Lidia Vajda is a communications and project manager based in Bangkok.

She specialises in strategic storytelling and climate-forward cultural initiatives, bringing extensive experience in cross-cultural environments.

I have hands-on experience managing initiatives in multicultural environments and bring expertise in communications management, partnership development, marketing, production, and fundraising.

Services

    • Produce clear, effective communications materials, including project documentation, website copy, research summaries, web features, social media content, award submissions, and presentations.

    • Develop and execute communication strategies tailored to cultural, creative, and sustainability-focused projects.

    • Lead project management across multicultural environments, coordinating timelines, collaborators, deliverables, and cross-team communication.

    • Provide creative consulting to refine narratives, strengthen messaging, and align communication goals with artistic and organisational vision.

    • Create content across platforms, ensuring consistency of voice and alignment with strategic objectives.

    • Manage social media channels end-to-end, from content planning and editorial calendars to posting, monitoring engagement, and optimizing performance.

    • Craft stories and digital narratives that resonate across diverse audiences and support community and stakeholder engagement.

    • Serve as the first point of contact for media, handling press requests, inquiries, and scheduling.

    • Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists, editors, and cultural publications.

    • Oversee all communications with the press, including press releases, media kits, interviews, and follow-ups.

    • Identify and explore partnership opportunities with cultural institutions, brands, and organisations for increased visibility and project development.

    • Research relevant awards, grants, and funding programmes that align with an organisation’s goals and project ambitions.

    • Write and coordinate submissions for international competitions, awards, and funding opportunities.

    • Maintain and update comprehensive tracking systems for awards, grants, deadlines, and application progress.

Projects

Bangkok Climate Action Week (BKKCAW) 2025 — communications support

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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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URBA — architecture studio communication management

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Garland Magazine — writing

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Here &There — cultural exchange program project coordinator & communications

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The Ratchaprasong Art Maze — public art festival communication management

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Bangkok 1899 — brand refinement

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BUKRUK II — urban arts festival art & event manager

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Creatives for Climate Action - Thailand (CCAT) Global Hub — program coordinator

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Onomatopee — project space, publisher intern

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  • 2024 - Communications and Program Manager at Creative Migration

    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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