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Hi, I’m Olga Deineco, a Creative Designer & Illustrator based in Toronto. I help brands tell their stories through packaging design, print production, and licensed artwork. I’m comfortable working with both hand-drawn and digital illustration and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams.\n\nI’ve worked with major brands including Mattel, Disney, MGA, Nickelodeon, and Riki Group, and I’m familiar with licensing guidelines. I’m excited to take on new projects and bring fresh perspectives to packaging, print, and editorial design.
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Work Experience
Creative Designer & Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026Freelance design work including packaging design, children's illustration, and editorial design for international clients. Manages end-to-end design process, communicates with clients, and delivers licensing-compliant artwork and visuals.
Creative Designer & Illustrator at Self-employed | Toronto, Canada | 2020–2025
January 7, 2020 - January 6, 2026• Freelance projects including packaging, children’s illustration, and editorial design
• Worked with international clients and managed end-to-end design processes
Full-time Family Manager at Parental Leave
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024Managed household operations, budgeting, scheduling, and personal projects during a dedicated family-management period; developed strong organizational and time-management skills leading to a smooth career transition.
Creative Designer at MAGNET Retail Network
January 7, 2019 - December 31, 2019• Developed concepts for packaging and promotional materials
• Collaborated with marketing teams, printers, and external agencies
• Created product mockups and visual presentations
Creative Designer at ALICE (Toy Manufacturer)
January 7, 2018 - December 31, 2018• Designed licensed toy packaging (Mattel, Disney, MGA, Riki, etc.)
• Prepared layouts for print: magazines, brochures, retail displays
• Managed product photography and post-production
Achievement: Invited to join a new project team by company leadership
Head of Advertising Department / Graphic Designer at LLC "Beauty Star"
January 7, 2016 - December 31, 2018• Led a small design team and oversaw product line visuals
• Created full campaign packages: brochures, presentations, in-store materials
Achievement: Promoted from Graphic Designer to Head of Department within one year
Head of Advertising Department / Graphic Designer at LLC 'Beauty Star'
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018Led a small design team and oversaw product line visuals; created full campaign packages: brochures, presentations, in-store materials; promoted from Graphic Designer to Head of Department within one year.
Graphic Designer at Astore-Print Production House
January 7, 2015 - December 31, 2016• Created textile and printed designs for offset and digital production
• Prepared layouts and promotional materials for manufacturing
Graphic Designer at A Store - Print Production House
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016Created textile and printed designs for offset and digital production; prepared layouts and promotional materials for manufacturing.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE | Marketing Specialist (2007–2013) at Worked in marketing roles in IT and industrial sectors
January 6, 2007 - December 30, 2013• Developed advertising materials aligned with business goals
• Coordinated with external contractors and design teams
• Organized trade shows and promotional events
• Participated in planning marketing budgets and campaign strategies
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE | Marketing Specialist at Worked in marketing roles in IT and industrial sectors.
January 6, 2007 - December 30, 2012• Developed advertising materials aligned with business goals
• Coordinated with external contractors and design teams
• Organized trade shows and promotional events
• Participated in planning marketing budgets and campaign strategies
Marketing Specialist
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2013Worked in marketing roles in IT and industrial sectors; developed advertising materials aligned with business goals; coordinated with external contractors and design teams; organized trade shows and promotional events; participated in planning marketing budgets and campaign strategies.
Education
Master's Degree at Russian State University of Tourism and Service
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2010English Language Program (ELP) – Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) at Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto
March 4, 2024 - March 31, 2025MBA Essentials (Micro-credential) at Rotman Management School
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Digital Fluency in the Workforce (Micro-credential) at Humber College
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Basics of 3D Modeling & Visualization (Autodesk Maya) at Bauman MSTU
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Art of Painting Course at National Institute of Design
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018Academic Drawing (2-year program) at Higher School of Economics
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017MA in Advertising at Russian State University of Tourism & Service
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010MBA Essentials (Micro-credential) at Rotman Management School
January 1, 2024 - May 26, 2026Digital Fluency in the Workforce (Micro-credential) at Humber College
January 1, 2024 - May 26, 2026Basics of 3D Modelling & Visualization (Autodesk Maya) at Bauman MSTU
January 1, 2018 - May 26, 2026Art of Painting Course at National Institute of Design
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017Academic Drawing (2-year program) at Higher School of Economics
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017MA in Advertising at Russian State University of Tourism & Service
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010Qualifications
MBA Essentials. Micro-credential
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Digital Fluency In The Workforce. Micro-credential
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Specialist at Bauman MSTU, Basic of 3D Modeling/Autodesk Maya
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Specialist at Bauman MSTU, Basic of Visualization/Autodesk Maya
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018MBA Essentials (Micro-credential)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Digital Fluency in the Workforce (Micro-credential)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Basics of 3D Modeling & Visualization (Autodesk Maya)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Art of Painting Course
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018Academic Drawing (2-year program)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017MA in Advertising
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010MBA Essentials (Micro-credential)
January 1, 2024 - May 26, 2026Digital Fluency in the Workforce (Micro-credential)
January 1, 2024 - May 26, 2026Basics of 3D Modelling & Visualization (Autodesk Maya)
January 1, 2018 - May 26, 2026Art of Painting Course
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017Academic Drawing (2-year program)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017MA in Advertising
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010Industry Experience
Consumer Goods, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Professional Services
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