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Ewa Kniaziak

Creative Producer & Project Director

Ewa Kniaziak
Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jun 2025 - Oct 2025
5 months
Warsaw, Poland

Art Producer & Production Manager

Center for Contemporary Art Ujazdowski Castle

  • Oversaw the full production and delivery of Feral Metaverse (Onassis Foundation × Kniaziakidis Productions) from pre-production to opening for the If/Then group exhibition at CCA Ujazdowski Castle
  • Led both creative and technical direction on-site, bridging artistic intent with production realities to deliver a cohesive, complex, cross-disciplinary high-impact installation
  • Managed fabrication, transport, and installation of large-scale custom-built catapult sculptures, projection systems, and the interactive gaming setup
  • Acted as the central coordination point between the artist, museum, and Onassis Foundation, ensuring clarity and alignment across all teams
  • Directed installation logistics and AV integration under tight institutional deadlines, resolving complex spatial and system challenges on-site
  • Maintained conceptual and visual consistency throughout the process, ensuring the final installation reflected the artist’s vision in full scale and impact
Mar 2025 - May 2025
3 months

Art Project Manager & Creative Strategist

Transmoderna / The Flip for W1 Curates London

  • Produced a 15-minute AI-generated video installation (The Flip) for W1 Curates, managing end-to-end creative workflows from concept refinement through final delivery
  • Developed the creative production strategy and built a detailed project timeline, aligning internal milestones with external deadlines to ensure on-time delivery
  • Collaborated with designers, AI artists, and Unreal Engine developers to shape narrative structure and align visuals with the artist’s vision
  • Coordinated rapid iteration of visual assets for testing across large-scale LED displays, managing feedback loops and performance-focused adjustments in real time
  • Wrote detailed creative briefs and implemented a bottleneck-first workflow to streamline production timelines and minimize delays
  • Managed cross-platform asset delivery, ensuring naming conventions, versioning, and client access via shared drives
  • Acted as the main production contact for hospitality, event, and technical partners, ensuring seamless coordination between creative, commercial, and on-site teams
Sep 2024 - Mar 2025
7 months

Art Producer & Project Manager

Theo Triantafyllidis | Feral Metaverse

  • Led funding strategy and partnership building for the Feral Metaverse project by crafting compelling proposals and engaging with international cultural institutions and funding bodies
  • Collaborated with organizations like Serpentine, LAS Art Foundation, Onassis Foundation, and figures such as Hans Ulrich Obrist to secure co-production opportunities and financial backing
  • Designed and managed the project’s budget, ensuring resources were allocated effectively while maintaining financial accountability
  • Acted as the bridge between the artist, the Onassis Foundation, and other institutions, fostering open communication and nurturing relationships
  • Crafted the marketing strategy to launch the game demo during Steam Fest in February 2025, creating buzz and connecting with audiences
  • Kept a detailed record of milestones, budgets, and key achievements, providing stakeholders with regular updates that celebrated progress and addressed challenges transparently
  • Guided discussions with internal and external collaborators to align on creative goals, timelines, and deliverables, contributing to the project’s strategic direction
Dec 2023 - Jan 2024
2 months

Senior Production Coordinator

Adina Pintilie / You Are Another Me. Cathedral of the Body

  • Coordinated the planning, logistics, and execution of the filmed performance "Waffenstillstand" for the You Are Another Me. Cathedral of the Body exhibition
  • Ensured seamless organization and crew management, coordinating the film crew's transport and accommodations with international co-producers including Manekino Film, Amerikafilm, Gaijin, KGP Filmproduktion, and PINK
  • Served as the main liaison between the financial coordinator and production team, ensuring all contractual, budgetary, and logistical elements were met
  • Implemented best practices to maintain production efficiency and adherence to agreements, consistently delivering results within budget and exceeding expectations
Apr 2022 - Oct 2022
7 months

Exhibition Producer

LAS Art Foundation

  • Managed and supervised the production of Ian Cheng’s tech-intensive art exhibition Life After BOB, coordinating all aspects of the project’s complex setup
  • Served as the primary liaison across diverse stakeholders, including the production team, project manager, external contractors, and location managers
  • Reduced project costs by over €100,000 through detailed cost comparisons and negotiations with external vendors without negatively affecting overall quality
  • Developed strategic project timelines and led concept development through to execution, proactively identifying and mitigating potential challenges
  • Provided creative problem-solving support to the artist team, addressing site-specific design and production issues with innovative solutions
  • Sourced and managed content creators, ensuring their work remained true to the artist's vision and the exhibition’s objectives
  • Trained, managed, and supervised a team of junior producers and assistants, fostering skill development and ensuring high performance throughout the project lifecycle
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024
2 years 1 month

Art Project Manager & Producer

Independent Collectors / BMW Art Guide

  • Oversaw communications with over 100 private art collections globally, managing client relationships and directing website content
  • Produced content for 100+ online exhibitions, acting as the primary point of contact to ensure responsive and effective stakeholder communication
  • Co-edited the 7th edition of the BMW Art Guide, ensuring comprehensive, high-quality content
  • Led end-to-end delivery of diverse digital projects, maintaining project timelines, scope, and budget adherence
  • Reviewed and approved all visual and textual content for the website, upholding accuracy, clarity, and consistency across all published materials
Mar 2019 - Jul 2021
2 years 5 months

