at a glance.

Product DesignUI / UX Design Design SystemsPrototyping User FlowsCreative Direction Brand StrategyArt Direction Creative ProducerMotion Design AI-Augmented Workflows Product DesignUI / UX Design Design SystemsPrototyping User FlowsCreative Direction Brand StrategyArt Direction Creative ProducerMotion Design AI-Augmented Workflows
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Brands I've Worked With
HyundaiNikeKFC PapadopoulouOPAPApivita AmitaDixanKensho NovibetViva.comYodeck LoumidisPapastratosYAMA

Brand & Campaign

Brand identity, packaging and campaign work from fifteen years across agencies and in-house teams. Product design case studies live on their own page.

Want something new?

Want something new?

Integrated Campaign
Cruelty Free Commitment

Cruelty Free Commitment

Art Direction & Campaign
Young Lions Greece

Young Lions Greece

Award Entry
YAMA Sushi Bar

YAMA Sushi Bar

Brand Identity & Website
KENSHO Hotel

KENSHO // Hotel Identity

Brand Identity
METHEKSI

METHEKSI

Packaging Design
Kensho Mykonos

Kensho Mykonos Private Villa

Brand Identity
GARAZAKI

GARAZAKI

The Attitude Makers
Papadopoulou

Papadopoulou

Brand Campaign
Hyundai

Hyundai // Halloween

Concept & Art Direction
Loumidis

Loumidis 100 Xronia

Creative Direction
Taksideuontas Wine

Taksideuontas

Wine — Packaging & Brand
IAMAVIX

IAMAVIX

Packaging Design
ALUNIA

ALUNIA Incognito Suites

Santorini — Brand Identity
OPAP

OPAP // Pame Stoixima

Campaign & Art Direction
allSmart

allSmart

Digital Campaign
LIPSHOP Athens

LIPSHOP Athens

Brand Identity
Nike

Nike Air Force

Concept Design
KFC

KFC // Genius Meal

Campaign
APIVITA

APIVITA // Explosion

Brand Campaign
Athens Marathon

Athens Authentic Marathon

Papastratos — Video
ΒΣ Photographer

ΒΣ Photographer

Brand Identity
Philosifish

Philosifish

Packaging & Brand
Amita

Amita

Campaign Design
Dixan

Dixan

FMCG Campaign
Young Lions Ti exei simasia

Young Lions Greece

Ti Exei Simasia
ATHENA

ATHENA

Concept Design
Sxedia

Sxedia

Editorial Design
Project 210

Project 210

Logo Design
FLAME & CO

FLAME & CO

Clothing — Brand Identity

TVC

Television commercials — art direction and creative direction for broadcast and digital campaigns.

Νέο Hyundai i10. Go Big.

Νέο Hyundai i10. Go Big.

Noviverse by Novibet

Noviverse by Novibet – Ένα νέο σύμπαν αποκλειστικών ανταμοιβών

Want something new? — Integrated Campaign

Τόσο απλά, τόσο έξυπνα! allSmart.gr

Τόσο απλά, τόσο έξυπνα! allSmart.gr

Το αγαπημένο σου Club έγινε...allSmart!

Το αγαπημένο σου Club έγινε...allSmart!

Loumidis 100 Xronia — TVC

Campaign — Ελαιοραβδιστικά STIHL
Δεν χρειάζεται να κοπιάσεις

Δεν χρειάζεται να κοπιάσεις για να πεις κοπιάστε!

Δεν χρειάζεται να σου βγει το λάδι

Δεν χρειάζεται να σου βγει το λάδι για να βγάλεις λάδι!

Δεν χρειάζεται να πονάς ούτε εσύ

Δεν χρειάζεται να πονάς ούτε εσύ.. ούτε η ελιά σου!

UX / UI Design

Interfaces, flows and design systems for fintech, betting and retail products — designed with engineering teams and shipped across web and mobile. Each case covers the problem, the approach, and the screens it produced.

I work as a design lead: hands on in the file, and responsible for the team, the system and the handoff around it.

Product DesignUX / UIDesign SystemsPrototypingUser FlowsMobile & WebDeveloper Handoff

How I work as a lead

Leading the team

I manage designers and motion artists end to end \u2014 hiring, critique, and the standard the work is held to. At Novibet that meant brand and product consistency across 10+ markets; at Yodeck it means a team covering both product and marketing.

Building the system

I build scalable design systems and guidelines rather than one-off screens, so product UI and campaign visuals stay one language and new work can ship without new design decisions every time.

Shipping with engineering

I work close to engineering through handoff and implementation, and I use AI-augmented workflows to shorten the distance between an idea and something a team can review.

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Manos Panagiotopoulos

Manos Panagiotopoulos

Design Manager — UX / UI & Product

Hello, my name is Manos. I'm a design manager based in Athens, leading design teams and designing the products they ship — UX and UI, design systems, and the brand language around them — with over 14 years of experience behind it.

I've worked across agencies, fast-growing tech companies, and in-house creative teams, including roles at Yodeck, Novibet, Viva Wallet, McCann, and Ogilvy. My background combines UX and interface design, design systems, creative direction, and collaborative problem solving across digital products and multi-channel experiences.

Throughout my career, I've led multidisciplinary teams, developed scalable design systems, run critique and handoff with engineering, and delivered projects that balance strong visual storytelling with strategic business goals. I'm also deeply interested in innovation, AI-assisted creative workflows, and building experiences that are both engaging and outcome-driven.

I bring a collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and a passion for turning complex ideas into clear and meaningful experiences.

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

Ermis Award

Young Lions

Skills

Product Design
UX / UI Design
Design Systems
Interaction Design
Prototyping
User Flows
Wireframing
Developer Handoff
Agency Coordination
Art Direction
Brainstorming
Brand / Logo Design
Brand Management
Brand Strategy
Branding
Creative Direction
Event Design
Experience Design
Film Processing
Filming
Game Design
Graphic Design
Packaging Design
Pattern Design
Photo Editing
Print Design
Retail Design
Studio Management
Team Management
Web Design

Sector Experience

Advertising
Audio / Visual
Communications
Design
Film (Short / Documentary)
Startups

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