Graphic & Brand Designer with 3+ years of experience in branding, visual identity, digital and print design. I create thoughtful and distinctive visual solutions for brands across beauty, fashion, hospitality, education and other industries. I can help with brand identities, logo design, brand guidelines, social media and digital creatives, presentations, print materials and AI-generated visuals. I’m comfortable working from an existing brand style or developing a visual direction from scratch. I work mainly in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and Canva, and use AI tools such as Midjourney and Nano Banana as part of my creative workflow. I’m used to working independently, communicating directly with clients and delivering projects within agreed deadlines.

Maria Minakova

Graphic & Brand Designer with 3+ years of experience in branding, visual identity, digital and print design. I create thoughtful and distinctive visual solutions for brands across beauty, fashion, hospitality, education and other industries. I can help with brand identities, logo design, brand guidelines, social media and digital creatives, presentations, print materials and AI-generated visuals. I’m comfortable working from an existing brand style or developing a visual direction from scratch. I work mainly in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and Canva, and use AI tools such as Midjourney and Nano Banana as part of my creative workflow. I’m used to working independently, communicating directly with clients and delivering projects within agreed deadlines.

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Graphic & Brand Designer with 3+ years of experience in branding, visual identity, digital and print design. I create thoughtful and distinctive visual solutions for brands across beauty, fashion, hospitality, education and other industries.

I can help with brand identities, logo design, brand guidelines, social media and digital creatives, presentations, print materials and AI-generated visuals. I’m comfortable working from an existing brand style or developing a visual direction from scratch.

I work mainly in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and Canva, and use AI tools such as Midjourney and Nano Banana as part of my creative workflow.

I’m used to working independently, communicating directly with clients and delivering projects within agreed deadlines.

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Language

English
Advanced
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Yandex
September 1, 2025 - Present
Designed visual assets for social media, online campaigns, product launches, and cross-functional initiatives in accordance with brand guidelines. Developed creative concepts, marketing materials, graphic elements, and layouts while collaborating with SMM specialists, copywriters, and the Art Director. Prepared digital publishing assets and delivered dozens of assets in a fast-paced environment.
Graphic Designer at Kistochki
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Led the visual rebranding of a beauty salon network with more than 26 locations. Designed marketing materials, promotional campaigns, and in-salon communications for digital and print media. Created production-ready files for large-scale printing and supported implementation of the new visual identity across all salons while maintaining consistency under tight deadlines.
Graphic Designer at Interior Design Bureau “Luch”
February 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Designed brand identities and visual communication materials for hospitality and commercial businesses across international markets. Created logos, packaging, menus, signage, printed materials and social media assets in line with client identities. Participated in concept presentations, collaborated with clients and prepared production files while coordinating with suppliers for accurate implementation.
Graphic Designer at Interior Design Bureau "Luch"
February 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Designed brand identities and visual communication materials for hospitality and commercial businesses across international markets. Created logos, packaging, menus, signage, printed materials, and social media assets. Participated in concept presentations, collaborated with clients, prepared production files, and coordinated with suppliers to ensure accurate implementation.
Brand Identity Designer | Freelance at Freelance
February 1, 2023 - Present
Developed complete brand identity systems, including logos, visual identity systems, brand guidelines, packaging, print materials and digital assets. Managed projects from briefing and research through concept development, presentation and final delivery. Created production-ready files, collaborated with manufacturers and worked directly with clients to present concepts, collect feedback and prepare final materials. Designed more than 20 brand identity projects.
Graphic Designer at Epilogue Education
February 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Produced visual communication materials for an online foreign-language education company, including marketing campaigns, social media assets, presentations, and print materials. Created brand identities and marketing collateral while maintaining consistent visual styles across digital and print channels. Collaborated with clients and the creative team, coordinated with printing suppliers, and managed multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Brand Identity Designer at Freelance
February 1, 2023 - Present
Developed more than 20 complete brand identity projects, including logos, visual identity systems, brand guidelines, packaging, print materials, and digital assets. Managed projects from client briefing and research through concept development, presentation, feedback, and final delivery. Created production-ready files for print and collaborated with manufacturers to ensure high-quality execution.

Education

Graphic Design Course at Design Wonderland
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Graphic Design Course at Design Wonderland
May 20, 2023 - September 10, 2023
Law, Civil Law at Branch of the National Research University Higher School of Economics, St. Petersburg
November 30, 0002 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet