Denis Tskhadaia on Winning Two Emmys in Graphic Design in USA
Denis Tskhadaia is a Georgia-born graphic designer. He currently works for one of NBC Sports, one of the leading TV companies in the United States.
He just received two Sports Emmy Award statues and recognition for his efforts from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences of the United States.
Tskhadaia was born in a family of artists in Tbilisi, Georgia in 1983. His father is a sculptor, and his mother is an actress in a drama theatre. Denis was exposed to arts since his very early childhood. He figured out how to use a pencil when he was just three and since then he’s never stopped drawing. In his teenage years, he fell in love with cartoons, movies, and TV shows. Denis knew for sure, that he wanted to become a part of it. After leaving school, he’s never had a second guess, about which college to choose, and consequently, he went into Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, with a major in Media Arts & Sciences.
Prior to moving to the States, Denis spent twelve years at a leading Georgian broadcasting company. Driven to higher heights by a passion he decided to challenge himself and attain American Dream.
In his interview with BM.ge, Denis Tskhadaia, NBC Sports Designer shares his path to working for one of the leading TV companies in the US with millions of viewers:
''My carrier at NBC started back in 2017. The company hiring agent reached out to me and was invited me for an interview in the Stamford office. I met the Creative and Art Directors crew that day. I remember we had a very good conversation. I told them about myself and shared my portfolio consisted of everything I’ve created in the past. They told me about the company, its plans, and goals for the next few seasons and gave me a tour around the office and studious.
I was more than happy when in a few days I got a call with the offer to start at NBC Sports as a freelance designer on site. At that time, I lived in New York and the commute was about 2 hours one way to Stamford. But nothing could stop me to make my dreams come true! Dreams to become a part of one of the biggest and most reputable media companies in the United States...
I used to work hard from the very first day, using all my creativity and knowledge. And it eventually paid off, when in 6 months I got an offer to become a full-time employee at the company,'' said Denis at Bm.ge.
On May 24th, 2022, Denis Tskhadaia and his team became the winners of two nominations. The first was Outstanding Graphic Design – Event – Show. Games of the XXXII Olympiad and the second - Outstanding Technical Team Studio Super Bowl VLI Pregame Show.
''It was an unforgettable evening! Very motivating recognition from the National Academy of Television and Sciences. I felt like I got an Oscar in my field. Since 2017 I was nominated almost every year for Emmys in many different categories for design: Premier League, Sunday Night Football, NHL on NBC (National Hockey League) and more. Finally, I’ve won two Emmy statues. It was a victory for all my efforts and hard work we did with my team!'' says Denis Tskhadaia.