Hi! I'm Vera, a graphic designer and illustrator with a passion for animation and visual storytelling. With a background in 3D design and a strong foundation in graphic design and illustration, I love bringing ideas to life across various media. I also enjoy tea ceremonies and am actively involved in feminist anti-war resistance activities. Beyond design, I have a creative pulse in music as a band member and DJ since 2017. I like to approach my work with a blend of artistic flair and thoughtful direction, constantly exploring new ways to engage and inspire audiences.…

Vera Koss

Hi! I'm Vera, a graphic designer and illustrator with a passion for animation and visual storytelling. With a background in 3D design and a strong foundation in graphic design and illustration, I love bringing ideas to life across various media. I also enjoy tea ceremonies and am actively involved in feminist anti-war resistance activities. Beyond design, I have a creative pulse in music as a band member and DJ since 2017. I like to approach my work with a blend of artistic flair and thoughtful direction, constantly exploring new ways to engage and inspire audiences.…

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Hi! I’m Vera, a graphic designer and illustrator with a passion for animation and visual storytelling. With a background in 3D design and a strong foundation in graphic design and illustration, I love bringing ideas to life across various media. I also enjoy tea ceremonies and am actively involved in feminist anti-war resistance activities.

Beyond design, I have a creative pulse in music as a band member and DJ since 2017. I like to approach my work with a blend of artistic flair and thoughtful direction, constantly exploring new ways to engage and inspire audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Polish
Fluent
Czech
Intermediate

Work Experience

Administrator/Designer at Moscow Architectural Institute
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Worked as administrator and designer in the interior design school, involved in managing design projects and supporting school activities.
Print Studio Creative Designer at Dorkassa, PL, Gdansk
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Developed creative designs for print projects, collaborating with teams to create visual content.
Storyboard Designer / Graphic Designer, DTP at Contellio, PL, Agency
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Designed storyboards and produced graphic design materials, handling desktop publishing tasks to deliver quality visuals.
Illustrator, Designer (Freelance) at Doxa (Russian Independent Media)
January 1, 2020 - June 18, 2025
Provided illustration and design services for independent media, focused on creative storytelling and visual communication.
Intern Riso Workshop, Publisher at Kudla Werkstatt, Prague CZ
January 1, 2020 - June 18, 2025
Assisted in risography workshops and publishing activities, gaining experience in print and publication processes.
Art Director at Can_Agency, Prague CZ
January 1, 2022 - June 18, 2024
Directed art and creative projects within the advertising agency, overseeing design quality and team coordination.
Administrator/Designer at Moscow Architectural Institute, Interior Design School
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Handled administrative tasks alongside design duties within the interior design school, combining organization with creative projects in Moscow.
Creative Designer at Dorkassa Print Studio, Gdansk, Poland
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Worked as a creative designer in a print studio, focusing on print design and creative projects.
Storyboard Designer, Graphic Designer, DTP at Contellio Agency, Poland
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Created storyboards, designed graphics, and handled desktop publishing tasks in a creative agency environment.
Illustrator, Designer at Doxa (Freelance) - Russian Independent Media
January 1, 2020 - June 18, 2025
Freelance illustrator and designer providing visual content and design for independent media projects.
Intern at Kudla Werkstatt Riso Workshop, Prague
January 1, 2020 - June 18, 2025
Participated in a Riso print workshop and publishing-related tasks during internship.
Art Director at Can_Agency Advertising Agency, Prague
January 1, 2022 - June 18, 2025
Provided art direction for advertising projects at a Prague-based agency.

Education

BA at British Higher School of Art&Design
September 1, 2012 - December 1, 2015
Specialisation: Illustration
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) at British Higher School of Art & Design, Russia, Moscow
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
BA (Hons) at British Higher School of Art & Design, Russia, Moscow
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Other, Professional Services, Consumer Goods