Hi! I'm Ilona, a versatile illustrator and graphic designer passionate about creating educational and game visuals for kids. I specialize in nature illustrations, character design, Wimmelbuch-style scenes, Montessori materials, textbooks, and toys, delivering vector and raster artwork with consistent, print-ready quality. I thrive on meeting tight deadlines, collaborating with publishers and toy brands, and turning ideas into engaging visuals for both kids and adults.…

Ilona K.

Hi! I'm Ilona, a versatile illustrator and graphic designer passionate about creating educational and game visuals for kids. I specialize in nature illustrations, character design, Wimmelbuch-style scenes, Montessori materials, textbooks, and toys, delivering vector and raster artwork with consistent, print-ready quality. I thrive on meeting tight deadlines, collaborating with publishers and toy brands, and turning ideas into engaging visuals for both kids and adults.…

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Hi! I’m Ilona, a versatile illustrator and graphic designer passionate about creating educational and game visuals for kids. I specialize in nature illustrations, character design, Wimmelbuch-style scenes, Montessori materials, textbooks, and toys, delivering vector and raster artwork with consistent, print-ready quality.

I thrive on meeting tight deadlines, collaborating with publishers and toy brands, and turning ideas into engaging visuals for both kids and adults.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
Russian
Fluent
Belarusian
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator at Aversev Publishing House
July 1, 2025 - Present
Creating vector illustrations for an English textbook for Grades 1-4, including characters, scenes, objects, and educational elements. Maintaining a consistent visual style across all illustrations and adapting artwork to the layout structure. Preparing print-ready files and optimizing illustrations for various formats and page compositions.
Illustrator at Nature Magazine
November 1, 2024 - Present
Creating illustrations and visual elements for educational articles about nature, wildlife, ecology, and environmental topics. Developing artwork tailored to both children and adult audiences, ensuring clarity, accessibility, and visual engagement.
Lead Graphic Designer, Illustrator at BIZITOYS Montessori Playwood Toys Manufacturer
September 1, 2017 - Present
Research in the field of educational toys, analyzing market trends and target audience needs. Creating concepts, sketches, and visual solutions for new products. Designing toy elements, creating color palettes, vector illustrations, and character designs. Preparing technical files for laser cutting and printing for mass production. Designing visual materials for the brand's social media and printed marketing assets.
Lead Graphic Designer, Illustrator at BizitoY's Montessori Plywood Toys Manufacturer
September 1, 2017 - Present
Research in the field of educational toys, analyzing market trends and target audience needs. Creating concepts, sketches, and visual solutions for new products. Designing toy elements, creating color palettes, vector illustrations, and character designs. Preparing technical files for laser cutting and printing for mass production. Designing visual materials for the brand’s social media and printed marketing assets.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design and Web Development at Belarusian State University
September 1, 2010 - April 1, 2012
Bachelor's degree in Child Psychology and Teaching English at Belarusian State Pedagogical University
September 1, 1996 - June 1, 2001
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design and Web Development at Belarusian State University
September 1, 2010 - April 1, 2012
Bachelor's degree in Child Psychology and Teaching English at Belarusian State Pedagogical University
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Manufacturing, Software & Internet
    uniE621 Educational Mobile Application Design
    I designed educational puzzle game for kids 2 to 6 year old. The game represents different animals and their typical environment. This application help children learn while playing, develop cognitive skills and motor skills, as well as aesthetic taste. It's available to download on Google Play.…