I'm Sofia Berlina, an illustrator and graphic designer with over 7 years of experience bringing stories to life through compelling visual narratives. I have a strong background in book illustration, with a keen eye for composition, color, and character development, and I blend classical art training with modern digital techniques to create refined visual concepts. I enjoy collaborating with editors and clients to craft visuals that engage readers and audiences, while maintaining a clear and cohesive design language. Based in Haifa, I work internationally as a freelance artist and designer, contributing to publishing projects, branding campaigns, and educational media. I’m adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently or as part of a creative team, always aiming to translate ideas into polished, expressive visuals.

Sofia Berlina

I'm Sofia Berlina, an illustrator and graphic designer with over 7 years of experience bringing stories to life through compelling visual narratives. I have a strong background in book illustration, with a keen eye for composition, color, and character development, and I blend classical art training with modern digital techniques to create refined visual concepts. I enjoy collaborating with editors and clients to craft visuals that engage readers and audiences, while maintaining a clear and cohesive design language. Based in Haifa, I work internationally as a freelance artist and designer, contributing to publishing projects, branding campaigns, and educational media. I’m adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently or as part of a creative team, always aiming to translate ideas into polished, expressive visuals.

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I’m Sofia Berlina, an illustrator and graphic designer with over 7 years of experience bringing stories to life through compelling visual narratives. I have a strong background in book illustration, with a keen eye for composition, color, and character development, and I blend classical art training with modern digital techniques to create refined visual concepts. I enjoy collaborating with editors and clients to craft visuals that engage readers and audiences, while maintaining a clear and cohesive design language.

Based in Haifa, I work internationally as a freelance artist and designer, contributing to publishing projects, branding campaigns, and educational media. I’m adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently or as part of a creative team, always aiming to translate ideas into polished, expressive visuals.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hebrew (modern)
Intermediate
Ukrainian
Intermediate
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Visual Artist & Illustrator at Independent / Various international clients
November 1, 2016 - Present
Creating graphics, layouts, and visual content aligned with brand guidelines across digital campaigns, social media, and marketing materials. Clients include Gazprom Scientific Center, Moscow Zoo, Miles&Yards, Kuper Engineering, Arkaim Historical Museum, Latteria di San Marino, Print Gallery Publishing, Alpina Publishing, Akvilegia Publishing, Mojito Design Bureau, and many others.
Remote Illustrator and Visual Artist at Whole Word Institute
March 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Designing visually engaging graphics for an inclusive educational video project for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
Illustrator and Graphic Designer (Part-time) at CottonBro Studio
December 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Creating concept shots and illustrations for multiple projects, developing attractive and effective visual designs for advertising video projects, using graphic software.
Illustrator at Print Gallery Publishing House
November 1, 2019 - October 1, 2023
Produced illustrations for premium limited-edition publications and collectible print products; collaborated closely with editors and designers to develop refined visual concepts.
Illustrator at Alpina Publishing House
October 1, 2017 - February 1, 2020
Developed cover and interior illustrations for a leading publishing house, translating authors’ ideas into strong visual narratives across a range of styles.
Multidisciplinary Visual Artist at Siemens Gas Turbine Technologies
June 1, 2016 - February 1, 2018
Designed internal corporate materials in line with strict brand guidelines. Participated in company events as a graphic facilitator.
Background Artist at Baltic TV animation studio
December 1, 2014 - November 1, 2016
Created detailed illustrations including backgrounds, props, and characters for animated children’s films, ensuring visual consistency and strong storytelling. Developed storyboard sequences for animatics and contributed to the visual design and atmosphere of final scenes.

Education

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Graphic Design at State Academy of Industrial Arts named by Stieglitz, Saint Petersburg, Russia
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2014
Internship in Graphic Design at George Simon Ohm Technical University, Nuremberg, Germany
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet