Марія

MARIIA HLIUZA
Graphic Designer

Kharkiv, UA • [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) • [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)
Linkedin: @mariia-hliuza • Portfolio: behance.net/mariiahl/ • Instagram: @mariia.hliuza

SKILLS
● Services: Brand Identity Design, Social Media Design, Print Design, Packaging Design, Motion Design, Photo
Editing, Video Editing, Illustration, Infographics, Presentation Design, UI/UX Design.
● Tools: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Lightroom), Figma
● AI-tools: Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, Claude Design
● Communication: MS Teams, Fleep, Slack, Outlook, Thunderbird
● Others: Front-End Development (HTML, CSS)
● Languages: English (fluent), German (intermediate), Ukrainian (native), Russian (fluent)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROFITSOFT (XEMPUS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH) Kharkiv, UA
XEMPUS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH Munich, GER
Business Analyst 2023 - Present
QA Engineer 2022-2023
Started my career as a QA Engineer, working with a large-scale insurance platform supporting more than 30 client
instances. Covered existing and new functionality through automated testing using Java/Selenium and manual testing.
Later transitioned to the Business Analyst role, focusing on stakeholder communication, requirements gathering, and
coordination between business and development teams.
● Design Background:
o Contributed to design solutions, illustrations, and mobile application design implementation
o Currently involved in the company rebranding initiative, developing a new corporate visual identity

FREELANCE Kharkiv, UA
Graphic Designer 2019-2023
Specialized in video editing, photo editing, logo design, brand identity creation, and print production.
• Edited more than 40 videos for a children's YouTube channel and created thumbnails
• Created more than 20 design solutions, including logos, business cards, brochures, and advertising posters
• Prepared ≈ 10 illustrations for printing on clothing
• Created ≈ 10 digital illustrations
• Prepared 2 original book publication layouts
• Created Instagram Story highlight icons for 5 brands

KHARKIV NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF RADIOELECTRONICS Kharkiv, UA
Graphic Designer 2020-2023
Specialized in social media design, motion design, and large-format printing
• Created branding materials for the university
• Created more than 10 video layouts and thumbnails for YouTube
• Created more than 30 animated intro videos
• Designed more than 250 social media posts
• Created 4 large-format outdoor advertising banners
• Designed and prepared a 66-page applicant guide for print production
• Co-authored and curated a design course attended by 15 students

AUCHAN Kharkiv, UA
Contract Graphic Designer 2020-2021
• Processed ≈ 1,000 images for social media
• Created more than 20 infographics
• Designed more than 50 static and animated Instagram Stories
EDUCATION

KHARKIV NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF RADIOELECTRONICS Kharkiv, UA
Master’s Degree in Electronic Multimedia Technology 2023-2025
● Qualification work: "Study of Usability Testing Effectiveness in Expanding the Functionality of Insurance Websites"
(Result: 96/100)

KHARKIV NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF RADIOELECTRONICS Kharkiv, UA
Bachelor’s Degree in Publishing and Printing 2019-2023
● Qualification work: "Development of the Design of the "Avis" Website" (Result: 98/100)

PROJECTOR INSTITUTE Kharkiv, UA
Course: «Design Portfolio Camp» 2025

PROJECTOR INSTITUTE Kharkiv, UA
Course: «Front-end beginning» 2024