I am Vanja, a graphic designer and illustrator with a Master’s Degree in Graphic Engineering and Design from the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad. I specialize in 2D illustration, character design, book illustration, visual identities, and print production, combining digital techniques with a traditional artistic background. I enjoy turning imaginative ideas into clear, engaging visual communication. My experience includes developing brand identities, designing books and layouts, creating expressive characters and portraits, preparing artwork for print, and producing illustrations for children’s projects, social campaigns, and visual development. I work with Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Procreate, and Adobe XD, and I am comfortable working across both freelance and professional design environments.…

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I am Vanja, a graphic designer and illustrator with a Master’s Degree in Graphic Engineering and Design from the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad. I specialize in 2D illustration, character design, book illustration, visual identities, and print production, combining digital techniques with a traditional artistic background. I enjoy turning imaginative ideas into clear, engaging visual communication. My experience includes developing brand identities, designing books and layouts, creating expressive characters and portraits, preparing artwork for print, and producing illustrations for children’s projects, social campaigns, and visual development. I work with Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Procreate, and Adobe XD, and I am comfortable working across both freelance and professional design environments.…

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I am Vanja, a graphic designer and illustrator with a Master’s Degree in Graphic Engineering and Design from the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad. I specialize in 2D illustration, character design, book illustration, visual identities, and print production, combining digital techniques with a traditional artistic background.

I enjoy turning imaginative ideas into clear, engaging visual communication. My experience includes developing brand identities, designing books and layouts, creating expressive characters and portraits, preparing artwork for print, and producing illustrations for children’s projects, social campaigns, and visual development. I work with Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Procreate, and Adobe XD, and I am comfortable working across both freelance and professional design environments.

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Work Experience

Foto Operator, Graphic Designer at Intectiv d.o.o.
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Worked as a foto operator and graphic designer, combining image preparation, graphic production, and design responsibilities for professional print and visual communication projects.
Graphic Designer at Gioielleria Italiana
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Created graphic design materials for a jewelry business, supporting brand presentation and promotional communication.
Graphic Designer at Eugen Chocolate
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Produced graphic design work for a chocolate brand, contributing to visual communication and branded materials.
Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer at Independent / Various Clients
January 1, 2018 - Present
Provides freelance character design, illustration, book editing, visual identity, fashion design, and related creative services by project. Projects include book editing for Total idea, fashion design for Dice and Joker (50grind), children’s book illustration, character development, digital portraits, branding, logo design, poster design, and packaging-oriented visual applications.
Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Independent / Various Clients
January 1, 2018 - Present
Delivered freelance book editing, character design, illustration, fashion design, visual identity, branding, book layout, and print-related projects. Notable work includes book editing for Total idea and fashion design projects for Dice and Joker (50grind).
Graphic Designer at Voiprinting
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Created and prepared graphic materials for printing and visual communication projects.
Graphic Designer at Faster Print
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Designed and prepared visual materials for print production, applying knowledge of layout, typography, image preparation, and prepress.
Prepress at Foto-oko
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Handled prepress preparation and print-ready artwork production, ensuring files were suitable for final output.
Prepress Specialist at Foto-oko
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Prepared files for print production and supported prepress workflows, ensuring artwork was suitable for final output.

Education

Master’s Degree in Graphic Engineering and Design at Faculty of Technical Sciences (FTN), Novi Sad
January 11, 2030 - October 12, 2026
Master's Degree in Graphic Engineering & Design at Faculty of Technical Sciences (FTN), Novi Sad
January 11, 2030 - October 12, 2026

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing