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September 20, 2026
I’m Viktoriya Gambarina, a Senior Creative Designer based in Vienna with 9 years of professional experience across design agencies in Germany and Austria. Since 2025 I’ve been self-employed, bringing a structured, detail-focused approach to branding, print, packaging, and digital projects—always with a strong eye for aesthetics and clear brand identity.
Experience Level
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Language
German
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Russian
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English
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Work Experience
Self-employed Senior Creative Designer at gambarina agency e.U
January 1, 2025 - PresentConcept and development of design projects from initial idea through creative development to final print/upload-ready files. Focus areas include branding, print materials, campaign design for print and digital platforms, social media design (posts, stories, short animations), packaging design, and illustration. I also support independent project management such as client coordination, time and resource planning, quotations, and invoicing.
Senior Creative Designer (Self-employed) at gambarina agency e.U
January 1, 2025 - PresentIndependent design work across branding, packaging, print, and digital. I handle concept development and the full design workflow—from initial ideas to production-ready print files or upload-ready digital assets. I support clients through project execution, including clear communication, coordination with service providers, and delivery planning. Typical deliverables include corporate identity systems, campaigns, packaging design, social media design, illustration, and text/headline copy for marketing use.
Self-employed Senior Creative Designer at VIKA / gambarina agency e.U
January 1, 2025 - PresentIndependent creative and production work end-to-end: concept and development through to final print/upload-ready files. Focus on branding, packaging, campaign design, digital and social media design, and infographics (including magazine infographic elements). Clients and service providers are coordinated remotely when needed. I also handle business-side responsibilities such as client relations, quotations, invoicing, and time/resource planning to ensure reliable delivery.
Creative/Packaging & Digital Designer at yay creative
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Creative / Digital Designer at yay creative
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Designed across packaging, campaigns, and digital deliverables for client projects, supporting concept-to-production workflows and preparing assets for final outputs.
Branding, Packaging Designer at moodley design group
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Branding & Packaging Designer at moodley design group
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Created and refined branding and packaging concepts and layouts, collaborating within agency teams to deliver production-ready design materials.
Digital Designer at Heimat Wien
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Worked on digital design projects, supporting brand-focused layouts and digital assets for campaigns and online presence.
Progression: Working Student to Designer (Communication Design) at Pahnke Hamburg GmbH
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021Progression roles (Working Student > Junior Designer > Designer) at Pahnke Hamburg GmbH
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021Gained full agency experience in design production and execution, progressing from working student to junior designer and later designer. Contributed to creative and production tasks across communication and campaign-related deliverables.
Designer (progression: Working Student to Junior Designer to Designer) at Pahnke Hamburg GmbH
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021Progressed through roles while gaining strong experience in professional design delivery. Contributed to production workflows and day-to-day execution as responsibilities increased from working student support to full designer tasks.
Internship / Apprenticeship / Employee (Event Management & Gastronomy) at Der Blaue Hummer GmbH
January 1, 2012 - PresentInternship, Apprenticeship, Employee – Event Management and Gastronomy at Der Blaue Hummer GmbH
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016Supported event management and operational tasks in gastronomy during internships, apprenticeship, and employment, building reliability and hands-on experience.
Intern / Apprentice / Employee – Event Management and Gastronomy at Der Blaue Hummer GmbH
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Supported event management and operations in gastronomy settings, gaining foundational experience in coordination and practical responsibility.
Education
Communication Design (Art direction) at Hamburger Akademie
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019Communication Design (Art Direction) at Hamburger Akademie
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019Art Direction / Communication Design studies at Hamburger Akademie
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019Communication Design (graduated with distinction) at Hamburger Akademie
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Consumer Goods
Experience Level
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Intermediate
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