Based in Vienna and originally from Moscow, I bring a rich classical education to my work, having studied industrial design, graphic design, and illustration at a Design School, followed by advanced studies in sculpture, composition, typography, painting, and art history at Stroganov University. This foundation has given me a profound understanding of how art movements and styles shape design. My career began in 2003 at the Monumental Art and Design Company, where I created art objects for architectural projects, handling everything from concept development and sketches to visualization and advertising. By 2007, I was leading the Art and Design department, managing high-profile projects such as the Moscow Metro station, the Khanty-Mansiysk exhibition center, and the Memorial Center in Moscow. In 2011, my contributions to Russian culture were recognized with a commendation from the Russian Ministry of Culture. Beyond my primary work, I actively supported the Moscow Union of Artists,organizing exhibitions for emerging talents and mentoring the next generation ofcreators. In 2014, I transitioned to brand design at Arsenal (A7 Group), where I led design efforts for the NESA brand, specializing in video surveillance systems. My roleencompassed creating corporate identities, packaging, catalogs, technical documentation, websites, and UI/UX designs. By 2018, I expanded my scope to oversee design for the entire A7 Group, managing five companies and seven brands while leading a team of three designers. I also delved into industrial design, developing fire safety systems and acoustic equipment. Since 2019, I’ve worked as a freelancer, collaborating with engineers, programmers, and marketers to deliver complex projects in industrial design and digital product development. Currently based in Vienna, I remain open to international opportunities and am eager to bring my expertise to new creative challenges.

Nikolay Dikov

Based in Vienna and originally from Moscow, I bring a rich classical education to my work, having studied industrial design, graphic design, and illustration at a Design School, followed by advanced studies in sculpture, composition, typography, painting, and art history at Stroganov University. This foundation has given me a profound understanding of how art movements and styles shape design. My career began in 2003 at the Monumental Art and Design Company, where I created art objects for architectural projects, handling everything from concept development and sketches to visualization and advertising. By 2007, I was leading the Art and Design department, managing high-profile projects such as the Moscow Metro station, the Khanty-Mansiysk exhibition center, and the Memorial Center in Moscow. In 2011, my contributions to Russian culture were recognized with a commendation from the Russian Ministry of Culture. Beyond my primary work, I actively supported the Moscow Union of Artists,organizing exhibitions for emerging talents and mentoring the next generation ofcreators. In 2014, I transitioned to brand design at Arsenal (A7 Group), where I led design efforts for the NESA brand, specializing in video surveillance systems. My roleencompassed creating corporate identities, packaging, catalogs, technical documentation, websites, and UI/UX designs. By 2018, I expanded my scope to oversee design for the entire A7 Group, managing five companies and seven brands while leading a team of three designers. I also delved into industrial design, developing fire safety systems and acoustic equipment. Since 2019, I’ve worked as a freelancer, collaborating with engineers, programmers, and marketers to deliver complex projects in industrial design and digital product development. Currently based in Vienna, I remain open to international opportunities and am eager to bring my expertise to new creative challenges.

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Based in Vienna and originally from Moscow, I bring a rich classical education to my work, having studied industrial design, graphic design, and illustration at a Design School, followed by advanced studies in sculpture, composition, typography, painting, and art history at Stroganov University. This foundation has given me a profound understanding of how art movements and styles shape design.
My career began in 2003 at the Monumental Art and Design Company, where I created art objects for architectural projects, handling everything from concept development and sketches to visualization and advertising. By 2007, I was leading the Art and Design department, managing high-profile projects such as the Moscow Metro station, the Khanty-Mansiysk exhibition center, and the Memorial Center in Moscow. In 2011, my contributions to Russian culture were recognized with a commendation from the Russian Ministry of Culture.
Beyond my primary work, I actively supported the Moscow Union of Artists,organizing exhibitions for emerging talents and mentoring the next generation ofcreators.
In 2014, I transitioned to brand design at Arsenal (A7 Group), where I led design efforts for the NESA brand, specializing in video surveillance systems. My roleencompassed creating corporate identities, packaging, catalogs, technical documentation, websites, and UI/UX designs. By 2018, I expanded my scope to oversee design for the entire A7 Group, managing five companies and seven brands while leading a team of three designers. I also delved into industrial design, developing fire safety systems and acoustic equipment.
Since 2019, I’ve worked as a freelancer, collaborating with engineers,
programmers, and marketers to deliver complex projects in industrial design and digital product development. Currently based in Vienna, I remain open to international opportunities and am eager to bring my expertise to new creative challenges.

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Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Intermediate
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Designer at Decorative Art & Design JSC
February 1, 2007 - October 22, 2025
Graphic design and architectural visualization; Visualization of architectural projects; SMM.
Head of Department of Art and Design at K MDI (Decorative Art & Design JSC)
January 1, 2014 - October 22, 2025
Architectural design projects; visualization of architectural objects; graphic design for printed products and web advertising (SMM).
Lead Graphic Designer at NES A ltd ( Arsenal ltd )
October 1, 2018 - October 22, 2025
Full visual and advertising support for the NESA brand. Advertising products, SMM, packaging design, presentations of all product lines, web design, software interface design, product photography.
Lead Graphic Designer at A7
February 1, 2019 - October 22, 2025
Full visual and advertising support for fire emergency systems. Advertising products, SMM, packaging design, web design, printed materials, catalogs, product photography.
Graphic Web Designer at Unitex
April 1, 2023 - October 22, 2025
Graphic and web design for Unitex.
Freelance Designer at Self-employed
April 1, 2023 - October 22, 2025
Freelance design work including branding, packaging design, website design, brochures, catalogs, e-newsletters, and industrial design.
Freelance Designer at Freelance Designer (Austria)
May 1, 2023 - Present
Graphic design and artwork; brochures, website design, catalogue design, e-newsletters and industrial design.

Education

Master's degree at Russian State University of Design and Applied Arts (Stroganov University)
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2003
Associate's degree at Russian State University of Design and Applied Arts (Stroganov University)
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1997

Qualifications

Commendation for Contribution to Russian Culture
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet