I’m an illustrator with 7 years of experience across commercial work—concept design, character development, and finished book illustrations. I also create storyboards and prepare artwork for print, combining kind, atmospheric visuals with memorable characters.…

Sofia Matazova

I’m an illustrator with 7 years of experience across commercial work—concept design, character development, and finished book illustrations. I also create storyboards and prepare artwork for print, combining kind, atmospheric visuals with memorable characters.…

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I’m an illustrator with 7 years of experience across commercial work—concept design, character development, and finished book illustrations. I also create storyboards and prepare artwork for print, combining kind, atmospheric visuals with memorable characters.

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Language

English
Advanced
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Book Illustrator at Metamorphoses Publishing House
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Created a full series of interior illustrations and cover art for Gustav Meyrink’s “The Golem,” handling the narrative visual style across multiple book sections and print-ready outputs.
Character & Props Illustrator at TheSoul Publishing
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Designed stylized 2D characters and props, and prepared rigs and expression sheets for animation.
Character & Props Illustrator (2D) at TheSoul Publishing
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Designed stylized 2D characters and props, and prepared rigs and expression sheets for animation.
Freelance Illustrator
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Provided book and educational illustrations, character & background design, and game art for visual novels. Also delivered mascot and promotional illustration designs for websites and events.

Education

Diploma in Traditional 2D Animation at Theatrical Art and Technical College №60
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Specialized Illustration Training (Certificate) at MIF
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Diploma in 2D Animation at Theatrical Art and Technical College №60
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Certificate in Book Illustration at MIF Specialized Illustration Training
January 1, 2025 - August 24, 2026

Qualifications

Certificate in Book Illustration (Focused on narrative illustration, composition, cover design, and print preparation)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Diploma in 2D Animation
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Certificate in Book Illustration
January 1, 2025 - August 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services