Rafał Jagielski

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DISC Type : csi

Design Direction at PZPN (Polski Związek Piłki Nożnej)

Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

Overview

Rafał Jagielski is a multidisciplinary Creative Director who transforms sport into visual culture. As the founder of Fumfel and Design Director for the Polish Football Association (PZPN), he builds brand worlds for giants like Nike, Adidas, and Lacoste, blending raw performance with off-pitch style.

Beyond his professional work, Rafał is a passionate student of sports culture, with a particular interest in how athletic jerseys and kits have evolved into streetwear. He focuses on the story and style behind the game, not just the final score.

His professional philosophy is captured in his tagline: “No medals for taking photos, but we try anyway. ”

Personality Overview

Requires Proof

Curious But Skeptical

Friendly But Slow

They typically tend to be late adopters even when they seem friendly and excited about what you have to sell  They are unlikely to ever become strong champions even when the conversations are going well; you should focus on cultivating other champions They are often friendly and nice, but can sometimes suprise you with their piercing questions

Topics They Care About

Sports Branding
He builds complete visual identities and brand worlds for athletes, teams, and sports-focused companies like Nike, Adidas, and the Polish Football Association (PZPN).
Visual Storytelling
His work focuses on capturing the style, story, and culture surrounding sports, moving beyond just the physical performance to create a compelling narrative.
Jersey & Kit Culture
He is a self-proclaimed “big fan of kit culture, ” specifically how team jerseys have transcended the field to become staples of modern streetwear.

Media Appearances

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Work History

10-2024
Design Direction at PZPN (Polski Związek Piłki Nożnej)
9-2018
Creative Director / Founder at Fumfel
9-2023 - 2-2024
Lecturer at SKVOT.PL
5-2021 - 1-2024
Freelance Design Director at Warsaw Rising Museum (Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego)
11-2018 - 5-2020
Freelance Senior Art Director at BBDO Worldwide

Education

Rafał has no verified education history

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Exp : 5 Location : Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland Job Level : Leadership Designation : Design Direction at PZPN (Polski Związek Piłki Nożnej)
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Insights For Selling To Rafał

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Persuade objectively how your product will help them achieve their goals
  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later

DONT's

  • Don't ask them to move fast, let them take their time and digest all the information
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.
  • Do not sound overly eager, modulate your energy levels especially if you are generally enthusiastic

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rafał is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rafał

  • They are likely to give you a clear answer without taking you around in circles. However, if you share a good relationship, they might not be so forthcoming.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rafał move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can Rafał take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Rafał

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