Hi, I’m Kristina Startseva, a 2D artist and illustrator based in Ho Chi Minh. I’ve spent 4+ years creating character-focused and visually engaging digital illustrations, preparing production-ready assets, and adapting artwork to different styles and creative directions. I enjoy taking ideas from the first sketches and briefs through to polished deliverables for animation and marketing—working with composition, color, and perspective to keep everything consistent. Along the way, I’ve also supported projects with storyboard creation, 2D/whiteboard animation support, motion design, and strong collaboration using tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.…

Kristina Startseva

Hi, I’m Kristina Startseva, a 2D artist and illustrator based in Ho Chi Minh. I’ve spent 4+ years creating character-focused and visually engaging digital illustrations, preparing production-ready assets, and adapting artwork to different styles and creative directions. I enjoy taking ideas from the first sketches and briefs through to polished deliverables for animation and marketing—working with composition, color, and perspective to keep everything consistent. Along the way, I’ve also supported projects with storyboard creation, 2D/whiteboard animation support, motion design, and strong collaboration using tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.…

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Hi, I’m Kristina Startseva, a 2D artist and illustrator based in Ho Chi Minh. I’ve spent 4+ years creating character-focused and visually engaging digital illustrations, preparing production-ready assets, and adapting artwork to different styles and creative directions.

I enjoy taking ideas from the first sketches and briefs through to polished deliverables for animation and marketing—working with composition, color, and perspective to keep everything consistent. Along the way, I’ve also supported projects with storyboard creation, 2D/whiteboard animation support, motion design, and strong collaboration using tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.

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Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Intermediate
Polish
Advanced
Ukrainian
Intermediate

Work Experience

2d artist & graphic designer at prefactum
March 15, 2022 - July 31, 2026
● Developed visual concepts, storyboards, vector illustrations, and production-ready assets for 2D and whiteboard animations based on creative briefs and scripts. ● Created illustrations across multiple visual styles, adapting artwork to client brand guidelines and project requirements. ● Prepared animation-ready assets and collaborated throughout the production pipeline using Adobe After Effects and VideoScribe. ● Designed marketing materials, including brochures, posters, business cards, social media graphics, GIFs, and website icons. ● Collaborated with clients and internal teams to translate ideas into clear, high-quality visual solutions. ● Contributed to the company’s visual identity by creating custom illustrations and digital assets for marketing and web platforms. ● Researched competitors and market trends, proposing creative and product ideas that contributed to business growth.
2D Graphic & Motion Designer at Prefactum
March 1, 2022 - July 1, 2026
Developed visual concepts, storyboards, vector illustrations, and production-ready assets for 2D and whiteboard animations based on scripts and creative briefs. Created illustrations across multiple visual styles aligned with client brand guidelines, and prepared animation-ready assets for production using Adobe After Effects and VideoScribe. Designed marketing materials including brochures, posters, business cards, social media graphics, GIFs, and website icons, while collaborating with clients and internal teams to translate ideas into clear, high-quality visuals. Also researched competitors and market trends, proposed creative ideas to support business growth, and helped expand the company’s services by introducing new offerings.
Freelance Illustrator
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Created custom digital illustrations for clients across different styles with an emphasis on expressive character art and visual storytelling. Worked directly with clients to understand briefs, delivered artwork tailored to their vision, and managed projects end-to-end from initial sketches to finished illustrations while meeting deadlines and maintaining consistent quality.
Freelance Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
● Created custom digital illustrations for clients across a variety of styles, with a focus on character art and expressive visual storytelling. ● Collaborated directly with clients to understand creative briefs and deliver artwork tailored to their vision. ● Managed projects from concept sketches to polished final illustrations while meeting deadlines and maintaining consistent quality.

Education

Diploma in Architecture & Design at Krasnoyarsk Construction College
September 1, 2015 - July 31, 2019
Diploma in Architecture & Design at Krasnoyarsk Construction College
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Art School Foundations at Art School (Academic Drawing, Composition, and Color Theory)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
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