I’m Anton Filonov, an identity and communication designer with a strong background in illustration and web design. I create identity systems, branding, and communication materials that help businesses stand out and connect with their audience. I build visual systems, work with UX and illustration, and tailor solutions to meet business needs. I blend strategy with creativity to ensure that design not only looks good but also works effectively. My experience spans both agencies and in-house teams, which helps me see tasks holistically and find optimal solutions. I’m passionate about projects where design plays a key role in brand development, and I’m looking for a team to create strong visual products and help people understand a brand through design.

Anton Filonov

I’m Anton Filonov, an identity and communication designer with a strong background in illustration and web design. I create identity systems, branding, and communication materials that help businesses stand out and connect with their audience. I build visual systems, work with UX and illustration, and tailor solutions to meet business needs. I blend strategy with creativity to ensure that design not only looks good but also works effectively. My experience spans both agencies and in-house teams, which helps me see tasks holistically and find optimal solutions. I’m passionate about projects where design plays a key role in brand development, and I’m looking for a team to create strong visual products and help people understand a brand through design.

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I’m Anton Filonov, an identity and communication designer with a strong background in illustration and web design. I create identity systems, branding, and communication materials that help businesses stand out and connect with their audience. I build visual systems, work with UX and illustration, and tailor solutions to meet business needs.

I blend strategy with creativity to ensure that design not only looks good but also works effectively. My experience spans both agencies and in-house teams, which helps me see tasks holistically and find optimal solutions. I’m passionate about projects where design plays a key role in brand development, and I’m looking for a team to create strong visual products and help people understand a brand through design.

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Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Swedish
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Designer / Art Director at filonovstudio.ru
June 1, 2019 - Present
Identity development, UX/UI, presentations, web design, branding, SMM, packaging, illustrations, and 2D animations. Leads design projects from concept to delivery and collaborates with clients to develop visual systems and strategies.
Lead Designer at 12.digital (12DIGITAL Moscow)
December 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019
Website design, UX/UI, packaging design; worked on Bonduelle and Motul websites; designed interface for Russia's first interactive VR film 'The Kessler Effect'; helped develop an accounting system interface improving data export and information exchange time by almost half.
Creative Designer, Illustrator at Red Keds
May 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018
Development of visual and creative concepts for social media; print design; presentation design; content illustration; website design; longreads design; corporate identity development; KV storyboards.
Art Director at TOPDOG
June 1, 2014 - May 1, 2017
Work with clients, order support, development of corporate styles and packaging, commercial art, illustration, graphdesign. Led a team of three designers; launched a tea brand that won 1st place at a 2014 product exhibition; designed two major youth educational festivals integrating workshops.
Graphic Designer in Marketing at Atlantis-Pak, Ltd.
June 1, 2012 - May 1, 2014
Worked in internal communications at a manufacturing plant; learned multi-page layout and print preparation; published a monthly company newspaper as chief designer; designed large-scale trade show booths; created a two-story booth with a bar, meeting rooms, and a waterfall for All-Russian Exhibition of Achievements in Moscow.
Graphic Designer at LLC "IKEA House"
June 1, 2007 - March 1, 2012
Production and development of graphic communications and navigation systems; worked with marketing on external projects; participated in opening two stores; supported brand identity at regional level; coordinated with contractors; ensured high standard of customer experience; optimized interdepartmental processes; applied digital accessibility principles for navigation and communication.
Lead Designer at filonovstudio.ru
June 1, 2019 - Present
Identity development, UX/UI, presentations, web design, branding, SMM, packaging, illustrations, and 2D animations.
Lead Designer at 12.digital
December 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019
Web site design, UX/UI, design of packaging; worked on Bonduelle and Motul sites; designed the interface for Russia's first interactive VR film 'The Kessler Effect'; helped develop an accounting system interface, reducing data export and information exchange time.

Education

Diploma in Engineering, Design and Applied Arts at Southern Federal University
January 11, 2030 - May 30, 2025
Diploma at Southern Federal University
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
Music Courses at IKRA Skill Box
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
Marathon of creative techniques at IKRA Skill Box
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
Diploma in Engineering, Design and Applied Arts at Southern Federal University
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
Music Courses at IKRA Skill Box Marathon of creative techniques
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026

Qualifications

Managing a design studio
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Financial Services, Education, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Retail