Hi! I'm Ela, a passionate designer currently building my skills in branding, web design, and animation. I thrive on creative challenges and enjoy collaborating with others to bring ideas to life. My journey in visual communication started early, and I love using design to tell stories and engage audiences.

Ela Kolaczyk

Hi! I'm Ela, a passionate designer currently building my skills in branding, web design, and animation. I thrive on creative challenges and enjoy collaborating with others to bring ideas to life. My journey in visual communication started early, and I love using design to tell stories and engage audiences.

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Hi! I’m Ela, a passionate designer currently building my skills in branding, web design, and animation. I thrive on creative challenges and enjoy collaborating with others to bring ideas to life. My journey in visual communication started early, and I love using design to tell stories and engage audiences.

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Experience Level

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Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent
Polish
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Design Intern at Casa Reîa
September 30, 2024 - July 10, 2025
Designed marketing materials like press templates, LinkTree layouts, Instagram templates, and Shotgun templates to enhance the brand’s online presence. Created print assets such as menus, event promotions, invitations, and posters in line with brand standards. Participated in photoshoots, supporting creative directors in visual planning and execution for impactful campaign imagery. Ensured design consistency across all platforms and mediums by strictly following brand guidelines.
Design Sprint/Web Design/Branding Intern at Erasmus+, Leeuwarden, Netherlands
October 14, 2022 - July 10, 2025
Worked on design sprints, web design, and branding initiatives for Story Valley projects, contributing creatively to enhance user experience and visual identity.
Design Sprint/Web Design/Branding Intern at Erasmus+, Ljubljana, Slovenia
March 14, 2022 - July 10, 2025
Contributed to web design and branding during a design sprint for Story Valley projects, applying creative and technical skills to achieve project goals.
Jewellery Design & Manufacturing Trainee at Leonardo da Vinci Programme, Munich, Germany
September 30, 2015 - July 10, 2025
Received training in jewellery design and manufacturing, gaining hands-on experience in craftsmanship and creative design processes.
Graphic Design Intern at Casa Reîa
September 30, 2024 - July 10, 2025
Designed marketing materials such as press templates, LinkTree layouts, Instagram templates, and Shotgun templates to enhance brand presence online. Created print assets including menus, event promotions, invitations, and posters aligned with brand standards. Supported creative directors in photoshoots for impactful campaign imagery. Maintained design consistency across platforms by adhering strictly to brand guidelines.
Design Sprint / Web Design / Branding Participant at Erasmus+
October 14, 2022 - July 10, 2025
Participated in design sprints focused on web design and branding for Story Valley projects in Leeuwarden, Netherlands and Ljubljana, Slovenia, delivering creative concepts and strategies within short timeframes.
Design Sprint / Web Design / Branding Participant at Erasmus+
March 14, 2022 - July 10, 2025
Engaged in collaborative design sprint activities for Story Valley, focusing on branding and web design solutions in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Jewellery Design & Manufacturing Trainee at Leonardo da Vinci Programme
September 30, 2015 - July 10, 2025
Received training in jewellery design and manufacturing, developing technical and creative skills in Munich, Germany.
Graphic Design Intern at Casa Reîa
September 30, 2024 - July 10, 2025
Designed marketing materials like press templates, LinkTree layouts, Instagram templates, and Shotgun templates to enhance the brand’s online presence. Created print assets such as menus, event promotions, invitations, and posters in line with brand standards. Participated in photoshoots, supporting creative directors in visual planning and execution for impactful campaign imagery. Ensured design consistency across all platforms and mediums by strictly following brand guidelines.
Design Sprint Intern at Erasmus+
October 14, 2022 - July 10, 2025
Contributed to web design and branding for Story Valley during short-term design sprints in Leeuwarden, Netherlands (October 2022) and Ljubljana, Slovenia (March 2022). Collaborated with teams to accelerate design processes and deliver rapid prototypes.
Jewellery Design & Manufacturing Trainee at Leonardo da Vinci Programme
September 30, 2015 - July 10, 2025
Completed training in jewellery design and manufacturing, gaining hands-on experience with design and production techniques.
praktykant grafiki komputerowej at Casa Reîa
September 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Currently gaining experience in branding, web design, and computer animation, contributing to various creative projects.

Education

BA (Honours) Visual Communication at Kingston University, Edinburgh
September 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024
HND User Experience Design at Edinburgh College
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
High School Diploma at Jacek Malczewski Affiliated Schools Of Visual Art, Czestochowa, Poland
September 1, 2009 - May 31, 2015
BA (Honours) Visual Communication at Kingston University, Edinburgh
September 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024
HND User Experience Design at Edinburgh College (SCQF Level 8)
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
High School Diploma at Jacek Malczewski Affiliated Schools Of Visual Art Czestochowa, Poland
September 1, 2009 - May 31, 2015
BA (Honours) at Kingston University, Edinburgh
September 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024
HND User Experience Design at Edinburgh College
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
High School Diploma at Jacek Malczewski Affiliated Schools Of Visual Art Czestochowa, Poland
September 1, 2009 - May 31, 2015
Licencjat (Honorowy) at Uniwersytet Kingston
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Wyższy Dyplom Krajowy User Experience Design at Edinburgh College
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2023
Zespół Państwowych Szkół Plastycznych at im. Jacka Malczewskiego w Częstochowie
September 1, 2009 - May 1, 2015

Qualifications

NCFE Principles Of Social Media Within Business (Level 3)
September 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
NCFE Principles Of Social Media Within Business (level 3)
September 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
NCFE Principles Of Social Media Within Business (level 3)
September 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
NCFE Zasady mediów społecznościowych w biznesie
September 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Dyplom Zawodowy Artysty Plastyka
May 1, 2015 - October 1, 2025
Dyplom Zawodowy Złotnik-Jubiler
May 1, 2015 - October 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Other