Hi, I'm Stella Ignateva, a 2D Illustrator and Animator based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. My work blends creativity and technology to make digital environments feel alive, fun, and engaging. I love turning simple briefs into memorable visual stories. I create vector characters for apps, games and interfaces, design icons and stickers (including animated ones), and I craft graphics for print and merch. I also like exploring AI-assisted concepting to speed up ideas, and I'm open to remote work with occasional business trips.

Ignateva Stella Robertovna

Hi, I'm Stella Ignateva, a 2D Illustrator and Animator based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. My work blends creativity and technology to make digital environments feel alive, fun, and engaging. I love turning simple briefs into memorable visual stories. I create vector characters for apps, games and interfaces, design icons and stickers (including animated ones), and I craft graphics for print and merch. I also like exploring AI-assisted concepting to speed up ideas, and I'm open to remote work with occasional business trips.

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Hi, I’m Stella Ignateva, a 2D Illustrator and Animator based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. My work blends creativity and technology to make digital environments feel alive, fun, and engaging. I love turning simple briefs into memorable visual stories.

I create vector characters for apps, games and interfaces, design icons and stickers (including animated ones), and I craft graphics for print and merch. I also like exploring AI-assisted concepting to speed up ideas, and I’m open to remote work with occasional business trips.

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Language

Russian
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Work Experience

2D Artist Illustrator at OOO Bank APELSIN
January 1, 2018 - September 1, 2022
Created and designed visual stories for social media, turning ordinary posts into memorable content. Created images and illustrations for mobile applications that set the mood and shape the product style. Developed static and animated stickers for messengers— from cute characters to branded sticker packs. Drew icons and illustrations for websites, making interfaces not only convenient but also visually expressive. Worked on short animated videos to bring brands to life and communicate ideas through motion. Prepared graphics for print and outdoor advertising—from stylish banners to bright merch materials.
Designer at Advertising Agency "Promo Union"
September 1, 2015 - November 1, 2018
Developed advertising concepts, turning dry briefs into visual stories that catch attention. Created layouts in graphic editors, where an idea gained form, style and character. Adapted design for different media—from glossy magazines and city billboards to merch and packaging, so the brand sounded equally strong everywhere. Prepared materials for print, turning a digital image into a tangible high-quality result.
Artist-Illustrator at Iyoowelcome (south Korean cartoon agency)
January 1, 2008 - April 1, 2010
Turned real photos into funny 2D characters with a bright personality and the charm of caricature. Developed background scenes and backgrounds that set the mood and strengthen storytelling. Drew themed objects and details so the world looked complete, atmospheric and alive.

Education

Theatrical Costume, Costume Designer at Ben’kov Art College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services