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BOLILYI st. Pionerskaya, 9
Odessa, Ukraine

ILLUSTRATOR

I am a Ukrainian illustrator and graphic designer with
8+ years of experience creating brand identities,
characters, packaging, and editorial illustrations for
international clients. My work combines a clean
vector style with storytelling, making brands more
recognizable and memorable.

EXPERIENCE

Graphic Designer | Illustrator | Animator
Remote work 2016 - Present SKILLS
Illustrator-Freelancer · 99design/UpWork
Illustration & Graphics:
5 years
characters, mascots, icons,
Graphic Design Artist · SasaPost
stickers, editorial illustrations
3 years
Branding & Design: logos, brand
Video Editor/Illustrator · Illustration-Sensation
books, packaging, website
2 years 6 months
Illustrator/Designer · DA VIEN Coffee visuals

9 months Software: Adobe Illustrator,

Animator · Breakthru Films Photoshop, After Effects,

8 months Procreate, Midjourney, ChatGPT

EDUCATION PORTFOLIO

KIROVOGRAD COOPERATIVE UNIVERSITY OF
Behance
ECONOMICS AND RIGHTS NAMED AFTER M. P. SAY
Bachelor's degree 99design
Accounting and Business/Management 2020
Linkedin
Finance · Economics · Management · Accounting ·
Business · Marketing

CERTIFICATIONS LANGUAGES

Basics of digital marketing Google 2023 Ukrainian (Native)
Accreditation ID: 623 8AE H5G Russian (Native)
Digital Marketing · Google Analytics · Google Ads · English (Intermediate)
Marketing · Online Marketing · Facebook Marketing · Polish (Intermediate)
Time Management · Leadership · E-Commerce
 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (DETAILED)
Freelance Illustrator — 99designs / UpWork (2018 – Present)

Created more than 150 unique illustration and branding projects for clients worldwide.
Specialized in logo design, mascots, packaging, and editorial illustrations, consistently delivering award-winning and
top-rated projects.
Collaborated with international startups and established brands, adapting styles to match different markets and
audiences.
Gained reputation for clear communication, fast turnaround, and high-quality vector graphics.

Graphic Design Artist — SasaPost (2016 – 2019)

Designed digital editorial illustrations for articles and social media.
Developed a cohesive visual style that increased reader engagement.
Worked closely with writers and editors to translate complex topics into accessible visuals.

Video Editor / Illustrator — Illustration-Sensation (2019 – 2021)

Produced animated explainer videos and storyboards for educational and commercial projects.
Combined illustration, animation, and editing to create engaging content.
Improved efficiency of video production by introducing simplified workflows in Adobe After Effects.

Illustrator / Designer — DA VIEN Coffee (2021)

Designed packaging and visual identity elements for a coffee brand.
Created illustrations for promotional campaigns and merchandise.
Helped the company develop a modern, consistent brand image.

Animator — Breakthru Films (2021 – 2022)

Worked on animation sequences for film projects.
Collaborated with a creative team to produce visually compelling motion graphics.
Gained practical experience in cinematic storytelling and frame-by-frame animation.

Professional Highlights

Over 8 years of experience in illustration, branding, and animation.
Strong skills in vector graphics, digital painting, packaging design, and storytelling.
Experienced in working with international clients across Europe, USA, and Asia.
Focused on delivering visuals that are not only aesthetic, but also solve business problems.
Ability to manage projects independently, from concept to final production.

About Me

I am passionate about combining art and functionality. My design philosophy is based on simplicity, clarity, and
storytelling. I believe that strong visuals can shape the way people experience a brand.