Office Manager & Producer

Douglas Gordon

  • Managed studio operations encompassing organization, administration, and financial oversight, streamlining processes and ensuring effective resource management
  • Produced artworks, videos, photoshoots, limited editions, art books, and media collaborations with publications like L’Officiel and Texte zur Kunst, working closely with the artist, museums, galleries, and media partners
  • Coordinated and executed the installation of Douglas Gordon’s exhibition for the 58th Venice Art Biennale, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment with project goals
  • Built and maintained relationships with galleries, museums, and collectors worldwide, securing new gallery accounts that significantly increased studio revenue
Mar 2019 - Jul 2021
2 years 5 months

Creative Strategist & Project Manager

Little & Large Editions

  • Developed creative strategies for marketing campaigns, crafting detailed briefs for creators to guide content direction and brand alignment
  • Managed end-to-end production, marketing, and sales of custom art editions, ensuring consistent quality and successful product launches
  • Commissioned, evaluated, and approved creative work, overseeing design, image retouching, mechanicals, and art proofs to deliver high-quality outcomes
  • Oversaw company and production budgets, conducting profitability analyses to support sustainable growth
  • Built and maintained client and media relationships, managing communications and serving as the public representative of the company
Jan 2016 - Dec 2018
3 years

Creative Project & Production Manager

Olivia Steele Studio

  • Managed studio finances, producing financial reports, setting financial targets, and conducting profitability analysis to support sustainable growth
  • Led the execution of the artist’s vision by managing international production of neon, video, and photography artworks from concept through to installation, including strategy, budgeting, manufacturing, logistics, and communications
  • Negotiated high-profile brand collaborations and commercial projects with global brands such as Samsung and Absolut, expanding the studio’s commercial reach
  • Promoted to Head of Photography Department, overseeing the production and sales of fine art photography editions and ensuring alignment with the artist’s aesthetic and commercial goals
  • Expanded the studio’s operations by establishing a new company presence in the U.S., broadening its market reach

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Arts and Crafts (8 years), Media and Entertainment (2.5 years), and Information Technology (0.5 years).

Arts and Crafts
Media and Entertainment
Information Technology

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Project Management (8.5 years), Marketing (5 years), Logistics (3.5 years), Finance (3.5 years), Operations (2.5 years), and Sales (2.5 years).

Project Management
Marketing
Logistics
Finance
Operations
Sales

Summary

As an Art Producer and Creative Strategist, I navigate the intersection of contemporary art, immersive media, and large-scale experiential production.

With over a decade of experience, I’ve collaborated with internationally renowned artists, institutions, and brands to bring complex, cross-disciplinary projects to life — from exhibitions and performances to game-based and interactive installations.

My work is defined by a balance of creative vision and technical precision: developing innovative artistic concepts, structuring ambitious productions, and leading teams from idea to installation. I’ve collaborated with artists such as Douglas Gordon, Ian Cheng, Theo Triantafyllidis, and Adina Pintilie, and with institutions including Gagosian, LAS Art Foundation, and Onassis Foundation. Whether delivering museum exhibitions or interdisciplinary art projects, I ensure every production remains conceptually strong, operationally sound, and visually striking.

Skills

  • Art Production & Exhibition Coordination – Managing Large-scale Installations, New Media Projects, And Interdisciplinary Collaborations.
  • Strategic Partnerships & Fundraising – Developing Successful Funding Proposals And Securing Co-productions With Cultural Institutions.
  • Budgeting & Financial Management – Creating And Overseeing Multi-phase Budgets For Complex Artistic Projects.
  • Immersive & Digital Art Production – Producing Interactive, Game-based, And Ai-driven Art Projects.
  • Creative Strategy & Narrative Development – Shaping Compelling Storytelling And Conceptual Approaches For Artistic Projects.
  • Team Leadership & Cross-disciplinary Collaboration – Coordinating Artists, Curators, Technologists, And Production Teams.
  • Technical Execution & Logistics – Overseeing Fabrication, Production Schedules, And Site-specific Installations.

Languages

English
Native
Polish
Native
German
Advanced
Greek
Elementary

Education

Oct 2007 - Jun 2008

Adam Mickiewicz University

Film Studies · Poznań, Poland

Oct 2006 - Jun 2007

London Metropolitan University

Communications and Visual Culture · London, United Kingdom

Oct 2004 - Jun 2010

University of Warsaw

Applied Linguistics · Warsaw, Poland

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Where is Ewa based?

Ewa is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Ewa speak?

Ewa speaks the following languages: English (Native), Polish (Native), German (Advanced), Greek (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Ewa have?

Ewa has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Ewa has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months. Note that Ewa may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ewa be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ewa would be well-suited for roles such as: Art Producer & Production Manager, Art Project Manager & Creative Strategist, Art Producer & Project Manager.

What is Ewa's latest experience?

Ewa's most recent position is Art Producer & Production Manager at Center for Contemporary Art Ujazdowski Castle.

What companies has Ewa worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ewa has worked for Center for Contemporary Art Ujazdowski Castle, Transmoderna / The Flip for W1 Curates London, Theo Triantafyllidis | Feral Metaverse, Adina Pintilie / You Are Another Me. Cathedral of the Body, and LAS Art Foundation.

Which industries is Ewa most experienced in?

Ewa is most experienced in industries like Arts and Crafts, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Ewa most experienced in?

Ewa is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Marketing, and Finance. Ewa also has some experience in Logistics, Operations, and Sales.

Which industries has Ewa worked in recently?

Ewa has recently worked in industries like Arts and Crafts, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Ewa worked in recently?

Ewa has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Marketing, and Operations.

What is Ewa's education?

Ewa holds a Bachelor in Applied Linguistics from University of Warsaw.

What is the availability of Ewa?

Ewa is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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