I'm a Toronto-based illustrator and visual storyteller with six years of experience in advertising and digital media. I have a passion for creating engaging characters, immersive environments, and storytelling-driven visuals for campaigns and interactive projects. My goal is always to craft memorable visuals that connect with audiences and elevate creative ideas. I love collaborating with creative and production teams to keep visuals consistent across platforms. Whether it's concept art, storyboards, or campaign-ready digital assets, I thrive on bringing ideas to life through teamwork and creative problem-solving.

Dalia Ataev

I'm a Toronto-based illustrator and visual storyteller with six years of experience in advertising and digital media. I have a passion for creating engaging characters, immersive environments, and storytelling-driven visuals for campaigns and interactive projects. My goal is always to craft memorable visuals that connect with audiences and elevate creative ideas. I love collaborating with creative and production teams to keep visuals consistent across platforms. Whether it's concept art, storyboards, or campaign-ready digital assets, I thrive on bringing ideas to life through teamwork and creative problem-solving.

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I’m a Toronto-based illustrator and visual storyteller with six years of experience in advertising and digital media. I have a passion for creating engaging characters, immersive environments, and storytelling-driven visuals for campaigns and interactive projects. My goal is always to craft memorable visuals that connect with audiences and elevate creative ideas.

I love collaborating with creative and production teams to keep visuals consistent across platforms. Whether it’s concept art, storyboards, or campaign-ready digital assets, I thrive on bringing ideas to life through teamwork and creative problem-solving.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Russian
Intermediate
Hebrew (modern)
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Creative (Part-Time)
March 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance branding, graphic design, and visual asset development for small businesses and independent brands. Provided marketing materials such as banners, table runners, door hangers, and business cards for ADP Garage Door (typography and layout refinement for brand consistency). Redesigned print materials for Air Duct Express using existing brand assets. Built a complete brand identity system for Panda Pro Solution (logo, typography, brand guidelines, and marketing materials). Performed photo retouching and color correction for an independent fashion brand focused on garment presentation and visual consistency.
Concept Artist at Feast Interactive Inc.
April 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025
Developed character, environment, and visual concepts for national advertising campaigns. Created visual development assets for digital platforms including banners, UI elements, and interactive visuals. Produced storyboards for video advertising and supported motion production by planning visual beats and shot directions. Edited and color-graded video content to align with campaign aesthetics. Collaborated with creative, marketing, and production teams to ensure visual consistency and cohesive campaign style across deliverables.
Illustrator & Graphic Designer at Feast Interactive Inc.
July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
Designed digital assets across multiple platforms for campaign needs, including banner artwork, UI elements, and interactive visuals. Developed character and environment-related design support to strengthen storytelling and visual cohesion. Assisted with visual planning and storyboard-related tasks for video advertising. Ensured brand and campaign aesthetic consistency through refined layout, typography, and color alignment across deliverables.
Graphic Designer at Mark Edwards Group
July 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020
Designed textile patterns aligned with garment concepts and brand direction. Maintained visual consistency from concept through final production. Prepared visual assets and supported photography for product presentations and launches, ensuring print-ready and brand-consistent outcomes.

Education

Illustration Program at Dawson College
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services