Taya Sanotskaya

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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.

About

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.

  • Joined October 2025

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Life Sciences
  • Healthcare
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services

Projects · 4

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

  • Animator
  • Illustrator
  • Motion Graphic Designer

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

  • 2D Animator
  • Animator
  • Motion Graphic Designer

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

  • 2D Animator
  • Animator
  • Artist

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

  • Illustrator
  • Motion Graphic Designer

Work experience· 4 roles

Freelance Illustrator, Animator and Assistant · FreelanceApr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos
Education Content Working Student · E.On Digital TechnologyOct 2023 – May 2024 · 8 mos

- 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.

Educational Coach · TUMOMay 2022 – Oct 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

- 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.

Animation/Set Design Assistant · Film University BabelsbergMar 2022 – Jun 2022 · 4 mos

Education

Bachelor of Science Biology · Free University of Berlin2021 – 2025
2D Animation Course · AnimationSchool2021

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