I'm Olesia Bachynska, a graphic designer and art director based in Amsterdam. I bring 8+ years of international experience across Belgium and Ukraine to branding, editorial design, and visual storytelling for SMEs, cultural organisations, and B2B clients. I'm motivated by meaningful design that builds identity, trust, and connection, and I enjoy leading projects from concept to delivery while collaborating with teams across countries and sectors.…

Olesia Bachynska

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I'm Olesia Bachynska, a graphic designer and art director based in Amsterdam. I bring 8+ years of international experience across Belgium and Ukraine to branding, editorial design, and visual storytelling for SMEs, cultural organisations, and B2B clients. I'm motivated by meaningful design that builds identity, trust, and connection, and I enjoy leading projects from concept to delivery while collaborating with teams across countries and sectors.…

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I’m Olesia Bachynska, a graphic designer and art director based in Amsterdam. I bring 8+ years of international experience across Belgium and Ukraine to branding, editorial design, and visual storytelling for SMEs, cultural organisations, and B2B clients.

I’m motivated by meaningful design that builds identity, trust, and connection, and I enjoy leading projects from concept to delivery while collaborating with teams across countries and sectors.

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Language

English
Advanced
Dutch
Beginner
Ukrainian
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Vintage Productions
November 30, 2024 - July 17, 2025
Delivered both print and digital design. Translated complex content into clear, branded visuals. Collaborated with Belgian and international teams.
Freelance Senior Graphic Designer at Remote / Belgium / Ukraine
September 1, 2021 - Present
Developed brand identities and communication strategies for SME clients. Designed books, catalogs, and editorial visuals. Created templates and systems for social media design. Helped clients adopt updated design standards, improving consistency and visibility.
Graphic Designer / Art Director at Chytomo Cultural Platform
September 30, 2021 - July 17, 2025
Designed digital and print visuals for cultural events and media. Created multiple visual identities, some awarded by Behance. Co-led the “Do Druku” project, which initiated public conversation around 20th-century Ukrainian art publishing.
Graphic Designer at Mystetskyi Arsenal
September 30, 2018 - July 17, 2025
Created two major brand identities for exhibitions. Supervised all production and printing. Designed branding for a Japanese exhibition with 17,000+ visitors.
Junior Graphic Designer at Mirro Studio
July 31, 2016 - July 17, 2025
Worked on logos, packaging, and social media design. Built long-term client and team relationships.

Education

Specialist Degree in Architecture at Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2014
Visual Identity at Skvot School
January 11, 2030 - September 7, 2025
Graphic Design at Sochnik School
January 11, 2030 - September 7, 2025
Speculative Design at Projector
January 11, 2030 - September 7, 2025
Digital Illustration & Children’s Literature at House of Europe
January 11, 2030 - September 7, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Retail, Education, Software & Internet, Healthcare, Agriculture & Mining, Financial Services
    uniE621 Branding identity for Fashion Specs
    Background: Fashion Specs offers a fresh perspective on style with trendy, high-quality eyewear. The brand combines contemporary design with timeless shapes, ensuring you’re always one step ahead of the latest trends. With a focus on quality and affordability, Fashion Specs makes stylish eyewear accessible to everyone. More --> https://www.behance.net/gallery/236562541/Branding-identity-for-Fashion-Specs Challenge The challenge lies in effectively appealing to a fashion-conscious target group that seeks both quality and affordability. The Fashion Specs had a carefully qualitative product, but didn’t have branding with a clear mission and understandable values for users. The visual materials resembled medical catalogues, which confused customers, as the range included both reading glasses and sunglasses. Together we took a step that helped them shift perceptions, communicate more confidently, and grow their presence in retail. branding logo designer…