I am a dedicated artist-illustrator with expertise in both digital and traditional art forms. I create compelling artwork using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, and I am proficient with traditional materials such as watercolor, markers, acrylic paints, and pencils. My passion lies in book illustrations and packaging design, and I am eager to pursue a career in these areas.…

Mariia Hrybivska

I am a dedicated artist-illustrator with expertise in both digital and traditional art forms. I create compelling artwork using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, and I am proficient with traditional materials such as watercolor, markers, acrylic paints, and pencils. My passion lies in book illustrations and packaging design, and I am eager to pursue a career in these areas.…

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I am a dedicated artist-illustrator with expertise in both digital and traditional art forms. I create compelling artwork using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, and I am proficient with traditional materials such as watercolor, markers, acrylic paints, and pencils.

My passion lies in book illustrations and packaging design, and I am eager to pursue a career in these areas.

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Language

English
Advanced
Ukrainian
Fluent
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Retail Associate at TK Maxx (Europe – UK)
September 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Provided high-quality customer service in a dynamic retail environment, maintained store visual standards, operated cash register, processed transactions, and collaborated with team to ensure smooth daily operations. Adapted to inventory changes, adhered to health and safety policies, and demonstrated reliability and punctuality.
Freelance Illustrator at Online Freelance Illustrator
June 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborated with clients to understand vision, created digital illustrations using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and produced artwork for children's books and marketing materials. Designed logos and packaging concepts, maintained a design portfolio, and communicated with clients to incorporate feedback.
Housekeeping at FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo - Florence
September 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Maintained high standards of cleanliness and presentation in guest rooms, changed linens, replenished supplies, and performed laundry tasks. Reported maintenance issues and ensured compliance with safety guidelines.
Assistant HR Director at Performia Ukraine
February 1, 2019 - May 31, 2020
Assisted in filling out, maintaining, and posting HR documents; helped in candidate sourcing, conducting interviews, and preparing reports. Supported events and managed HR databases.
First-line Call Centre Operator at Downsales Department, Remote
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Made outgoing calls to confirm and process orders, advised customers on products, handled objections, and sold additional items. Followed scripts, recorded CRM data, and earned performance bonuses.
Volunteer Illustrator at Your Poetry Postcard
March 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Created illustrations to accompany poems by Ukrainian poet Milena Lukisha for a voluntary project.
Illustrator at Maria Soltys-Smirnova short fairy tale project (digital book)
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Provided illustrations for a short fairy tale for a Ukrainian storyteller; digital book available for Ukrainian children.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree at KNUTD
September 1, 2013 - August 31, 2017
Certificate of complete secondary education at Lutsk Educational Complex
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Drawing from a live model at Art School “MasterClasSchool”
November 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Draw Cartoon Characters CPD at Reed Courses (Online)
March 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree at KNUTD
September 1, 2013 - August 31, 2017
Certificate of complete secondary education at Lutsk Educational Complex
January 1, 2013 - June 30, 2013
Drawing from a live model at Art School “MasterClasSchool”
November 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Access to HE: Photography and Media – Level 3 at Newcastle College
September 1, 2026 - August 1, 2026
English Functional Skills – Level 2 at Newcastle College
September 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Drawing and Illustration Complete Training; Digital Painting Course at Studyhub, Online
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Level 3 Diploma in Adobe Illustrator at Studyhub, Online
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Draw Cartoon Characters CPD at Reed Courses, Online
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Draw Cartoon Animals CPD at Reed Courses, Online
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Creating Characters (basic algorithm) at Kateryna Brynza and Yana Sterkhova, Online
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Patterns in Adobe Photoshop at Adult Learning Service, North Tyneside
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Portrait at Anastasia Bezpoyasko, Online
April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Academic drawing (basic) at Art School “MasterClasSchool”
November 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Drawing, painting, illustration at Private Teachers
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020
Bachelor’s Degree in Manager of Services at KNUTD
September 1, 2013 - August 1, 2017
Certificate of complete secondary education at Lutsk Educational Complex
June 1, 2013 - June 1, 2013

Qualifications

Freelance illustrator
June 1, 2023 - June 5, 2025
Created illustrations and designs for private clients.
CPD: Draw Cartoon Characters
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
CPD: Draw Cartoon Animals
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Creating Characters (basic algorithm)
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Patterns in Adobe Photoshop
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Portrait
April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Academic drawing (basic)
November 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Drawing, painting, illustration
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Retail
    uniE621 Fantasy book illustration, fantasy character, illustration for a story
    It was the creation of a character. Mirana is a werewolf mermaid. She can appear as a beautiful female mermaid, of course, with some of the features of a werewolf. And in case of danger, she turns into an aggressive bear. This is the martial persona of her people. The spear is an individual weapon, each one is different. No one but the owner can use it. And when transformed into a bear, the spear also metamorphoses - it becomes poisonous claws. By the way, only in the form of a bear can they go on land. Contact me to create your character illustration! illustrator…
    uniE621 Packaging design, food packaging for cookies, vector illustration
    Task: Create illustrations for the design of natural cookies. Design packaging for cookies. Target audience: men and women who are concerned about their health aged 20-45. Decision: As an illustrator, I created simple and recognizable illustrations of chocolate chip cookies. I chose colors that reflect lightness, like after eating these natural cookies. I used a font that draws attention to the product on the shelf. Let's write in private messages to get cool packaging for your product!…
    uniE621 Brochure design. Illustrations pumpkin pie
    Task: Create food illustrations to show how the pumpkin grows and use them to design the brochure. Find a solution: Discuss ideas. Looking for references, colours, fonts. Drawing sketches. Create the final icons. Made edits. Decision: As an illustrator, I created simple and recognisable illustrations of ‘The path from seed to pumpkin pie’ I chose colors that reflect the lightness and tenderness of pumpkin pie. Let's write in private messages to get cool illustration or design for you!…
    uniE621 Icons vector, logo design, environment illustrations
    Task: Create icons for a company that deals with environmental protection: waste sorting, generating electricity in an environmentally friendly way. Finding a solution: Discussing ideas. Search for references, colors, fonts. Drawing sketches. Created the final icons. Made edits. Contact me if you need to create cool icons! logo photo…
    uniE621 Character design Garlic
    Creating a humanised character from scratch. I created a character from the garlic plant. The garlic is shown with different emotions and in different positions. Such a character would be suitable for a book, story or brand as a mascot. illustrator designer…
    paper Character design Garlic

    Creating a humanised character from scratch.
    I created a character from the garlic plant. The garlic is shown with different emotions and in different positions.
    Such a character would be suitable for a book, story or brand as a mascot.