Pavlina Summers

Pavlina Summers is a seasoned creative professional with extensive experience in design and photography. Currently a Senior Designer and Brand Designer at Cinco Design since 2012, Pavlina has worked on diverse projects encompassing market research, visual identity, storytelling, and environmental design. As the Art Director for photography, Pavlina leads the photo department, overseeing imagery art direction and post-production. In addition to their work at Cinco Design, Pavlina operates as a Freelance Photographer, Retoucher, and Designer, collaborating with notable clients such as Nike, Adidas, and Sub Pop Records. Prior roles include Photo Assistant and Retoucher at Mark Hooper Photography and Michael Jones Photography, as well as extensive early career experience assisting renowned Czech photographer Pavel Banka. Educational credentials include a Certificate in Communication Design from the Pacific Northwest College of Art and a Master of Fine Art in Photography from the Film and TV School of the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague.