Joanna Varró
About Joanna Varró
Joanna Varró serves as the Brand Design Lead at Raiffeisen Bank International AG in Vienna, Austria, where she emphasizes leadership with empathy and transparency. With a diverse international background and extensive experience in branding and design, she has worked for various organizations across Europe.
Work at Raiffeisen Bank International
Joanna Varró serves as the Brand Design Lead at Raiffeisen Bank International AG since 2023. In this role, she operates in a hybrid work environment based in Vienna, Austria. Her responsibilities include overseeing brand design initiatives and ensuring that the brand's visual identity aligns with its strategic goals. Joanna previously held the position of Senior Brand Designer at the same institution from 2022 to 2023, where she contributed to various design projects.
Education and Expertise
Joanna Varró earned a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from European University Cyprus, completing her studies from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background laid the foundation for her expertise in branding and design. She focuses on detailed aspects of branding, including typography, color, and space, and applies this knowledge across various formats and platforms.
Background
Joanna Varró has a diverse international background, having lived and worked in multiple countries including Poland, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Austria. This varied experience has enriched her design perspective and allowed her to adapt to different cultural contexts within the branding and design industry.
Professional Experience
Before her current role, Joanna worked at Paysafe Group as a Designer from 2021 to 2022. She also held positions at Saxo Bank as a Senior Graphic Designer from 2013 to 2015 and at Horizon Educational as a Senior Graphic Designer from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she operated her own design business, Varró Joanna Design - Branding & Illustration, as a Brand Strategist & Identity Designer from 2016 to 2021.
Achievements and Philosophy
Joanna emphasizes leadership with empathy and radical transparency in her professional philosophy. Her approach to design and team collaboration reflects these values, fostering an environment conducive to creativity and innovation. Outside of her professional work, she engages in creative activities such as planting flowers, baking cookies, and drawing.