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Ilona K.

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Hi! I'm Ilona, a versatile illustrator and graphic designer passionate about creating educational and game visuals for kids.

About

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.

  • Joined October 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • ItalianAdvanced
  • RussianFluent
  • BelarusianFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Manufacturing
  • Software & Internet

Projects · 1

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.

  • Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator

Work experience· 4 roles

Illustrator · Aversev Publishing HouseJul 2025 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos

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 · Nature MagazineNov 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

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 · BizitoY's Montessori Plywood Toys ManufacturerSep 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 3 mos

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 · BIZITOYS Montessori Playwood Toys ManufacturerSep 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 3 mos

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design and Web Development · Belarusian State University2010 – 2012
Bachelor's degree in Child Psychology and Teaching English · Belarusian State Pedagogical University1996 – 2001
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design and Web Development · Belarusian State University2010 – 2012
Bachelor's degree in Child Psychology and Teaching English · Belarusian State Pedagogical University2030 – 2025

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