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I'm Elena Pokaleva, a multidisciplinary designer based in Prague with extensive experience in branding, editorial design, illustration, social media content, and UX/UI for both print and digital media. I thrive on turning research into clear visual systems and love collaborating with international teams to deliver creative solutions that meet real-world goals. I'm highly adaptable, deadline-driven, and comfortable working remotely. As a Senior Visual Designer and UX/UI instructor, I mentor students, guide the end-to-end design process from discovery to prototyping, and create assets across exhibitions, campaigns, and digital experiences. I'm always exploring new tools and techniques to elevate visual identities and user experiences.…I'm Elena Pokaleva, a multidisciplinary designer based in Prague with extensive experience in branding, editorial design, illustration, social media content, and UX/UI for both print and digital media. I thrive on turning research into clear visual systems and love collaborating with international teams to deliver creative solutions that meet real-world goals. I'm highly adaptable, deadline-driven, and comfortable working remotely. As a Senior Visual Designer and UX/UI instructor, I mentor students, guide the end-to-end design process from discovery to prototyping, and create assets across exhibitions, campaigns, and digital experiences. I'm always exploring new tools and techniques to elevate visual identities and user experiences.

Elena Pokaleva

Book Illustrator, Brand Designer, Freelance Digital Illustrator, +7

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I'm Elena Pokaleva, a multidisciplinary designer based in Prague with extensive experience in branding, editorial design, illustration, social media content, and UX/UI for both print and digital media. I thrive on turning research into clear visual systems and love collaborating with international teams to deliver creative solutions that meet real-world goals. I'm highly adaptable, deadline-driven, and comfortable working remotely. As a Senior Visual Designer and UX/UI instructor, I mentor students, guide the end-to-end design process from discovery to prototyping, and create assets across exhibitions, campaigns, and digital experiences. I'm always exploring new tools and techniques to elevate visual identities and user experiences.…I'm Elena Pokaleva, a multidisciplinary designer based in Prague with extensive experience in branding, editorial design, illustration, social media content, and UX/UI for both print and digital media. I thrive on turning research into clear visual systems and love collaborating with international teams to deliver creative solutions that meet real-world goals. I'm highly adaptable, deadline-driven, and comfortable working remotely. As a Senior Visual Designer and UX/UI instructor, I mentor students, guide the end-to-end design process from discovery to prototyping, and create assets across exhibitions, campaigns, and digital experiences. I'm always exploring new tools and techniques to elevate visual identities and user experiences.

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I’m Elena Pokaleva, a multidisciplinary designer based in Prague with extensive experience in branding, editorial design, illustration, social media content, and UX/UI for both print and digital media. I thrive on turning research into clear visual systems and love collaborating with international teams to deliver creative solutions that meet real-world goals. I’m highly adaptable, deadline-driven, and comfortable working remotely.

As a Senior Visual Designer and UX/UI instructor, I mentor students, guide the end-to-end design process from discovery to prototyping, and create assets across exhibitions, campaigns, and digital experiences. I’m always exploring new tools and techniques to elevate visual identities and user experiences.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Editorial Illustration

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Czech

Fluent

Russian

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Italian

Advanced

Work Experience

UX / UI & Adobe Software Instructor at IT Academy Step

January 1, 2023 - Present

Taught 6-month Adobe Creative Suite courses; mentored international students (EN, CZ, IT). Guided students through the complete design process: from research and wireframing to prototyping and visual design.

Senior Visual Designer at JVS Holding

January 1, 2023 - Present

Created and maintained strong visual identities for exhibitions, concerts, and entertainment venues across global markets. Worked closely with marketing, production, and sales to align creative direction with goals. Designed impactful assets like billboards, posters, brochures, websites, social media visuals, video content, and merchandise.

Senior Graphic Designer at Finepack

December 31, 2023 - July 21, 2025

Led company rebranding with a new logo and visual identity. Designed the new corporate website with a focus on clarity and functional UX. Created packaging for various product lines, ensuring brand consistency.

UX / UI & Adobe software Instructor at IT Academy Step

February 1, 2023 - Present

Taught 6-month Adobe Creative Suite courses and mentored international students in English, Czech, and Italian. Guided students through the complete design process, including research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design.

Senior Visual Designer at JVS Holdings

January 1, 2023 - Present

Created and maintained strong visual identities for exhibitions, concerts, and entertainment venues in global markets. Collaborated closely with marketing, production, and sales teams to align creative direction with business goals. Designed impactful assets including billboards, posters, brochures, websites, social media visuals, video content, and merchandise.

Senior Graphic Designer at fINEPACKS

January 1, 2023 - August 18, 2025

Led company rebranding with a new logo and visual identity. Designed the new corporate website focusing on clarity and functional UX. Created packaging for various product lines while ensuring brand consistency across touchpoints.

UX / UI & Adobe software Instructor at IT Academy Step

February 1, 2023 - Present

Taught 6-month Adobe Creative Suite courses; mentored international students (EN, CZ, IT). Guided students through the complete design process: research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design.

Senior Visual Designer at JVS Holdings

January 1, 2023 - Present

Create and maintain strong visual identities for exhibitions, concerts, and entertainment venues across global markets. Collaborate with marketing, production, and sales to align creative direction with goals. Design billboards, posters, brochures, websites, social media visuals, video content, and merchandise.

Senior Graphic Designer at finepacks

December 31, 2023 - October 13, 2025

UX / UI & Adobe software Instructor at IT Academy Step

February 1, 2023 - Present

Senior Visual Designer at JVS HOLDINGS

January 1, 2023 - Present

Create and maintain strong visual identities for exhibitions, concerts, and entertainment venues across global markets. Work closely with marketing, production, and sales to align creative direction with goals. Design assets like billboards, posters, brochures, websites, social media visuals, video content, and merchandise.

Senior Graphic Designer at fINEPACKS

January 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025

UX / UI & Adobe software Instructor at IT ACADEMY STEP

February 1, 2023 - Present

Senior Visual Designer at JVS HOLDINGS

January 1, 2023 - Present

Create and maintain strong visual identities for exhibitions, concerts, and entertainment venues across global markets. Work closely with marketing, production, and sales to align creative direction with goals. Design impactful assets like billboards, posters, brochures, websites, social media visuals, video content, and merchandise.