Christopher Papan Email & Phone Number

Billund Municipality, Region Of Southern Denmark, Denmark

As a member of OLA, the LEGO Group's Internal Creative Agency, I am excited to be working with an exceptional group of talents on the creation of Marketing and Product imagery. Graphic Art team is responsible for bringing our LEGO products to life with engaging visual, creative story driven product communication targeting both consumers and shoppers. The team consists of specialists within graphic design, photography, CGI and color retouch. My core responsibilities include working on image finalization and ensuring top-tier imagery across various touchpoints through close collaboration within Image Creation and Brand. Applying my previous work experience, as I cross-collaborate with various sectors of the marketing communication and image pipelines — including post-production, photography, video and 3D modules.

Canada - Sweden - Denmark

Proven experience in content creation, editing and art direction (photo, video, graphic design) for fashion clients, agencies, publications and global brands in Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Denmark, and Sweden — upholding content strategy and ensuring brand voice. Specific skills include an advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, ideation and concept design, high-end retouch and video editing, lighting design and studio set-up, on-set model/talent and team direction, casting, product styling, project and budget management, image compositing and motion essentials.

Argentina And Brazil

Following my passion for Photography and Fashion. I moved to Argentina and then Brazil where I gained invaluable experience working with exceptionally talented models, stylists, artists, agencies and international publications such as Ford Models, Elite Model Management, Concept Magazine, Meu Agente, Eskimo Model Management and numerous others. During this time, I was responsible for the concepting and execution countless video and photoshoots. This included pre-production, on-set direction of models and crew, lighting in-studio and on location, casting, location scouting ,budgeting, retouching and video editing. Tools: Adobe Photoshop/ Capture One Pro/ Adobe After Effects/ Adobe Premiere Pro/ Adobe Illustrator/ Adobe InDesign/ DiVinci Resolve/ Profoto Lighting/ Sketch/ Canon/ Nikon/ DAM/ Office/ MAC/ PC/

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

A member of Pandora’s internal agency and amazing team of multidisciplinary creatives who are driving the visual and communicational expression of Pandora’s global brand.Responsible for the art direction of various corporate campaigns in close partnership with other internal creatives, external partners and the rest of the Brand & Communications (BRACO). My work includes the concepting, storyboarding, mockups, creation and direction of innovative, inspirational and engaging content across omni-channel projects for global guests - photographic content, social, video production, interactive content and various digital touch-points. Projects included MARVEL X Pandora, MARVEL's Loki, MARVEL's Captain Marvel, MARVEL's Scarlet Witch, Pandora Showcase Reel 2023, Ramadan 2023 and Game Of Thrones X Pandora,. In addition, I acted as Art Director for Pandora's Dynamic Content Team, a new communication stream which focused on always-on content that is highly-personalized, according to different audience groups.This included daily collaboration with internal and external partners in creation of visual content to be used in campaign and various digital-touchpoints - TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and on Pandora's global websites. Collections included Pandora X MARVEL, Pandora X Disney, Moments, Pandora ME, Pandora Timeless and Pandora Signature.Tools: Adobe Photoshop/ Adobe Lightroom Classic/ Adobe After Effects/ Adobe Premiere Pro/ Capture One Pro/ Asana/ PowerPoint/ Microsoft Office/ Internal DAM/ MAC/

Sweden

Responsible for working on imagery for Campaign, IKEA Catalogue, Editorial, 3D and Product for the world's largest design and home decor company with over 340 stores in 28 countries and sales averaging more than €30 Billion in annual sales.Responsible for the image compositing and high-end retouching of photographic & 3D imagery for various IKEA catalogues, e-commerce, editorial and social media including motion content. Collaborated with various teams, 3D artists, designers, directors and business partners to advance still-life and lifestyle imagery as it pertains to IKEA’s brand goals.Tools: Adobe Photoshop/ Adobe Scene 7/ Adobe Lightroom/ Adobe Illustrator/ Adobe After Effects/ Capture One Pro/ 3ds Max (Content & Feedback) / Censhare/ Office/ MAC/ DAM/

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

Photographer and Videographer of campaign, corporate, web, social and product imagery for Georg Jensen's Brand, Product and Communications teams. This includes image creation and photo direction for numerous projects such as 50 Years of Vivianna Torun, IMERCO, B2B, georgjensen.com, and internal/external communication for print and online. Key responsibilities included image capture with Canon and Phase One camera sytems, photo editing, product styling, studio management and set-up, cross-departmental collaboration, retouching with Adobe Photoshop, still-life and model, lighting and video editing with Premiere Pro.Georg Jensen is a Danish design house with over 110 stores worldwide and renowned for artistic boldness, superior craftsmanship and collaborations with some of the world's leading designers. Founded in 1904 by master silversmith Georg Jensen, this luxury brand specializes in Scandinavian designed collections that include fine jewellery, sterling silverware, watches, accessories and a home collection.Tools: Profoto Lighting / Adobe Photoshop/ Adobe Premiere Pro/ Adobe Illustrator/ Adobe InDesign/ Adobe After Effects/ Capture One Pro/ Phase One/ Canon/ Office/ MAC/ DAM

Vancouver, Canada Area

Fashion Photographer and Photo Editor within the Global Community and Brand Creative Department of Lululemon. A yoga-inspired athletic apparel company, which produces a high-end clothing line and runs international clothing stores from its home base in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Responsible for photographing images in a consistent manner that portrayed products and individuals in a way that best reflected Lululemon's brand identity. This included the photographing of models and products for online apparel website - lululemon.com, brand creatives, imagery for social media, ambassador and event. Played key role in both the artistic direction and continuous development of all on-body and product imagery for the 2015 and 2016 websites. As Photo Editor, I was responsible for the selection and editing of images for Campaign, In-Situational and E-commerce imagery.Liaised daily with stylists, graphic designers, producers, art directors, photographers and project managers. Participated in regular meetings with the brand creative team to problem solve visual and technical issues, look for new ideas relating to photographic imagery and style development, and to cater to overall consistency and customer experience on lululemon.com. Responsible for the supervision, training and development of photographers and retouching staff. Moreover, I was a key player in the improvement of workflow and communication across departmental lines. This included cross-collaboration with business strategists, creation of all visual guides for internal/external partners, management of studio setups, creation of lighting strategies and setup, and implementation of a colour-correction process for improved guest experience and increased sales.Tools: Profoto Lighting / Adobe Photoshop/ Adobe Lightroom/ Adobe Premiere Pro/ Adobe InDesign/ Adobe Bridge/ Capture One Pro/ Canon/ Kino Flo Lighting/ Office/ MAC/ CMS/DAM

Qatar

Acted as Photographer, Art Director and Photo Editor for the 2011/2012 recipient of Airline of the Year Award, Qatar Airways. My job entailed the photography, art direction and post-production of imagery for on-board equipment, staff, celebrity chefs, food services, airplane interiors, event media and displays, brochures, intranet, menus and packaging. In addition, I was responsible for photo studio management, set-up and equipment. Worked on a large number of joint projects with Qatar Airways Marketing, Qatar Executive, Events, In-Flight Entertainment, Nationalization, Cabin Services and Corporate Communications.Responsible for imagery on the following projects: The Inaugural Launch of Qatar Airways 787 Dreamliner to London, ITB Berlin 2013, Qatar Cargo Fair, Qatar Career Fair, Bankers Conference 2013 Qatar, Cocktails for TravelPlus Airline Amenity Bag Awards 2012 , The Inaugural Launch of Qatar Airways 787 Dreamliner to Chicago, UK Job Fair, conceptualized cover designs for IFE and Oryx Magazine, F1 Learner Guide, Qatar Airways Intranet and Qatar Airways Student Leadership Program.Tools: Profoto Lighting / Adobe Photoshop/ Adobe Lightroom/ Adobe Premiere Pro/ Adobe InDesign/ Adobe Illustrator/ Canon/ Nikon/ Office/ MAC/ PC/ CMS/DAM

Vancouver, Canada

Supervisor and Lead 3D Texture Artist on Viva Pinata, a Canadian-American television series that aired world wide on YTV, Nickelodeon, 4Kids TV, and Tokyo TV.Met briefs by collaborating with six Episode Directors, Lead Art Director and Creative Director to develop and design the visual-style of each episode of the television show.Tools: Adobe Photoshop/ Adobe Illustrator/ Autodesk Maya 3D / Office/ MAC/ PC/ DAM

Advanced Studio Lighting

Dslr Photography/Advanced Digital Photography/ Black And White Photography

Introduction To Digital Photography/One-Light Photography

Advanced Photoshop Seminar/Advanced Digital Slr Photography/Introduction To Digital Slr Photography

Communication And Media Studies

Animation And Visual Effects, Film Study, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics And Special Effects