Lidia Vajda is a cultural project coordinator and communications specialist, based in Bangkok & Budapest. 

With her skills in writing, editing, creative consulting, social media management and communications strategy, she supports artists, designers, and organisations.

Since 2012, she has worked as a freelance writer and communication manager where she plans communications activities, assembles content (such as website, case stories, social media, and special projects), coordinates media relations, and submits applications to international competitions and funding. 

Projects

URBA — architecture studio communication management

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The Ratchaprasong Art Maze — public art festival communication management

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Garland Magazine — writing

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BUKRUK II — urban arts festival art & event manager

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Here &There — cultural exchange program project coordinator and communications

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Onomatopee — project space, publisher intern

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Creatives for Climate Action - Thailand (CCAT) Toolkit — consultant

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Creatives for Climate Action - Thailand (CCAT) — project coordinator

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Creative Migration (East) - communications & program manager

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Services

Projects

  • Write and edit effective communications materials (project documentation, website content, research, web features, social media posts, award submittals, presentations)

  • Content creation

  • Social media management

    Media

  • Act as a first point of contact with media relations, handle media requests

  • Maintain strong relationships with key media

  • Oversee communications with the media

  • Explore partnerships that may provide opportunities

    Awards & Fundings

  • Research new programmes

  • Create copy and coordinate submissions

  • Update lists of awards, fundings

Skills

  • Understanding of the international media landscape

  • Creative, resourceful and entrepreneurial spirit

  • Able to see the big picture and pay attention to detail

  • Able to work both independently and as a part of a team

  • Able to multi-task

  • Genuine interest in art, design, culture, architecture, branding

  • High visual acuity

  • Strong organisational skills

  • Affinity for working within a multidisciplinary environment

  • Accuracy, attention to detail

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Proactive approach

  • Digital fluency (Microsoft Office, Google, Adobe InDesign, etc)

  • 2022 - freelance writer and communications manager

    (Full-time parenting career break)

    2016-2018 Here&There, project coordinator and communications, Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Thailand

    2016 The Ratchaprasong Art Maze, communications manager, Bangkok, Thailand

    2015-2016 BUKRUK II Urban Arts Festival, art&event coordinator, Bangkok, Thailand

    2015 Onomatopee, internship, Eindhoven, the Netherlands

    2013 Creative Mornings, event organiser, Budapest, Hungary

    2012-2013 defo Labor, project manager assistant, Budapest, Hungary

  • 2014-2015 Design Academy Eindhoven, Eindhoven, the Netherlands, Social Design MA (unfinished, but life-changing experience)

    2009-2012 Bachelor of Arts, Art and Design Theory, Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, Budapest

    2011 Köln International School of Design, Cologne, Germany, BA Integrated Design - Erasmus Scholarship

  • English (Native or bilingual proficiency)

    Hungarian (Native)

    Thai (Basic communication skills)

CV

Contact

I am always looking for new and exciting opportunities, so do get in touch if you want to discuss a project.

lidiavajda (at) gmail.com

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