I create commercial visuals for branding, publishing, advertising, and digital media, combining traditional design expertise with AI-assisted creativity. My career has evolved alongside the creative industry, from traditional print and early web design to branding, digital media, and visual storytelling. Throughout that journey, I've remained passionate about transforming ideas into visually engaging, commercially effective work that balances creativity with clear communication and thoughtful design. Today, I combine established design principles with modern creative technologies, using generative AI as part of a professional workflow to create and refine high-quality images, video, and mixed-media compositions. My work spans branding, marketing campaigns, book covers, advertising, print collateral, social media, and digital content, helping businesses and authors communicate their message through compelling visual design.…

Olga Gabay

I create commercial visuals for branding, publishing, advertising, and digital media, combining traditional design expertise with AI-assisted creativity. My career has evolved alongside the creative industry, from traditional print and early web design to branding, digital media, and visual storytelling. Throughout that journey, I've remained passionate about transforming ideas into visually engaging, commercially effective work that balances creativity with clear communication and thoughtful design. Today, I combine established design principles with modern creative technologies, using generative AI as part of a professional workflow to create and refine high-quality images, video, and mixed-media compositions. My work spans branding, marketing campaigns, book covers, advertising, print collateral, social media, and digital content, helping businesses and authors communicate their message through compelling visual design.…

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I create commercial visuals for branding, publishing, advertising, and digital media, combining traditional design expertise with AI-assisted creativity. My career has evolved alongside the creative industry, from traditional print and early web design to branding, digital media, and visual storytelling. Throughout that journey, I’ve remained passionate about transforming ideas into visually engaging, commercially effective work that balances creativity with clear communication and thoughtful design.

Today, I combine established design principles with modern creative technologies, using generative AI as part of a professional workflow to create and refine high-quality images, video, and mixed-media compositions. My work spans branding, marketing campaigns, book covers, advertising, print collateral, social media, and digital content, helping businesses and authors communicate their message through compelling visual design.

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Work Experience

UI/UX & Visual Designer at Freelance
November 1, 2021 - Present
• Executed full-cycle UI/UX design tasks, including ideating, wireframing, prototyping, user flows and journeys, and high-fidelity mock-ups. • Developed and refined visual identities as part of the UI/UX design cycle. • Iterated on the design throughout the process, adapting to user needs and feedback. • Conducted design research to inform user experience and interface solutions. • Collaborated with developers to ensure effective implementation of design solutions.
Visual Designer at MaxSold Inc.
February 28, 2023 - July 7, 2024
• Led the development of a new brand identity and a broad pool of brand assets for an online auction platform. • Executed key product design tasks, including wireframing, prototyping, user flows, and journeys, as well as improving and expanding the design system. • Managed web design projects, including landing pages, headers, and social media banners, enhancing the company's online presence. • Contributed to the company's website design, UX analysis, and usability testing, refining product features based on user feedback. • Created marketing collateral and email newsletters, adding value to the brand's visual consistency. • Directly impacted the increase in bidders per auction by over 50% through improved branding and UX
Theme Designer at Samsung Electronics
February 22, 2018 - Present
• Conceptualized and designed themes for Samsung Galaxy devices, including full themes, static and video wallpapers, icons, and Always On Display images. • Provided customer support, led social marketing promotions, and conducted market trend research. • Achieved over 42 million total downloads (free and paid) and 170K+ organic followers in the Galaxy App store, becoming one of the top sellers in the US.
Visual Designer | UI/UX Designer | Graphic Designer at Freelance
April 14, 2001 - November 9, 2021
• Designed websites and web interfaces with a focus on UX, primarily for e-commerce, corporate sites, and news portals, and conducted usability testing. • Crafted user flows, and structured effective information architecture to enhance product usability. • Created wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mock-ups, iterating based on user feedback and testing. • Developed visual identities, created marketing collateral like banners and presentations, and designed print materials such as brochures, posters, and book covers. • Conducted product photography and post-processing for e-commerce needs. • Provided art direction, project management, design consulting and mentoring to junior designers. • Successfully delivered over 270 projects across various industries.
UI/UX & Visual Designer at Freelance
November 23, 2021 - Present
• Executed full-cycle UI/UX design tasks, including ideating, wireframing, prototyping, user flows and journeys, and high-fidelity mock-ups. • Developed and refined visual identities as part of the UI/UX design cycle. • Iterated on the design throughout the process, adapting to user needs and feedback. • Conducted design research to inform user experience and interface solutions. • Collaborated with developers to ensure effective implementation of design solutions.

Education

Graphic Design at Moscow College of Arts and Crafts
September 1, 1993 - June 29, 1995
Automated Design Systems, B.Sc. at Russian Technological University
September 1, 1991 - June 30, 1996

Qualifications

User Interface Design
August 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/specialization/RLU9JDWKN4RE
Google UX Design
January 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/specialization/certificate/ALY4JLTRYW24

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
    Promotional campaign for Huawei Honor 8X
    Advertising Campaign Visual for the Honor 8X smartphone. Responsible for the complete creative concept, digital compositing, photo manipulation, and production, developing a striking key visual that was adapted for large-format outdoor advertising to promote the device's "Beyond Limits" campaign.…
    Social media banner for View Dance Challenge
    1080 x 1080 banner for View Dance Challenge promotional campaign.…
    Header for MaxSold's Facebook page
    Facebook header image for MaxSold.…
    Social Media Banner for View Dance Challenge
    Social Media Banner Design for View Dance Challenge, created to announce the Top Studio Award at the 2023 competition. Responsible for the complete visual concept, typography, and digital artwork, developing a bold promotional graphic that celebrates achievement while reinforcing the event's premium brand identity.…
    Event Poster for View Dance Convention
    Event Poster Design for View Dance Convention, created to promote the 2022 Canadian tour and scholarship program. Responsible for the complete visual concept, layout, photography integration, and production, developing a dynamic promotional poster that combines expressive imagery with clean typography to communicate event locations and key information.…
    Roll-Up Banner Design for View Dance Challenge.
    Roll-Up Banner Design for View Dance Challenge, created to promote the organization's events and programs at competitions, conventions, and other live events. Responsible for the complete visual concept, layout, photography integration, and print production, developing a cohesive series of large-format promotional banners that maximize brand visibility and audience engagement.…
    Magazine ad for View Dance Challenge company
    Magazine Advertisement Design for View Dance Challenge, created to promote the organization's international dance intensive in Greece. Responsible for the complete visual concept, layout, photography integration, and production, designing a full-page editorial advertisement that captures the energy of the event while clearly communicating key information and strengthening brand presence.…
    Door Hanger for MaxSold.
    Direct Mail Door Hanger Design for MaxSold. Developed the complete visual concept and layout, combining photography, brand graphics, and typography into a compelling print marketing piece designed to increase brand awareness and generate new seller leads.…
    Social media banner for MaxSold
    1080 x 1080 banner promoting a seasonal campaign in Facebook and Instagram.…
    Trifold brochure for MaxSold
    Marketing Brochure Design for MaxSold. Developed the complete visual concept and layout for a tri-fold brochure, combining brand graphics, custom iconography, infographics, photography, and typography into a polished print collateral piece that clearly communicates the company's services and value proposition.…
    Book Cover "My Dear Chibuzor"
    Book Cover Design for "My Dear Chibuzor: The Untold Facts Behind the Romance Scams", a published guide to recognizing and avoiding online dating scams. Responsible for the complete cover concept and design, creating a compelling visual composition through advanced photo manipulation to reinforce the book's themes of trust, deception, and personal safety.…