I am Aleksandra Shevchenko, a senior illustrator and visual designer with 10+ years of professional experience in branding, editorial, educational and cultural projects. I create large-scale visual systems, interactive experiences and immersive storytelling for international clients, including Mastercard, Gazprom and IKEA. Award-winning illustrator, mentor and lecturer, I specialize in complex visual storytelling, interactive formats, and mural-scale visuals that boost audience engagement, brand visibility and cultural impact. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to align brand guidelines with editorial content and educational spaces.…

Aleksandra Shevchenko

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I am Aleksandra Shevchenko, a senior illustrator and visual designer with 10+ years of professional experience in branding, editorial, educational and cultural projects. I create large-scale visual systems, interactive experiences and immersive storytelling for international clients, including Mastercard, Gazprom and IKEA. Award-winning illustrator, mentor and lecturer, I specialize in complex visual storytelling, interactive formats, and mural-scale visuals that boost audience engagement, brand visibility and cultural impact. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to align brand guidelines with editorial content and educational spaces.…

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I am Aleksandra Shevchenko, a senior illustrator and visual designer with 10+ years of professional experience in branding, editorial, educational and cultural projects. I create large-scale visual systems, interactive experiences and immersive storytelling for international clients, including Mastercard, Gazprom and IKEA.

Award-winning illustrator, mentor and lecturer, I specialize in complex visual storytelling, interactive formats, and mural-scale visuals that boost audience engagement, brand visibility and cultural impact. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to align brand guidelines with editorial content and educational spaces.

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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Serbian
Advanced

Work Experience

Art Teacher & Mentor at Compass Private School
January 1, 2019 - Present
Teach drawing, design and visual communication; mentor students and support portfolio development; deliver both in-person and online sessions.
Environmental Illustrator / Mural Artist / Concept Designer at IKEA Educational & Community Space
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Created cohesive visual systems for educational space, including large-scale murals and concept visuals; collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver interactive experiences for workshops and public events.
Freelance Illustrator / Visual Designer at Mastercard x NHL - Interactive Online Quiz
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Developed editorial illustrations and story visuals for a large-scale interactive quiz; contributed to branding and content visuals for a cross-country campaign.
Senior Illustrator & Visual Designer at Gazprom - Sponsored Educational Platform
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Led the creation of visual storytelling and educational visuals for a platform targeting wide audiences; crafted complex visuals around oil, gas, and underground structures; integrated brand guidelines with editorial content.
Lead Illustrator at Berchtold Marketing
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Led a city map project for Switzerland, driving a cohesive mural and navigation system; delivered large-scale visuals for tourism and branding.
Art Teacher & Mentor at Independent / Compass Private School / CHEDesign School (Lecturer)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Taught 100+ students in in-person, school-based and online formats; prepared portfolios for university admissions and professional publishing; mentored students.

Education

Masters in Graphic Design at Omsk State Pedagogical University
September 1, 2010 - May 4, 2016

Qualifications

MA in Graphic Design
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016
Apostol Media Award - 1st Prize (Editorial Illustration, Tech Insider)
January 1, 2023 - March 17, 2026

Industry Experience

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