Personal information
Bert Greve (he/him).
Residence
Leiden, the Netherlands.
E-mail
nguguru@hotmail.com
Profile
Graphic Designer of 20+ years experience, with a strong affinity for print and a proven track record in translating brand strategy into impactful design. I specialise in brand identity, global packaging, retail environments, and integrated campaign assets—balancing conceptual thinking with hands-on execution. My approach is practical and results-driven: design should not only look compelling but work consistently across markets, channels, and teams. With extensive experience across US and EMEA markets, I develop scalable design systems, templates, and guidelines that enable clarity & efficiency, including multilingual packaging for international product launches. I bring expert-level proficiency in Adobe InDesign, and Photoshop (including AI/Firefly). A background rooted in print continues to inform my attention to detail and craftsmanship across both physical and digital work. I thrive in cross-functional collaboration and enjoy tackling new challenges, exploring emerging tools, and continuously evolving my craft.
Personal qualities
Collaborative analytical thinker, team player — Result focused & detail oriented — Dedicated & loyal — Problem solver who enjoys a challenge — Ability to develop fruitful relationships with stakeholders — Multiculturally & internationally sensitive.
Software skills
Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop (inc. Firefly AI), Illustrator, Acrobat
3D Design: Google SketchUp Pro (exhibition stands, retail environments)
UI/UX: Adobe XD, Basic knowledge of Figma
Video Creation & Editing: Photoshop (timeline editing), LTX Studio (AI)
Languages
Dutch (native), English (Fluent), German (basic).
Education
University of Leiden. (Visual) Anthropology, Philosophy of Science. Propaedeutic year, 2nd to 4rth year (no fieldwork).
Experience
Linksys Ltd. Amsterdam
Branding Designer
Post Belkin spin-off 2019-2024
Brand identity refresh (2021-2022). Led development of product launches, campaigns, style guides, and design templates. Creation global packaging, templates, and marketing assets online & print (inc. multilingual/localised materials in Arabic & Asian scripts), POS, and 3D exhibition stands, retail environments. Close collaboration with Creative & Marketing Director, marketing- & sales-teams.
Belkin Ltd. Amsterdam
Sr. Graphic Designer & EMEA Brand LeadEMEA Lead Designer Linksys brand & Belkin B2B-division 2017-2019
Development & implementation product launches & brand campaigns, style guides.
Responsible for art direction EMEA graphic production team.
Creation exhibition stands, retail environments (B2B & B2C, a.o. Berlin, Dubai, Las Vegas).EMEA Lead Designer all Belkin (sub)brands 2013-2017
Creation & support global product launches, brand development.
Creation regional templates, art direction production design.
Close collaboration with Global Creative Director & branding team, regional marketing- & sales-teams.Sr. Graphic Designer 2009-2013
Co-development global corporate rebranding from Los Angeles headquarters.
Oversaw multilingual brand communication and visual consistency across global markets.Graphic Designer 2004-2009
Regional product launches, multilingual marketing materials, and POS assets.
Close collaboration with Art Director and regional teams.Freelance, 2003-2004
Graphic Designer. Clients included the Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs (internal brand identity refresh, supervision transition to Adobe InDesign software).Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, 2000-2003
Graphic Designer, marketing production & Art-Direction outsourcing.
(Re-)Brand Ambassador to US offices (NY, Boston).

