Hi, I'm Karina Drogowska, a passionate graphic designer and artist based in Warsaw. With extensive experience designing magazines, advertising layouts, and various publicity materials, I enjoy bringing creative ideas to life through visual storytelling. I love working remotely and freelancing, which allows me to collaborate with diverse clients across different countries. I have a strong background in branding, layout design, and digital presentation creation, and have developed skills in UX design and interior design. I am always eager to learn new techniques and software to enhance my craft and contribute effectively to creative projects.

Karina Drogowska

Hi, I'm Karina Drogowska, a passionate graphic designer and artist based in Warsaw. With extensive experience designing magazines, advertising layouts, and various publicity materials, I enjoy bringing creative ideas to life through visual storytelling. I love working remotely and freelancing, which allows me to collaborate with diverse clients across different countries. I have a strong background in branding, layout design, and digital presentation creation, and have developed skills in UX design and interior design. I am always eager to learn new techniques and software to enhance my craft and contribute effectively to creative projects.

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Hi, I’m Karina Drogowska, a passionate graphic designer and artist based in Warsaw. With extensive experience designing magazines, advertising layouts, and various publicity materials, I enjoy bringing creative ideas to life through visual storytelling. I love working remotely and freelancing, which allows me to collaborate with diverse clients across different countries.

I have a strong background in branding, layout design, and digital presentation creation, and have developed skills in UX design and interior design. I am always eager to learn new techniques and software to enhance my craft and contribute effectively to creative projects.

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Language

English
Advanced
Italian
Advanced
Polish
Fluent

Work Experience

Grafik at LUCKYMEDIA Srl.
June 30, 2025 - July 29, 2025
Designed and composed the monthly magazine "COSMO2050" (100 pages, Italian) and the bimonthly "NewSpaceEconomy" (84 pages, English); created an astronomical calendar for 2025; and developed advertising materials and presentations working remotely on a freelance basis.
Grafik at BFC Srl
January 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Worked remotely as a freelancer to design and compose the monthly magazine "COSMO" (100 pages, Italian) for Milan, Italy.
Visual Designer/ Grafik at KPMG Polska
November 30, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Created PowerPoint presentations aligning with company branding; led rebranding efforts; prepared report templates in Microsoft Word; and developed mailings and leaflets, all performed remotely.
Grafik at Wydawnictwo Bauer, Dział Reklamy
December 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Designed advertisements for magazines such as Twój Styl, Pani, Grazia, Olivia, and other luxury, women's, computer, and automotive magazines.
Grafik (freelancer) at Italy Plain Air
December 31, 2015 - July 29, 2025
Collaborated with agencies from Poland, Ireland, and Italy; organized artistic outdoor painting workshops.
Grafik, Operator DTP at Easydisplay
December 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025
Designed advertising exhibitions and catalogs; prepared files for large-format printing, finished prints, assembled displays; operated plotter.
Grafik at Medray Company
December 31, 2011 - July 29, 2025
Developed graphic materials for advertising such as catalogs, leaflets, calendars, and business cards.
Grafik komputerowy at Palmerstown News Production Team
December 31, 2010 - July 29, 2025
Developed layout from scratch for the 2009/2010 magazine issue, consisting of 140 pages full color CYMK with articles and photos and 26 pages of advertisements for local businesses.
Grafik at LUCKYMEDIA Srl.
June 30, 2025 - July 29, 2025
Remote freelance graphic designer responsible for designing and laying out the monthly magazine 'COSMO2050' in Italian (100 pages), the bimonthly 'NewSpaceEconomy' magazine in English (84 pages), an astronomical calendar for 2025, advertising materials, and presentations.
Grafik at BFC Srl
January 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Remote freelance graphic designer responsible for designing and laying out monthly editions of the 'COSMO' magazine (100 pages in Italian) based in Milan, Italy.
Visual Designer/ Grafik at KPMG Polska
November 30, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Remote designer tasked with creating PowerPoint presentations aligned with company branding, rebranding the firm, creating templates for reports in Microsoft Word, and designing mailings and leaflets.
Grafik at Wydawnictwo Bauer, Dział Reklamy
December 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Designed advertisements for magazines such as Twój Styl, Pani, Grazia, Olivia, and other luxury, women's, computer, and automotive magazines.
Grafik (freelancer) at Freelance, Florencja/Włochy
December 31, 2015 - July 29, 2025
Collaborated remotely with agencies from Poland, Ireland, and Italy. Organized art plein airs under Italy Plain Air project.
Grafik, Operator DTP at Easydisplay, Dublin/Irlandia
December 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025
Designed advertising displays and catalogs; prepared prints for large format printing; managed finishing, mounting, and plotter operation.
Grafik at Medray Company, Dublin
December 31, 2011 - July 29, 2025
Created graphic materials for advertising, including catalogs, leaflets, calendars, and business cards.
Grafik komputerowy at Palmerstown News Production Team, Dublin
December 31, 2010 - July 29, 2025
Developed from scratch the layout of a magazine issue for 2009/2010 with 140 full-color pages and 26 pages of ads for local companies.
Art Teacher / Stage Technician Assistant / Member of Art Collectives at Various (Cork, Ireland)
December 31, 2009 - July 29, 2025
Led art classes for preschool children, assisted in stage and lighting technology, make-up assistance, and was active in graphic printmaking studios like Cork Printmakers and Black Church Print Studio.
Graphic designer (remote work, freelancing) at LUCKYMEDIA Srl.
June 30, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Designed and laid out the monthly 'COSMO2050' magazine (100 pages, Italian) and the bimonthly 'NewSpaceEconomy' (84 pages, English).
Graphic designer (remote work, freelancing) at BFC Srl Milano
January 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Designed subsequent issues of the magazine 'COSMO 2050' (monthly, 100 pages) based in Milan, Italy.
Visual Designer/Grafik (remote work) at KPMG Poland
November 30, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Created PowerPoint presentations aligned with company branding, handled rebranding processes, prepared Microsoft Word report templates, and designed mailings and leaflets.
Graphic Designer at Bauer Media Group
December 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Responsible for designing advertising layouts for various magazines including 'Twój Styl', 'Pani', and 'Grazia'. Designed newsletters and PowerPoint presentations.
Graphic Designer – Freelancer at Valuations (Ireland), Magic Design (Poland)
December 31, 2015 - July 29, 2025
Worked as a freelance graphic designer providing design services.
Graphic Designer – Print Finisher at Easy Display Company, Dublin
December 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025
Involved in graphic design, wide format printing, print finishing (mounting & laminating), vinyl plotter operation, and display assembly.
Graphic Designer (Work Placement Programme) at Medray Company, Dublin
December 31, 2011 - July 29, 2025
Responsible for designing catalogs, leaflets, and whole publicity materials.
Graphic Designer at Palmerstown News Production Team
December 31, 2010 - July 29, 2025
Led the sole design of the 2009/2010 Annual magazine, comprising 140 A4 page CMYK full color, mixing text and photos, plus 26 pages of commercial advertisements.

Education

Magister Sztuki at Akademia Sztuk Pięknych w Warszawie
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010
Studium Pedagogiczne at Akademia Sztuk Pięknych w Warszawie
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Magister Sztuki at Akademia Sztuk Pięknych w Warszawie
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010
Studium Pedagogiczne at Akademia Sztuk Pięknych w Warszawie
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Dyplom Web Design at Cork College of Commerce
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Certyfikat Graphic Design (FETAC, Level 5) at St. John’s College Cork
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Certyfikat Photoshop and Microsoft Program Suite at Cork Institute of Technology
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Master Degree in Fine Arts at Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Diploma in Advertising, Management & Typography at Warsaw School of Advertising
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009

Qualifications

Google UX Design Professional Certificate
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Szkolenie graficzne w głównej placówce Easydisplay Hannover/Niemcy
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Certyfikat Graphic Design (FETAC, Level 5)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Certyfikat Photoshop and Microsoft Program Suite
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Dyplom Web Design (CSS Style, Dreamweaver, Flash, Frames, Html)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
ABC PRZEDSIĘBIORCZOŚCI
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2025
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2025
Creator, kurs projektowania wnętrz
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2025
Q5 rifredi, kurs języka włoskiego (advanced)
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2025
Arcobaleno, kurs języka włoskiego (advanced)
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2025
Szkolenie graficzne w Easydisplay Hannover
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2025
Cork Welcom English Classes (Intermediate to Advanced)
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2025
Kurs Reklamy, Zarządzania i Typografii, Warszawska Szkoła Reklamy
January 11, 2030 - July 29, 2025
ABC OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Google UX Design Professional Certificate (7 Courses)
November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Interior Design course
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Italian course for adults and foreigners (Advanced level)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Diploma in Web Design (CSS Style, Dreamweaver, Flash, Frames, HTML and Layers)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Certificate in Graphic Design (FETAC, Level 5)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Certificate in Photoshop and Microsoft Program Suite
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Diploma in Advertising, Management & Typography
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Retail, Consumer Goods