I am a passionate Graphic Designer and Illustrator based in Prague, Czech Republic, specializing in creating compelling visual narratives that enhance brand visibility and engagement. Over the years, I have worked across diverse industries including fashion, publishing, and technology, delivering bespoke logos, posters, book covers, and digital illustrations that resonate with audiences. My experience spans freelance projects and collaborations with organizations such as Radio Free Europe and Touristas, where I developed social media visual strategies, UI illustrations, and content that significantly boosted follower growth and brand recognition. I thrive on transforming client visions into impactful designs while working efficiently in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Valeriia Belan

I am a passionate Graphic Designer and Illustrator based in Prague, Czech Republic, specializing in creating compelling visual narratives that enhance brand visibility and engagement. Over the years, I have worked across diverse industries including fashion, publishing, and technology, delivering bespoke logos, posters, book covers, and digital illustrations that resonate with audiences. My experience spans freelance projects and collaborations with organizations such as Radio Free Europe and Touristas, where I developed social media visual strategies, UI illustrations, and content that significantly boosted follower growth and brand recognition. I thrive on transforming client visions into impactful designs while working efficiently in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

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I am a passionate Graphic Designer and Illustrator based in Prague, Czech Republic, specializing in creating compelling visual narratives that enhance brand visibility and engagement. Over the years, I have worked across diverse industries including fashion, publishing, and technology, delivering bespoke logos, posters, book covers, and digital illustrations that resonate with audiences.

My experience spans freelance projects and collaborations with organizations such as Radio Free Europe and Touristas, where I developed social media visual strategies, UI illustrations, and content that significantly boosted follower growth and brand recognition. I thrive on transforming client visions into impactful designs while working efficiently in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

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Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Czech
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Freelance
September 1, 2021 - Present
Designed 15+ logos, posters, and book covers for diverse clients, increasing brand recognition by an average of 30% measured through social media and website traffic. Created 2D and 3D illustrations/animations across industries like fashion, publishing, and technology. Developed original logo designs including the official MGIMO diploma emblem, gaining university-wide recognition. Produced 20+ custom illustrations for an adult coloring book that received highly positive feedback for effectively capturing the story's emotions and themes.
Designer, Illustrator – Touristas at Touristas
August 31, 2025 - August 10, 2025
Created over 15 original illustrations tailored for the Touristas mobile app to improve UI aesthetics and user engagement. Collaborated with the founding team to define and evolve the app’s visual identity, ensuring consistency across marketing and product visuals. Delivered a versatile illustration system aligned with the brand’s mission, contributing to early user interest and investor presentations. Adapted visuals for app icons, UI components, and promotional social media materials. Integrated feedback effectively in fast-paced, iterative cycles.
Social Media Designer at Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
October 31, 2024 - August 10, 2025
Led social media marketing and visual strategy across multiple platforms, achieving over 3 million video views and a follower growth of 400,000+. Produced short-form videos gaining over 1 million views to increase audience engagement. Spearheaded creation of 15+ modular multimedia templates with Adobe Creative Suite, enabling faster, higher-quality visual content production. Revamped TikTok content strategy, resulting in 40% engagement improvement. Engineered Instagram Story templates widely adopted by regional teams. Curated social media content from investigations, generating 50,000+ views on TikTok and 20,000+ shares on Instagram in three months.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Art & Design Institute
October 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Master's Degree at Charles University
October 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts (BA) at RSUH
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet