Links & Portfolio: nikolai-hastur.squarespace.com 2nd Year Engineering student at Imperial College London , taking a year out to get industry experience in product development for my portfolio and personal inspiration.\n\nExperienced in ergonomic product design, collaborative group projects, and a wide range of creative skills.

Nikolai Hastur

Links & Portfolio: nikolai-hastur.squarespace.com 2nd Year Engineering student at Imperial College London , taking a year out to get industry experience in product development for my portfolio and personal inspiration.\n\nExperienced in ergonomic product design, collaborative group projects, and a wide range of creative skills.

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Links & Portfolio: nikolai-hastur.squarespace.com

2nd Year Engineering student at Imperial College London , taking a year out to get industry experience in product development for my portfolio and personal inspiration.\n\nExperienced in ergonomic product design, collaborative group projects, and a wide range of creative skills.

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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Web Designer at Independent
September 1, 2025 - Present
Identified and investigated client’s competitors to design a modern and professional website meeting the client’s goals.
Communications Designer at Infinite Orbits
July 1, 2025 - Present
Developed visual communication materials for a satellite launch proposal to the French government. Designed a brand font, new satellite logo, animated assets, and flowcharts cross-platform between Figma, FontForge, and After Effects. Learned to take design feedback and adapt quickly to colleagues’ preferences and needs. Streamlined design validation process unifying feedback and reducing design turnaround time.
Freelance Illustrator at @kael_the_pancake (Instagram)
August 1, 2024 - October 17, 2025
Established social media identity, took commissions, marketed myself via larger accounts/collaborated to build engagement, launched illustrative world projects.
Junior UX/UI Designer at PashaPay
July 1, 2024 - Present
Designed UI solutions for an e-wallet app and presented them to the development team. Optimized and organized the UX/UI team’s digital workspace. Had design autonomy and proactively defended my solutions to more experienced colleagues. Improved my communication skills and learned to take initiative when approaching a project.
Storyboard Artist at Collider Studios
July 1, 2023 - October 17, 2025
Storyboarded short films, ads, and music videos contracted by the director. Produced finished storyboards with a short delivery window and a focus on detail and visual communication.
Concept Artist at Bemuse
April 1, 2023 - Present
Researched the company’s inspirations and discussed preferred imagery to develop concept art and animations for their social media presence.
Assistant Florist at GetPotted
February 1, 2023 - Present
Learned about small business structure and gained experience in customer service. Learned diligence with highly repetitive tasks.
Social Media and Community Manager at @cosa.species
August 1, 2022 - October 17, 2025
Led art-based social media community and its staff in developing content and organizing virtual community events fostering engagement. Organised staff-hiring events and managed staff teams and responsibility distribution. Learned how to run Instagram ‘Business Accounts’.

Education

MEng Design Engineering at Imperial College London
January 1, 2024 - October 17, 2025
A-levels at Highgate School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
9 GCSEs (grades 9-8) at Highgate School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Google UX Design Certificate
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
The New School University Animation Course
September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
SpringPod Graphic Design Internship
April 1, 2021 - October 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other