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Hi, I’m Elena Pokaleva, an illustrator and multidisciplinary designer based in Prague with extensive experience in children´s books illustration, branding, editorial design, social media content, and visuals for both print and digital media.
I’m highly adaptable, deadline-driven, and comfortable collaborating with international teams remotely. I’m seeking impactful freelance or remote design opportunities.
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Language
English
Fluent
Czech
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
Work Experience
UX / UI & Adobe Software Instructor at IT Academy Step
January 1, 2023 - PresentTaught 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 - PresentCreated 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, 2025Led 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 - PresentTaught 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 - PresentCreated 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, 2025Led 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 - PresentTaught 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 - PresentCreate 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, 2025Led 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 - PresentTaught 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 HOLDINGS
January 1, 2023 - PresentCreate 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, 2025Led 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 - PresentTaught 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 HOLDINGS
January 1, 2023 - PresentCreate 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.
Education
Master of Media illustration & Design at Faculty of Design, University of West Bohemia in Pilsen
September 10, 2018 - May 20, 2022BcA. / MgA.
UX/UI Design Diploma at IT Academy Step, Prague
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023BcA. + MgA. at Sutnar Faculty Of Art, Prague
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019Graphic Design Studies at Accademia Di Belle Arti, Rome
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020UX / UI Design Diploma at IT Academy Step, Prague
January 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023BcA. + MgA. in Design & Illustration at Sutnar Faculty of Art, Prague
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019Graphic Design Studies at Accademia di Belle Arti, Rome
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020UX / UI Design Diploma at IT Academy Step, Prague
January 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025BcA. + MgA. in Design & Illustration at Sutnar Faculty of Art, Prague
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019Graphic Design Studies at Accademia di Belle Arti, Rome
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020UX / UI Design Diploma at IT Academy Step, Prague
February 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023BcA. + MgA. in Design & Illustration at Sutnar Faculty of Art, Prague
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019Graphic Design Studies at Accademia di Belle Arti, Rome
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020UX / UI Design Diploma at Sutnar Faculty of Art, Prague
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019BcA. + MgA. in Design & Illustration at Accademia di Belle Arti, Rome
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020UX/UI Design Diploma at IT Academy Step, Prague
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023BcA. + MgA. in Design & Illustration at Sutnar Faculty of Art, Prague
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019Graphic Design Studies at Accademia di Belle Arti, Rome
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Qualifications
Graphic Design Studies
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Other
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