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Hi, I’m Illya Shpylka, a versatile Interactive Media Designer and Full-Stack Developer blending technical precision with hospitality. I enjoy turning complex concepts into clean, production-ready designs and robust software solutions. I design brand identities, digital assets, and UI/UX experiences, mentor teams, and translate briefs into polished results for print and digital media, including developing .NET applications.…Hi, I’m Illya Shpylka, a versatile Interactive Media Designer and Full-Stack Developer blending technical precision with hospitality. I enjoy turning complex concepts into clean, production-ready designs and robust software solutions. I design brand identities, digital assets, and UI/UX experiences, mentor teams, and translate briefs into polished results for print and digital media, including developing .NET applications.

Illya Shpylka

Graphic Designer, UI Designer, UX Designer, +3

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Hi, I’m Illya Shpylka, a versatile Interactive Media Designer and Full-Stack Developer blending technical precision with hospitality. I enjoy turning complex concepts into clean, production-ready designs and robust software solutions. I design brand identities, digital assets, and UI/UX experiences, mentor teams, and translate briefs into polished results for print and digital media, including developing .NET applications.…Hi, I’m Illya Shpylka, a versatile Interactive Media Designer and Full-Stack Developer blending technical precision with hospitality. I enjoy turning complex concepts into clean, production-ready designs and robust software solutions. I design brand identities, digital assets, and UI/UX experiences, mentor teams, and translate briefs into polished results for print and digital media, including developing .NET applications.

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Hi, I’m Illya Shpylka, a versatile Interactive Media Designer and Full-Stack Developer blending technical precision with hospitality. I enjoy turning complex concepts into clean, production-ready designs and robust software solutions.

I design brand identities, digital assets, and UI/UX experiences, mentor teams, and translate briefs into polished results for print and digital media, including developing .NET applications.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer (Freelance) at MediaCorp Canada

September 1, 2024 - Present

Built and maintained comprehensive layout templates using Adobe InDesign, improving workflow consistency and speeding up production for recurring magazine projects. Executed high-volume asset integration, accurately placing complex text, images, and data into established templates under tight publishing deadlines. Handled digital asset preparation with photo retouching, color correction, and formatting to ensure visual content met professional print and digital standards. Collaborated daily with editors and project managers to turn creative briefs into polished, production-ready editorial designs.

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024

Created visual identities and digital assets for diverse clients, developing logos, typography guidelines, and style guides based on client requirements. Designed user interface layouts and website mockups in Figma, ensuring designs were clean, structured, and ready for frontend development. Prepared and presented design concepts and project update decks directly to clients, explaining visual choices and gathering feedback. Managed full-lifecycle production for print and digital media, balancing artistic direction with commercial viability to deliver marketing collateral, large-format assets, and custom digital cover art for independent creators.

Lead Barista & Technical Mentor at High Park Espresso

June 1, 2025 - Present

Organized shift workflows during peak hours to maintain fast service times and ensure quality control in a fast-paced environment. Bridge the knowledge gap for new hires by providing technical coaching on precision craft techniques and standard operating procedures, driving team efficiency and cohesion. Supported team cohesion and performance by providing daily guidance, helping junior staff improve their speed and efficiency.