Multidisciplinary Illustrator, Animator & Designer I create visual content of any scale - from traditional hand-drawn and stop-motion animation to illustrations for books, comics, advertising, and educational projects. I also craft motion design and graphic solutions that engage audiences and bring ideas to life. My experience with both personal and commercial projects allows me to approach every brief with flexibility and creativity.…

Taya Sanotskaya

Multidisciplinary Illustrator, Animator & Designer I create visual content of any scale - from traditional hand-drawn and stop-motion animation to illustrations for books, comics, advertising, and educational projects. I also craft motion design and graphic solutions that engage audiences and bring ideas to life. My experience with both personal and commercial projects allows me to approach every brief with flexibility and creativity.…

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Multidisciplinary Illustrator, Animator & Designer

I create visual content of any scale - from traditional hand-drawn and stop-motion animation to illustrations for books, comics, advertising, and educational projects. I also craft motion design and graphic solutions that engage audiences and bring ideas to life. My experience with both personal and commercial projects allows me to approach every brief with flexibility and creativity.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Education Content Working Student at E.On Digital Technology
October 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
- Led graphic design, animation and video cutting for online educational products. - Created designs of 3 online courses including lectures' thumbnails, illustrations and quiz designs. - Worked closely in a team with course creators. - Managed design process independently, meeting strict timelines.
Animation/Set Design Assistant at Film University Babelsberg
March 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
- Supported set design and animation
Educational Coach at TUMO
May 1, 2022 - October 30, 2023
- Facilitated learning experiences for teenagers in diverse subjects including animation, 3D modeling, photography and more. - Coached students through their educational journey, providing guidance and support tailored to their individual learning needs. - Organized and managed the students' study process, ensuring a structured and conducive learning environment. - Contributed to the organization and execution of workshops for students - Worked closely with a team of educators to ensure optimal learning experiences for students.
Freelance Illustrator, Animator and Assistant at Freelance
April 1, 2025 - Present

Education

Bachelor of Science Biology at Free University of Berlin
October 1, 2021 - April 30, 2025
2D Animation Course at AnimationSchool
January 10, 2021 - March 30, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
    uniE608 City map: animation&illustration
    This is a personal project where I illustrated and animated a fictional city map. Everything is digitally drawn in Procreate and animated in After Effects to give a feeling of a busy and lively city. See full project on Behance: https://www.behance.net/gallery/226244565/City-map-animation-illustration…
    uniE608 Illustrations and animations for social media
    Illustrations & Animations for an Italian Language Teacher. A visual content project for social media, featuring custom illustrations and animations that highlight traditional elements of Italian culture. The project includes a branded character of the teacher, vocabulary flashcards, and a cohesive visual identity with a unique color palette and style guide. See full project on Behance: https://www.behance.net/gallery/237578233/Illustrations-Animations-for-Social-Media…
    uniE608 Traditional Animation "Waltz of the flowers"
    An animation set to Tchaikovsky’s “Waltz of the Flowers,” bringing the music to life through expressive hand-drawn motion and classical atmosphere. Traditional animation made in Procreate Dreams and After Effects. Tools: Adobe After Effects, Procreate Dreams…
    uniE608 Vintage Stickers Illustration & Motion Design
    Personal project. Animated vintage fruit stickers (vector illustration & motion design). Tools: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects See full project on Behance: https://www.behance.net/gallery/237577211/Vintage-Stickers-Vector-Illustration-Motion-Design…